Lucy Beauty Supply and Braiding shares how it is working to make ends meet. Co-owner Prince Pikieh said in one week prices ...

Art Walk on Union is back Saturday, April 12, in Downtown Concord. It will be a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Art Walk on Union is sponsored by Eli ...

Boichik Bagels is opening a new shop in Concord this spring, according to founder and CEO Emily Winston. The new bagel shop is set to open at 2980 Treat Blvd. in the Oak Grove Plaza near the ...

Now, braids are dipped in boiling hot water to seal the ends. "I used to think, 'This stinks so bad; it can't be good for us,'" she said, adding that the burning process used to darken her fingertips.

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 ...

A nutrient-rich diet may help your hair grow. But it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Other things, like age, genetics, medication use, environmental exposure, and overall health, also play a role in ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A shocking new report from Consumer Reports has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in some of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market. The investigation ...

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

For Black women, braids are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a symbol of history, culture and artistry. Across generations and communities, braids represent a connection to heritage, ...

Consumer Reports (CR) has formally called into question the safety of braiding hair. However, an ambitious medical student named Chrystal G. Thomas first wrote a paper that was published called ...