Consumer Reports: Study reveals synthetic braiding hair contains toxic chemicals
17 Mar 2025 | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports recently released a study identifying volatile organic compounds and cancer-causing chemicals in all the synthetic braiding hair samples it tested. Black women often use braiding hair to achieve multiple different hairstyles, and it is known to be integral to their culture. We speak to James Rogers, director and head of product safety testing at Consumer Reports, about how producers of this synthetic hair should take action to increase safety testing. He also explains how Consumer Reports is working with US states to implement legislation around these toxic chemicals to protect Black women.
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