New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

At one point in her life, Kobe Campbell considered herself a natural hair warrior. Not just natural hair, kinky hair. “I ...

A recent National Institutes of Health study found that women who use chemical hair straighteners more than four times a year face an increased risk of uterine cancer, with Black women most affected.

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on ...

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

Are pricey Dyson hair straighteners worth it? Do GHD straighteners really give you a good hair day? Which hair straighteners should you use if you've got straight, wavy or very curly hair? We've ...

In the hunt for the best hair straighteners, Gtech may not be a brand that immediately jumps to mind. However, with the ...