Synthetic braiding hair contains carcinogens and heavy metals, raising health concerns for Black women. Experts call for transparency and regulation.

With tariffs forcing stylists and beauty supply owners to raise prices, the Black hair care industry braces for growing uncertainty.

Much of the synthetic braiding hair, human hair for extensions, wigs and weaves, styling tools, braiding gel and other products is imported from or has packaging from China, which was subject to a ...

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs For many Black Americans, especially women, affording their hair care also means confronting ...

Switch 2 units are seemingly beginning to appear in the wild ahead of the console's official launch next week. Multiple images and videos (some of which were pulled as this article was written ...

La Jolla Playhouse recently opened a production of Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." Set in a Harlem hair braiding salon, the story explores love, family ...

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2024–2025 Season with the regional premiere dramedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more about the performance here!

Celebrity hairstylist Bob Recine spills the details behind Miley Cyrus' 2025 Met Gala hair, which was a sleek updo featuring an "origami braid." ...

The report about cancer-causing chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair is sending shockwaves through the beauty industry.

A new study found cancer-causing chemicals in several synthetic hair brands used in a number of popular braiding styles.