For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of ... that I am concerned about the adverse effects of hair extensions. I have had multiple outbreaks while ...

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

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

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.

Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. But is this trusted hairstyle hiding something harmful? Credits: AJC | FDA | Getty | TikTok / Consumer Reports ...

A new report found carcinogens and lead in popular brands of synthetic hair widely used in salons. A Philly scientist says ...

Braiding hair can be brittle ... and people of African descent are the largest consumers of hair wigs and extensions. Black women in Washington said the report has them rethinking their use ...

Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women ... evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions. Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely ...