Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in ...

Despite its widespread presence in household and beauty products, many consumers remain unaware of the dangers of ...

Join us in demanding that decision-makers regulate all products essential for the well-being of Black consumers. It is crucial to protect Black women and families from harmful hair care products.

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

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. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah ...

So, I know tracking down the perfect formula takes time — with fine-hair shampoos especially. That’s because fine hair often has the tendency to be both flat and dry, so the shampoo has ...

Hazardous chemicals are lurking in products we use every day, in everything from perfumes and lotions to makeup and shampoos.