After alarming chemicals were found in synthetic braiding hair, health officials are warning those to be deligent about ...

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the ...

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

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice ...

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