Even if you wash your braiding hair, scalp care while wearing the braids is still necessary. First, you should prep your scalp with a scalp serum like the Nioxin Scalp Recovery Serum or Relief Serum, ...

She said in addition to the link to cancer, toxic braiding hair can cause rashes and other skin complications. “They’re getting this constant contact with these harsh chemicals.

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 ...

But new research suggests even careful consumers may be at risk. A recent Consumer Reports study tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands, including Magic Fingers, Shake-N-Go and ...

Synthetic hair has long been a staple in protective hairstyles for Black women — like braids, locs and twists. These styles can be worn for weeks at a time, protecting the hair from breakage ...