Are Your Braids Poisoning You? Inside the Toxic Synthetic Hair Industry | TSR Investigates

Black hair care is a billion-dollar industry—but is the hair we love putting us at risk? TSR Investigates’ Justin Carter went behind the scenes at some of the most popular braiding hair brands to uncover what Consumer Reports’ lab tests revealed: benzene, lead, acetone, and other harmful chemicals in synthetic hair sold at major beauty supply stores. We visited Nadine’s viral 24/7 braiding salon in Bowie, MD, spoke to salon owners and hair professionals, and pressed top companies on ingredient transparency. Despite widespread use, labeling and regulation remain limited—putting salon workers, stylists, and customers at potential risk. Watch this full TSR Investigates Special Report "Synthetic Secrets" to learn which products were tested, how you can protect yourself, and what lawmakers are doing to push for safer hair care for Black communities. #TSRInvestigates #BlackHairCare #synthetichair ***SPELLING CORRECTION: Ginger Cowles, Consumer Reports ----------------------- THE SHADE ROOM is the culture --- What’s going on, who’s worth talking about, the trends, the hashtags, and the challenges in the streets and on TikTok. WEBSITE: https://theshaderoom.com/ FACEBOOK:   / theshaderoom   TWITTER:   / theshaderoom   INSTAGRAM:   / theshaderoom   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter: https://theshaderoom.com/subscribe