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 fashion benefits ...

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

All of the experts who spoke with The Associated Press did agree more research is needed into synthetic braids and other products Black women often use in or on their hair. Here’s a look at what ...

Black hair has always been a target — discriminated against in classrooms, policed as unprofessional in the office, condemned ...

After researching and testing various hot oil treatments, we have identified the top products that are most effective for black hair. By using one of these treatments regularly, you can help to ...

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

Mount Airy-based writer Hilary Beard dropped everything to help George E. Johnson write his autobiography. Like many Black ...

Perfect for those after healthier scalp and and more hydrated hair, the Scalp & Hair Balance Gift Set features a shampoo, ...

U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, and Nydia Velásquez, D-N.Y., are urging the Food and Drug ...