For as long as they have been around, braid extensions have been marketed as a “protective style”, allowing wearers an escape ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point ...

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer ...

Hair braiding is a cultural staple that protects natural hair. Discover key techniques for healthy maintenance.

A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely ...

"And to know that something that I'm paying for is damaging my health is problematic." Concerns about artificial braiding ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.

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

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other ...

Celebrity stylist Kim Kimble previously told Bazaar that, ultimately, the best braiding hair to use is one that seamlessly ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high ...