Taking a Look at Everyday Hair Related Hazards: Part 1 Lead (Pb) in Hair Accessories Let's start with "What is Lead and Lead Poisoning." Lead is one of those many elements you learned about on the periodic table in Chemistry class. It's found naturally all over the world, but at times it is used in paint and in making things such as pottery, batteries, and some cosmetics. Although the use of lead-based paint was banned in the United States that does not include products made in other … [Read more...]