Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These ...

Human hair provides a natural look that blends seamlessly with your own hair and lasts longer. Synthetic hair is budget-friendly, requires minimal upkeep, and offers a variety of styles. Human hair ...

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 ...

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 ...

Synthetic braiding hair, a staple styling option for many African Americans, has come under scrutiny following a troubling Consumer Reports investigation. The study revealed concerning levels of toxic ...

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 ...

Assorted hair extensions are displayed at a beauty supply store in Clifton Park. A hairstylist braids the hair of a client at home. Hair beauty products are displayed in the store window at Beauty ...

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study. Last year, ...

While synthetic hair offered a cost-effective solution for protective styles, new concerns about its long-term effects are now coming to light. Recently there has been a wave of viral videos across ...