Occasional use of chemical hair relaxers usually is not dangerous. But regular or heavy use is often hazardous. If a woman’s hair does not absorb all of the harsh chemicals present in the relaxer, they go to her scalp, are absorbed through her skin, and…

Hair relaxers often contain formaldehyde, benzene, and parabens, three known dangerous substances. These products also contain phthalates, bisphenol A, ammonium thioglycolate, guanidine carbonate, dimethyl sulfoxide, and other powerful chemicals that are not entirely safe. As such, according to the U.S. government, women who use hair…

It was a beautiful day in June, and Grace was getting ready for work. She had been using chemical hair relaxers and straighteners for years. It was part of her beauty routine to keep her hair looking great. Little did she know that the chemicals…