Discover how Maryam J Hampton creates a voluminous, fluffy braid out on her natural curly hair in this step-by-step tutorial.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in the vast majority ...

An alarming study by Silent Spring Institute tested 43 braiding hair extensions, primarily used by Black women, and identified 169 chemicals present, including many harmful substances such as flame ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health ...

Synthetic VIVATRESS hair is lightweight, tangle-free, and hypoallergenic, making it a scalp-friendly braiding option. The brand's braiding hair is eco-conscious, chemical-free, and approved by a ...

Written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko, the play reunites the creative team behind School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, which was staged at the Lyric in 2023. Jaja’s African ...

Learn how to braid super thick hair with ease! Follow this step-by-step tutorial for a neat and stylish braid every time. #HairBraiding #ThickHairTutorial #HairCareTips Trump reaction to watching ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Halo Braid, winner of the 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge Award at the Harvard Innovation Lab, ...

Deemed the "Halo Braid," the braiding tool helps stylists by reducing the time needed to complete the popular style. The invention of a hair-braiding robot has won a startup competition at Harvard ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Most college bookstores have hair ties and combs, but for some students, that’s not enough. Black students are more likely to have curlier hair types and unique hair maintenance needs ...