The CIR Claims Cosmetics Can Never Harm Your Lungs
The CIR is meeting this month to discuss their “Aerosols Precedents” and WVE has submitted our concerns. Learn more.
VICTORY for Salon Workers’ Right to Know!
Unlike consumers, who can look at ingredient labels on their store-bought cosmetics, professional hair and nail salon workers don’t benefit from the same disclosure. Until now...
CA Governor Signs Historic Law Requiring Ingredient Disclosure in Professional Salon Products
In a major victory for worker and consumer right to know, Governor Brown signed into law a ground-breaking bill that requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients on the labels of professional cosmetics.
Until now, only retail cosmetics manufacturers were required to list product ingredients. This same transparency was not required of professional cosmetics, even if products contained ingredients linked to severe health concerns like cancer, birth defects, and respiratory issues. Introduced by Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), AB 2775 is the first such law to take effect in the nation.
Salon Workers Rising
There’s something exciting happening in salons across America. You might not see it everywhere yet, but it’s percolating. What is it? The next women-led movement for health, safety, and dignity.
90 Percent of the Over 10,000 Chemicals in Nail Products Haven’t Been Evaluated For Safety
Focusing too much on regulating retail workplaces and safety practices could let the products industry off the hook.
The Beauty Industry’s Invisible Victims
Ms. Magazine Stephanie Hallett November 11, 2014 Getting a manicure or a blowout is a regular part of many women’s grooming routines, and we’re all... Read More
How Rock Bottom Became My Stepping Stone
Stylist Jennifer Arce goes up against toxic Brazilian Blowout - our money's on Jennifer!
California Attorney General’s Office Says Brazilian Blowout Products Violate California Air Quality Law, Must be Removed from Marketplace
Company violates agreement with State of California For immediate release: October 22, 2012 Los Angeles—The California attorney general is asking a Superior Court in Los... Read More