Ann Jackson Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick ...

When the hair is dipped in hot water during installation—a standard practice—it releases volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, ...

Cancer. DNA damage. Tumors. These are all very scary things to think about. Not only can they be genetic, but it seems like just about anything can give it to you.

An analysis of more than 4,000 beauty and personal care products marketed to Black women revealed that nearly 80 percent of them contain toxic chemicals, according to a report released by the ...

Thanks to an eye-opening consumer report, Black women everywhere are thinking twice about what they put on their head.

Investigations reveal carcinogens and lead in popular synthetic hair extensions, raising health concerns for consumers ...

Consumer Reports conducted a study that detected carcinogens -- or chemicals that may cause cancer -- in 10 popular synthetic hair products.

Braided hairstyles remain a popular choice for Black people, offering a versatile and low-maintenance way to protect natural ...

A Consumer Reports study identified lead, benzene, and other toxic substances in braiding hair from major brands.

Tattoos larger than the palm of a hand more than double a person's risk of skin cancer and nearly triple their risk of ...

A new report revealed that ingredients in synthetic braiding hair may be toxic. Black women typically use synthetic hair to ...

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.