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Braids are way more than a hairstyle.
They’re a cultural archive, a creative practice, a form of care.
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But thesynthetic hairoften used to create them?
That’s now under scrutiny.
These products, widely marketed to Black consumers, may pose long-term health risks.
Rebundle
Nevertheless, not everyone agrees with the report’s approach.
Ford concluded, “I don’t find their findings cause for alarm.”
Dermatologists, however, say the moment calls for deeper inquiry.
Ruka
“It also calls attention to the lack of oversight and regulation for hair product manufacturing and labeling.”
So where does that leave us?
With more questions than answers, but also with more options.
Dosso Beauty
The brand’s braidbetterhair is itch-free and comes in seven colors.
Rebundlelistsall ingredients transparently and even offers style-based bundle calculations to simplify the shopping process.
They also launched the first synthetic hair recyclingprogram(currently paused), addressing beauty’s environmental toll head-on.
Nourie
From extensions toedge control, everything is crafted with sensitive scalps in mind.
Nourie
The team behind Nourie believes that beauty rituals should heal, not hurt.
Hence, they infuse plant-sourced braiding hair with a nutrient complex includingniacinamide,jojoba, rosemary, and ginseng.
Slayyy Hair
Nourie’s approach to braiding hair reframes extensions as wellness, not just style.
Slayyy Hair
Diann Valentine founded Slayyy Hair in 2021 after battling scalp irritation from traditional synthetic brands.
However, the brand also offers pre-stretched and non-stretched braiding hair.
Latched and Hooked
For braids specifically, you’ve got the option to shop deep wavy or deep curly extensions.
Yummy Extensions
