Discover stunning African braids hairstyles to try in 2025. Image in this article show different ways of styling your braids ...

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

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

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, ...

A new study found that many popular synthetic hair brands have cancer-causing toxins in them. These products are marketing to ...

Scientists from Consumer Reports found carcinogens, or chemicals that may cause cancer. During testing of the synthetic braiding hair they discovered acetone, a volatile organic compound (VOC), or a ...

Because protective styles like braids and locs are often worn for weeks at a time ... This new report adds to growing ...