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I’m Jenia Nwancha, and for as long as I can remember Ive always worn different forms of hair extension. From a very young age, I was taught that my natural hair wasn’t very presentable, and to look presentable, I had to have it either done  in braids,  under a wig  etc. I also thought the only way I could have my natural hair out is if it was relaxed. I relaxed my hair almost twice a year, which caused severe damage. Relaxing is the process of permanently straightening one’s hair with chemicals. (Studies show that there’s a correlation between long-term use of relaxers and increased risk of hormone-related cancers).  I eventually had to shave all my hair off due to the damage it endured  

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