A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and ...

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

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra ...

Because protective styles like braids and locks are often ... There are no existing federal limits on lead in synthetic braiding hair. Magic Fingers told Consumer Reports that customers can ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get ...