Brazilian Blowout Controversy

If you've had a Brazilian blowout/keratin treatment I hope you're reading up on huge controversy happening right now. In a nutshell: Oregon Health and Science University tested various batches of "formaldehyde free" Brazilian blowout solution and found that each contained high levels (read unsafe) of formaldehyde. If you're unfamiliar on the risks of coming in contact with formaldehyde it's highly carcinogenic in humans and has been linked to myeloid leukemia, brain cancer and myriad other problems. Basically, it's really bad stuff.

The controversy first started in September, and now Canada has recalled the treatment. If you regularly get Brazilian blowouts, I urge you to research the new claims that they are potentially not formaldehyde free thoroughly. Nadine Jolie has been heavily covering the Brazilian blowout controversy so definitely check out her site here to read up on all the details.