AFRO American Newspapers6d
Top synthetic hair brands used for braiding found to contain carcinogens
Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...
Refinery29 on MSN13d
Synthetic Braiding Hair Could Be Harming Black Women & We Deserve Answers
Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...
East Bay Times6d
Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know
ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the ...
KTVU26d
Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
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 ...
Rolling Out26d
The chemicals found in synthetic hair that you rarely see
The situation raises important questions about equity in access to safe beauty products across different economic brackets. Beyond cost considerations, synthetic hair products have gained ...