Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...

JuQuita Vance of Lush Beauty Lounge in Milwaukee is teaching students that braiding is more than a hairstyle — it's a ...

Hair extensions used primarily by Black women contain a “shocking” range of dangerous chemicals, including breast carcinogens, new research shows.

Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided ...

For many African women, hair is more than just strands; it is a crown of ancestry, resilience and unapologetic beauty. From intricate Bantu knots to free-flowing Fulani braids and natural hair twists, ...

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year.