#braids

Want to grow longer tresses? Popular wisdom says protective hairstyles are the way to go--but some claim they may do more harm than good.

There are so many girls who have long, thick, healthy hair that grows without a problem. Once the straightening begins, however, watch out!

There are many exercise-friendly styles to choose. LiveStrong.com presents several styling options for fitness veterans and ladies.

Braid extensions are a fashionable to reach your hairstyle goals. But extended wear can lead to hair breakage and in extreme cases baldness.

It’s fun to experiment with wigs and other add-ons, but don’t forget to care for your own tresses while you try different faux-hair styles.

A new study shows that styling methods like braids and weaves may cause African-American women to suffer scarring hair loss.

Painfully tight braids and weaves might be the culprit behind baldness and scalp scarring in middle-age African-American women

Take the Real Health challenge and see. (Note: Some questions have multiple answers.)

Plaited hair is a great way to change your look or go from chemically processed to all-natural hair.

But while braids are easy to maintain and last on average three months, it can be a challenge to keep them looking attractive.

Pulling hair tight in cornrow styles and attaching extensions may lead to hair loss, especially if the hair is chemically straightened.

A stress-free transition from relaxed to natural is possible if you give delicate African-American tresses enough TLC.