For years, women in our community have asked an important question:
“Why does braiding hair cause severe itching and irritates my scalp?” That question mattered to us. Rather than ignore it, we committed to finding answers.

Recently, we conducted a new round of clinical testing on our braid fibers through a leading independent laboratory specializing in product safety and chemical analysis. The results were both reassuring—and insightful.

First, the most important finding:
Independent testing confirmed no detectable levels of heavy metals or commonly cited harmful substances, including benzene, lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and formaldehyde in our SLAYYY Braid. These are among the key substances consumers and regulators evaluate when assessing product safety.

The testing did identify trace levels of acetone, which is not uncommon in synthetic fibers. Acetone is widely used during polymer manufacturing and may remain in minimal residual amounts across many globally produced materials. Importantly, acetone is not considered a carcinogen and has not been linked to cancer.

What we found most meaningful, however, was something more significant. Comparative testing showed that our proprietary SLAYYY treatment affectionately referred to as our SLAYYY Secret Sauce significantly reduces residual manufacturing solvents in the finished fiber compared with untreated raw fiber.

In other words, our process goes a step further—refining and improving the fiber before it reaches the consumer. To our knowledge, this is a rare and intentional practice in the braiding hair category.

This matters because women deserve more than just beauty—they deserve thoughtful engineering, elevated standards, and products created with care.

The analytical thresholds referenced in this testing are based on established safety benchmarks, including standards aligned with California Proposition 65 for comparable consumer products. It is important to note that laboratory testing identifies the presence of substances under controlled conditions and does not directly represent real-world consumer exposure during typical use.

For us, this is not about fear. It is about responsibility.

Synthetic fibers, like many modern materials, undergo complex manufacturing processes. What defines a brand is what it does next.

We believe in doing the extra work.

We believe in transparency.

We believe in independent testing.

And we believe women deserve premium synthetic hair extensions that reflect both beauty and intention.
This is just the beginning of that commitment.