Report finds potentially dangerous chemicals in synthetic braiding hair

Consumer Reports reviews safer alternatives to chemical hair relaxers

Top hair straighteners, blow dryers & chemical-free hair relaxers INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Concerns are growing over the safety of chemical hair relaxers as research suggests that heavy use may be linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. So, Consumer Reports looked into some chemical-free alternatives that may help you achieve similar results without the health risks. Consumer Reports’ writer, Jodhaira Rodriguez, has a complicate…

Report finds potentially dangerous chemicals in synthetic braiding hair

An investigation done by Consumer Reports is raising concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair. The organization tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair brands and found carcinogens, or chemicals that may cause cancer, in 100% of the samples. James Rogers, director and head of product safety testing at Consumer Reports, said his team began testing in 2024 to determine if chemicals were present, whether you could measure …