All of the experts who spoke with The Associated Press did agree more research is needed into synthetic braids and other products Black women often use in or on their hair. Here's a look at what's ...

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

Dangerous chemicals are increasingly found in beauty and hair products marketed to black women, even with packaging that would lead you to believe otherwise. “You can put the word natural in ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the ...

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.

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In this image from video, Jahzé Wyse braids a client's hair at her salon in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Javier Arciga) ...