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 ...
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Hair Extensions May Contain Harsh Chemicals Linked to Breast, Uterine Cancer

Recent research has found that hair extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals, even the ones that are labeled "nontoxic ...
Everyday Health

Hair Extensions, Used by Millions, Often Contain Toxic Chemicals

A new study of hair extension products found dozens of potentially hazardous substances. Is it possible to minimize your risk ...

Cancer Warning: Nearly Every Hair Extension Tested Contained Toxic Chemicals

A groundbreaking study reveals that many popular hair extensions may carry hidden cancer-linked chemicals — and sparks calls ...

Hair extensions contain many more dangerous chemicals than previously thought

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, a new study by Silent Spring Institute identified dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, including products made from human hair, providing the ...

Hair extensions found to contain hazardous chemicals linked to cancer, chronic illness

Hazardous chemicals in popular hair extension products are raising concerns about the health risks tied to a largely unregulated part of the beauty industry that disproportionately affects Black women ...