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 ...

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is just one of the millions of women that struggle with this form of severe hair loss. This week, Rep. Ayanna Pressley did an incredibly brave thing–she revealed to the ...

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 ...

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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 ...