and micro braids because "it offers a natural look and feel and can blend seamlessly with natural hair," Kimble says. Human hair requires more care than synthetic. It's prone to dryness ...

Natural human hair provides a seamless blend, while synthetic hair is affordable and low maintenance. As the name suggests, ...

Many people choose synthetic extensions for braiding because they’re less expensive than human hair. In recent years, researchers have been looking into the safety of these hair products.

An investigation done by Consumer Reports is raising concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair. The organization ...

Play What’s more, when heat is applied to synthetic hair–mostly to secure the ends of braids, volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs are released. VOCs are human-made chemicals used in ...

For many, synthetic braiding hair is an affordable and accessible alternative to human hair, but a recent study by Consumer Reports revealed synthetic braiding hair from 10 popular products across ...

New study raises concerns over synthetic braiding hair containing harmful chemicals. Avoid heat, consider human hair, and seek informed decisions.

study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and VOCs (human-made chemicals ...

But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair frequently used for box braids and faux locs may carry a price beyond the stylist’s fee. A Consumer Reports ...

While synthetic hair ... mimic the look and feel of human hair and are often coated with chemicals to enhance its durability, and texture and give it that post-braid sheen we love.