Study Shows That Your Weave May Cause Cancer !? [VIDEO]

There has been studies that have shown that some perms/relaxers and hair dyes may cause cancer.  It makes sense, since perms/relaxers and hair dyes are composed of chemicals that can seep into your skin when applied to your hair.  Some have kept it pushing no matter what the studies say, they are going to get their hair relaxed and dyed, while others have gone to a natural hair style some even turning to hair weaves and/or braids.  However it’s now being reported that your weave may cause cancer.

A new study found that some synthetic braiding hair could contain harmful chemicals that pose health risks.   Dr. Jeanine Downie, who appeared on ABC News, explained that much of this hair is treated with chemicals that release dangerous substances like benzene, lead, arsenic, and mercury—substances known to cause cancer and show up in black women’s urine and blood.

“I’m recommending that all my patients go with human hair immediately,” says Dr. Downie

According to a new investigation by Consumer Reports, 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products were tested.  Every sample contained carcinogens—chemicals that may cause cancer. Three of the samples tested positive for benzene, a carcinogen that is highly regulated and discouraged for use in laboratories because of the potential to cause cancer.

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