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

Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.

This void in the market is unacceptable, especially with Black consumers representing 70 percent of the hair extension ...

A new report finds several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins.Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products and found that 100 percent<a class="excerpt-read- ...

Tested synthetic braiding hair brands such as Sensationnel, Sassy Collection and Magic Fingers all contained multiple ...

Lordina Nancy, a little girl from Ghana, has caused a stir on the internet with her impeccable plaiting skills. She said they ...

According to Consumer Reports, synthetic hair products widely used especially among women of African descent, are linked to ...

With every part, twist, braid and loc, hairstylists in Southeast Texas are preserving culture and self expression.

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.

Health is wealth' says the owner of Plumbhunneez, a beauty salon specializing in natural hair services open for over 20 years ...

This void in the market is unacceptable, especially with Black consumers representing 70 percent of the hair extension industry, according to market data. We use braids as forms of self-expression ...