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.

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

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

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While some braided hairstyles can come with four-digit ... article about the risks of carcinogenic materials in hair products for Black women. Thomas’ goal was to spark a conversation about ...

Box braids hairstyles have long been recognized as one of the most protective hairstyles for black women. The community celebrates this hairstyle for its durability, versatility, and unmatchable ...

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

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part ... no contact number on the back of their products to even make complaints. Again, there are some Black-owned brands and I think the more that ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

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