A Consumer Reports study earlier this year raised question about what’s really in synthetic braiding hair. Although some people do, it’s still uncommon for Black women to wash their braiding ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These ...

Listening to your body and paying attention to these signs can help you maintain the health of your hair and scalp. If you're experiencing any of these issues, it's a good idea to take your braids ...

For a lot of us, spending more time outdoors and traveling means opting for more braid styles. To me, braids just scream summer and are my personal favorites for the style versatility as well as the ...

I am lucky that my scalp hardly itches. In fact, if it were possible, I could stay with braids for three months or more, but for hygiene. Some women are, however, not as lucky and the longest they can ...