In Africa, men and women would ravel intricately braided patterns on their heads, laced with gold adornments and hair extensions ... in the 20th century, as African Americans gained their freedom ...

Chemicals that could cause cancer were found in 10 products used in braids, extensions ... in 10 well-known synthetic hair products, mostly used by African American women.

Synthetic hair products are in the spotlight after a study found some materials sold to US consumers contain cancer-causing chemicals. For African women, braiding has for decades helped them ...

"My Nappy Roots" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair ...