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Archive Home > 2010 > November > 18 > Hair troubles

Hair troubles

A Brazilian Blowout is a popular hair treatment that uses formaldehyde to straighten and add shine. But is there too much exposure to the chemical? Oregon says yes — and takes action.

By Betsy Q. Cliff / The Bulletin
November 18, 2010

A popular type of hair treatment may be effectively banned after the Oregon Health Licensing Agency decided this week to prohibit its use in salons that do not adopt strict safety regulations.

The hair treatment, known as a Brazilian Blowout after a product commonly used during the process, has....

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