New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.

Concerns about health risks, including links to gynecological tumors and uterine cancer, are driving a shift in Black hair care away from chemical relaxers.

Your scalp might show through, or your hairline might display patches when pulled back into a ponytail. Extensions are an option, but they’re costly and a bit invasive. The good part about social ...