A semi-permanent alternative to relaxer, a texture release temporarily loosens curls and coils. Two years into my natural hair journey, I was at my wit’s end with the dual texture of my hair.

Chemical hair relaxers have provided a quick fix for decades, but their ingredients could be potentially dangerous.

Thousands of Black women across the country are suing chemical relaxer manufacturers, alleging the products caused cancer.

“I think some women have never even seen their natural hair,” Wright said ... of uterine cancer, with Black women most affected. Thousands have since sued relaxer manufacturers, claiming ...

Zena Young grew up with coarse hair. "The scriptures ... can cost much more than a box of relaxer which typically retails at $10. Story said the alternative is that they lost longer - months ...