How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

In other African cultures, braids served as a form ... Surely, society should do better.” For black women, braids have been our pride and joy for thousands of years. Our kinks, curls and coils ...

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women ... used to describe several Afro hairstyles, including ...

Black hair is more than just strands of keratin. The afros, locs, braids, twists, and Bantu knots are a cultural archive, a political statement, and a source of culture and pride. Black hair is time ...

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.

Black women face an additional obstacle: haircare. Writer Brenda Patrick has been exploring ways to get around the sweaty difficulties of exercising with afro hair. When I started my own fitness ...

Mount Airy-based writer Hilary Beard dropped everything to help George E. Johnson write his autobiography. Like many Black ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black ... Jumbo Braid; Shake-N-Go FreeTress and Organique Mastermix; Hbegant Afro Twist ...