Caution Urged When Using Aerosol Hairspray Products The Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to be careful when using many aerosol hairspray products to avoid the danger of serious burns. These products may catch fire if exposed to an open flame.
Hairspray fires are particularly dangerous to the user because the product is used around the head.
Others nearby may also be injured. Aerosol hairsprays that contain flammable ingredients are labeled with warning statements on proper use. Avoid heat, fire and smoking during use until sprayed hair is fully dry. FDA's warning was prompted by recent reports of injuries and deaths resulting from aerosol hairspray-related fires. Recently, a woman in Kansas suffered fatal burns after apparently trying to light a cigarette before the hairspray had completely dried on her hair.