Wearing ponytails, braids, or other tight hairstyles often may sometimes lead to traction alopecia, a type of hair loss ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Very tight braiding or weaving may be linked to a permanent type of hair loss that affects many African American women, according to a U.S. study. Prolonged pulling at the hair ...

Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

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A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty community to question if there are alternatives for protective styles. According ...