African American hair braiding styles continued to ... braids became a subtle but powerful way to reclaim self-worth and origin. Box braids, bantu knots and Ghana braids were worn not just for ...

But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair frequently used for box braids and faux locs ... and people of African descent are the largest group of consumers ...

"Box braids transformed in the modern world’s sense of community," Sims continues. "Braiding studios located in African American communities such as Harlem are the perfect example. Getting your ...