Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black ...

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

The global Black hair care industry was worth about $3.2 billion in 2023, ... The cost of a box of 100 packs of braiding hair from China went up for the first time in two years, from $250 to $ ...

The global Black hair care industry was worth about $3.2 billion in 2023, ... The cost of a box of 100 packs of braiding hair from China went up for the first time in two years, from $250 to $ ...

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. Not having braided hair ...

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 ...

These long kinky twist hairstyles are easy to plait. The two-strand twists are made of different kinky braids. Take a section of your hair and start twisting the black strands. Fix the brown ones ...

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 ...

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 ...

04/14/2025 April 14, 2025. How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, claiming to have detected cancer-causing agents in ...

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...