Study Reveals Toxic Substances in Hair Extensions
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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