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Story summary
- A Silent Spring Institute study tested 44 hair-extension items and found 169 hazardous chemicals, including flame retardants and organotins, raising health concerns for users, especially Black women.
- The findings echo previous investigations and highlight the urgent need for regulatory oversight.
- Legislative efforts like the Safer Beauty Bill Package aim to require ingredient disclosure and raise safety standards.
- Experts stress that systemic changes are necessary to protect consumers from harmful exposures.
