When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other styles. The latest research shows that many of those extensions are full of ...

What Is Human Hair Braiding? As the name suggests, this braiding technique involves collecting real human hair, often sourced from donors. It is perfect for someone looking to transition from their ...

After not having braids for some years (mostly because salons were closed during those strange pandemic years), I wanted in — but the question was who would I trust to braid me beautiful? I quite ...

For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...

In the vast tapestry of hair trends that come and go, one timeless style has stood the test of time transcending generations and cultures and that is the good ol' classic braids. With so many creative ...

When Consumer Reports investigated synthetic braiding hair last year, the organization found cancer-causing chemicals in every sample it tested. That raised concerns for James Rogers, the group’s ...

Braid wearers assume human hair and “non-toxic” synthetic braiding hair are safe options, but a Consumer Reports study showed that they, too, come with risk.