Posts Tagged ‘Black Hair’
FDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers
The Food and Drug Administration had planned to propose a ban on a toxic chemical found in relaxers often used by Black women.
Read MoreBeyoncé Showed Her Hair Being Washed. Here’s Why It Matters.
In a video on Instagram, Beyoncé provided fans a rare glimpse of her routine to promote her new products and address backlash.
Read MoreWhat Black women should know about hair relaxers and their health
Chemical hair relaxers are now being linked to increased rates of uterine cancer. The study follows almost 45,000 Black women and their frequency of uterine cancer having used chemical hair relaxers.
Read MoreTHE FDA CHAMPIONS RULE TO MAKE CHEMICAL RELAXERS SAFER AFTER BLACK CONGRESSWOMEN ADVOCATE FOR THE ISSUE
Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Ayanna Pressley’s meeting with the F.D.A. has led to a proposed ban on the dangerous chemicals found in chemical hair relaxers, products that for many in the Black community are unavoidable in the pursuit of success.
Read MoreIn Texas, a Black High School Student Is Suspended Over His Hair Length
With the school year barely in session, one Texas student has been punished for his natural Black hair.
Read MoreReduce, reuse, Rebundle — the hair company combining sustainability and beauty
Rebundle offers an environmentally-conscientious offer to Black consumers looking for beautiful synthetic hair.
Read More21st Annual Natural Hair Care Expo
Join us for the 21st Annual Natural Hair Care Expo, featuring workshops, classes, live demonstrations and more on everything natural hair care, wellness, beauty, and personal development!
Read MoreBlack women’s hair 2.5x more likely to be seen as ‘unprofessional’, study finds
A new study co-commissioned by Dove & LinkedIn found that Black women’s hair was 2.5 times more likely to be perceived as unprofessional in the workplace. The CROWN Act is a law that forbids discrimination based on hair texture and hair styles.
Read MoreThey were diagnosed with uterine cancer and tumors. Now they’re suing the makers of chemical hair straighteners.
After research connected using chemical hair straighteners to uterine cancer, lawsuits against beauty companies arose.
Read MoreChemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows
Using chemical hair straighteners like those used by some Black women can drastically increase the risk of uterine cancer.
Read More