As Black women have been sporting protective styles for decades, new revelations may highlight that they do more harm than looking good. Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair ...

Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture and speaks with Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn more.

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since ...

Ashley N’Dakpri at her braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana. Ashley N’Dakpri runs a braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana but it’s almost impossible for her to find braiders who can work ...

And of course, one of the biggest (and first): Synthetic vs. human braiding hair. While both are great options, they aren't exactly interchangeable. While some styles are better with ...

Oregon beauty supply, shop owners seek alternatives after Consumer Reports finds cancer-causing chemicals in all 10 braiding-hair brands tested nationwide.

Stylists also suggested the use of human hair for braiding, but that tends to be more expensive than the plant-based brand. “There are people who only get human hair for their braids,” Balem said.

Doctors are calling it a health emergency: A new study found harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in some synthetic braiding hair products. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington spoke with health experts ...

A new report finds several popular synthetic braiding hair brands contain dangerous toxins. Consumer Reports tested 10 synthetic braiding hair products and found that 100 percent of the samples ...

The organization tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair brands and found carcinogens, or chemicals that may cause cancer, in 100% of the samples. Click to toggle navigation menu.