Hair braiding has deep roots in West Africa ... You can try knotless braids, traditional box braids, twist styles, or even micro braids (though not too tiny) since your strands are generally ...

Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from ...

From braided buns to cornrows, there are countless braided hairstyles to experiment with. Ahead, we've rounded up 20 braided ...

years of tension and hair loss mean braiding is no longer an option. Alicia Carter, 37, shared her experience with traction alopecia after years of wearing tight micro braids. “I noticed my ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since ...

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. After testing two samples from each, lead was ...

The cast of SpeakEasy Stage's production of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." (Courtesy Nile Scott ... Jennifer (Hampton Richards), who wants long micro-braids, a process that will take all day ...

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 ...

But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture ...

Synthetic braiding hair, a staple styling option for many African Americans, has come under scrutiny following a troubling Consumer Reports investigation. The study revealed concerning levels of ...

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 ...