like tight braids or ponytails; common among people who frequently wear protective styles. Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) – A scarring type of alopecia most commonly seen in Black ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

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 threat.