"New Study Explores Toxins Inside Black Hair Salons"

"A Brandeis University report found that 10 Black women's hair salons in Boston were suffering from poor air quality."

"Researchers at Brandeis University are taking a closer look at air quality in an unexpected place: Black women’s hair salons.

Environmental studies professor Laura Goldin launched a study—with the help of 12 undergraduate students, the regional Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office and community partners—to check the air quality of 10 Black hair salons in Boston.

“It’s a very complicated space,” said student researcher Teleah Slater to the campus’ news site, Brandeis Now. “It is a safe place that Black women go to be together and leave feeling good about themselves. At the same time, it’s where women may go to conform to a White standard of beauty.”"

Yessenia Funes reports for Colorlines July 11, 2016.

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"Ventilation to Be Required in All New York Nail Salons" (New York Times)

"The Price of Nice Nails" (New York Times: 5/7/2016)