The damage chemical hair relaxers can have on Black women is coming under intense scrutiny. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Several ...

THE CLAIM: Black hair does not grow easily. “Good hair” or looser curl patterns are special because they can grow more in length. During the five-year process it took to prepare her second album, SZA ...

Bundles of hair extensions are commonly purchased and used by Black women for a variety of styles. (CNN) — Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids ...

The chorusing clack of curling irons and the deep hum of hooded hair dryers were familiar sounds throughout my childhood. I'd regularly accompany my mother on her bi-weekly visit to the hair salon, ...

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 ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...