Killeen woman Laticia Scott-Suesberry said it was emotional to unveil her invention of an all-in-one hair braiding device in her hometown last week. Scott-Suesberry unveiled the hair braiding system ...

Harvard alumni Yinka Ogunbiyi and David Afolabi have won the top prize at Harvard’s 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge for HaloBraid, their groundbreaking robotic hair-braiding device — the first ...

Discover the pros and cons of human vs. synthetic braiding hair. Experts break down which one suits your style, budget, and ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

We sent to the lab 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market, from brands including Magic Fingers, Sassy Collection, Sensationnel, Shake-N-Go, and others. Carcinogens were ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may seem ...

A Consumer Reports study earlier this year raised question about what’s really in synthetic braiding hair. Although some people do, it’s still uncommon for Black women to wash their braiding ...

Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided ...