About this episode
On today's show we look at questionable appearance enhancers. First The Beauty Historian shares some shocking beauty rituals of yore. Then a look at how Brazilian Blowouts are making salon workers sick.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:38 Introduction
01:10 Interview: The Beauty Historian
06:22 Brazilian Blowouts
14:48 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Stephanie Coleman, Audrey Quinn, Mia Lobel, and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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