The hidden risk in your childhood hair routine as relaxers are linked to uterine cancer in major lawsuits Black and Latina ...

Shampoo chemicals called polyquaterniums stick to tiny aquatic animals. They slow swimming and feeding, risking ecosystems ...

A dermatologist reveals 10 shampoo ingredients that could actually damage your hair. Finding the right shampoo, conditioner, and styling products can make all the difference in ...

Many Black and Latina women frequently use lotions, soaps, shampoos and other personal care products that contain the carcinogen formaldehyde, or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, according to ...

My hairbrush was starting to look a little too full this past year, so my hairstylist told me to consider investing in one of ...

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 ...

CHEMICAL FREE ALTERNATIVES. TO. CONSUMER REPORTS. WRITER YADIRA RODRIGUEZ HAS A COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH HER LONG, CURLY HAIR. I LOVE HAVING MY HAIR AT THIS LENGTH. I LOVE HAVING MY CURLY ...

The unique tool combines a flat iron and hair dryer in one. – Besides its high price tag of $499.99, Consumer Reports said its size and weight could make it challenging to handle.

What’s more, when heat is applied to synthetic hair–mostly to secure the ends of braids, volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs are released. VOCs are human-made chemicals used in ...

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 ...

Lead, a highly toxic chemical that can cause serious health problems such as brain damage, was found in nine of the 10 artificial hair products tested, according to the study.

Chemicals commonly used in hair attachments, particularly synthetic ones, include acrylics, acrylonitrile, polyethylene terephthalate, PVC, silicone, polyester and sometimes vinyl.