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Exploring the barriers and facilitators to safer hair product purchasing and use among Black women in the greater Boston area through photovoice in the RESTYLE study

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Photovoice identified barriers and facilitators to safer hair products in Black women, suggesting community engagement is crucial.

Safer hair product purchasing is significantly impacted by barriers like unsafe ingredients and limited access.
Trust issues with government and corporations contribute to obstacles in finding safer products for hair care.
The photovoice method engaged Black women in capturing and discussing their hair product experiences - a novel approach for research.
Raising community knowledge and awareness, along with reconnecting to cultural roots, serves as vital facilitators in this context.

Chan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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