Braids have long been a popular hairstyle among black women, offering convenience and ease, especially during summer months. However, a study by Consumer Reports revealed that many synthetic braiding hair brands contain carcinogens and lead, prompting significant concern within the community. This revelation has sparked discussions on social media about health risks associated with braiding hair. Many women, including those who routinely wear braids, are alarmed that a style believed to be protective may actually pose health threats, highlighting a critical lack of awareness about the potential dangers of such beauty standards.
Braids, famously, are called a protective style... The fact that this style is doing everything but protect us - it's actually harming us - is actually quite wild to me.
The US non-profit organisation Consumer Reports tested samples from ten of the most popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, and found that all of them contained carcinogens, and in some cases, lead.
Growing up, they were for holidays... I could jump in the pool with no worries. Braids are still what I turn to now when I want a few months break from all the detangling.
It's the lack of awareness among black women that is most concerning... People that are eating unhealthy food or smoking, they know that what they're doing could harm their body.
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