Protective styles are foundational to Black hair care and styling. But, recently, many Black women have realized they can do more harm than good. We all love a style that eats down but is it worth it ...

When she removed the braids a few weeks after the relaxer and styling appointment, though, she realized her edges had gone from thin to nonexistent. Traction alopecia can affect people of any ...

It’s hard to enough to make your bun look good without worrying about whether or not your hairstyle will make you go bald. But new research shows that African American women, in particular, are at ...

Traction alopecia is hair loss that is triggered by improper hair maintenance or hairstyles that stress the hair follicles [Courtesy] Having a full head of hair is a bigger blessing than many ...

There are several ways a person can lose their hair. For some, it happens naturally as a person ages. For others, specific experiences — such as childbirth, major surgery or physical or psychological ...

The general management of traction alopecia in children includes managing the underlying cause and providing support and reassurance to your child. Is your child’s hair falling out? Hair loss in ...