Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

Harness braiding is a process that involves covering wire bundles with protective sleeves made of woven materials. It’s used for a variety of applications, including everything from large aerospace ...

With an ever-growing range of braid styles, hair lovers can express their creativity through different types of braids like ...

But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair frequently used for box braids and faux locs may carry a price beyond the stylist’s fee. A Consumer Reports ...

The possibilities are seriously endless. The three-strand braid is likely what you picture when you think of the braid. It's the hairstyle at its most basic—this braid walks so other variations ...

Hair stylist & braider Evalyn Denis discusses styling Doechii’s winning look at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards.

Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals ...

Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. After testing two samples from each, lead was ...

Hair braiders across Illinois may face fewer restrictions on their trade. The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill ...

The Michigan gymnastics team's tradition of braiding hair has created long-lasting and unbreakable bonds among the athletes.