While braids are the go-to protective style for many Black women, a new study reveals it may not be as safe as believed.

Chemicals that could cause cancer were found in 10 products used in braids, extensions, and other hair styles. Researchers say their findings took almost 90 years of testing. The products are popular ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

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- ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.