Erivo wanted a hairstyle that better represented her character being played by a Black woman. Cynthia Erivo shared why she gave her Wicked character micro braids, using the hairstyle to honor Black ...

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands such ...

How and why did the kind-hearted, smart and green Elphaba Thropp become such a nasty, powerful, dare we say wicked witch of the classic tale “The Wizard of Oz”? The big-screen adaptation of the ...