Experts weigh in on toxic chemicals found in braiding hair, whether regulations should be more strict, and if the findings are valid for concern.

Over the years, instead of learning how to take care of my hair, I opted to damage it. My flat iron was booked and busy ...

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and health.

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

Braids have been an essential part of Black hair traditions across cultures for centuries. From ancient African civilizations ...

Ghana braids offer a trendy way to express individuality while staying connected to African roots. Here’s how to create them.

“After dedicating over 30 years to champion economic liberty for hair braiders, her legacy as a community leader and braid educator will continue to inspire and impact future generations.

When thinking of long-hair hairstyles, before experimenting with braids, tails or chignons, there are a few details to keep in mind. Firstly, it is important to recognise the texture of the hair: if ...

MISSION VALLEY (KGTV) — On Sunday, a Haitian family started living their American dream, opening their very first braiding salon business in Mission Valley called 'Braids & Beyond'. Braids ...

"I did a lot of research on African hair braiding, and I learned that braids liberated people," Duncan said. Enslaved women in Colombia led the way to freedom through their hair. "These are the ...

What if the secret to curing baldness has been hiding in your hair all along? University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a little-known group of stem cells in hair follicles ...

But perhaps you're less familiar with the Dutch braid, which looks akin to an inside-out French braid and involves weaving hair strands under one another instead of over as the French braid does. A ...