‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...
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I Figured Out the Secret to Getting an Instagram-Perfect Braid

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We Found Heavy Metals and VOCs in CR's Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation

For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...
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Black Women Most at Risk From Harmful Chemicals in Unregulated Hair Products

Hair extensions used primarily by Black women contain a “shocking” range of dangerous chemicals, including breast carcinogens, new research shows.
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This ‘New’ Braided Hair Extension Trend Isn’t New At All — Here’s Why It Matters

If you’re a resident of the hair corner of TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled across a video of a woman showing us her last two strands of hair after removing her first set of “Korean Braiding ...
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What to Do With Your Hair This Weekend: Copy Olivia Palermo's Chunky Side Braid Using Clip-In Extensions

Got a set of clip-in hair extensions kicking around that you haven't been so inspired to use lately? Here's a brand-new hairstyle idea you can try with them, inspired by the always-chic Olivia Palermo ...
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Hair extensions may contain chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive issues

A new study finds a variety hair extenions—from natural to synthetic—contain chemicals associated with cancer, birth defects and reproductive issues ...