A Consumer Reports study identified lead, benzene, and other toxic substances in braiding hair from major brands.

A new study found that many popular synthetic hair brands have cancer-causing toxins in them. These products are marketing to ...

Thanks to an eye-opening consumer report, Black women everywhere are thinking twice about what they put on their head.

Chemical carcinogens were found in popular synthetic hair products, raising safety concerns. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chemicals that ...

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...

Braids are a signature look for those seeking a protective style, but also they evolved into a staple vacation necessity.

Tested synthetic braiding hair brands such as Sensationnel, Sassy Collection and Magic Fingers all contained multiple ...

Doechii’s rise to stardom landed her front row at a number of shows, including Louis Vuitton, where she donned an earth-toned ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.

Fulani braids have a history that dates back to ancient Egypt. In modern times, the hairstyle is considered a symbolic of a ...

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.

"I did a lot of research on African hair braiding, and I learned that braids liberated people," Duncan said. Enslaved women in Colombia led the way to freedom through their hair. "These are the ...