Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

Brands included in the study were Sensationnel, including the hair product company's Ruwa, X-Pression and Lulutress Crochet brands of braiding hair. Also included were Magic Fingers 3X Stretched ...

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. After testing two samples from each, lead was ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A shocking new report from Consumer Reports has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in some of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market. The investigation ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals ...

If you think of JoJo Siwa and immediately think of blonde hair, her latest look will catch you by surprise. On March 17, 2025, Jojo Siwa debuted a major brunette transformation while attending the ...

CHARLOTTE — A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic ...

BUT THE HAIR BRAIDER FEELS RIGHT AT HOME. SO DIFFERENT SET UP. BUT IT’S WORKING HERE IN THE SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL LIBRARY. BRAIDING, TWISTING AND STYLING. TEXTURED HAIR IS A LOVE LANGUAGE.

A few synthetic hair products were linked to cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead. HealthDay News — Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may ...