Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

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For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

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With every part, twist, braid and loc, hairstylists in Southeast Texas are preserving culture and self expression.

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

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

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

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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 ...