brg240
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Saw this on twitter
Hopefully the results will be published soon. It's going through peer review now.
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thesciencemaven.com
"...Synthetic hair is made from special types of plastic fibers. These fibers can look and feel like real hair, but they are actually made from manufactured chemical materials... basically plastic. Some common materials used in synthetic hair include modacrylic, vinyl chloride, and acrylonitrile. Many of the fibers that are used are put into a copolymer that is largely stable unless disrupted by a process… and what we know right now is that heat is a culprit.
The synthetic hair is also treated with additional chemicals to make it useable, tangle free, shiny, etc. And what we may learn in the coming months and years is that while these materials help create beautiful hairstyles, they may also be harmful to our health, even if they’re simply just worn for long periods of time...
...Synthetic hair products can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when heated. A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene found that these VOCs can be toxic and may contribute to respiratory issues and other health problems. The heating process, often used during styling, can exacerbate the release of these harmful compounds, further increasing the risk for users..."
Academic article
Hopefully the results will be published soon. It's going through peer review now.
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There Is a Possibility That Synthetic Braiding Hair May Be Making Us Sick — Dr. Raven The Science Maven
Millions of Black women around the world are using synthetic, plastic braiding hair to achieve amazing braided hairstyles and wigs, but could they be making Black women chronically ill?
thesciencemaven.com
"...Synthetic hair is made from special types of plastic fibers. These fibers can look and feel like real hair, but they are actually made from manufactured chemical materials... basically plastic. Some common materials used in synthetic hair include modacrylic, vinyl chloride, and acrylonitrile. Many of the fibers that are used are put into a copolymer that is largely stable unless disrupted by a process… and what we know right now is that heat is a culprit.
The synthetic hair is also treated with additional chemicals to make it useable, tangle free, shiny, etc. And what we may learn in the coming months and years is that while these materials help create beautiful hairstyles, they may also be harmful to our health, even if they’re simply just worn for long periods of time...
...Synthetic hair products can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when heated. A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene found that these VOCs can be toxic and may contribute to respiratory issues and other health problems. The heating process, often used during styling, can exacerbate the release of these harmful compounds, further increasing the risk for users..."
Academic article
