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

Hair braiding is a cultural staple that protects natural hair. Discover key techniques for healthy maintenance.

Welcome to this week’s newsletter! Reporter Vashti Harris alerted readers about harmful chemicals in synthetic hair - lead, ...

A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely ...

Burke's Braiding Academy in West Hempstead offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural ...

Some students at a Des Moines elementary school have newfound confidence after a professional hairstylist came by the school.

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

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

When the hair is dipped in hot water during installation—a standard practice—it releases volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, ...

A recent consumer study identified a braiding hair brand that exceeds the maximum allowed dose of lead by more than 600%.

Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.