2 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” The study investigates pricing biases in haircare products, revealing that products targeting coily/curly hair types are more expensive than those for straight hair. Despite the Black haircare industry being valued at $2.51 billion, Black women spend significantly more on ethnic hair products. The study used a -test with equal variances and found a significant price difference (< 0.0134), although it was limited by a small sample size focusing only on shampoos and conditioners. The conclusion emphasizes the need for fair pricing policies to ensure affordable access to haircare products for all hair types and advises dermatologists to be aware of these pricing disparities.
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hair care practices in African American girls can lead to scalp and hair issues.
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May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
10 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatitis” Ethnic hair products contain different allergens than nonethnic ones, with fragrance being the most common in ethnic products.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.