Two weeks ago, model Kayra Odore went viral on TikTok (hitting 1.3 million likes and over 3,000 comments) for braiding her own hair backstage during fashion week. The model—recognized by Rihanna, ...

To braid or not to braid? It’s a question many Black women are asking as summer approaches, after Consumer Reports says its investigation found 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products contain ...

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen miracle knots, or miracle braids, all over your ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair, something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

The protective styling trend has millions of women reaching for synthetic braiding hair, but a troubling reality lurks beneath those perfectly sculpted braids. Recent investigations have uncovered ...

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 ...

Doctors are calling it a health emergency: A new study found harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in some synthetic braiding hair products. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington spoke with health experts and ...

CHARLOTTE — A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair. But what if ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job. Whether you’re ...

An investigation done by Consumer Reports is raising concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair. The organization tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair brands and found ...

Celebrity hairstylist Chuckie Amos has shaped some of pop culture's most enduring images, from Brandy's "The Boy Is Mine" era to Beyoncé's "Dangerously in Love." In conversation, he reflects on how ...