Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles.

As Black women, we take great pride in our hair and will go to great lengths to make sure we achieve the perfect style — no ...

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on the internet.

A new study finds synthetic hair, commonly used for protective styles, is reportedly costing consumers their livelihood and health.

When I first started, the beauty standard was the opposite of who I am,” she tells Harper’s Bazaar in a new cover story.

Research exposes harmful chemicals in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions, creating health concerns for those wearing protective styles for long time.

Are you interested in lemonade braids with heart designs? Lemonade hairstyles adorned with a heart are among the bold and trendy styles to give you an edgy look.

Saba details how he and legendary producer No ID connected for what's arguably going to be the rap album of the year with The ...

For as long as they have been around, braid extensions have been marketed as a “protective style”, allowing wearers an escape ...

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Ramberg explored female body image through faceless, fetishized closeups in the ‘60s and ‘70s that could fit in at any ...