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

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

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

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

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

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

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.

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

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