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

Hair extensions—especially braiding hair and other add-in styles—are a staple of protective styling and a multibillion-dollar global industry. But new research is raising alarms that many extension ...

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

In recent years, relaxers and other straightening products have also come under examination. Studies have linked frequent use ...

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

Recent research has found that hair extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals, even the ones that are labeled "nontoxic ...

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

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If you’re a resident of the hair corner of TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled across a video of a woman showing us her last two strands of hair after removing her first set of “Korean Braiding ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...