✅ Our Commitment to Safer Braiding Hair

At New Village Braid, your health and peace of mind matter. That’s why our braiding hair is third-party tested and designed to reduce unnecessary exposure to high-concern chemicals commonly associated with synthetic braiding hair.

We are proud to be an ally of the Beauty Justice Act and to support a future of cleaner, more transparent beauty.

Product Safety & Transparency

🌿 What our Hair is Made Of

New Village Braid hair is crafted from premium synthetic fibers, including PP, PET, and PBT, selected for their durability, performance, and established safety profiles in consumer products.

✔ PVC not detected in resin analysis*
✔ Free from animal-derived ingredients
✔ Designed to be lightweight and scalp-friendly

*Resin composition verified through third-party fiber content analysis.

🧪 Third-Party Lab Testing

Our products are independently tested using accredited laboratory methods to screen for priority contaminants, including:

🔬 Heavy Metals

  • Cadmium
  • Inorganic arsenic

🌬️ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

  • Benzene
  • Methylene chloride
  • Vinyl chloride
  • Toluene
  • Acetone
  • And additional VOCs commonly evaluated in consumer product safety testing

🧪 Other Restricted Substances

  • Phthalates
  • Listed flame retardants

Key Findings

  • Benzene and methylene chloride: Not detected
  • Cadmium and inorganic arsenic: Not detected
  • Lead: May be present at trace background levels
  • VOCs: Detected at low levels, consistent with many synthetic materials

Results are evaluated using conservative, health-protective benchmarks.

View Test Reports

📖 What “Tested” Means

We believe transparency matters.

  • “Not detected” means the substance was below the laboratory’s detection limit for the specific method used.
  • Detection limits vary by test and method.
  • Trace detection does not automatically indicate a health risk — risk depends on exposure level, duration, and toxicological thresholds.

🫧Clean Manufacturing & Handling

Our hair also demonstrated excellent microbiological cleanliness in independent testing:

✔ Very low total aerobic counts
✔ Yeast and mold below detectable levels
✔ No detection of common pathogenic bacteria

This reflects careful manufacturing, handling, and storage practices.

📘 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Our Material Safety Data Sheet outlines product composition, safety handling, and environmental information in accordance with UN GHS Rev. 8 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 standards.

View MSDS

New Village Braid MSDS - PP

  • Pre-stretched, AfroKinky

New Village Braid MSDS - High Temp

  • French Curl, Deep Wave, Water Wave