Discover the 6 health risks associated with chemical hair relaxers, from scalp burns to serious long-term conditions, plus ...

Thousands of women claim hair relaxers cause cancer, citing studies linking them to increased risks. Legal battles grow ...

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

London-based hair and beauty journalist Sue Omar is hell-bent on celebrating the black woman's crowning glory: her hair. She is exploring the mystique of Afro hair in a special six-part series for ...

A trusted hairdresser will recommend the best chemical for your hair, whether you need to use a lye or no-lye relaxer. Never apply relaxer on your hair by yourself. Even as you relax the hair ...

A Boston University study found that women who use hair relaxers more than twice a year ... hormones and increase the risk of cancers. Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) – A strong alkaline substance ...