Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

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

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...

Image caption, Ifeanyi wants to see more of a commitment to safer products from the black hair industry Ifeanyi has also worn braids since childhood, and says they are the easiest and most ...

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

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are ...

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since ...

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