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

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

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

A recent consumer study identified a braiding hair brand that exceeds the maximum allowed dose of lead by more than 600%.

Welcome to this week’s newsletter! Reporter Vashti Harris alerted readers about harmful chemicals in synthetic hair - lead, ...

I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around eighth grade. Not only does a fresh set of cornrows, twists, or box braids ...

Burke's Braiding Academy in West Hempstead offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural ...

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

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

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