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#NoMoreLyes
Relaxer Info Kit

A curated library of research, media coverage and organisations supporting the movement to remove toxic hair relaxers from UK shelves.

Academic

Uterine Cancer & Hair Relaxer Exposure

2022 · Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Prospective cohort study linking frequent relaxer use to elevated uterine cancer risk.

Academic

Hair Relaxers & Breast Cancer Risk

2021 · International Journal of Cancer

Sister Study analysis showing higher incidence among Black women using chemical straighteners.

PDF

Level Up Parliamentary Submission

2025 · Level Up

Formal evidence submitted to the APPG on Beauty & Wellbeing calling for mandatory disclosure.

Media

The Chemical in Your Relaxer

2024 · The Examination

Investigative feature mapping the UK hair-care industry's slow response to carcinogen evidence.

Media

Why Black Women Are Still Using Toxic Products

2023 · The Independent

Analysis of systemic inequity in beauty regulation and the burden placed on Black consumers.

Media

Hair Relaxers and Cancer: What Clinicians Should Know

2024 · Medscape

Clinical briefing on the emerging evidence and guidance for oncology practitioners.

Organisation

Treasure Tress

Community · UK

Subscription box and platform championing natural Black hair care and safer alternatives.

Organisation

Project Embrace

Advocacy · UK

Campaigns to end hair discrimination and celebrate natural textures in British workplaces.

Organisation

Curlture UK

Community · UK

Digital community and resource hub for people embracing their natural curl patterns.

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