September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and at Beards & Bellas we're celebrating with more than products; we're celebrating community. Self-care happens in connection, and this month we're bringing you events designed to blend wellness, culture, and conversation.

For decades, synthetic braiding hair has been marketed as convenient, affordable, and stylish. But behind the glossy packaging lies a hidden truth: many synthetic braiding hair products are made from PVC-based fibers that release harmful toxins. This year, Consumer Reports confirmed what many of us have been preaching for years—that synthetic braiding hair contains dangerous chemicals. Their tests found carcinogens in every single sample, and lead in 9 out of 10 brands.