A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and VOCs ...

Protective hair styles are extremely popular among Black women. Not only do they allow natural hair to get a break, they also offer the wearer “time off” from doing their hair. Braids also come with ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles. According ...