Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get ...

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for Black women and children.

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...

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

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

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

Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.