A new study published this week found that hair extensions, braiding hair, and wigs contain more than 160 harmful chemicals.

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a ...

It’s hard to state the cultural and historical legacy of braids. It is a hairstyle that goes back to antiquity. 3500 BC to be exact. The tradition of braiding began in Africa. Styles were used to ...

Hair extensions—especially braiding hair and other add-in styles—are a staple of protective styling and a multibillion-dollar global industry. But new research is raising alarms that many extension ...

In the vast tapestry of hair trends that come and go, one timeless style has stood the test of time transcending generations and cultures and that is the good ol' classic braids. With so many creative ...

Deity Brinson, as Marie, embraces Myneesha King, as Jaja, in Three Bone Theatre's production of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." The production runs through Nov. 24 at The Arts Factory at West End ...