AFRO American Newspapers2d
Top synthetic hair brands used for braiding found to contain carcinogens
Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...
Rolling Out22d
The chemicals found in synthetic hair that you rarely see
The rapidly expanding synthetic hair market has become a multibillion-dollar industry largely targeting Black women seeking affordable protective styling options. However, recent investigations ...
Synthetic hair marketed toward Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds
Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles ...
NJ.com24d
Toxic chemicals found in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions
Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study.
CBS News25d
Carcinogens found in popular synthetic braiding hair products, Consumer Reports study shows
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them. The findings are particularly alarming within the African-American community ...
Black Enterprise1mon
Synthetic Braiding Hair Contains Toxic Substances And Black Women Are At Risk
Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...