Is the Brazilian Keratin Treatment a Safe Way to Straighten Hair?

Hi,

My wife wants to use the hair straightening product "Agi Max Brazilian Keratin" for our young daughter (12 yrs.) to make her hair straight.

However, we heard that it contains some ingredients that cause cancer.

Could you please advise us?

BTW, what is your recommendation on the best and safest hair straightening product.

Adnan

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Hi Adnan,

This is a bit outside my area of (anti-aging) expertise but it’s a very important question. I’m glad you asked before using a BKT on your young daughter's hair.

Here’s the scoop from eHow.com on the Dangers of Brazilian Keratin Treatments.

Here’s a CBS News article: Health Alarm Over New Hair Straightener linking one death to BKT.

Here’s an article by the scientists at The Beauty Brains: Is Brazilian Keratin Straightening Safe?.

The Beauty Brains also have an article in answer to your second question: 7 Sure Fire Ways to Straighten Your Hair.

Regards,
Jean

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