Experts weigh in on toxic chemicals found in braiding hair, whether regulations should be more strict, and if the findings are valid for concern.

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and health.

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.

Dosso Beauty CEO, Kadija Dosso, shares that the brand's braiding hair is toxin free following a Consumer Reports study.

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

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since ...

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.