Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

A Florida mom is on a mission to teach her kids confidence and self-love through ... seeing and then happily shaking her beaded and braided hair for the first time. "I didn't know how she was ...

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

When the hair is dipped in hot water during installation—a standard practice—it releases volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, ...

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 ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, ...

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...

Some students at a Des Moines elementary school have newfound confidence after a professional hairstylist came by the school.