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

From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These braided looks often include trendy and affordable synthetic hair. But ...

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 ...

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

Doctors are calling it a health emergency: A new study found harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in some synthetic braiding hair products. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington spoke with health experts and ...

A new study of hair extension products found dozens of potentially hazardous substances. Is it possible to minimize your risk?

Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at a higher risk for uterine cancer, and Black women may be more affected due to their higher rate of use, according to a new study. The study ...

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, a new study by Silent Spring Institute identified dozens of hazardous chemicals ...

Maria Loren Ackies remembers the first time she went to the salon to get her hair professionally straightened. “I was 14 and I was so excited,” Ackies, 49, of West Hempstead, recalled. But her mood ...