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

Welcome to this week’s newsletter! Reporter Vashti Harris alerted readers about harmful chemicals in synthetic hair - lead, ...

protect the hair from breakage, and eliminate heat styling tools. However, by wearing braids, locs and twists for weeks or ...

Consumer Reports published a piece last month finding multiple brands of synthetic hair used for braids and other styles to ...

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I've been wearing braids in my 4A hair ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

Chemical carcinogens were found in popular synthetic hair products, raising safety concerns. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chemicals that ...

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

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

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

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