A new report found carcinogens and lead in popular brands of synthetic hair widely used in salons. A Philly scientist says ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

Box braids or sister ... (or even require) human hair, others are much better suited to synthetic. Cost and maintenance also come into play when deciding between the two. We went to the pro ...

Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. But is this trusted hairstyle hiding something harmful? Credits: AJC | FDA | Getty | TikTok / Consumer Reports ...

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 ... and have fun on Long Island.

SUBSTANCES, IN 100% OF THE HAIR SAMPLES. FOR MANY PEOPLE ... reading labels carefully and limiting how long synthetic braids are worn to reduce risks for those who use or install them.

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair ... evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions. Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely linked ...

Over the past two decades ... men and boys wear long braids to reclaim the tradition after a history of forced hair cutting during Spanish colonial rule and pressures to assimilate, Werning ...

ATLANTA (AP) — 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 ... only sampled two of each product ...

Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles ... point - Tendai tells me that Ruka's most popular synthetic hair type costs around 2.5 times more than several high street brands.

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion ...