How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion ...

But African American hair braiding styles stood — and still stand — as a direct challenge to those outdated norms. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Black is Beautiful movement sparked a renaissance ...

I grew to believe Black Hair has power ... If we take a look back at where the art of African hair braiding all began, we’d be weighing up a hefty history that carries over 3,000 years worth ...

“I feel like there’s not enough research done when it comes to Black women and the products that we consume.” Essence of Braiding and Weaving Hair Studio owner Dionne James echoed similar ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

"I feel like there's not enough research done when it comes to Black women and the products that we consume." Essence of Braiding and Weaving Hair Studio owner Dionne James echoed similar thoughts ...

Burke's Braiding Academy in West Hempstead offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural heritage.

The CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) says that European beauty standards have allowed a history of some workplace dress codes banning natural black hair.