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

Braided hairstyles have always been a statement of beauty, culture, and personal expression among Black women. Across generations, these styles have evolved, offering a blend of tradition, creativity, ...

Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...

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

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

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 ...

Some of the most popular synthetic braiding products — marketed to Black women — may be putting Black communities at risk, ...

There are no existing federal limits on lead in synthetic braiding hair. Magic Fingers told Consumer Reports that customers ...

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...

A new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens in 10 of the most popular synthetic hair product brands that are used commonly ...

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.