A settlement requiring the Brazilian Blowout manufacturer to warn consumers and hair stylists of the health risks associated with its products was announced today, making it the first government enforceable action in the U.S. to address the exposures of formaldehyde gas associated with said products. more ›

Hot hair may now be hazardous to your health. Brazilian Blowout, the latest trend in celebrity hair straightening, is looking less than glamourous to the Food and Drug Administration as they investigate complaints of headaches, skin irritation, eye irritation and respiratory problems that may be linked to the carcinogen formaldehyde. more ›

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