Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other styles. The latest research shows that many of those extensions are full of ...

For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...

Growing concerns over dangerous chemicals in hair extensions used by Black women. Studies reveal potential health risks in popular protective styles.

More braiding hair tested for dangerous chemicals | Consumer Reports ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs.

Braid wearers assume human hair and “non-toxic” synthetic braiding hair are safe options, but a Consumer Reports study showed that they, too, come with risk.

When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.

The products’ health effects still need to be studied, but several compounds were found to exceed EU limits for consumer products ...

A new study published Feb. 11 in the American Chemical Society journal Environment & Health has found that synthetic and human hair extensions, popular among Black communities, contain more chemicals ...

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