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 ...

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

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

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

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