Topic: brazilian blowout

Forget Straight Hair; Brazilian Blowout Finally Admits Product Can Cause Cancer

Last year, Brazilian Blowout–a popular Brazilian keratin straightening treatments currently offered at salons–was under fire from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) for containing “dangerous levels” of formaldehyde in its product, despite the fact that its label claimed it was “Formaldehyde Free.” Since then, the company denied the claims and stood by their labeling. But now, it seems they have had a change of heart and have agreed to alert consumers that two of its products emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen. How nice of them to finally let us know that our quest for straight hair was so toxic.
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Get Kate Middleton’s Hair (Plus A Sore Throat, Headache, and Itchy Eyes)

Kate Middleton‘s stylist finally spilled the beans about how to get her straight, chestnut-brown locks to the Daily Mail (although honestly, I didn’t know her particular style was all that mysterious). In addition to the big reveal that you should dye your hair brown and grow it past shoulder-length, the Chelsea-based hairdresser Richard Ward says that, although the Duchess hasn’t confirmed whether she gets them herself, your best bet for getting her glossy, straight style is a keratin treatment. Which, aside from making your hair look like shite within a few weeks of the treatment, also carries a bunch of health risks that won’t exactly make you feel like royalty. More »

It’s Time: Step Away From The Brazilian Blowout

When the Brazilian Blowout first blew onto the scene, it seemed, to many women, too good to be true. Now, the facts are stacking up, and it turns out, it totally way. And it’s time to admit that to ourselves, and stop seeking out this sketchy treatment. More »

Fresh Out of Formaldehyde: 10 Natural and Organic Hair-Smoothers (That Aren’t a Brazilian Blowout)

If your hair isn’t as naturally smooth as your favorite book publicist/author’s, then you might have been tempted to head to the salon for a Brazilian Blowout — the hair treatment that promised frizz-free hair without any damage or use of formaldehyde, a carcinogen commonly used in hair treatments. Unfortunately, what sounded too good to be true actually was: After salon workers reported bloody noses, difficulty breathing, and irritated eyes while using the product on customers, researchers inspected the stuff in labs. More »