[Ads-l] Antedating of "Relaxer" (Hair Product)

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relaxer (OED, 3., 1954)

1953 Philadelphia Tribune 28 Nov. 7 (ProQuest)

Perhaps the most revolutionary of all new methods is the use of hair relaxers and hair strengtheners.

Fred Shapiro

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