@pbsnews: How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy 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. #pbsnews #newshour #pbsnewshour #braids #syntheticbraids #protectivehairstyles#xpressionhair#braidstyles #protectivestyles #blackwomen #health #news #blackwomenhairstyles #blackhistory