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

DALLAS — Thousands of women across the country have sued major hair relaxer manufacturers and brand companies, claiming that chemical straightening products have led to uterine cancer and other ...

New studies show stronger links between chemical hair straighteners and increased health risks. Judge warns of consequences if Trump administration violated deportation order Study shows how long ...

to see what comes of the civil suits filed against the hair relaxer companies, she said her experience has changed the way she shops and consumes products. “I do my own research, and I try to ...

In court filings a number of manufacturers issued a joint statement which said in part, “Defendants deny that their hair relaxer products are toxic and/or defective in any manner. Defendants ...

As concerns mount over potential health risks linked to chemical hair straighteners, one Black-owned haircare company is positioning itself as part of the solution.

Like many Black girls, I had a complicated relationship with my hair growing up. For the majority of my childhood, I never really knew what my natural curls looked like. Once I was old enough to get a ...

All of the experts who spoke with The Associated Press agreed more research is needed into synthetic braids and other products black women often use in or on their hair. Here’s a look at what ...

This image from video shows braiding products on a rack at Jahzé Wyse’s hair salon in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Javier Arciga) There’s a thin body of research into the ...

After decades of relying on the chemical relaxer, she heard about its ... and heavy metals may be present in chemical hair relaxers. While not all products contain formaldehyde, many do include ...