Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton.

Using a few packs of the best braiding hair in your next style can not only enhance your overall look, but is also a tried-and-true way to protect hair from being damaged by the elements, excess heat, ...

Chisom Okwor, a Google software engineer and founder, is transforming hair braiding with her new automated handheld braiding ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed for allegedly causing almost 10,000 cases ...

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

A Chicago activist is holding a hair braiding event to support families impacted by immigration operations.