Dawn on Doctor Oz

Continuing in the journey to advocate for safer cosmetics in the salon industry, last month I had the opportunity to serve as a guest on The Dr. Oz Show.

The topic revolved around the dangers of

Cleaning your Brushes

A quick, easy and non-toxic way to clean your hair brushes is by using organic tea tree oil! I always have some on hand since there are so many uses and benefits, and this is another great one. The antibacterial properties are

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities – being a hairstylist with environmental illness

After my exposure to formaldehyde from the Brazilian Blowout in 2011, the chemical poisoning I experienced resulted in various health problems, including sensitivity to chemicals. Over the years, the sensitivity started to become worse.

By the month of May this past spring, I developed severe MCS (Multiple  Chemical Sensitivities) after visiting a recently renovated home that exposed me to various toxic chemicals. That was the tipping point, and

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Using Green to Cancel Red

When applying makeup, some women have facial redness, whether it be from acne, flushing, discoloration, broken capillaries or other issues. A common occurrence in

Changes!

Since my last post a lot has changed with my health and my career. Where I last left you, I was spending my time between working at a salon and advocating for a safer industry after being affected by

About that ACV …

I recently mentioned that Apple Cider Vinegar can be used to condition your hair as a natural hair cleansing alternative.

Another use that I prefer ACV for even more is

Ditching the Shampoo

Life after formaldehyde poisoning has led me on a journey to a less toxic life style. One of the most detrimental ingredients in products is that of “fragrance.” Fragrance in products contains a slew of toxic ingredients. That one word contains a plethora of undisclosed toxins.  Some examples of other chemicals in shampoo to avoid include methylisothiazoline, sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, and my all-time favorite, formaldehyde.

 As I remove various products from my life, I came to realize that

Getting Sick to Get Better

I’ve come to a point in my life regarding my health where something has got to give. I am sick more than I am well, and even when I am “well” it’s not that great. I don’t really remember what it feels like to feel good since the formaldehyde poisoning.

Big Changes & the Launching of Pretty Toxic

It’s been a while since my last post (being my trip to Washington, D.C. for the Salon Week of Action) and that is about to change. Tousled is in the process of being re-vamped, but thank you for your patience in the interim.

Since the Salon Week of Action, huge efforts have been made in the fight to get toxic products, such as the Brazilian Blowout, off the market. Once I returned home, I collaborated

Salon Week of Action in D.C.

Last week I had the honor of accompanying the National Healthy Nail and Beauty Salon Alliance and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to Washington, D.C. where we lobbied to pass the Safe Cosmetics Act in an attempt to protect salon workers and consumers from toxic chemicals.