Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, ... are present in 10 popular synthetic hair-braiding brands, including X-Pression, Sassy Collection, and Sensationnel.

On Feb. 27, the company's researchers published a new study that revealed carcinogens (agents that can increase the risk of ...

From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy’s 100% Kanekalon Jumbo Braid, the study tested for heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 10 popular synthetic hair brands.

Toxic braiding hair study forces Atlanta’s Black community to seek safer options. Credit: Getty Images. Credit: Getty Images. ... X-Pression and Lulutress Crochet brands of braiding hair.

All products were a version of black or dark brown hair. See our full methodology ... X-Pression 3X Pre-Stretched Braid, 58'' Benzene: Methylene chloride, styrene, 1,2-dichloroethane: ...

To those acquainted with braiding salons, there are familiar sights: Shine ‘n Jam gel used to neatly part hair on the scalp, packs of braiding hair from preferred vendor X-Pression, and a ...

From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy’s 100% Kanekalon Jumbo Braid, ... Synthetic braiding hair is predominately marketed to Black women and at the same time, ...