Phthalates — the synthetic chemicals used in everyday products for food packaging, personal care, toys and more — have been linked to abnormal neurological development in infants.

After alarming chemicals were found in synthetic braiding hair, health officials are warning those to be deligent about ...

Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in ...

She tells me that Black women "got to experiment" more with their hair during lockdown and were more willing to try out new ...

1. Curly Sideswept Bob: A curly sideswept bob is a playful yet sophisticated choice for women over 40. With voluminous, loose ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job. Whether you ...

While synthetic hair offered a cost-effective solution for protective styles, new concerns about its long-term effects are now coming to light. Recently there has been a wave of viral videos ...

Jon Reed is a senior editor covering artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats and heating and cooling.

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

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 ...