Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

Mesyah, 10, said when she first got her hair braided as a little girl, she loved how it made her feel free and like herself. But since entering a more diverse school district in the city of Troy with ...

Doctors are calling it a health emergency: A new study found harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in some synthetic braiding hair products. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington spoke with health experts and ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

Although significant progress has been made, the Black experience in America has always been limited — and the options for hair care are no exception. Before the rise of the natural hair movement, ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles. According ...

When it comes to protective hairstyles, most women’s pre-appointment ritual involves heading to the beauty supply shop for a few packs of synthetic braiding hair — faux extensions of dubious origin ...

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- An Evanston hairstylist has converted a community center into a salon, where she teaches young girls valuable and perhaps profitable skills. Kandi Corbbins, owner of the Ikandi ...

INDIANAPOLIS — As we continue to celebrate culture during Black History Month, we can't forget about African Americans' contributions to style. Tempest Golden, assistant campus director at Tricoci ...