Picking out the color of your next set of braids is a major decision. It’s beyond just a fashion statement; it determines the era you’re entering and the season of life you’re in. The color of your ...

which was fashioned out of a large lock of faux hair. The ombré tresses cascaded past her waist and were styled in a neat braid. Gyllenhaal matched the accessory to her own brunette locks ...

While goddess braids are a relatively new hairstyle, there’s definitely a right way to do them, and Jodie Turner-Smith has ...

Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals ...

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. After testing two samples from each, lead was ...

Users of synthetic braiding hair products have reported negative skin reactions," the study reported. Out of the 10 brands, two samples were taken from each. Within those samples, the report ...

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...

House Bill 3356 in Illinois would eliminate the need for hair braiders to have a license, allowing them to enter the workforce without the need for extensive education and classroom hours.