Learn how to achieve stunning DIY tribal braids with this step-by-step tutorial, featuring expert tips on using Neat Braid ...

From his low cut to his locs and now his afro, Jay-Z has quietly been serving a masterclass on the versatility of Black men’s ...

Braids have been my go-to protective style for most of my life, making me no stranger to the ins and outs of braiding hair. Generally, the best braiding hair is lightweight, doesn’t tangle easily and ...

You may not know her name, but the striking work of self-taught hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is certainly turning heads. Niouky, based in the West African country of Senegal, crafts modern ...

When Consumer Report's investigation of synthetic braiding hair found cancer causing carcinogens in every sample tested last year, James Rogers, Consumer Reports director of product safety, was ...

Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands. The study raised questions about ...

Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is a hilarious and moving play, taking place in a bustling hair salon in Harlem. Set over the course of a scorching summer’s day, Marie ...

“They say beauty is pain, but it isn’t supposed to be deadly,” said Sheilla Mamona in Glamour. Yet, for millions of Black women across the world who regularly wear braids, twists and extensions, ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

When you walk into the Naturally Isis salon off Preston Road in North Dallas, you can feel the joy. Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy. "I feel the waves of the energy ...

When Consumer Reports published findings from tests conducted on several synthetic braiding hair products in 2025, we detected heavy metals like lead in 90 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ...