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

While some braided hairstyles can come with four-digit prices, many consumers can obtain a pack of synthetic braiding hair for as little as a few dollars on Amazon or at their local beauty supply ...

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study. Last year, ...

Testing found potentially dangerous chemicals, including cancer-causing substances, in 100 percent of the hair samples.

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

She also recommends wearing synthetic braids no longer than six weeks and ... She said human hair wigs are a popular alternative, as well as human hair bundles that can be used for braided hairstyles.

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...