When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in the vast majority of samples. James Rogers, ...
Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...
PBS: How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women's health in jeopardy
How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women's health in jeopardy
Consumer Reports: We Found Heavy Metals and VOCs in CR's Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation
When Consumer Reports published findings from tests conducted on several synthetic braiding hair products in 2025, we detected heavy metals like lead in 90 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ...
We Found Heavy Metals and VOCs in CR's Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation
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News 6 WKMG: Dangerous chemicals found in 100% of the braiding hair tested by Consumer Reports
Dangerous chemicals found in 100% of the braiding hair tested by Consumer Reports
Black Enterprise: Black-Founded Invention Of Hair-Braiding Robot Crowned Winner Of Startup Contest At Harvard
Deemed the "Halo Braid," the braiding tool helps stylists by reducing the time needed to complete the popular style. The invention of a hair-braiding robot has won a startup competition at Harvard ...
Black-Founded Invention Of Hair-Braiding Robot Crowned Winner Of Startup Contest At Harvard