Why does my house smell like chemicals used to perm hair?

Question

It came on suddenly and it smells like the perm chemicals used to perm hair?? Very weird. Could it be electrical fire?

Answer 1

More likely, someone up wind from you sprayed an insecticide and the fumes have entered your home.   Most likely Malathion from your description of the smell.

Answer 2

it may be sewer gas.if you have any drains that you don't use very often the water in the p-trap will dry up. if this has happen just  some pour water in the drain.

Answer 3

try the sewer vent pipe

Answer 4

Someone might have set up a meth lab in your house at one time.