NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to researcher Elissia Franklin about a new study which found dangerous chemicals in some commonly used hair extensions.

Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia’s predominantly Black community, Gabbi Pasha remembers seeing braid shops on nearly every ...

Erika Kirk is known for her Rapunzel-length blond hair, but there have been times when those heavy extensions have ended up dragging down her entire look.

Creator-led team builds airy, romantic braids with heart details and gold accents—showcasing fast backstage execution ...

Quani Burnett is aiming to heal her customer's relationship to their self-care and hair care—one product at a time.

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

Many people suffer from rashes or other negative reactions to hair used for braiding. Turns out that many hair extensions are full of known hazardous chemicals, which could be harmful to Black hair ...

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

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

They weren’t wrong. But pre-show cosmetic interventions haven’t always been the norm. The competition series has a long and complicated relationship with beauty—and the contestants' newly snatched ...

Last week's race discrimination lawsuit against ART, an organization that had declared anti-racism a core value, points out a sometimes-overlooked element in the long fight for equality: hair.

Hair extensions used primarily by Black women contain a “shocking” range of dangerous chemicals, including breast carcinogens, new research shows.