Braids are a signature look for those seeking a protective style, but also they evolved into a staple vacation necessity. Many women choose braids for their vacation look, due to their low-maintenance ...

Experts weigh in on toxic chemicals found in braiding hair, whether regulations should be more strict, and if the findings ...

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

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study.

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 ...

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 ...

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and ...

Research and buy a protection spray used for braiding hair and a leave in conditioner like JoJo's mango butter. Make sure the person having their hair braided has somewhere comfortable to sit as ...

The process can last up to five hours as stylists deftly part small, evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions. Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely ...