Check out the video below! Dr. Nancy Snyderman and celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger talked about whether hair straightening treatments are detrimental to our health on www.today.com.

Yet again, it is all about making money, and no concern for people's health. I love my hair, yeah it is wavy/curly, and does get frizzy, but I would never dream of put any chemicals on it, let alone formaldehyde!

Formaldehyde is a colorless gas and is used in embalming. GROSS! Why would I want to embalm my hair and scalp.

The side effect of formaldehyde are severe allergic reactions, rash hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

Not only that, what about the poor hairstylist and others working in the salon. Studies suggest that chronic formaldehyde exposure, where the person is exposed on a regular basis can developed symptoms that are long-term and may even lead to permanent health issues!! Irritation to the nose, eyes, and throat, may lead to pain when trying to breathe. If not treated in a timely manner, the exposure can lead to the creation of lesions in the respiratory system and cause damage to the lungs that may or may not be reversible.

Research also suggest that constant formaldehyde exposure increases your chances of getting cancer in the lungs and the nose. Is having straight and frizz free hair worth it? Invest in a good hot iron straighter, it works out cheaper in the end

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