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

“Being intentional about scalp health, moisture, and proper technique will ensure your braids support both style and hair ...

These braids are typically larger than traditional box braids and can be worn in a variety of ways, whether you prefer a full ...

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 ...

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

Also, see our full test results (PDF). Shake-N-Go FreeTress 3X Pre-Stretched Braid 301, 34" Carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride, styrene Ethylbenzene, isopropylbenzene ...

Brantley decided she didn’t want to go to college anymore and that she wanted to braid hair full time. She opened a small braiding shop in South Dallas. Isis Brantley braids Briona Logan's hair ...

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 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 ...

Now, a new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of developing cancer, in synthetic braiding hair. From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy ...

A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them. The findings are particularly alarming within the African-American community ...