From Salons to Science Labs, The Blowout Continues…

It  started as a phone call to one of OHSU’s research institutes. Now, it’s an international story. This week, NBC’s Today show reported the latest news about chemical concerns related to popular hair straighteners.

Here’s that report:


 

 

 

 

 

It was a story that started right here at OHSU when a concerned hair stylist called OHSU’s Center for Research in Environmental Toxicology. That call ignited a joint  investigation with Oregon OSHA which revealed significant formaldehyde levels in certain hair straighteners used in hair salons.

Based on that information, CROET issued several alerts.

In addition, news of the investigation has received news coverage worldwide.

A few examples here.

We’re awaiting the next chapter…

 

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Posted by: Jim Newman in Outreach, Research
On: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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  1. Dede Montgomery June 22nd, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    You might be interested in our recently produced poster “40 Weeks: A Story About Hair, Beauty and Formaldehyde”. View at: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/upload/aihc-salon3.pdf

  2. willieli June 23rd, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Thanks Dede!

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I am the Associate Director for Media Relations in the Oregon Health & Science University Office of Strategic Communications (Now say that three times fast)

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