A popular hair-straightening treatment left this stylist with chemical poisoning
Published in: Yahoo Lifestyle When the Brazilian blowout first became a trend, hairstylist Jennifer Arce says she decided to offer the service to her clients. But... Read More
Environmental Groups Sue FDA to Take Formaldehyde Out of Salons
Environmental Working Group Monica Amarelo August 7, 2017 “The Food and Drug Administration has failed to act on dangerous hair straighteners that contain unsafe levels... Read More
Cosmetics Bill Aims to Ensure Full Product Ingredient Disclosure for California Salon Professionals
Assembly Member Ash Kalra introduced legislation that requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients on the labels of professional cosmetics. Unlike retail cosmetics, manufacturers of professional cosmetics are not legally required to list ingredients on the labels. If the bill passes, it will be the first such law to take effect in the nation.
FDA sued for ignoring dangers of formaldehyde in hair-straightening products
Natural News David Gutierrez January 24, 2017 “Formaldehyde is real hard to avoid in our culture, so they don’t know when they’re going to be... Read More
Why We’re Suing the FDA
The FDA has known for over 6 years that salon worker’s health is being harmed by the use of products containing formaldehyde. Enough is enough!
WVE’s Top Five Blog Posts of 2016!
From non-toxic weed killer and avoiding microbeads, to fragrance chemicals and the safety of fragrance ingredients, we’re so grateful that you rely on the Voices Blog for tips, updates and insight into ways you can raise your voice for a toxic-free future!
The Disturbing Reason the FDA is Being Sued Over Keratin Hair Treatments
Popsugar Emily Orofino December 18, 2016 “The known carcinogen is reportedly used in small amounts, which seems like an afterthought if you only undergo the... Read More
Group Sues FDA Over Formaldehyde in Hair-straightening Products
CNN Susan Scutti December 14, 2016 “As Scranton put it, “formaldehyde is real hard to avoid in our culture, so they don’t know when they’re... 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.
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.
