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

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

Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.