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SAFER CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Hair Straightening Products Research Questionnaire

Industry Professional Feedback

We need your help to conduct research on hair straightening products!
 
Did you know that a recent study found that several different chemicals in hair straightening products are associated with respiratory effects or can affect the hormones in our bodies? We in California’s Safer Consumer Products Program (part of the California Environmental Protection Agency Department of Toxic Substances Control) believe people should be able to straighten or style their hair without it posing a health risk. To better protect salon workers and customers, we want to know what types of chemicals are in these products and if people are being exposed to them - And we need your help.

Please complete the following research questionnaire and encourage others in your profession to fill it out as well. This is a volunteer program, and identities remain confidential. Participation will not lead to increased scrutiny of business practices.

You can learn more about the risks from hair straightening products by visiting this page. We hosted a two-day public workshop on June 23-24, 2021. The webcast meeting included online presentations and panel discussions. Additionally, our preliminary findings are summarized in a background document. You can learn more about our program on the SCP program website. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
1.Are you a licensed hair stylist, barber, or salon owner? Check all that apply.
2.How long have you been a hair stylist or barber?
3.Where do you work when you style hair?
4.In general, how often do you work at a hair salon or barbershop?  Please select one.
4-6 Hours 
7-9 Hours 
10-15 Hours
15-20 Hours
1 - 2 days a week
3 days a week 
4 days a week
5 days a week 
6 days a week
7 days a week
5.How many stylists or barbers (including you) typically work in the salon or shop at the same time?
6.In general, how often do you style others' hair at home?  Please select one.
4-6 Hours 
7-9 Hours 
10-15 Hours
15-20 Hours
1 - 2 days a week
3 days a week 
4 days a week
5 days a week 
6 days a week
7 days a week
7.On a weekly basis, how often do you apply permanent hair straightening treatments to your customers (relaxers, perms, keratin/Brazilian blowouts, Japanese heat straighteners/thermal reconditioning)?
0-2 Times
3-6 Times
7-9 Times
10-15 Times
16 Times or More
Relaxer
Perm
Keratin (Brazilian Blowout)
Thermal Reconditioning (Japanese Heat Straightening)
Other
8.How long does each treatment take?
0 - 2 Hours
3 - 5 Hours
6 - 8 Hours
9 Hours or More
Relaxer
Perm
Keratin (Brazilian Blowout)
Thermal Reconditioning (Japanese Heat Straightening)
Other
9.What hair straightening products or brands do you use? Please be specific. (For example, Dark and Lovely, African Pride, Brazilian Blowout, flat iron, hot combs, etc.)
10.Are there any hair products or brands that you are concerned about?
11.Are there any hair products or brands you avoid?
12.Have you had any physical reactions to certain products?
Relaxer
Perm
Keratin (Brazilian Blowout)
Thermal Reconditioning (Japanese Heat Straightening) 
Other
Breathing or respiratory issues
Eye irritation
Scalp irritation
Skin irritation
13.Does your salon provide other services?
14.What age groups do you serve? Please select all that apply.
15.Do you use personal protection equipment (PPE)? How often?
Daily 
Per Client
Per Application
N/A
Apron
Mask
Gloves
16.Please check each option you have for air circulation/purification where you style hair.
17.Please share the ethnicity or race of the clients you mostly serve. Check all that apply.
18.Do you take your children to work?
19.If you bring your child/children to work, please specify their age and gender.
0-3 Months
4-6 Months
7-9 Months
10-12 Months
1-3 Years
4-6 Years
7-10 Years 
11-14 Years
15-17 Years
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
Child 5
Child 6
Child 7
Child 8
20.How many hours does your child/children spend at work with you?
21.In what city and state do you work?
22.How old are you?
23.Which gender do you most identify with?
24.What is your ethnicity? Check all that apply.
25.Do you have any questions? Is there anything else you would like to share?
26.OPTIONAL. Please provide your contact information if you'd like to continue engaging with DTSC and receive a summary of the findings of this survey along with next steps.
27.Thank you for participating in this important research! Would you like your Business to be Recognized on our website as a DTSC Safer Consumer Products Program Partner?