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How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...

A set of fresh braids means something. Black women don’t get them only because they’re cute, although of course they are that, too. We get them because we’re preparing for rest, romance, adventure, ...

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Although significant progress has been made, the Black experience in America has always been limited — and the options for hair care are no exception. Before the rise of the natural hair movement, ...

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From Box Braids to Fulani Braids, braids cycle like any other trend. Here is what a celebrity stylist has to say about the ...