Black Women’s Health

Toxic Braids: What Every Black Woman Needs to Know


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What's really in the braiding hair we use- and what does it mean for our health?

In this urgent and eye-opening episdoe of the Black Women's Podcast, Dr. Rahman speaks with Dr. James E. Rogers, the lead scientist at Consumer Reports, who oversaw the recent investigation into synthetic braiding hair - and what he found may shock you.

100% of the samples tested contained concerning chemicals- including some linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive harm. For millions of Black women and girls who wear braids for weeks at a time, this is more than a beauty issue - it's a health issue.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What synthetic braiding hair is made of
  • The chemical found in the recent Consumer Reports testing
  • What you can do right now to reduce your risk and to advocate for change


Take Action:

Sign the PETITION for safer synthetic hair

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