Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for Black women and children.

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

Kaneka, the brand that produces the material for Kanekalon braiding hair, said it “only manufactures the Kanekalon fibers that are used in various hair products, such as synthetic hair braids ...

started to feel severe discomfort after getting braids using synthetic hair brand Kanekalon. Shortly after receiving the service, Thomas said she couldn’t sleep, felt irritation in her throat ...

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...

When crafting goddess braids, Stephen says you must have a few items at the ready. The first is synthetic or human hair—"preferably pre-stretched kanekalon hair." According to Garvey ...

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

Also included were Magic Fingers 3X Stretched Braiding Hair; Sassy Collection Kanekalon Jumbo Braid; Shake-N-Go FreeTress and Organique Mastermix; Hbegant Afro Twist; Debut Wavy Hair Weave and ...