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Jan 2024
19m 38s

Could hairdressers be the answer to help...

Bbc World Service
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<p>For many women and girls in Africa, getting their hair is a done is an essential ritual to feel and look good. Many find the hair salon to be one of the few places where they have time for themselves, to chat, laugh, to share good news and sorrows. But what if seeing your stylist was about something much more than getting your hair done… what if that re ... Show More
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