braids, synthetic hair

Toxic chemicals found in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions
A Consumer Reports study identified lead, benzene, and other toxic substances in braiding hair from major brands.
Poisonous ingredients found in synthetic hair
Research exposes harmful chemicals in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions, creating health concerns for those wearing protective styles for long time.
New report finds toxic chemicals in braiding hair
A new report revealed that ingredients in synthetic braiding hair may be toxic. Black women typically use synthetic hair to protect their hair from breakage. “Taking care of your hair and putting something in your hair has always been a part of our culture.
Lead, toxic chemicals found in some synthetic hair design products
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.
Report finds synthetic hair marketed to Black women contains carcinogens and lead
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. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah reports on the new health warning and what it means for consumers.
Synthetic Braiding Hair Contains Toxic Substances And Black Women Are At Risk
Tested synthetic braiding hair brands such as Sensationnel, Sassy Collection and Magic Fingers all contained multiple carcinogens.
👩🏿Dangerous chemicals found in 100% of the braiding hair tested by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports sent to the lab 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market, from brands including Magic Fingers, Sassy Collection, Sensationnel, Shake-N-Go, and others. Carcinogens were detected in all of them.
Black Women Deserve Better Than the Carcinogens Found in Braiding Hair
Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.
Popular synthetic braiding hair products contain carcinogens, report finds
Ten popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them, according to a new study from Consumer Reports.
Cancer-causing chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair, report finds
Some of the most popular synthetic braiding products — marketed to Black women — may be putting Black communities at risk, according to a new report.
Cancer Causing Elements Found In Hair Extensions, Braids, And Other Synthetic Hair Products
An investigation by the Consumer Reports found that synthetic hair products, including hair extensions and braids contain lead and other cancer-causing elements. Read on to know more.
U.S. News & World Report2d
Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair
The report, published Feb. 27, tested 10 synthetic hair products, including brands ... This new report adds to growing concerns about toxic beauty products marketed to Black women.
BlackDoctor.org2d
WARNING: Cancer-Causing Toxins Found in Popular Hair Braids
A new study found that many popular synthetic hair brands have cancer-causing toxins in them. These products are marketing to ...