The family of 34-year-old Atasha Graham of London is asking that question after the woman died suddenly after getting glued-in weave extensions. She collapsed after returning home from a nightclub and died of a massive allergic reaction.
Though investigators have not yet conclusively said the glue is the culprit, the woman died from shock shortly after getting weave extensions glued in her her hair, according to the Daily Mail. Pathologist Dr. Michael Heath was quoted in the Daily Mail:
"I’ve seen cases where people using solvent to apply hair extensions has actually caused anaphylactic shock. 'There are about 10 to 20 deaths a year in this country, many more in America. I have seen four in the last three months."
That's 10 to 20 deaths too many. Graham wore glued-in weave extensions for more than 20 years, but never had a severe reaction. It's very possible, though, as anything applied to your scalp goes directly into your bloodstream.
This is a frightening reminder that the things we do to our hair --relaxers and hair dyes can cause severe allergic reactions -- can impact our health.
Have you ever had a severe allergic reaction to a hairstyle or hair care product?
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