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 convenience ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles.

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. After testing two samples from each, lead was ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A shocking new report from Consumer Reports has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in some of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market. The investigation ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and ...

CHARLOTTE — A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic ...

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT FIVE. A DES MOINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS FINDING A CREATIVE WAY TO MEET STUDENTS NEEDS. YOU’VE HEARD THE PHRASE LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, RIGHT, LAURA? WELL, THE SCHOOL BROUGHT IN ...

One of the compounds developed, SCD-153, when applied as an ointment, relieves inflammation, protects hair follicles, and according to previous tests on mice, accelerates the growth of new hair.