Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.
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Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.
Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Although by this point Garrison had already been plying the slammer trade for several years, Alfortish wasn’t shy about offering him tactical advice.
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Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Several acts who have been plying their musical craft since the 1960s and are still performing well over half a century later are visiting Connecticut this week.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Now the Catalan viol virtuoso returns to Zellerbach Hall with a program featuring his Hespèrion XXI and nearly three dozen international musicians in a concert weaving a range of musical traditions.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Until this point, they were restricted to weaving their way through city streets.
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