For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

works well with various textures and is flattering for both short and long hair. For Black girls, French braids can be styled ...

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

Cornrows are a traditional hairstyle where the hair is braided close ... it down into long, uniform plaits. While this style is especially popular among young Black girls, adding beads to the ...

Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. But is this trusted hairstyle hiding something harmful? Credits: AJC | FDA | Getty | TikTok / Consumer Reports ...

Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women ... evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions. Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely ...