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beauty-and-style1 year ago

"Top Hair Straighteners for Every Hair Type in 2024"

Professional hairstylists recommend different flat irons for various hair types, emphasizing the importance of using a heat protectant before styling to prevent damage. For weakened hair, the GHD Platinum+ Styler 1-Inch Flat Iron with built-in heat sensors is recommended, while those with 2c and up hair are advised to use the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Prima 3100 1.25-Inch with titanium plates. The T3 SinglePass StyleMax and Dyson Airstrait are also recommended for different hair types, and the FHI Platform Signature Pro Styler is suggested for long hair. Additionally, FHI offers options for gently bending ends and getting close to the scalp without burning.

via The Cut|
#beauty-and-style#beauty-tools#hair-care
health1 year ago

"FDA Considers Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Products: Addressing Hidden Health Risks"

The FDA is tentatively scheduled to propose banning formaldehyde in hair straightening products, a move that comes after years of rising concern over the health effects of these products, particularly among Black women. However, advocates and scientists argue that the proposed regulation is too little, too late, as it fails to address the broader array of hazardous chemicals in hair products targeted at African Americans. Studies have linked these products to hormone-driven cancers, prompting calls for further FDA investigation and regulation. While the FDA's response is seen as a step in the right direction, critics argue that it does not go far enough to protect public health.

via NPR|
#black-women#fda#formaldehyde
health-and-safety2 years ago

F.D.A. to Prohibit Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to ban hair-straightening products that contain or emit formaldehyde, a chemical linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer. Studies have also linked these products to breast and ovarian cancer. The proposed ban would target hair-straightening and hair-smoothing products marketed in the United States and is expected to take effect in April 2024. The products are often marketed to Black women, and the increase in uterine cancer rates has been steepest among women of color. The FDA's expanded oversight authority now requires manufacturers to register their sites and disclose ingredients, but new products will not typically undergo agency review before being marketed. The agency encourages consumers to read labels, avoid products with formaldehyde, and report adverse reactions.

via The New York Times|
#ban-proposal#cancer-risk#fda
health2 years ago

"Examining the Growing Concerns Surrounding Hair Straighteners for Black Women"

Black women face emerging risks associated with the use of chemical hair straighteners, such as relaxers, which have been found to contain carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting compounds. Mounting evidence suggests a link between these hair products and hormone-related cancers, including breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers. Despite the potential health hazards, social and economic pressures, as well as racism-driven beauty standards, make it challenging for Black women to quit using relaxers. Researchers and advocates are calling for increased awareness, regulation, and policy changes to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in hair straighteners.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#beauty-standards#black-women#cancer-risk