Recent findings suggest that hair extensions, and more so braiding hair, may be significantly harming the longevity of black ...

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

The main reason for hair extensions is to increase the length of hair. It can also cover up a bad haircut. If you want to add some colour and dimension to your hair, you can use a different hair ...

Weaves, wefts and bundles are just some of the many monikers used to describe hair extensions within black and afro hair beauty communities. But despite their price tag (a bundle of premium extensions ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health ...

A Black woman gets hair extensions box braided into her hair. The extensions feature tiny metal rings inserted into the braids. Chemicals newly identified as components of hair extensions could pose ...

Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other styles. The latest research shows that many of those extensions are full of ...

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