Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle or are just ready to switch things up for the new season, box braids ...

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on ...

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

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

A new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens in 10 of the most popular synthetic hair product brands that are used commonly ...

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

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

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

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 ...

"I started braiding my dolls’ hair when I went into foster care," the Freeport native, now 55, recalls. "Having my dolls and having something to do helped me not feel lonely; I was separated ...