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February 9, 2016

Tova N. Williams researches "green chemistry," specifically, environmentally benign hair colorants.

Tova N. Williams is a Ph.D. student in the Fiber and Polymer Science Program at North Carolina State University. Her interest in chemistry, color and their applications, paired with an awareness of the toxicological profile of various colorants, has motivated her to pursue a career in green chemistry. To launch a career in this field, she is involved in research that will help change the "face" of hair coloration. Specifically, she is focusing on designing environmentally benign hair colorants.

Credit: Amanda Padbury, North Carolina State University College of Textiles

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