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SUMMARY:The Secret Chemistry of Hair Extensions
DESCRIPTION:A look at new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty. This Science Caf explores the health risks associated with this largely unregulated category of beauty products\, which disproportionately affect Black women. The discussion highlights the intersection of environmental health\, culture\, and personal care products\, and considers how science can inform safer choices and more health-protective policies.\nWednesday\, May 13\, 202612:00-1:00 PM ET (ZOOM)Featuring:Dr. Elissia Franklin\, Research Scientist\, Silent Spring InstituteDr. Tamarra James-Todd\, Professor of Environmental Reproductive Epidemiology\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthModerated by: Dr. Beth Whelan\, Silent Spring board member and retired senior research epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionREGISTER TODAY
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A look at new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty. This Science Café\; explores the health risks associated with this largely unregulated category of beauty products\, which disproportionately affect Black women. The discussion highlights the intersection of environmental health\, culture\, and personal care products\, and considers how science can inform safer choices and more health-protective policies.
Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM ET (ZOOM)
Featuring:
Dr. Elissia Franklin\, Research Scientist\, Silent Spring Institute
Dr. Tamarra James-Todd\, Professor of Environmental Reproductive Epidemiology\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Moderated by: Dr. Beth Whelan\, Silent Spring board member and retired senior research epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
REGISTER TODAY
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URL:https://crrc.charlesriverchamber.com/events/Details/the-secret-chemistry-of-hair-extensions-1703928?sourceTypeId=Hub
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