ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Occupational Exposure of Hairdressers to Airborne Hazardous Chemicals: A Scoping Review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Skin Toxicity of Selected Hair Cosmetic Ingredients: A Review Focusing on Hairdressers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Association of hairdressing with cancer and reproductive diseases: A systematic review.Journal of occupational health · 2022Pooled it
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- Occupational Exposure to Resorcinol and Thyroid-Disrupting Effects: Protocol for an Exploratory Field Study in French Hairdressers.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Occupational exposures among hairdressers and the occurrence of hormone-related conditions.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Skin Protection Measures Among Hairdressing Apprentices in Croatia: Results of a Follow-Up Study.Contact dermatitis · 2026Article
- Beauty salon technicians' exposure to formaldehyde, benzene and acetaldehyde in Gonabad City.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Diagnostics and Prevention of Occupational Allergy in Hairdressers.Current allergy and asthma reports · 2023Review
- What a mix! Volatile organic compounds and worker exposure in small business beauty salons in Tucson, Arizona.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- The cost of beauty: Perspectives of salon workers in Kisumu City, Kenya.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Biomanufacturing Biotinylated Magnetic Nanomaterial via Construction and Fermentation of Genetically Engineered Magnetotactic Bacteria.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionExposure to hazardous chemicals released during hairdressing activities from hair care products puts hairdressers at risk of adverse health effects. Safety assessments of hair products are mainly focused on consumers, but exposure for professional hairdressers might be substantially higher.
objectiveTo identify and assess available research data on inhalation exposures of professional hairdressers.
methodsA systematic search of studies between 1 January 2000 and 30 April 2021 was performed in Medline, Embase, Web of Science and in Cochrane registry, toxicological dossiers of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Commission as well as the German MAK Commission. Studies reporting quantitative data on airborne concentrations of chemicals in the hairdresser's workplace were considered. The outcome was an airborne concentration of chemicals in the working environment, which was compared, when possible, with current occupational exposure limits (OEL) or guidance levels.
resultsIn total, 23 studies performed in 14 countries were included. The average number of hairdressing salons per study was 22 (range 1-62). Chemicals most frequently measured were formaldehyde (
conclusionHairdressers are exposed to a wide spectrum of hazardous chemicals, often simultaneously. Airborne concentrations of pollutants depend on salon characteristics such as ventilation and the number of customers but also on used products that are often country- or client-specific. For exposure to formaldehyde, ammonia, and TVOC exceeding OELs or guidance values for indoor air was observed. Therefore, occupational exposure should be taken into account by safety regulations for hair care products.
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