Study Reveals Toxic Substances in Hair Extensions

43 hair extensions tested, found hazardous chemicals in all but two.
Study identified 169 chemicals, 277,000 micrograms per gram chlorine, and toxic organotins in 10% of samples.
Campaigners urged more research due to study limitations.
Level Up called for action as 70% of Black women in the U.S. use extensions.
Prior studies found contaminants; this study aligns with previous findings on heavy metals and volatile organics.
Some biobased products had unclassified chemicals and exceeded EU limits.
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