Black Women's Wellness Study Links Hair Care To Endemic Health Issues
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Prevalence of health problems among salon professionals and black females may reflect toxic exposure to hair care chemicals, BWW suggests. The advocacy group sees education and regulatory reform as potential answers, but its report also highlights the premium put on product efficacy, a likely influence on companies' assessments of benefits against risks.
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