For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.

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How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

“We want the candidates to be natural – whether with braids ... “This rule gives me more pride as a woman – as an African woman.” Wigs are a popular hair form in West Africa and across ...

specifically when it comes to natural hair content. “Straight hair naturals” are Black women who don’t have any chemical treatments in their hair such as a relaxer or Jheri Curl, but wear ...

Beauty pageants have long served as platforms for women of all shades to showcase their stunning looks, including eccentric ...

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Black hair is more than just strands of keratin. The afros, locs, braids, twists, and Bantu knots are a cultural archive, a political statement, and a source of culture and pride. Black hair is time ...

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on ...

ATLANTA — 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 fashion ...

“I realized that it's easier to color natural hair because there's no chemicals, no nothing.” Smith believes the easy accessibility of harmful chemicals has always been a danger to Black women ...