“I think some women have never even seen their natural hair,” Wright said. “Maybe they were relaxed at a young age, and they didn’t know what it was to take care of their natural curly hair.” It was ...

NEW ORLEANS — For more than twenty years, some Black women have been making a shift to protect their hair and their health. The reason behind their decision to move away from chemical relaxers varies ...

For generations, Black women have navigated the complexities of beauty standards, often by using chemical hair straighteners. These treatments, while delivering silky straight hair, have come with ...

For decades, chemical hair relaxers have been a popular solution for those seeking to transform curly or textured hair into straight, manageable styles. However, behind the smooth results lies a ...

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 ...

Natural hair can be difficult to maintain; that’s why most women prefer to use relaxers to manage their hair. However, relaxers are dangerous and can cause fibroids. Fibroids are a non-cancerous ...

Gentle no-lye relaxers with strengthening oils and proteins. Reduce breakage and protect your hair with these 7 expert-approved relaxers. If your hair always feels thinner or weaker after a relaxer, ...

DALLAS — As thousands of women file lawsuits against chemical hair relaxer companies, claiming the products caused serious health issues, a longtime Dallas hairstylist is weighing in on the ...