I tested VIVATRESS Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair From Vivace by KISS to see if it's truly soft, lightweight, and itch-free. Synthetic VIVATRESS hair is lightweight, tangle-free, and hypoallergenic, ...

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and children, ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed for allegedly causing almost 10,000 cases ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Summer is the season for braids, a timeless tradition for black women and girls who can rock a style perfect ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

No matter where we are in the diaspora, braids have always kept the Black community connected. “What we’re doing has implications far beyond hair,” shares Moyo. “We’re showing that scientific ...

Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided ...

Braids are a timeless protective hairstyle for adding length and allowing your hair to grow out. That being said, traditional box braids can be taxing on your follicles and scalp due to the tugging ...

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 endless.

Braids are one of the most versatile hairstyles, working as protective styles, polished everyday looks, and statement-making ...