A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

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

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

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 ...

Now, braids are dipped in boiling hot water to ... “There’s nothing wrong with hair extensions, if it’s safe,” James said. Still, she didn’t think the report on synthetic hair being ...

I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around eighth grade. Not only does a fresh set of cornrows, twists, or box braids ...

Quality hair extensions can cost as much as $3,000 ... between how much you wanted or need the product and how toxic it can ...

I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around eighth ...

Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

One of the synthetic hair products exceeded the maximum allowable ... “What is unique about braid extensions is the length of exposure users have to them,” Chrystal Thomas, a medical student ...