For many black women, maintaining the perfect hairstyle is a central goal. Using weaves or braids to achieve a look without thinking of the consequences is common, but the damaging results are far ...

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Johns Hopkins researchers are urging black women to avoid weaves, braids and hair extensions because of the risks of permanent hair loss. Researchers say that these hair styles, which can pull on the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Hair grooming practices such as braids and weaves could be contributing to the development of ...

The technique the stylist uses to sew this weave in is so mesmerizing to watch. Plus, the added stitch bun makes for a gorgeous look that works for any day or night event. Terence Crawford snaps on ...

While it’s fun to switch up your do, be careful which style you choose. A new study found that nearly a quarter of Black women suffer from baldness and scalp scarring, possibly because of hair-yanking ...

Wearing a waterfall braid is like having your hair both down and up at the same time—talk about an ideal hairstyle for hot summer days. Here, 10 different ways to weave, twist, and knot your way to ...

The idea is that most of your natural hair is tucked away, often in a braided hairstyle or under a wig or weave — and even if you decide not to use extra hair as a buffer in your braids, your hair is ...