Like many other Black girls, there came a day when I recognized that I stood out — when I looked at all the TV screens and movies and realized that Barbie doesn’t have cornrows with brightly colored ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...

Growing concerns over dangerous chemicals in hair extensions used by Black women. Studies reveal potential health risks in popular protective styles.

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux ...

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's hair colorist Brad Johns tells PEOPLE why she wanted to suddenly dye her hair black for her ...

NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah speaks with researchers behind two new studies that shine a light on the potential health risks of ...

I started out using Doux Mousse Def, a hydrating mousse that offers both hydration and shine. It’s sort of a wonder product ...

"Actress sues Harvard Theater for $1.1M after botched braiding session by white stylist leaves her scalp damaged and career ...

As a result, Imoru was subjected to tight braids on her scalp that resulted in pain and eventually extreme hair loss. She said that the worker used to wrong type of hair extensions that left her with ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

The Hair Product Transparency and Safety Act would require manufacturers of synthetic hair and hair relaxers -- which chemically straighten hair -- to include warning labels if their products contain ...

Throughout history, Black hair has taken on many forms and meanings. Hair has symbolized resistance, freedom and pride within ...