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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports ...