Research exposes harmful chemicals in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions, creating health concerns for those wearing protective styles for long time.

Sustainability is impacting even the most unlikely sectors of the retail industry. Synthetic hair, once seen as a one-time-use product, is finding a new purpose.The synthetic wigs, weaves, and ...

A recent consumer study identified a braiding hair brand that exceeds the maximum allowed dose of lead by more than 600%.

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Chemical carcinogens were found in popular synthetic hair products, raising safety concerns. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chemicals that ...

Agnes Chimanzi—the Zimbabwean born visionary, founder, and CEO of Caryba Hair—is revolutionizing the hair styling industry by ...

A local babe unboxed the 6-inch weave that she ordered from Dragon City in Johannesburg and received many compliments. She ...

Investigations reveal carcinogens and lead in popular synthetic hair extensions, raising health concerns for consumers ...

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...

Consumer Reports conducted a study that detected carcinogens -- or chemicals that may cause cancer -- in 10 popular synthetic hair products.

For decades, Black women have been the largest consumers of wigs ... the Kanekalon fibers that are used in various hair ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.