For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...
Concerns about health risks, including links to gynecological tumors and uterine cancer, are driving a shift in Black hair care away from chemical relaxers.
Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.