The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a ...

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

A new study published this week found that hair extensions, braiding hair, and wigs contain more than 160 harmful chemicals.

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...

Hair extensions—especially braiding hair and other add-in styles—are a staple of protective styling and a multibillion-dollar global industry. But new research is raising alarms that many extension ...

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 ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair. But what if ...

To Angelina Yor, having a good hair day isn’t just about style, it’s also a form of empowerment. “For me, as a Black woman, hair is a very big thing on my confidence,” she said. “When my hair is done, ...

This Philadelphia, PA, native is transforming her e-commerce startup into a new luxury experience. Kadidja Dosso founded the e-commerce shop Dosso Beauty, a clinically tested, hypoallergenic braiding ...

A majority of African American women (80%) reported feeling pressured to change their hair for work. Natural hair still regulated. The US Olympic Committee denied the use of swim caps for Afro hair.