Do you Keep it Chemical-Free at the Salon?

I think this is absolutely ridiculous, all of a sudden these speculations are coming out?...over years and years of people using these products, come on now people..If we believed half the crap we read about we wouldn't leave the house, yes perms and chemical relaxers and bleach harm your hair it really doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure that out.

I'm careful to go to salon when it's slower and which salons/spas have great ventilation, filtration upkeep, and sanitation practices. Also there are salons that don't do nails, or don't do certain chemical treatments, so ask and avoid the things you can.

I would not use any product that had formaldehyde in it. I do highlight my hair during the summer though.

I don't color my hair (or use perms). It's completely natural. Artificial hair colorings damage hair.

In the past I never paid any attention to what I used on my hair or any other product for that matter. However now that I am older and wiser I look up anything I am unsure about. They put the strangest things in products and I just don't trust anyone to research it other than myself. I had a bad experience with some hair color and really feel like it is ultimately up to me to protect myself. It is shocking that some of the salon owners were not even aware, if I found out my stylist was blissfully unaware of the chemicals she was using I think I would switch, fast.

I am very cautious when it comes to putting Nything on my hair. Hair is the beauty of the women that everyone looks at. It is what distinguishes men from women. I have always had long hair and to have something strip it, I would be devastated. I did not buy into the hype of Brazilian blowout and I'm glad I did. All I see on the news now is how this and that girls hair fell out or got thin. I do not want to walk around with a blad spot looking like that. I love my hair and if I want it straight then I'll straighten it myself :)

I have a Brazilian Blowout done every 4 months. I have not experienced any of the reactions listed above. For now, I'll continue to have them done.

i get highlights done at the salon. never thought to ask what harmful chemicals may be in it.

I am currently transitioning from using chemical relaxers to just having my natural hair. My hairdresser recommended a straightner that is formaldehyde free.

I saw this ABC news report. It's a real eye-opener. I will certainly be asking more questions at the salon about my hair color product.

I have never colored my hair, but I would certainly want to know the risks that certain chemicals pose.