braiding hair, Consumer Reports and synthetic fiber

Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds
Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and children,
Consumer Reports Study Finds Dangerous Chemicals in Synthetic Braiding Hair
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 the safety of braiding hair.
Synthetic braiding hair under scrutiny after report finds potential health risks
A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including children.
Dangerous Chemicals Were Detected in 100% of the Braiding Hair We Tested
CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in 100 percent of the samples.
Dangerous chemicals detected in synthetic braiding hair
A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including ch
Cancer-causing chemicals found in synthetic hair braiding products, Consumer Reports says
A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.
Synthetic Braiding Hair Contains Toxic Substances And Black Women Are At Risk
Tested synthetic braiding hair brands such as Sensationnel, Sassy Collection and Magic Fingers all contained multiple carcinogens.
Several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins, report finds
A new report finds several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins.Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products and found that 100 percent<a class="excerpt-read-
What’s in Your Braids? Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Hair.
Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might have unlocked the answer as to why this reaction could be happening.
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What’s in Your Hair? Experts Weigh in on the Next Steps for Safer Products
New testing from Consumer Reports reveals that the synthetic braiding hair products they tested contained harmful chemicals ...
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Toxic chemicals found in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions
Last year, the nonprofit Consumer Reports, which tests products and services and advocates for consumers, examined 10 ...
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Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
Ten different synthetic hair products from seven brands were tested in this study. Nine of the ten hair products ...
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Lead and toxic chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair
The report, published Feb. 27, tested 10 synthetic hair products, including brands like Magic Fingers, Sensationnel and ...