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

Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and ...

safer hair extension options after learning about the negative impacts synthetic hair extensions can have on people who use them and the environment. An entrepreneur who goes by Endi is in the startup ...

One of the synthetic hair products exceeded ... For decades, Black women have been the largest consumers of wigs, extensions and other artificial hair products, according to the study.

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might ...

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

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since ...

According to a report by "Consumer Reports", an independent non-profit dedicated to product safety, testing revealed that harmful substances are prevalent in synthetic hair braiding extensions.

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports. The ...