Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might ...

I tested VIVATRESS Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair From Vivace by KISS to see if it's truly soft, lightweight, and itch-free.

A new study found that synthetic hair brands used for braiding contain harmful chemicals. Consumer Reports said it found carcinogens in all the products they tested. The company analyzed 10 synthetic ...

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

ATLANTA — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they're wondering if the convenience and fashion ...

SUBSTANCES, IN 100% OF THE HAIR SAMPLES. FOR MANY PEOPLE. BRAIDED HAIRSTYLES ARE MORE THAN JUST FASHION. THEY’RE A TIME TESTED TRADITION THAT MAKES HAIR CARE EASIER. I LIKE TO WEAR BRAIDS BECAUSE IT ...

While synthetic hair offered a cost-effective solution for protective styles, new concerns about its long-term effects are now coming to light. Recently there has been a wave of viral videos across ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the convenience and ...