So now that we've heard what the science suggests about the risk of hair relaxers, maybe you've decided to stop using them. To help us figure out how to do that, we're joined now by April Kayganich.

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I’ve got some news to share: I’m no longer a natural girl. After more than a decade of embracing my coily texture, I had to make a decision that was more fitting to my lifestyle—getting a relaxer.

Curious about natural vs. relaxed hair? We surveyed 15 people to learn what’s better in terms of maintenance, style, and societal pressure. The natural vs. relaxed hair debate is basically the Jollof ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to hair stylist April Kayganich about what it takes to transition from relaxed to natural hair. What it takes to transition from relaxed to natural hair AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: ...

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