For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a study published in the journal Environment & Health found.

You’ll find glossy packets of hair extensions in most beauty supply stores. They promise a new look for a few dollars, but ...

The braiding method has gone viral for how easy it is to do yourself.

The products’ health effects still need to be studied, but several compounds were found to exceed EU limits for consumer ...

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

A new study conducted by the Silent Spring Institute found harmful chemicals in dozens of hair extension products, including ...

A new study published this week found that hair extensions, braiding hair, and wigs contain more than 160 harmful chemicals.

A Newton-based organization’s recent study into potential risks in hair extensions used primarily by Black women found that ...

A new study discovers hair extensions predominatly used by Black communities have more chemicals linked to illness and cancer than previous studies identified.