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 ...

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

"The smell wouldn't go away even after washing my hair multiple times," she said. She removed the braids after just a week ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

"I know firsthand that getting braids is part of the culture ... "the attack on black women through hair products & extensions is crazy," and "this is a form of racism." There's some truth ...

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to wear a wig over box braids, the answer is yes! Wearing a wig over box braids is ...