Picking out the color of your next set of braids is a major decision. It’s beyond just a fashion statement; it determines the ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job. Whether you’re the braider or the braidee, each look requires an intricate level of skill, a hefty investment ...

Synthetic braiding hair, a staple styling option for many African Americans, has come under scrutiny following a troubling Consumer Reports investigation. The study revealed concerning levels of ...

These fibres are engineered to mimic the look and feel of human hair and are often coated with chemicals to enhance its durability, and texture and give it that post-braid sheen we love.

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

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 ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the ...

"I started braiding my dolls’ hair when I went into foster care," the Freeport native, now 55, recalls. "Having my dolls and having something to do helped me not feel lonely; I was separated ...

Grace agrees, adding that noticing a wrinkled, red, and/or extremely shiny scalp after your braids are installed can also be ...