Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.

Even in 2025, Black people are still not a priority in beauty. This void in the market is unacceptable, especially with Black consumers representing 70 percent of the hair extension industry ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in 100 percent of the samples.

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