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

Here to round out the braid updos is the halo braid. The graceful, airy style is basically a milkmaid braid but with two ...

A cute lady said she discovered that someone braided her hair when she was travelling an airplane from North Carolina to Los ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

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

Over the past two decades, photographer Irina Werning has traveled around Latin America with a specific directive in mind: ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might ...

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

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and ...

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

Yes, Michelle Obama is my summer hair inspiration and soon she’ll be yours too. On Mar. 20, the former First Lady posted a ...

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice ...