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 health.

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, ...

A recent consumer study identified a braiding hair brand that exceeds the maximum allowed dose of lead by more than 600%.

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 have ...

As alarming revelations surface regarding cancer-causing chemicals in synthetic hair braiding products, black women are faced ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles.