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

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

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

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

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

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

From sleek, straight-back braids to intricate designs, here are nine of the most popular cornrow braid styles.

A bipartisan effort to ban hair discrimination has been reintroduced in Congress as the Trump administration targets ...

In an effort to raise money for families of color displaced by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, actor and comedian Milana ...

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 ...

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

From a chaotic glam change in a moving van to finding inspiration in Erykah Badu and the boho revival—here’s how Doechii’s ...