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Black Hair Health: Tests Find Carcinogens and Lead in Popular Braiding Hair

Researchers say widespread contamination and weak labeling leave consumers and stylists exposed and lawmakers are pushing for stricter rules.
03/02/2026

Natural Hair Sculptor Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Hairstyle Ownership Claims

Creator Solar Being says she was sued after launching her sculpted hair extension line, accusing IG artist Kwinn Ava of attempting to trademark geometric styles and limit her growing natural hair sculpting brand.
12/09/2025
Hair stylist in Brazil. - stock photo Photo of two brazilian woman. A client and a hair stylist.

Black Women Weigh Emerging Risks of ‘Creamy Crack’ Hair Straighteners

Social and economic pressures have long compelled Black girls and women to straighten their hair. But mounting evidence shows chemical straighteners may pose cancer and other health risks.
07/25/2023
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Savannah James Uses THIS At Home Process To Help Her Daughter Zhuri's Hair Grow Extra Long

The busy mom refers to herself as a "kitchen beautician."
03/08/2022
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 27: The Glamtwinz Kendra Murrell (L) and Kelsey Murrell attend Fashion and Beauty @BETX presented by Pantene during the 2015 BET Experience at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/BET/Getty Images for BET)

PANTENE Stronger Together Studio at BETX 2015

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