ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get ...

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...

Braids are still what I turn to now when I want a few months break from all the detangling - or I want to try a new colour ...

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are ...

Lillian Augusta Beauty sells plant-based hair bundles called “Hair Without Harm” that are derived from corn fibers. The Chicago-based company was co-founded by Jannice Newson in 2019 while she ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the ...

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, ...

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 ...