Braids represent more than just a hairstyle for millions of women—they embody cultural heritage, practical beauty, and personal expression. These protective styles have graced heads for ...

Is there subversive power and a soft disruption in stepping out with a platinum ‘fro, golden knotless braids, or a 40-inch 613 bussdown? Black women are still exploring blonde hair in 2025 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Braids are a popular way for women to style their hair, made to be easy and convenient. However, a new report has people questioning if braids are as safe as they were made ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals ...

Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

Users of synthetic braiding hair products have reported negative skin reactions,” the study reported. Out of the 10 brands, two samples were taken from each. Within those samples, the report ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

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 ...

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 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...