When you think of hair braiding, the image that comes up for you will likely depend on your cultural background. If you are aware of the subtle, yet distinct cultural difference between "getting ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

One of the best things you can do for your hair, whether natural or chemically treated, is to wear a protective style. Braids, twists, and faux locs are excellent for retaining length and minimising ...

When Consumer Reports published findings from tests conducted on several synthetic braiding hair products in 2025, we detected heavy metals like lead in 90 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ...