Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...

Ten popular synthetic ... 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 ...

ATLANTA — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they're wondering ... dine and have fun on Long ...

Lillian Augusta Beauty sells plant-based hair bundles called “Hair Without Harm” that are derived from corn fibers. The Chicago-based company was co-founded by Jannice Newson in 2019 while she ...

For many Black women and children, braids are ... and limiting how long the style is worn. If you or someone you know has experienced reactions to synthetic braiding hair, Consumer Reports advises ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding ... conversation about braiding hair. "About two years ago, I decided to get braids for the first time in over ...

While synthetic hair offered a cost-effective solution for protective styles, new concerns about its long-term effects are ... and texture and give it that post-braid sheen we love.