• How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy

  • Apr 19 2025
  • Length: 7 mins
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How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy

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  • For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture and speaks with Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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