An investigation done by Consumer Reports is raising concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair. The organization ...

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 ...

Furthermore, Kanekalon responded to Consumer Reports saying, “Kaneka only manufactures the Kanekalon fibers that are used in various hair products, such as synthetic hair braids and wigs ...

After alarming chemicals were found in synthetic braiding hair, health officials are warning those to be deligent about checking to make sure your hair products are safe.

But a new study suggests that the synthetic hair many black women use to achieve ... It's a term typically used to describe several Afro hairstyles, including braids, locs and wigs, that reduce how ...

Users of synthetic braiding hair products have reported ... “It’s part of the culture: braids, wig, sewing, all this stuff. It’s part of the culture. So I don’t think that’s going ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

The study suggests synthetic hair in braids could contain cancer-causing ... especially after they helped to create the wig worn by Elphaba in Wicked, one of highest-grossing movies of 2024.

Users of synthetic braiding hair products have reported ... "It's part of the culture: braids, wigs, sewing, all this stuff. It's part of the culture. So, I don't think that's going to stop ...