However, Ciara Imani May, founder of non-toxic plant-based braiding hair brand Rebundle tells ESSENCE she’s still concerned. “I’m concerned the chemicals are present, but I’m not surprised,” she says.

Box braids, cornrows, twists ... In addition to 100% human hair, plant-based hair brands such as Rebundle and Lillian Augusta Beauty are nontoxic and synthetic free. Alternatively, human hair ...

Rebundle is another Black woman-owned, nontoxic, plant-based hair company. Based in St. Louis, Ciara Imani May started her company to relieve her own discomfort with braids. And Kynd Hair ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

"I had tons of people reaching out to get [Rebundle's] hair." She noted that her product is more expensive than synthetic braids and not as accessible. "One pack costs $30. You need at least three ...