A Consumer Reports study identified lead, benzene, and other toxic substances in braiding hair from major brands.

Investigations reveal carcinogens and lead in popular synthetic hair extensions, raising health concerns for consumers ...

Braided hairstyles remain a popular choice for Black people, offering a versatile and low-maintenance way to protect natural ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high ...

Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as ...

Consumer Reports tested synthetic braiding hair from top brands and found cancer-causing chemicals in every single one.

A new study found that many popular synthetic hair brands have cancer-causing toxins in them. These products are marketing to ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids ... forever chemicals have connection to kidney cancer Study: Many toxic chemicals enter body via food packaging No level of methylene chloride ...

Tested synthetic braiding hair brands such as Sensationnel, Sassy Collection and Magic Fingers all contained multiple ...

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

Consumer Reports found benzene, a chemical known to cause acute myeloid leukemia, as well as methylene chloride, which is linked to lung and liver cancer after long-term exposure, in some products ...