The latest Consumer Reports study found human hair is more toxic than synthetic—and one synthetic brand that’s actually the safest overall.

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the convenience and ...

OREGON, USA — Amarea Priddy has been getting her hair braided and using extensions since she was a little kid. "I like getting my hair braided. I also do like my own hair, like when my brother does it ...

Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided ...

To braid or not to braid? It’s a question many Black women are asking as summer approaches, after Consumer Reports says its investigation found 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products contain ...

Picking out the color of your next set of braids is a major decision. It’s beyond just a fashion statement; it determines the era you’re entering and the season of life you’re in. The color of your ...

A breast cancer survivor who lost her hair during chemotherapy has created a business selling braided hair extensions using ...

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. After testing two samples from each, lead was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But ...