A Louisiana bill would raise braider training to 600 hours, even as most states have eliminated licensing requirements.

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio continues its 2025-26 season with its take on the touching, topical play "Jaja's African ...

Dangerous ingredients found in hair products have created a toxic twist in the beauty industry for Black women ...

Isis Brantley, once arrested for braiding without a license, now teaches natural hair traditions nationwide and prepares for the 11th annual Braid Freedom Crown Fair Festival.

When Consumer Reports published findings from tests conducted on several synthetic braiding hair products in 2025, we detected heavy metals like lead in 90 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ...

A Dallas woman who once took on the State of Texas over natural hair‑braiding regulations is now shaping the next generation ...

Whether it is Floyd’s Barber Shop in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Truvy’s Beauty Salon in STEEL MAGNOLIAS or even the Suburban Salon in EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, hair care is the center of society. Gossip is ...

In February 2025, Consumer Reports published a first-of-its-kind investigation into synthetic braiding hair, which is widely marketed to and used by millions of Black women and girls. We tested 10 ...

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 ...

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair ...

Watch as I braid my own hair from start to finish! Follow along to see the process, tips, and tricks for creating the perfect braids on your own, no salon needed. #BraidingMyOwnHair #DIYHairstyles ...

In 2001, Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Allen Iverson sat courtside while his mother braided his hair during his game against the LA Lakers. While men like Dennis Rodman broke barriers with beauty ...