My Illegal, Flammable, Fabulous Hair Treatment

Our fearless, crimson-coiffed correspondent risks a toxic cocktail of keratin and formaldehyde that, when applied with heat, makes the most unruly head of hair silky, straight, and smooth—if it doesn't kill you first.

Laura Bennett

Published Jul. 10 2009 5:06PM EDT 

Laura Bennett

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