Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

Synthetic hair products are in the spotlight after a study found some materials sold to US consumers contain cancer-causing chemicals. For African women, braiding has for decades helped them maintain ...

House Bill 3356 in Illinois would eliminate the need for hair braiders to have a license, allowing them to enter the workforce without the need for extensive education and classroom hours.

Below are trendy girls braids that are less intricate, stylish, and practical. Individual bead hair extensions are gentle on the hair. Photo: @hairbyzamzam (modified by author) It is important to go ...

I still braid my hair over my locks—I was inspired ... That's why it’s important to have Black folks in the lab and across STEM because those are the people who are sitting and wondering ...

10 popular synthetic hair braiding products (a total of 20 samples) were sent to a lab for analysis. Synthetic hair is typically made from Kanekalon, a material produced by the Kaneka brand.

Also included were Magic Fingers 3X Stretched Braiding Hair; Sassy Collection Kanekalon Jumbo Braid; Shake-N-Go FreeTress and Organique Mastermix; Hbegant Afro Twist; Debut Wavy Hair Weave and ...

A nutrient-rich diet may help your hair grow. But it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Other things, like age, genetics, medication use, environmental exposure, and overall health, also play a role in ...

For many, braids are more than just a hairstyle—they are a cultural statement and a convenient, low-maintenance beauty choice. But could they come at a cost to consumers’ health? Shakeria ...

After years of styling hair from her home in Falmouth, a hairdresser is taking the plunge by opening her own Afro hair and beauty salon in Cornwall. Sitina 'Sissi' Cherinet, the owner of Ethiopia ...

Credit: Rocket Lab webcast WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab has completed the deployment of a constellation of Internet-of-Things satellites for French company Kinéis with a launch March 17. An Electron ...