For Black women, braids are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a symbol of history, culture and artistry. Across generations and communities, braids represent a connection to heritage, ...

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

For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding is not just about styling hair. Instead, it’s about celebrating one’s ...

Some of the most popular synthetic braiding products — marketed to Black women — may be putting Black communities at risk, ...

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 ...

Tested synthetic braiding hair brands such as Sensationnel, Sassy Collection and Magic Fingers all contained multiple ...

Thanks to an eye-opening consumer report, Black women everywhere are thinking twice about what they put on their head.

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

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

According to Consumer Reports, synthetic hair products widely used especially among women of African descent, are linked to ...