Hair relaxers, a chemical used to straighten hair, also raised concerns for Black women due to its strong odor and the itchy feeling it gives the scalp. In 2012, ...

A study from Consumer Reports found that each of the 10 most popular synthetic hair braiding products sold in the $2.7 billion market contained chemicals linked to cancer.

The organization tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair brands and found carcinogens, or chemicals that may cause cancer, in 100% of the samples. Click to toggle navigation menu ...

116421875. A 2019 study by the National Institutes of Health found that women who used permanent hair dyes or chemical straighteners faced a slightly increased risk of breast cancer.

The state of California is banning chemicals that are in some every day hair products due to the affects they have on your health. Chemicals such as formaldehyde can lead to cancer.

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports. The ...

Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.

On average, a person can inhale up to 17 milligrams of potentially harmful chemicals in a single hairstyling session, according to the research. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

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 ...

DIFFERENT COMING UP HERE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. CHRIS. THANK YOU. NEW RESEARCH IS RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF SOME SYNTHETIC BRAIDING HAIR PRODUCTS. A RECENT STUDY FROM CONSUMER REPORTS ...

A plan for the US Food and Drug Administration to propose banning formaldehyde and certain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from being used in hair-straightening products remains in limbo under ...