Are my braids doing more harm than good?
Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?
AFRO American Newspapers9d
Top synthetic hair brands used for braiding found to contain carcinogens
Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution16d
Toxic braiding hair study forces Atlanta’s Black community to seek safer options
A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.
The Expert’s Guide to Getting Your Hair Braided
Celebrity stylist Kim Kimble previously told Bazaar that, ultimately, the best braiding hair to use is one that seamlessly ...
Rolling Out15d
Shocking dangers of synthetic braiding hair you must know
Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.
Medical Xpress17d
Toxic braiding hair study forces Atlanta's Black community to seek safer options
Still, she didn't think the report on synthetic hair being linked to cancer would stop Black women from getting extensions. "I don't really think it will affect business," she said.
Vanguard6d
High cost of hair extensions brings back ancient ‘adimole’
Adimole’ (cornrow), is an ancient type of hairstyle greatly cherished by young and old women.The hairstyle, which doesn’t ...
MadameNoire17d
New Study Reveals Toxic Chemicals In Braiding Hair — Here’s What To Use Instead
Synthetic hair, commonly used for protective ... Braids, for example, can be worn for weeks at a time especially when styled with hair extensions. Braids and other protective styles reduce ...
BBC7d
Are my braids doing more harm than good?
For some, changing attitudes towards synthetic hair are opening up business opportunities. Tendai Moyo co-founded Ruka Hair in 2021, which specialises in extensions made from natural hair sourced ...