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Monday, January 30, 2012

State fines maker of 'Brazilian Blowout' product

California ordered a hair products company Monday to pay $600000 in penalties for selling a popular concoction that releases toxic formaldehyde gas while smoothing out those pesky curls. The company that produces the Brazilian Blowout must immediately more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 1/30/2012 5:57:08 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout maker agrees to labeling changes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's attorney general says the maker of a popular line of hair-straightening products has agreed to alert consumers and stylists that two of its formulations emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen. more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 1/30/2012 5:08:08 PM -08:00 )

Maker of Brazilian Blowout hair products agrees to settle Calif. lawsuit with
SAN FRANCISCO — The maker of a popular line of hair-straightening products has agreed to alert consumers that two of its formulations emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen, California's attorney general announced Monday. The labeling changes are more
Washington Post ( 1/30/2012 4:11:00 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout company settles with state over formaldehyde
Brazilian Blowout company settles with state over formaldehydeBy Matt Stevens The company behind the popular Brazilian Blowout hair-straightening treatment will have to warn consumers that two of its most popular products contain formaldehyde, according to the terms of a settlement the GIB company made with the more
Los Angeles Times ( 1/30/2012 1:52:04 PM -08:00 )

'Brazilian Blowout' Products Dangerous and Deceptive: Attorney General
By Lauren Steussy and Samantha Tata A popular hair-straightening treatment will be getting a makeover after a settlement was reached with a company that sells hair products that emit formaldehyde gas. Brazilian Blowout -- a product that promises to more
NBC Los Angeles ( 1/30/2012 3:59:54 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout settles with California attorney general over 'formaldehyde
Brazilian Blowout settles with California attorney general over Brazilian Blowout, a hair-smoothing treatment that can soar to $300 a pop, has reached a settlement with the California attorney general after falsely advertising two of its most popular products as being "safe" and "formaldehyde-free. more
89.3 KPCC ( 1/30/2012 3:47:00 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout Formaldehyde Case Settled
By Lori Preuitt A high end hair treatment called a Brazilian Blowout will never be the same -- and that's a good thing according to the state of California. From now on, before you get a Brazilian Blowout you will be informed that two of its most more
NBC Bay Area ( 1/30/2012 3:22:51 PM -08:00 )

California Settles With Makers Of Brazilian Blowout For $600K
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Fans of the Brazilian Blowout are going to have to face the truth next time they get their favorite hair treatment: these popular hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas. State Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced more
CBS Local ( 1/30/2012 2:18:06 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout Hair-Products Company Hit with $600000 Settlement by AG's Office
By Peter Jamison Mon., Jan. 30 2012 at 1:15 PM ​The office of California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced today that a popular manufacturer of hair products, Brazilian Blowout, has admitted that some of its merchandise emits formaldehyde gas more
SF Weekly (blog) ( 1/30/2012 1:20:41 PM -08:00 )

NoHo Hair Product Maker to Pay $600000 for Lack of Warning
NoHo Hair Product Maker to Pay $600000 for Lack of Warning[California AG] – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced a settlement Monday with the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout products that will require the company to warn consumers and hair stylists that two of its most popular hair smoothing products more
SCVNEWS.com ( 1/30/2012 1:14:16 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout maker must warn consumers
By MARILYN KALFUS / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The makers of the popular Brazilian Blowout hair straightener have agreed to warn consumers and hair stylists that a couple of its most popular products emit formaldehyde gas. Attorney General Kamala D. more
OCRegister ( 1/30/2012 1:11:21 PM -08:00 )