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

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

The investigation found every hair sample contained carcinogens. James Rogers, who led Consumer Reports' synthetic hair testing, says testing found lead in 90% of the products. "Three of the ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

10 popular synthetic hair braiding products (a total of 20 samples) were sent to a lab for analysis. Synthetic hair is typically made from Kanekalon, a material produced by the Kaneka brand.

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were tested. The results are troubling. Every sample contained carcinogens—chemicals that may cause cancer. Three of the samples tested positive for ...

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

US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, says the 10 products they looked at contain cancer-causing agents and unsafe levels of lead.

Users of synthetic braiding hair products have reported negative skin reactions," the study reported. Out of the 10 brands, two samples were taken from each. Within those samples, the report ...

Consumer Reports tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products, and the results were alarming. Every sample contained carcinogens—chemicals that may cause cancer. James Rogers, Consumer ...

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are ...