Braids have long been a stylistic staple in the Black community, admired for their practicality, beauty and adaptability.

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.

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Consumer Reports tested synthetic braiding hair from top brands and found cancer-causing chemicals in every single one.