Keep it traditional with Fulani braids or get a bit more experimental. Doechii rocks a similar look to the Alicia Keys style during a pre-Grammy performance, complete with wooden beads to pull it ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may ...

For many people, especially Black women and children, braids are more than fashion. They are a time-tested tradition that makes hair maintenance easier and faster. “I like to wear braids because ...

ATLANTA (AP) — 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. But they’re wondering if the ...

While you’re not eating your braids, exposure to harmful chemicals could come by using your mouth to separate strands, eating after touching the hair, or children putting braids in their mouth.

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice. But could they come at a cost to consumers’ health? Shakeria ...

The potential health implications extend beyond adult users to children who might inadvertently put braids in their mouths, increasing exposure risk. Not all experts agree on how to interpret ...

If you’ve ever struggled with itchiness, breakouts, or discomfort after installing braids, it might be time to explore these healthier choices. We’ve rounded the best braiding hair brands to ...

This trend of mobile braiding is reshaping the beauty industry, especially for young people seeking income in a tough economy. A 2024 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report states that ...

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, including children. Testing found potentially ...