WHAT TO KNOW. A growing body of research shows use of some hair relaxers may increase the risk of cancers and other adverse health impacts on women.; Black women may be at higher risk because they ...

In the U.S., people spend billions on hair care products. Now, thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against companies that sell chemical relaxers charging they bring risks of certain cancers.

Thousands of Black women sue over hair relaxers linked to cancer; Throughout college, and well into her 30s, Love slathered on chemicals from home straightening kits every six weeks or so.

The number of plaintiffs is likely to get much bigger: Nine of 10 Black women have used hair relaxer products at some point, many using them regularly for a decade or longer.

In following 44,798 Black women for up to 22 years, researchers found a higher rate of uterine cancer among postmenopausal Black women who reported having used chemical hair relaxers for at least ...

There are very few Black women over the age of 40 who have not used relaxers to straighten their hair, which isn’t to say, of course, that Black women and girls far younger than that haven’t ...

The Devastating Reason This Black Woman Is Suing Hair Relaxer Brands. Hannah Uguru. Last Updated 26 June 2024, 11:20. Photo: Getty Images.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Helping women feel confident in their natural hair is a major part of Jaime Wright’s life work. As a hairstylist for 15 Years, she’s seen a major shift in the way Black ...

Now, many Black women want safer alternatives. As studies reveal a troubling link between chemical hair straighteners and cancer, many Black women are rethinking their hair routines. Skip Navigation ...

Most women in my family and community growing up – like the estimated 90% of Black and brown women in America – used hair relaxers. I started having my hair relaxed when I was 8, and I was ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If there was ever a place to embrace change, it would be a hair salon. As a hairstylist for almost 40 years, Karen Hill has had a chair-side view of the ever-evolving state of ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If there was ever a place to embrace change, it would be a hair salon. As a hairstylist for almost 40 years, Karen Hill has had a chair-side view of the ever-evolving state of ...