Thanks to an eye-opening consumer report, Black women everywhere are thinking twice about what they put on their head.

Investigations reveal carcinogens and lead in popular synthetic hair extensions, raising health concerns for consumers ...

The small number of beauty supply shops owned by women of color is what motivated Bonita Richardson and Jessica Kwalli to open Detroit area stores.

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...

Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as ...

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique ...

Consumer Reports conducted a study that detected carcinogens -- or chemicals that may cause cancer -- in 10 popular synthetic hair products.

Braided hairstyles remain a popular choice for Black people, offering a versatile and low-maintenance way to protect natural ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead.

This milestone opens a window to newer possibilities in the fields of wound healing, soft robotics, artificial skin, and drug ...

We all encounter gels in daily life—from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair to the jelly-like components in ...