Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion ...

US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, says the 10 products they looked at contain cancer-causing agents and ...

Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in ...

Unlike chemically treated or heat-styled hair, braids require minimal upkeep, making them an ideal choice for those with busy lifestyles. Beyond practicality, braids allow Black women to showcase ...

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 ...

Though we still may be some weeks out until summertime, one of the go-to hairstyles for Black women during that season —a.k.a. braids— just might not see a resurgence thanks to a new consumer ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands such ...

She paired a black baseball hat with her new hair and added glasses to her otherwise all-black outfit. The sketch sees those around her observe as the singer embraces "her process": making fun of ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may ... which are widely used in protective styles popular among Black women. Advertisement Consumer Reports found ...

For many people, braided hairstyles are more than just fashion,- they’re a time-tested tradition that makes hair care easier. Sometimes, it’s a t’s a pre-vacation ritual, a protective hairstyle during ...

paving way for other Black artists to rock their natural hair and braided protective styles. Subscribe to 21Ninety, a free daily newsletter that features the best of culture, internet, and wellness ...