Synthetic lichen hair risk – WSOC TV

Charlotte – A new study of consumer reports is the concerns about synthetic lichen hair – something that is used by countless people, especially blacks, including children. The tests have potentially dangerous chemicals, including carcinogenic substances, in 100 percent of the hair samples.

So what does that mean for you? Consumer reports are broken down and have tips on how to remain safe.

For many people, braided hairstyles are more than just fashion – they are a proven tradition that makes hair care easier. A new study by consumer reports now raises alarming questions about the safety of synthetic lichen hair.

10 popular synthetic lichen hair products were tested. The results are worrying. Each sample contained carcinogenic – chemicals that can cause cancer. Three of the rehearsals were tested positively for benzene, a carcinogen that is heavily regulated due to the potential to cause cancer and discouraged for use in laboratories.

James Rogers, Director of Product Safety at Consumer Reports, headed CR's synthetic hair tests, says that the tests have resulted in 90 percent of the products. There is no safe lead. The risk assessments and exposure models from CR show that users of these nine products could be exposed to lead limits over time.

The risks do not stop here. If the hair is dipped in hot water during installation – a standard practice – it releases fleeting organic compounds or vocs that can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs.

Cr contacted all brands to get a comment. Only two, sensation and magical fingers reacted, and neither of them agreed with the test methodology of CR.

Hair zone/sensation said: “We are clearly on the safety of sensational nation products, and our company calls on consumers to continue to use sensational products safely.”

Magic Fingers said: “We stand strongly to the safety of our products and the quality materials that are used to make them.”

If you use synthetic braided hair or install it, experts recommend the following safety precautions to reduce risks:

● Check whether product calls

● Read the labels carefully

● Limit how long you wear the style

If you have experienced reactions to synthetic lichen of hair, consumer reports recommend talking to your doctor and considering to submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration.

Click here to receive the full report and the list of products concerned.

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