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Unregulated toxins in synthetic hair disproportionately impact Black women, who already experience broad health disparities.
When installing synthetic hair braids, Chisholm recommends using hot water to seal the ends and keep them neat. Although synthetic hair has a limited life span, it can be re-used for styles such ...
For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...
To braid or not to braid? It’s a question many Black women are asking as summer approaches, after Consumer Reports says its investigation found 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products ...
While tender-headedness is more of a cultural term than a medical one, scalp sensitivities are real, especially for those who ...
Hair Braiding Styles. Braids using human, synthetic, or plant-based hair come in a variety of beautiful styles. Box braids. These braids start with a knot at the scalp and are parted into box ...
Most synthetic braiding hair is made from plastic fibers and treated with chemical coatings. At the end of a braiding session, it’s common for stylists to dip the braids in hot water, to seal the ends ...
Synthetic braiding hair under fire, but one entrepreneur saw it coming by: Toni Bernard. Posted: May 8, 2025 / 07:52 AM EDT. Updated: May 8, 2025 / 07:52 AM EDT. by: Toni Bernard.
Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. ... A recent study by Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products—and found lead, carcinogens and other concerning chemicals.
The organization tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair brands and found carcinogens, or chemicals that may cause cancer, in 100% of the samples. Click to toggle navigation menu.
Much of the synthetic braiding hair, human hair for extensions, wigs, and weaves, styling tools, braiding gel, and other products are imported from or have packaging from China, which was subject ...