Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for Black women and children.

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...

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A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra ...

A new report revealed that ingredients in synthetic braiding hair may be toxic. Black women typically use synthetic hair to protect their hair from breakage. “Taking care of your hair and putting ...

While some braided hairstyles can come with four-digit prices ... Einstein College of Medicine and the City University of New York, set out to find an answer to this very question.

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.

Now, a new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of developing cancer, in synthetic braiding hair. From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy ...

According to Consumer Reports, synthetic hair products widely used especially among women of African descent, are linked to cancer. A study tested 10 popular synthetic brands. Carcinogens were found ...