Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

Pro tip: If you’re on the shorter side, avoid going too long—all that hair can overwhelm you. Just below the shoulder is ideal for petite women. Short, chin-length hair can be surprisingly ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in ... “The purpose of adding the hair is for volume and length,” Okpurukre said. “A lot of people, their hair starts thinning out ...

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.