The details about the harmful effects of chemical straightening products, including their links to serious health issues like hair loss and fibroids, underscore the central idea of the text that advocates for banning hair discrimination. They highlight the risks associated with conforming to societal beauty standards that often pressure individuals, particularly women of color, to alter their natural hair.
"Ban Hair Discrimination Gaining Momentum" by Candice Norwood Chemical straightening products have been linked to problems with hair loss, burns, cancer, miscarriages and infant underdevelopment, according to studies that include data from the National Institutes of Health and researchers with Harvard University’s school of public health. Anthony recounted that her motivation for transitioning to natural hair came around the age of 21 when her doctor warned that the chemicals in her straighteners could be causing her to develop fibroids.
Use the passage to answer the question. In one or two sentences, describe how these details support a central idea of the text.
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