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

Now, a new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of developing cancer, in synthetic braiding hair. From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy ...

many consumers can obtain a pack of synthetic braiding hair for as little as a few dollars on Amazon or at their local beauty supply store, then make an appointment with their braider of choice.

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and ...

A new report finds several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins.Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products and found that 100 percent<a class="excerpt-read- ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.