Hair Care Product Use Among Pregnant Women of Color: Protocol for a Feasibility Educational Intervention

    January 2026 in “ Frontiers in Reproductive Health ”
    Felice Tsui, Chrystelle L. Vilfranc, Adana A. M. Llanos, Lauren C. Houghton, Jamirra G. Franklin, Vaishnavi More, Katherine E. Manz, Kurt D. Pennell, Michael Untch, Peggy Shepard, Emily S. Barrett, Desiree A. H. Walker, Jasmine A. McDonald
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    TLDR Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
    The study outlines an educational intervention targeting pregnant Women of Color to reduce phthalate exposure from hair care products. Conducted with 46 participants, 31 completed the intervention, which included a video and handbook on phthalate risks and alternatives. Participants' urine samples showed decreased phthalate levels post-intervention, indicating reduced use of phthalate-containing products. The culturally and linguistically inclusive intervention highlights the effectiveness of educational efforts in mitigating endocrine-disrupting chemical exposures during pregnancy, emphasizing the need to address environmental exposure disparities in marginalized communities.
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