A new study published Feb. 11 in the American Chemical Society journal Environment & Health has found that synthetic and ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a ...

You’ll find glossy packets of hair extensions in most beauty supply stores. They promise a new look for a few dollars, but ...

A new study finds a variety hair extenions—from natural to synthetic—contain chemicals associated with cancer, birth defects ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A first-of-its-kind chemical analysis reveals that many widely used hair extensions contain hazard-listed substances, highlighting gaps in labeling and oversight while ...

Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health ...

Hair extensions—especially braiding hair and other add-in styles—are a staple of protective styling and a multibillion-dollar global industry. But new research is raising alarms that many extension ...

However, a new study from the scientific research organization Silent Spring Institute says many hair extensions—including ...

A new study suggests that natural hair extensions may contain toxic chemicals. Here are the potential health risks associated with hair extensions and how to minimize them.

Experts have issued an alarming warning over hair extensions after scientists discovered they contained several hazardous ...

A Newton-based organization’s recent study into potential risks in hair extensions used primarily by Black women found that ...

A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to ...