Research exposes harmful chemicals in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions, creating health concerns for those wearing protective styles for long time.

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

Investigations reveal carcinogens and lead in popular synthetic hair extensions, raising health concerns for consumers ...

said it “only manufactures the Kanekalon fibers that are used in various hair products, such as synthetic hair braids and ...

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

Kaneka did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment, but told Consumer Reports, “Kaneka only manufactures the Kanekalon fibers that are used in various hair products, such as synthetic ...

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Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...

New testing from Consumer Reports reveals that the synthetic braiding hair products they tested contained harmful chemicals ...

believes her commentary in the Lancet Medical Journal pushed Consumer Reports to test synthetic hair. "Most braiding brands use a fiber that's called modacrylic fiber, and just from that ...

One of its most familiar products is synthetic braiding hair, the type that Ojeaga would use for braids, twists, and numerous other styles. Often made of plastic fibers, popular brands such as ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, including children. Testing found potentially ...