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

A growing body of laboratory evidence suggests that hair extensions, one of the most widely used cosmetic products worldwide, contain far more hazardous chemicals than consumers or regulators have ...

A new study has identified dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions--including extensions made from human hair.

A new study finds over 900 different chemicals in hair extensions, including some linked to cancer and reproductive harm. Lack of clear ingredient lists leaves users in the dark. Choosing non-toxic ...

A new study conducted by the Silent Spring Institute found harmful chemicals in dozens of hair extension products, including ...

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

Study reveals hair extensions contain hazardous chemicals linked to health risks, particularly for Black women, with most ...

The global market for hair extensions is booming and is projected to hit $14 billion in annual sales by 2028. What was once a niche luxury item for women is now widely available. However, a new study ...

A new study published Feb. 11 in the American Chemical Society journal Environment & Health has found that synthetic and human hair extensions, popular among Black communities, contain more chemicals ...

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 ...