JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including ...

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and children, ...

While synthetic hair offered a cost-effective solution for protective styles, new concerns about its long-term effects are now coming to light. Recently there has been a wave of viral videos across ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair, something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

Synthetic braiding hair from major brands found to contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and organic compounds. Findings raise concerns for Black women seeking alternatives to toxic chemical ...

A new report finds several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins. Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products and found that 100 percent of the samples ...

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, where research ...

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...

Synthetic braiding hair, a staple styling option for many African Americans, has come under scrutiny following a troubling Consumer Reports investigation. The study revealed concerning levels of toxic ...

Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed for allegedly causing almost 10,000 cases ...