Braids, consumer reports and Synthetic Hair

What’s in Your Braids? Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Hair.
Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might have unlocked the answer as to why this reaction could be happening.
Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds
Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.
Synthetic braiding hair under scrutiny after report finds potential health risks
A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including children.
Carcinogens found in popular synthetic braiding hair products, Consumer Reports study shows
"And to know that something that I'm paying for is damaging my health is problematic." Concerns about artificial braiding hair "This is a product
Cancer-causing chemicals found in synthetic hair braiding products, Consumer Reports says
A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.
Several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins, report finds
A new report finds several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins.Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products and found that 100 percent<a class="excerpt-read-
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Hair braiding guide to healthy techniques and maintenance
Hair braiding is a cultural staple that protects natural hair. Discover key techniques for healthy maintenance.
Style Without Sacrifice: These Are Healthy And Sustainable Black-Owned Braiding Hair Options
For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...
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What’s in Your Hair? Experts Weigh in on the Next Steps for Safer Products
New testing from Consumer Reports reveals that the synthetic braiding hair products they tested contained harmful chemicals ...
The Expert’s Guide to Getting Your Hair Braided
Celebrity stylist Kim Kimble previously told Bazaar that, ultimately, the best braiding hair to use is one that seamlessly ...
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Lead and toxic chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair
Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and ...
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Toxic chemicals found in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions
Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other ...
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Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
A recent study conducted by Consumer Reports found that popular synthetic hair braiding products contained cancer-causing ...