Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

KCRA 3’S BRANDI CUMMINGS SHARES THESE SURPRISING RESULTS WHEN CONSUMER REPORTS INVESTIGATION OF SYNTHETIC BRAIDING HAIR FOUND CANCER CAUSING CARCINOGENS IN EVERY SAMPLE TESTED LAST YEAR, JAMES ROGERS, ...

A new study found cancer-causing chemicals in several synthetic hair brands used in a number of popular braiding styles. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington talked to doctors and stylists who said the ...

Synthetic VIVATRESS hair is lightweight, tangle-free, and hypoallergenic, making it a scalp-friendly braiding option. The brand's braiding hair is eco-conscious, chemical-free, and approved by a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doctors are calling it a health emergency: A new study found harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in some synthetic braiding hair ...

A Silent Spring Institute study raised alarm about chemicals lurking in everyday beauty products, particularly hair ...

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 ...

Braids are among the most popular protective styles all year round. As fall approaches, you might be thinking about switching out your summer set for fresh new lengths—and a fresh new color. Whether ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

A bill could reduce the required training hours necessary for natural hair care certification, including hair braiding.

We asked hairstylists and curl experts for their picks on the best braiding hair for knotless braids, boho braids, twists and ...