For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. But is this trusted hairstyle hiding something harmful? Credits: AJC | FDA | Getty | TikTok / Consumer Reports ...

What are the different types of braids you can add to your hair styling options? Check out the names of top hairstyles with ...

04/05/2025 April 5, 2025 New research has unveiled that synthetic hair materials contain lead and carcinogens. Are women in South Africa worried that their braids might be causing them harm? DW ...

which was fashioned out of a large lock of faux hair. The ombré tresses cascaded past her waist and were styled in a neat braid. Gyllenhaal matched the accessory to her own brunette locks ...

“I would braid the freshmen, and it was so bad. But slowly, I learned. My mom got me a mannequin head when I was younger, with real hair to braid on, so that’s how I first learned. And I’ve just ...

“I never wanted to do nothing else. I only wanted to braid.” TB has been doing hair for the last 15 years and has serviced more than 500 heads. Her specialty is braids. “So as a kid, my mom would make ...

Danielle said it wasn’t until she was at her Airbnb later on that she discovered the braid in her hair—and that’s when it “dawned on [her]” that the person sitting behind her had braided ...

African American hair braiding styles became a secret language. Enslaved people weren’t allowed to read or write, so they communicated in other ways — including through their hair. Braids were ...

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are ...

Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles ... tested samples from ten of the most popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, and found that all of them contained carcinogens, and in some ...