Harmful chemicals lurk in extensions and braiding hair marketed to Black women, study finds

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

Hair extensions may contain chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm, new study finds

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 ...
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Hair extensions have more risky chemicals than thought

Hair extensions contain far more dangerous chemicals than previously thought, reveals new research. The popular accessories can include flame retardants, phthalates, and other substances linked with ...
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Study finds hair extensions contain more dangerous chemicals than previously thought

A Newton-based organization’s recent study into potential risks in hair extensions used primarily by Black women found that ...