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

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

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

encouraged me to buy a regular pack of Xpressions, so we could adjust the length, making it shorter than the usual knotless braid. Then, I was told to buy curly hair of my choice, synthetic or ...

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- ...

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 ...

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 recent study conducted by Consumer Reports found that popular synthetic hair braiding products contained cancer-causing chemicals. Consumer Reports tested for arsenic, lead and cadmium ...