Study found too-high levels of formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout solution

THURSDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — A popular hair-straightening product can pose a health threat to hairstylists and their customers, researchers say.

The Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Smoothing Hair Solution could expose people to potentially dangerous levels of the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde, according to the study in the August issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. [Read more…]