Here's how trendy hairstyles like the 'clean girl' aesthetic may be harming your hair health. Learn about five common styles that could lead to breakage and thinning, and find out how to protect your ...

Hair extensions have been a quick fix for glamour, volume, and length, especially when they are made from natural hair. From red carpets to everyday salons across India, they are a booming beauty ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other styles. The latest research shows that many of those extensions are full of ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or ...

Growing concerns over dangerous chemicals in hair extensions used by Black women. Studies reveal potential health risks in popular protective styles.

Dozens of hair extensions—including artificial and natural braids—may contain synthetic chemicals that are a health and environmental hazard, a new study shows. At least 12 of the 169 chemicals ...

A new study published Feb. 11 in the American Chemical Society journal Environment & Health has found that synthetic and human hair extensions, popular among Black communities, contain more chemicals ...

My introduction to the world of extensions came, like many others, after a period of extreme shredding. A sudden increase in stress triggered hair loss as I’d never experienced before – and I didn’t ...

Share on Pinterest New research has found that many hair extensions may contain chemicals that are linked to cancer. Delmaine Donson/Getty Images A new study has found that many types of hair ...

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, a new study by Silent Spring Institute identified dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, including products made from human hair, providing the ...

Experts say the findings mean more potential risks for Black women, who may also be exposed to harmful chemicals in relaxers and straighteners. A new study found popular hair extension products, ...