Why Some Black Women Are Relaxing Their Hair Again
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The return to relaxers and traditional sew-ins comes as no surprise to the experts. ESSENCE explores what's fueling the revival.
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Transitioning to Natural Hair: How to Grow Out Your Relaxer
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Health Matters: FDA Proposing A Ban On Hair Relaxers That Contain Formaldehyde
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Are hair relaxers damaging to health?, Feature
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Relaxed Essence
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Permanent Hair Straightening & Chemical Relaxing Q&A
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How to Go from Relaxed Hair to Natural: 14 Steps (with Pictures)
Return of the relaxer? Why some Black women are embracing the