The latest Consumer Reports study found human braiding hair is more toxic than synthetic—and the one brand that’s actually ...

CHARLOTTE — When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in the vast majority of samples.

After weeks of practicing, Strider Patton finally nailed it. He wove double French braids into his toddler's brown hair. He dressed her up and took her to the park. It didn't take long for a woman to ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — There is work and magic being made at Columbus’ Rivertown School of Beauty. Women and men coming into the beauty school, giving students the opportunity learn the art of ...

Louisiana, a state notorious for high occupational licensing barriers and below-average household median income, may soon create one of the strictest hair braiding licensing requirements in the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in the vast majority ...

As Jocelyn Bioh’s play about life in a Harlem hairdresser’s gets a London run, she and director Monique Touko explain why its story of west Africans styling themselves for life in the US will resonate ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health ...

Gate at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls closed due to security incident, officials say Georgia was going to dump voting machines that Trump hates until things got complicated Kristin Cabot ...

Synthetic VIVATRESS hair is lightweight, tangle-free, and hypoallergenic, making it a scalp-friendly braiding option. The brand's braiding hair is eco-conscious, chemical-free, and approved by a ...