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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I've been wearing braids in my 4A hair ...

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

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

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

He also has two daughters who use extensions to get their hair braided. "I know firsthand that getting braids is part of the culture, and alternatives to synthetic hair aren't always accessible or ...