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 ...

Share on Pinterest Recent research has found that many hair extensions may contain chemicals that are linked to cancer. Image Credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy A new study has found that many types of hair ...

Jarrell Miller Says Companies Are Offering ‘Man-Weaving’ Following Viral In-Ring Wig Incident The heavyweight reflects on turning a viral wig incident into business opportunities, his plans for ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health ...

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 ...

Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing health disparities for Black women. Growing up on Chicago ...

I was seven years old when I first got my hair straightened. I remember feeling more beautiful. I went to a predominantly white school and was told by a classmate that I looked like an animal and had ...