FDA thinking about ban on hair-straightening chemicals; stylists say Black women have moved on

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FDA thinking about ban on hair-straightening chemicals; stylists say Black women have moved on
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But Black hair stylists say such products—specifically the ones being looked at by the FDA, which contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals—have fallen out of favor, especially among younger generations. The possible rule would apply to both salon-grade and at-home products, FDA spokesperson Courtney Rhodes said.

The FDA posted a video Wednesday on social media, reminding people that no action has been taken yet and that the agency plans to work with and encourage the cosmetics industry to develop alternative straightening products., researchers followed nearly 45,000 Black women for up to 22 years, the majority of them moderate or heavy users of relaxers.

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