While tender-headedness is more of a cultural term than a medical one, scalp sensitivities are real, especially for those who ...

Six-plus hours in a salon chair and a couple hundred dollars are the up-front costs for a trendy protective style that will ...

“A high-quality human hair blonde wig starts at around £500 and if you’re wearing it daily, you’ll need to wash it every two weeks with a sulphate-free shampoo or conditioner,” says Dublin.

Much of the synthetic braiding hair, human hair for extensions, wigs and weaves, styling tools, braiding gel and other products is imported from or has packaging from China, which was subject to a ...

To braid or not to braid? It’s a question many Black women are asking as summer approaches, after Consumer Reports says its investigation found 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products ...

The global human hair extension market, valued at $4.45 billion in 2023, is on a rapid upward trajectory. Projections show it will rise to $4.88 billion in 2024, with a remarkable climb to $10.78 ...

Braids can also show your cultural identity. Hair braiding has deep roots in West Africa, where styles once reflected a person’s tribe, social status, or marital status. Because braiding could ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

Stylists also suggested the use of human hair for braiding, but that tends to be more expensive than the plant-based brand. “There are people who only get human hair for their braids,” Balem said.