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.dossoTikTok → @dossobeautyReference episodes: What If Your Braids Are Harming Your Health? Inside Dosso Beauty's Clean Haircare RevolutionAre Your Beauty Products Making You Stick? The Truth About Toxic Ingredients with Hannah McCall📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life📲 Stay in the loop:Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeriYouTube → @kerilhendersonTikTok @thekickbackwithkeriShop Affiliates:Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSONEnjoying the podcast? Support the show