Are you tired of dealing with unruly hair? Before you rush into chemical hair straightening, it s crucial to uncover the hidden risks that may be lurking beneath the surface.

From scalp irritation and hair damage to long-term health implications, there s more to consider than just the allure of sleek, straight tresses. Understanding the potential consequences of chemical straightening is vital for safeguarding your overall well-being.

In this article, we ll explore the lesser-known dangers associated with chemical straightening treatments. It will empower you to make informed decisions about your hair care routine.

Common Chemical Hair Straightening Techniques

Chemical hair straightening techniques have become increasingly well known, offering a seemingly perma…

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MADURAI, Tamil Nadu, Jul 10 2008 (IPS) – Ponni, 27, lay quiet on a missionary hospital bed in this small town, groggy from the anaesthetic administered to her for a caesarean delivery a couple of hours earlier.
By her side were no female attendants, a departure from the norm in India where the paternal or maternal grandmother is usually on hand to greet the newborn.

Instead, Ponni s husband, Sakthi, sat by the bedside patiently waiting for her to wake up and hold their first baby, a daughter.

Both Ponni and Sakthi are government employees, leading ordinary lives in this conservative town famous for its Hindu temples. What set them apart from the thousands of other couples in the town was their rather unusual decision to limit the size of their family…

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BRUSSELS and CAPE TOWN, Jun 30 2009 (IPS) – The right to the highest attainable standard of health: not the most fashionable of human rights, but the limits on people s enjoyment of their right to health often coincide with continuing inequalities behind claims of economic growth or political reform.

Women must gain greater involvement in shaping maternal health policies and p…