Synthetic braiding hair is under fire after a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals, sparking safety and regulation concerns.

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra ...

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on the internet.

TV and Black Girl Rising, Inc. convened a roundtable of Black women to discuss the complex relationship between hair, culture and health.

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and health.

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice ...

Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...

A new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens in 10 of the most popular synthetic hair product brands that are used commonly ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...