A recent National Institutes of Health study found that women who use chemical hair straighteners more than four times a year face an increased risk of uterine cancer, with Black women most affected.

Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products to see if they contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Horror stories from Black women and their experience with ...

FOR SOME, SUNDAY IS A DAY TO REST, BUT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY, IT’S HAIR DAY. SPENDING HOURS DETANGLING THOSE KINKS AND CURLS TO SHARE THE HISTORY OF HAIR THROUGH OUR ROOTS. THERE WAS A TIME ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.

ABC7 is exploring the relevance and cultural impact of Black hair to the community, from its historical significance and present-day anti-discrimination laws, to big business and barbershop culture.