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Our Commitment to Safer Braiding Hair
At New Village Braid, your health and peace of mind matter. Thatโs 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
๐ฟ 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.
โ PVC not detected in resin analysis*
โ Free from animal-derived ingredients
โ Designed to be lightweight and scalp-friendly
*Resin composition verified through third-party fiber content analysis.
๐งช Third-Party Lab Testing
Our products are independently tested using accredited laboratory methods to screen for priority contaminants, including:
๐ฌ Heavy Metals
- Cadmium
- Inorganic arsenic
๐ฌ๏ธ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Benzene
- Methylene chloride
- Vinyl chloride
- Toluene
- Acetone
- And additional VOCs commonly evaluated in consumer product safety testing
๐งช Other Restricted Substances
- Phthalates
- Listed flame retardants
Key Findings
- Benzene and methylene chloride: Not detected
- Cadmium and inorganic arsenic: Not detected
- Lead: Not detected
- VOCs: Detected at low levels, consistent with many synthetic materials
Results are evaluated using conservative, health-protective benchmarks.
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๐ What โTestedโ Means
We believe transparency matters.
- โNot detectedโ means the substance was below the laboratoryโs detection limit for the specific method used.
- Detection limits vary by test and method.
- Trace detection does not automatically indicate a health risk โ risk depends on exposure level, duration, and toxicological thresholds.
๐ซงClean Manufacturing & Handling
Our hair also demonstrated excellent microbiological cleanliness in independent testing:
โ Very low total aerobic counts
โ Yeast and mold below detectable levels
โ No detection of common pathogenic bacteria
This reflects careful manufacturing, handling, and storage practices.
๐ 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.
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- Pre-stretched, AfroKinky
New Village Braid MSDS - High Temp
- French Curl, Deep Wave, Water Wave
