From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These braided looks often include trendy and affordable synthetic hair. But ...

Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at a higher risk for uterine cancer, and Black women may be more affected due to their higher rate of use, according to a new study. The study ...

Concerns are growing over the safety of chemical hair relaxers as research suggests that heavy use may be linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. Consumer Reports looked into some ...

ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News is taking an in-depth look at some of the chemicals found in hair straighteners and relaxers. The Food and Drug Administration plans to propose a ban on a chemical ...

Maria Loren Ackies remembers the first time she went to the salon to get her hair professionally straightened. “I was 14 and I was so excited,” Ackies, 49, of West Hempstead, recalled. But her mood ...

The FDA is poised to ban the carcinogen formaldehyde from hair-straightening products, but experts say other chemicals will remain that pose their own risks. When you purchase through links on our ...

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 ...

This article is part of Consumer Reports’ Beauty Justice series, which launched with our tests for chemicals and contaminants in synthetic braiding hair products and a campaign to get toxic chemicals ...