Summer is upon us and I’m already eyeing my next protective style. I was obsessed with mermaid braids and French curls last ...

A new study found cancer-causing chemicals in several synthetic hair brands used in a number of popular braiding styles.

Thinning hair can be quite a challenge, but there are several no-heat styling options that could help enhance volume and ...

you’re going to follow the same steps as a traditional French braid, but once you reach the nape of your neck (or wherever ...

Millions of women rely on braids as a go-to summer protective style, but what if the hair used is putting their health at risk? New reports are shedding light on a troubling ...

At SpeakEasy Stage, playwright Jocelyn Bioh shares the hilarious and complicated lives of the women who work in the salon, ...

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 ...

A new report found carcinogens and lead in popular brands of synthetic hair widely used in salons. A Philly scientist says more transparency is needed for consumer safety. Shelly Smith braids hair for ...