For several years, Black women have used synthetic pigtails to assist design their hair. Yet a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can consist of unsafe chemicals that pose a health risk. Ali Rogin reports on the history of intertwining in Black culture and talks to Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn a lot more.
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