The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...

CHARLOTTE — A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found ...

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

Hair extensions—especially braiding hair and other add-in styles—are a staple of protective styling and a multibillion-dollar ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job. Whether you’re ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A shocking new report from Consumer Reports has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in some of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market. The investigation found ...

The protective styling trend has millions of women reaching for synthetic braiding hair, but a troubling reality lurks beneath those perfectly sculpted braids. Recent investigations have uncovered ...

OREGON, USA — Amarea Priddy has been getting her hair braided and using extensions since she was a little kid. "I like getting my hair braided. I also do like my own hair, like when my brother does it ...