A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and health.

A half-up bun is a trendy version of large box braids, a common hairstyle in African American culture ... a bun while tucking under all ends. While big braids have a cool, retro feel, it's ...

But “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” the 90-minute Broadway play by the Ghanaian-American writer Jocelyn Bioh, has one big advantage over the others in the genre. Box braids, to cite just one ...

Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

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 ...

I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around eighth grade. Not only does a fresh set of cornrows, twists, or box braids ...