When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in the vast majority of samples.

Last month, Consumer Reports released a study showing dangerous chemicals in a number of braiding hair brands. Local stylist Lavonne Latham Harris says she chooses her extensions carefully.

Meanwhile, the founder of the Girls Guide mentorship program and Fairburn Parks and Rec Program Director, Tashia Davis, ...

Instagram offers endless beauty inspiration, from makeup artists who turn their faces into works of art to product smashers with videos you just can’t look away from. Another Instagram niche that ...

When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and ...

Braiding extensions are a great way to change up your look and add both extra length and volume to your hair. However, if you have a sensitive scalp, they can quickly turn into an itchy nightmare.

Many states have deregulated hair braiding, but Louisiana lawmakers want to tighten regulations by demanding more coursework, ...

Ashley N’Dakpri at her braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana. Ashley N’Dakpri runs a braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana but it’s almost impossible for her to find braiders who can work legally. Why?

Natural hair braiders are now free to lock, twist, and weave hair in Idaho without the threat of criminal charges or heavy fines, thanks to a bill Gov. Brad Little signed into law last week. Prior to ...

Karina Hibbitt went viral sharing what it’s really like styling NFL players’ hair before games ...