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

The way Black people style their hair carries deep historical and spiritual significance. With so many styles that have served as a form of self-expression, resistance, and empowerment, Black ...

I’ve had braids, silk presses, faux locs, short blond hair, and a big afro. I have chopped it off multiple times. I have ...

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

Black girls and women use synthetic hair to create natural hairstyles for fashion or convenience, protect the hair from ...

Kim West, better known as Jah Locs, has probably loc'd your favorite artist's hair. Actually, not probably. Her list of clients includes Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, ...

A bipartisan effort to ban hair discrimination has been reintroduced in Congress as the Trump administration targets ...

Burke's Braiding Academy in West Hempstead offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural ...

The legislation institutes federal protections against discrimination of natural hairstyles, such as curly and kinky hair, as well as protective styles like Bantu knots, locs and twists.

CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. Each themed day celebrates an aspect of Black hair expression and a range of styles like locs, braids, twists, hair color ...