White-centric beauty norms, along with a desire for hair that is more manageable, have led many Black women and girls to use chemical relaxers—also called perms—from childhood on. Many women ...

Chemical hair relaxers are a beauty staple for many, but now they’re at the center of a legal and health controversy.

DALLAS — Thousands of women nationwide have initiated lawsuits against manufacturers and marketers of chemical hair relaxers, alleging these products have led to various health complications.

For decades, chemical hair relaxers have been a popular solution for those seeking to transform curly or textured hair into straight, manageable styles. However, behind the smooth results lies a ...

The lawsuits focus on findings from multiple scientific studies linking the long-term use of hair relaxers to potentially increased cancer risks. In October 2022, the National Institutes of Health ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Permanent chemical hair relaxers remain popular, despite studies linking usage with uterine and other cancers. Two studies supported by the National Institutes of Health show a higher ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Permanent chemical hair relaxers remain popular, despite studies linking usage with uterine and other cancers. Two studies supported by the National Institutes of Health show a ...