Why Stylists Might Want to Thank Serena Williams For This New Hair-Braiding Robot

After spending four days braiding her own hair, a Harvard engineer built HaloBraid, a robot that cuts salon appointment times ...
Baller Alert on MSN

New hair-braiding device could cut 6-hour appointments to 3 and video shows how it works

HaloBraid, a hair-braiding device developed by engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi, is getting fresh attention after a new demonstration ...
EURweb on MSN

Black woman’s hair-braiding robot draws praise, skepticism and safety questions

*Yinka Ogunbiyi, a Harvard-trained engineer and founder of HaloBraid, is drawing attention on X with a hair-braiding robot ...
Harper's Bazaar

The Expert’s Guide to Getting Your Hair Braided

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around ...

Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists

Tressfecta will be at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt!
Essence

A New Study Finds Carcinogens In 10 Synthetic Braiding Hair Brands

Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed for allegedly causing almost 10,000 cases ...
InStyle

Here’s Why You Should Always Wash Plastic Synthetic Braiding Extensions

Braiding extensions are a great way to change up your look and add both extra length and volume to your hair. However, if you have a sensitive scalp, they can quickly turn into an itchy nightmare.
NPR

A Mom Is Braiding Kids' Hair For Free So Parents Have One Less Back-To-School Stress

In homes, churches and in braiding shops around Nashville, Brittany Starks and a team of dedicated volunteers are helping parents lighten their load, one braid at a time. Starks' idea was a simple one ...