Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural ...

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.

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It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job. Whether you’re the braider or the braidee, each look requires an intricate level of skill, a hefty investment ...

Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

Users of synthetic braiding hair products have reported negative skin reactions," the study reported. Out of the 10 brands, two samples were taken from each. Within those samples, the report ...

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands ... exposed to the chemical at the nail salon. Nevertheless, when synthetic braids ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A shocking new report from Consumer Reports has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in some of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market. The investigation ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used ... “We’ve received large purchase orders from salon owners ready to make the switch.

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber extensions to their hair. Consumer Reports (CR) has formally called into question ...