Hairstyle Coverage

Lawsuit: Hair relaxers used by Black women linked to increased risk of cancer

Like many Black women, Jessica Harris started using hair relaxers when she was just a pre-teen.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates reporter

Hair products linked to an increased cancer risk

WRAL Investigates who's being targeted, the massive companies involved, and the new recalls you need to know about.

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary helps clients express themselves through vibrant colors

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence and showcase their clients passion in vivid colors.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Cary Salon boosts clients' self-confidence in a colorful way

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence and showcase their clients' passion in vivid colors.

Fayetteville barber shop combines hair and horror

Co-owners Brittany Schultz and Holly Brockman started a business that's the first of its kind: a horror-themed barber shop in Fayetteville.

Hillside High School student advocates to end hair-based discrimination

Two years ago, Hillside High School student Nicole Pyles was forced to cut her braids during a home softball game. Since then, she's advocated to end hair-based discrimination.

'You need representation': Durham student advocates to end hair-based discrimination

Two years ago, Hillside High School student Nicole Pyles was forced to cut her braids during a home softball game. Since then, she's advocated to end hair-based discrimination.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Fayetteville native thrilled to be working on set of Hocus Pocus 2

Diamond McCall says the film isn't her first major production. However, it is her first on-screen credit.

Fayetteville hairstylist talks thrill of working in Hollywood

Diamond McCall, a Fayetteville native, has styled the hair of Hollywood stars in 'Hocus Pocus 2'

Gift Guide: Cary mom realizes dream of creating curling iron

Alicia Kelley had a dream of starting her own business. The Cary mom wanted to create a curling iron for people with long hair.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Cary mom realizes business dream after decades

Alicia Kelley had a dream of starting her own business. The Cary mom wanted to create a curling iron for people with long hair. It took her decades to achieve her dream and now she is the owner of Mr. Big Curling Irons.

How to curl your hair

Cary mom and owner of Mr. Big Curling Iron Alicia Kelley shares tips on how to curl your hair.

6-year-old girl taken out of Hope Mills soccer game because of hair beads

A Hope Mills mother says her 6-year-old daughter was not allowed to play soccer because of her hair. She says her daughter was brushed off without an explanation.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Wake commissioners ban discrimination against natural hairstyles for county workers

The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to join a growing number of Triangle communities banning discrimination based on hairstyles.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Fayetteville considers an ordinance to ban employers from discriminating based on hair texture or style

The Fayetteville City Council discusses rules to end race-based hair discrimination during a meeting Monday, March 1.

Employers often make issue of Black women's hairstyles

Durham is poised to become one of the first cities in North Carolina to ban discrimination based on hairstyle.

Durham ordinance bans employers from discriminating based on hairstyle

Durham on Tuesday became one of the first cities in North Carolina to ban discrimination based on hairstyle.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Blue Ivy Carter adds narrator of 'Hair Love' to her resume

Blue Ivy Carter appears to have a work ethic similar to her parents.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Teen competes for nation's 'top mullet'

Forget America's Next Top Model, a Midwestern kid is competing for America's Next Top Mullet!

Home hair dye products have no link to most cancers, study finds

Women who dye their hair at home are unlikely to be putting themselves at increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a new study published Wednesday.

By Katie Hunt, CNN

Expect changes, new rules at hair salon

After a two month shutdown, many states, including North Carolina, are now allowing hair salons to reopen. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows us the changes to expect.

Local hairstylist discusses reopening

As North Carolina prepares to enter Phase 2 of its reopening plan, local barbershops and hair salons are getting ready to open their doors for the first time in more than a month. Maggie Lewis with "The Lather Lounge" in Durham joined WRAL's Lena Tillett to talk about what that means for her business.

People take hair into own hands during outbreak

With hair stylists on lockdown in most places along with everyone else, some people are taking a stab at cutting and coloring their own hair.

Alabama barbers defy stay-at-home orders, are shut down for now

A Mobile, Ala., barbershop that reopened in defiance of Governor Kay Ivey's COVID-19 stay-at-home order has closed once again, but may soon be back as part of a trial plan for other businesses.

Avoid the 'corona cut'

With salons shut down, many are starting to cut and dye their own hair.