HealthSouth Africa Are braids bad for your health?02:21This browser does not support the video element.HealthSouth AfricaDianne Hawker in Johannesburg04/05/2025April 5, 2025New research has unveiled that synthetic hair materials contain lead and carcinogens. Are women in South Africa worried that their braids might be causing them harm? DW visited salons in Johannesburg to find out.Copy linkAdvertisement