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Black Women's Wellness Study Links Hair Care To Endemic Health Issues

 
• By Lauren Nardella

Prevalence of health problems among salon professionals and black females may reflect toxic exposure to hair care chemicals, BWW suggests. The advocacy group sees education and regulatory reform as potential answers, but its report also highlights the premium put on product efficacy, a likely influence on companies' assessments of benefits against risks.

A report from Black Women For Wellness group suggests a link between health problems that disproportionately affect the black community and chemicals used in the hair care products and styling practices deeply rooted in the demographic's cultural heritage.

Released March 15 in conjunction with a media briefing, the

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