Salons and barbers are getting more male customers looking for elaborate braided hair designs.

From ginger to platinum blonde, there are a handful of vibrant braiding hair colors trending this summer. Scroll through for inspiration ahead of your appointment.

Oregon beauty supply, shop owners seek alternatives after Consumer Reports finds cancer-causing chemicals in all 10 braiding-hair brands tested nationwide.

Netflix’s documentary about the catastrophe uses familiar techniques to spotlight the faulty judgment of Stockton Rush, who ran OceanGate.

Synthetic braiding hair contains carcinogens and heavy metals, raising health concerns for Black women. Experts call for transparency and regulation.

Playwright finds universality in her play ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ La Jolla Playhouse production is set in a Harlem hair salon with characters relatable to all ethnicities ...

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2024–2025 Season with the regional premiere dramedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more about the performance here!

Rogers says the report is just the beginning. He hopes work will continue to be done studying the health impacts of synthetic hair. “We are hoping that other researchers, medical schools, and ...

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 ...

The organization tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair brands and found carcinogens, or chemicals that may cause cancer, in 100% of the samples.

Braiding hair involves weaving strands into intricate patterns for style or protection. Popular types include box braids, cornrows, and French braids.

Kyoto’s Kumihimo masters preserve the ancient art of braiding with meticulous techniques passed down through generations. Using traditional wooden looms, they weave intricate cords from silk ...