33 Toxic Hair Straighteners Under International Recall Still Sold in U.S.
FDA lags in protecting stylists and customers from cancer-causing formaldehyde in products FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2014 NEW YORK —Thirty-three hair-straightening products contain high... Read More
Federal Safe Cosmetics Legislation Aids Salon Worker Health
Brazilian Blowout and other toxic beauty products
could become extinct with new legislation. National Healthy Nail Salon Alliance For Immediate Release: June 24, 2011 Contact:... Read More
FDA Response to Alliance/Campaign Letter
November 30, 2010 Ms. Jamie Silberberger Director of Programs and Policy Women’s Voices for the Earth 114 W. Pine Street Missoula, Montana 59802 Dear Ms.... Read More
Salon Workers Expose Ugly Side of Beauty Industry to Lawmakers
Horror stories, health risks spur calls for reform For Immediate Release: July 23rd, 2012 WASHINGTON DC – This week, dozens of salon workers and advocates... Read More
Is “Formaldehyde-Free” Really Formaldehyde-Free?
Many “formaldehyde-free” hair straighteners do not technically contain formaldehyde, but contain other chemicals that release formaldehyde under high heat, necessary in order for these straightening treatments to work.
Like It or Not, You’re Affected
Are you a stylist or client who's been affected by toxic Brazilian Blowout? You may be able to receive compensation from the company!
Formaldehyde Still Found in Hair Straighteners
As far back as 2011 the FDA has known that keratin hair straightening products can release dangerous levels of formaldehyde putting stylists (and their client’s) health at risk.
Alliance/Campaign Letter to FDA
November 8, 2010 Linda M. Katz, M.D.,M.P.H., Director Federal Food and Drug Administration Office of Cosmetics and Colors CPK-2 Bldg Room 1025 5100 Paint Branch... Read More