A jumbo silhouette or a micro moment? And of course, one of the biggest (and first): Synthetic vs. human braiding hair. While both are great options, they aren't exactly interchangeable.

Play What’s more, when heat is applied to synthetic hair–mostly to secure the ends of braids, volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs are released. VOCs are human-made chemicals used in ...

The global hair extensions market reached $7.9 billion in 2023 and continues to expand rapidly, with synthetic options dominating due to their affordability and accessibility. Unlike human hair ...

Her store has options if people are looking for synthetic hair alternatives. “Human hair is another option,” she said. “It’s typically more expensive because it comes from a human hair ...

For many, synthetic braiding hair is an affordable and accessible alternative to human hair, but a recent study by Consumer Reports revealed synthetic braiding hair from 10 popular products across ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

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