From Zoë Kravitz to the Obamas, tons of celebrities are opting for the versatile look right now ...

Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands. The study raised questions about ...

Bora Bora braids have taken the curly and coily textured haircare industry—and the internet—by storm. Coined by the popular New Jersey hairstylist Omobolanle Ajao, the tongue-in-cheek name nods to the ...

Since we’re in December and already peeking into the new year, I honestly didn’t think any new hairstyle still had the energy to go viral. But clearly, I underestimated the internet, because hybrid ...

Every so often, a protective style comes along that completely shakes up the hair community. Boho braids are a perfect example, going from a simple concept to a cult favorite almost overnight. Now, a ...

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 ...