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"We believe that whenever you're exposed to harmful chemicals, that it's cumulative - it all adds up."But he also emphasised that more research was needed, saying: "We're hoping that this begins the conversation, not only at the regulatory level, but also amongst our own communities, about sharing accurate information."

Here at Josée's Professional Braiding Studio in north London, the study certainly isn't putting clients off.Josée and her daughters Abigail and Naomi, who work with her in the salon, have seen interest from new customers, especially after, one of highest-grossing movies of 2024.

"People were shocked by how versatile we can be with our braiding," Abigail tells me, adding that her mum received several messages from clients telling them how proud they were.Josée says that while the findings are "worrying", it has been business as usual at the salon.

Some of her customers, however, have been rattled by the research.

It's Kellie-Ann's first time getting her braids done at Josée's salon, but she has been wearing the style since she was a child.Jack Collinson, 13, from Hartlepool, is racing in the junior category (12 to 14-year-olds) of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, following his selection last year.

He is currently in Valencia, Spain for the first competition of this year's series."As a competitor, you've got to hope to win it," he said, "but as long as I can fight at the front of the grid, it would be very good."

Jack started go-karting when he was nine, and races in the British Championships, as well as in competitions across Europe.His kart typically travels at speeds of up to 93mph (150kmh) and is only 2in (5cm) from the floor.