Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

A Florida mom is on a mission to teach her kids confidence and self-love through ... seeing and then happily shaking her beaded and braided hair for the first time. "I didn't know how she was ...

Some students at a Des Moines elementary school have newfound confidence after a professional hairstylist came by the school.

Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.

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

It begins with the ritual of having her hair braided and bedazzled on a Sunday ... According to research by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, a mere 3.4% of children’s books feature ...

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 ...

The New York City-based elementary school literacy teacher takes children on an illustrative journey through history. "I did a lot of research on African hair braiding, and I learned that braids ...