Here to round out the braid updos is the halo braid. The graceful, airy style is basically a milkmaid braid but with two ...

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for Black women and children.

Celebrity stylist Kim Kimble previously told Bazaar that, ultimately, the best braiding hair to use is one that seamlessly ...

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

Triangle Box Braids: A modern take on the look with triangular parting instead of squares.

Discover stunning African braids hairstyles to try in 2025. Image in this article show different ways of styling your braids using colors, curls, beads, etc.

Quality hair extensions can cost as much as $3,000 ... between how much you wanted or need the product and how toxic it can ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.