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Local Radio,9 mins

Hair braiding company created after cancer scare

UK Black

Available for over a year

Jacqueline Shaw speaks about how a cancer diagnosis led her to form a plant based hair braiding brand, the Canerow company. A 2018 University of London found over 80% of Black women in the UK use synthetic extensions with chemicals in them. Some are linked to respiratory issues, hormone disruption, and even cancer. Reporter: Karen Gabay.

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