A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and health.

Also included were Magic Fingers 3X Stretched Braiding Hair; Sassy Collection Kanekalon Jumbo Braid; Shake-N-Go FreeTress and Organique Mastermix; Hbegant Afro Twist; Debut Wavy Hair Weave and ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

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

From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy’s 100% Kanekalon Jumbo Braid, the study tested for heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 10 popular synthetic hair brands.

started to feel severe discomfort after getting braids using synthetic hair brand Kanekalon. Shortly after receiving the service, Thomas said she couldn’t sleep, felt irritation in her throat ...

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study. Last year, ...

Thomas says she went to a professional stylist to have braids done using what she recalls was the popular synthetic hair brand Kanekalon. Her problems started that same day, she says: ...