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 ...

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

Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.

While you’re not eating your braids, exposure to harmful chemicals could come by using your mouth to separate strands, eating after touching the hair, or children putting braids in their mouth.

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

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

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.

New testing from Consumer Reports reveals that the synthetic braiding hair products they tested contained harmful chemicals ...

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