Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday reintroduced four bills seeking to ban or regulate harmful chemicals in hair and beauty products primarily marketed to Black women. The Safe Beauty Bill Package ...

Most college bookstores have hair ties and combs, but for some students, that’s not enough. Black students are more likely to have curlier hair types and unique hair maintenance needs — although ...

Consumer Reports found carcinogens in all of the synthetic braiding hair samples we tested, which are frequently used by Black consumers, especially Black women and girls. It’s time for the FDA to ...

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the convenience and ...

Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. Sign up for our Daily ...

F or years, Black women have been told that laser hair removal and other laser-based skin treatments weren’t safe for us. This is because many of us grew up hearing horror stori ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A local beauty supply store is already seeing price increases on popular hair products used in the Black community as President Trump's tariffs take effect. Bill Woods, owner of ...

With tariffs forcing stylists and beauty supply owners to raise prices, the Black hair care industry braces for growing uncertainty. Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist ...

Congressional Democrats have reintroduced four bills seeking to ban or regulate harmful chemicals in hair and beauty products primarily marketed to Black women. The Safe Beauty Bill Package comprises ...