The Only Braiding Hair Brand That Didn't Test for Lead w/Kadidja Dosso

#36: After testing 30 brands of human and synthetic hair, there was only one brand that tested negative for heavy metals.Only one. Dosso Beauty.Consumer Reports recently released a second braiding hair report.Not only were the brands tested human and synthetic hair. Some of them were labeled as “non-toxic.”At a time when so many women are looking for healthier beauty options, we trust that if a brand says they are non-toxic, they are really non-toxic.In light of the recent Consumer Reports, Dosso Beauty Founder Kadidja Dosso returns to the podcast to continue the conversation around non-toxic braiding hair.She breaks down the findings of the report, answers your most common questions and discuss the harsh realities of building a clean beauty brand as a Black woman founder.We also discuss:The surprising truth about human hair and why “non-toxic” labels can be misleadingHow braids can impact scalp health, eczema, scalp dermatitis, and psoriasisWhy healthier braiding hair products cost moreThe microaggressions and funding challenges Black women founders face in the beauty industryAfter this episode, you won't walk into a beauty supply store the same way again.Connect with Kadidja + Dosso Beauty: Instagram → @dossobeauty | @kadidja.dosso TikTok → @dossobeautyReference episodes:#15: Te Hidden Risks of Brands No One Talks About#31: Are Your Beauty Products Making You Sick? The Truth About Toxic Ingredients📲 Connect with me kerihenderson.com/links📧 Subscribe to The Kickback With Keri Newsletter kerihenderson.com/newsletterEnjoying the podcast? Support the show