Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...

A new study published Feb. 11 in the American Chemical Society journal Environment & Health has found that synthetic and ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a ...

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

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

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

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A first-of-its-kind chemical analysis reveals that many widely used hair extensions contain hazard-listed substances, highlighting gaps in labeling and oversight while ...

Analysis of more than 40 popular products revealed revealed dozens of substances known to be associated with serious health risks.

Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health ...

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

The main reason for hair extensions is to increase the length of hair. It can also cover up a bad haircut. If you want to add some colour and dimension to your hair, you can use a different hair ...

A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to ...