When Consumer Reports investigated synthetic braiding hair last year, the organization found cancer-causing chemicals in every sample it tested. That raised concerns for James Rogers, the group’s ...

When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.

After deciding to try to run a half-marathon in all 50 states, Christie Woodard completed one in Las Cruces, N.M., in 2023. She's working to stay fit and strong since getting bariatric surgery for ...

Dozens of hair extensions—including artificial and natural braids—may contain synthetic chemicals that are a health and environmental hazard, a new study shows. At least 12 of the 169 chemicals ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an Olympics spotlight. The company recently provided ...

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Our simple yet effective tips on how to ditch a protective style, such as braids and twisted hair, without damaging your natural locks will help get you ready for a new summer look. The style served ...

NORMAL — Electric scooters and the topic of micromobility were raised during the Normal Town Council's meeting, but town officials reaffirmed Tuesday that those vehicles remain banned on town streets.

Across industries, pricing strategies are quietly shifting. What was once a predictable rhythm of annual increases is now giving way to continuous, incremental adjustments—and, in some cases, fully ...

Crochet hairstyles have always been in vogue, but they are the new trends taking over social media at the moment. On TikTok, every fashion and beauty creator seems to be teaching you how to install ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Box braids are one of my personal favorite protective hairstyles, and I’m an even bigger fan of ...