Comments on: “Good Morning America” Gives Us A Wake-Up Call about the Brazilian

By: lizmcdonough

lizmcdonough — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:41:47 +0000

A letter sent from OSHA to Brazilian Blowout

Please be advised that we disagree
with this statement.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/formaldehyde/brazilian_blowout_letter.pdf

By: Debbie Owensby

Debbie Owensby — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:53:25 +0000

On Oct.29,2010 Oregon OSHA released results of a comprehensive air monitoring study conducted across 7 salons.OSHA has proven the Brazilian Blowout to be way below the average gas exposure levels.It has been proven safe. Nail polish has formaldehyde but women continue to paint their nails and have for years.I believe it is up to the individual’s choice.

By: LadyAshley7

LadyAshley7 — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:19:25 +0000

I saw that article in Ebony, lol. I don’t really know to much about bkt’s. I do know a neighbor, in my dorm room, gets these done. I wonder if she knows about the risk…maybe I should have her read some articles.

By: cassadie3

cassadie3 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:33:16 +0000

Actually just posted an article on my blog about this exact issue:

http://naturalselectionblog.com/2010/10/06/the-brazilian-blowout-blown-up/

By: jessie57888

jessie57888 — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:53:51 +0000

this is why i wont do a bkt or any other treatment until its been regulated by the fda or any government program. what i find funny is i keep seeing women avoiding hask placenta because one article (with no scientific evidence)says it causes cancer…yet they run of and use bkt or formaldehyde laced product which has been proven to cause cancer..i guess having straight hair is more important than ones health.

By: Umph

Umph — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:38:31 +0000

The latest issue of Ebony magazine (the 65 year anniversary issue) has a two page spread on this treatment. “Looking for a Hair Miracle? A Brazilian Keratin Treatment can take you from curly to straight- without frizz” is the title.

By: DerbyCityNaturals

DerbyCityNaturals — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 03:08:02 +0000

So true Mir, couldn’t have said it better myself. Before you sit down in a chair talk to your stylist about your expectations and go over what products they plan on using. ASK QUESTIONS about the products and their ingredients. If you feel uncomfortable about it then do not use it. If you feel pressured by the stylist, get up and walk out!

By: MirCurls

MirCurls — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:45:11 +0000

I think eventually, a safe product will come along to kill the frizz and (for those who want it) tame the curl, and women and stylists should REFUSE TO USE THE TOXIC CRAP and demand cosmetic researches offer alternatives that are safe. Until then, stylists should learn how to style curly hair and encourage their textured clients to find flattering wavy/curly/kinky dos. I think beauty schools aren’t doing their job training in ALL STYLING. Until the safe options come to pass, please boycott the unsafe ones. It’s bad for stylists trying to make a living to be exposed to this toxic stuff–but they’ll do it to make a living. And that’s a selfish, selfish thing for clients to do.

By: redcelticcurls

redcelticcurls — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:47:56 +0000

I find it somewhat ironic that there is a Keratin Complex ad at the top of this page. Here, on a website to promote curl acceptance.

Michelle did hit on a good point. Many women aren’t going to care what is in something or what the potential harm to themselves or the stylist may be. It won’t matter if they ‘can get that good har.’

It’s sad, but it does show how far we as a society have to go in curl acceptance.