Research from Consumer Reports highlighted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates the presence of dangerous chemicals in synthetic braiding hair. These toxins, including carcinogens like benzene and high levels of lead, were found in all ten tested products. Black women, the primary users of these hair products, may face health risks through dermal absorption, inhalation, and hand-to-mouth contact. A Harvard professor noted that these chemicals could disrupt the hormonal system and that Black women exhibit higher concentrations of such substances. Given the limited regulation of synthetic braiding hair, consumers are advised to limit its use to mitigate potential health harms.