For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point ...

Experts weigh in on toxic chemicals found in braiding hair, whether regulations should be more strict, and if the findings ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

The fakeout technique requires three types of hair: regular Kanekalon braiding hair, weft human hair bundles, and non-weft human hair bundles. Kamara recommends getting two bundles of the two ...

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice ...

Jones created a braid care system ... She said human hair wigs are a popular alternative, as well as human hair bundles that can be used for braided hairstyles. Grigsby said Black women are ...

For as long as they have been around, braid extensions have been marketed as a “protective style”, allowing wearers an escape ...

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since ...

CHRIS. THANK YOU. NEW RESEARCH IS RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF SOME SYNTHETIC BRAIDING HAIR PRODUCTS. A RECENT STUDY FROM CONSUMER REPORTS TESTED A NUMBER OF POPULAR BRANDS THAT REVEALED ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...