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French curl braids are having their moment in 2025, and for good reason. This hairstyle, a beautiful fusion of intricate ...

Fifteen incarcerated women are set to graduate on Friday with a certificate in hair-braiding as part of a first-of-its kind ...

A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are ...

tribal braids, cornrows, and many more. For Black women, braids are the ideal choice for a ready to go hairstyle. These styles not only demand minimal upkeep, but also promote hair growth ...

To braid or not to braid? It’s a question many Black women are asking as summer approaches, after Consumer Reports says its investigation found 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products ...

Some Jewish day schools in the United States urged their students to wear braids on Thursday. At least one synagogue is holding a challah-braiding event. A wig store catering to Orthodox women ...

Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat.

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Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands ...