Today, locs are visible on red carpets and in boardrooms alike, worn by women of all ages. Their growing presence signals ...

For Black women, the process of maintaining their hair can be fraught. To tame texture or curls, many women spend long hours in a stylist’s chair or subject their hair to harsh chemical relaxers 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 ...

The specialized machine, launched by a local salon owner, offers products like edge control, oils and threading needles that ...

Black folks —and women in particular — are familiar with the exhausting process of getting our hair braided, or worse, ...

Like many dads, my father wasn’t the one to teach me how to take care of my hair. The most he knows about hair care is a ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands such ...

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 ...

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

Georgia's high court says women who used hair relaxers for decades can sue manufacturers, stating the clock restarts after ...

Although it's been nearly a decade since Solange dropped the cultural anthem "Don't Touch My Hair," the lan of its content is more relevant than ever. It's more than a song; it's a message for Black ...

Laser treatments are no longer something Black women need to fear, but only when done by the right hands. With modern technology and providers who truly understand melanin, these treatments can unlock ...