Unregulated toxins in synthetic hair disproportionately impact Black women, who already experience broad health disparities.

Perhaps most concerning among recent findings is the presence of lead in certain synthetic hair products. This neurotoxic heavy metal poses serious health risks, particularly for individuals who ...

It’s a question many Black women are asking as summer approaches, after Consumer Reports says its investigation found 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products contain chemicals that may cause ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in 100 percent of the samples.

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...

Here are the 23 best wigs on Amazon, including human-hair wigs, synthetic wigs, lace-front wigs, and glueless wigs, with help from a hairstylist and wig expert.

As Black women have been sporting protective styles for decades, new revelations may highlight that they do more harm than looking good. Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair ...

Synthetic hair has long been a staple in protective hairstyles for Black women — like braids, locs and twists. These styles can be worn for weeks at a time, protecting the hair from breakage ...

A recent Consumer Reports study tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands, including Magic Fingers, Shake-N-Go and Sensationnel, finding cancer-causing chemicals in all of them.

The styles in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” in previews on Broadway, require a wig designer, several braiders, some synthetic hair and lots of patience. By Tiffany Martinbrough Photographs ...