BOSTON — It was once prophesied how Alysa Liu would return glory to U.S. women’s figure skating ... dressed in all black to fit the vibe of the popular musical. She zipped around the rink ...

It was one to remember as Anthem RC came within a hair’s-breadth of victory ... Even before a ball was kicked came news that Rugby World Cup-winning All Black Nonu had rejoined the San Diego Legion, ...

Having an Afro or dreadlocks can mean solitary confinement. Meanwhile, going with mandated hairstyles may be life-threatening ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

TV and Black Girl Rising, Inc. convened a roundtable of Black women to discuss the complex relationship between hair, culture ...

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.

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

Black hair is more than just strands of keratin. The afros, locs, braids, twists, and Bantu knots are a cultural archive, a political statement, and a source of culture and pride. Black hair is time ...

Her work inspired the Consumer Reports study. Black women are the main users of synthetic hair and people of African descent are the largest consumers of hair wigs and extensions. Black women in ...

Tara Davis-Woodhall has partnered with Dove to call for Black hair emojis and representation in digital spaces.

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 ...

For years, researchers have flagged the connection between certain beauty products and elevated health risks, particularly for Black women. For example, formaldehyde, a known carcinogen found in some ...