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A bold mix of styles in one look! We're blending half stitch braids with Flossi crochet hair using Nala Tress for a ...

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

Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

04/04/2025 April 4, 2025 How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? A recent study from the United States is the latest to raise concerns, claiming to have detected cancer-causing agents ...

The process can last up to five hours as stylists deftly part small, evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions. Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely ...

meaning extensions are added to the natural hair as it's braided. These long, dainty plaits also lend themselves to a range of styles. Talk about endless options—micro braids can be styled in ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Black women around the world gather in salons ...

ATLANTA — 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 ...