CR highlights efforts to make hair extensions and beauty products safe from dangerous chemicals and warns of AI software ...

One of the synthetic hair products exceeded ... For decades, Black women have been the largest consumers of wigs, extensions and other artificial hair products, according to the study.

How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, claiming to have detected cancer-causing agents in all products tested ...

Synthetic braiding hair, a staple styling option for many African Americans, has come under scrutiny following a troubling Consumer Reports investigation. The study revealed concerning levels of ...

“What is unique about braid extensions is the length of exposure ... Black women and other individuals who use synthetic hair are, therefore, exposed to those ingredients consistently during ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands ...

The global hair extensions market reached $7.9 billion in 2023 and continues to expand rapidly, with synthetic options dominating due to their affordability and accessibility. Unlike human hair ...

There are several companies developing organic, earth-friendly hair extensions that give the same look and feel as synthetic hair. Lillian Augusta Beauty sells plant-based hair bundles called ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles.

Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China. Many Black women have hair types and workplace-favored ...

Braids of any style often require hair extensions to add length and volume to the style, and more often than not, the extensions are synthetic. Jodi Logerfo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, certified in family ...