Consumer Reports Investigation: Synthetic braiding hair danger
A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, ...
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Columbia hair community 'alarmed' after study links synthetic hair to cancer
A new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens in 10 of the most popular synthetic hair product brands that are used commonly ...
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 ...
Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds
Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer ...
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The chemicals found in synthetic hair that you rarely see
Investigations reveal carcinogens and lead in popular synthetic hair extensions, raising health concerns for consumers ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
Synthetic hair marketed to Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds
Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.
Mainer creating seaweed hair extension alternative to replace toxic synthetic extensions
A recent consumer study identified a braiding hair brand that exceeds the maximum allowed dose of lead by more than 600%.