Isis Brantley has spent decades fighting to break down state imposed barriers governing hair braiding. Her vision all those years ago was a state where people could earn a living from the African ...

Hair care products developed for, and often by, African-Americans make up a small but critical part of our collection. Hair washing, like bathing, was not an important part of Americans' hygiene ...

In most cases, African hair is supposed to be black and ... Tip: Mix coconut oil to your regular hair care to give it thicker and dark hair. Always ensure your hair is moisturized to prevent ...

"And to know that something that I'm paying for is damaging my health is problematic." Concerns about artificial braiding hair "This is a product ...

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.

Chemical carcinogens were found in popular synthetic hair products, raising safety concerns. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chemicals that ...

Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

which is a type of hair loss affecting many African Americans. Brantley launched her own hair care line back in 1998 called Sisters of Isis, which has helped people with alopecia in addition to ...