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

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice ...

A new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens in 10 of the most popular synthetic hair product brands that are used commonly ...

For as long as they have been around, braid extensions have been marketed as a “protective style”, allowing wearers an escape ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

Chemicals that could cause cancer were found in 10 products used in braids, extensions, and other hair styles. Researchers ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

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

Potential health hazard raising concern over some synthetic braiding hair Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie breaks down the potential health risk of some synthetic braiding hair that ...

Ten different synthetic hair products from seven brands were tested in this study. Nine of the ten hair products contained lead. Some of the products also contained other harmful chemicals that ...