Hair has always been more than just a style—especially in the Black community, where our coils, curls, and protective styles ...

Traction alopecia can affect people of any ethnicity, but it is most commonly seen in Black women. Up to a third of us will have the condition at some point in our lives, according to a 2023 article ...

Braided hairstyles have always been a statement of beauty, culture, and personal expression among Black women. Across generations, these styles have evolved, offering a blend of tradition ...

Compared to other ethnicities, Black men and women with afro-textured hair are more likely to experience traction alopecia. But what causes it and how can hair loss be prevented?

Black women with alopecia often struggle between concealing their hair loss and protecting their fragile scalps, all while seeking to express their cultural identity and build self-confidence.

It's National Hair Loss Awareness Month so we're talking lessons in alopecia and other forms of hair loss in Black women.

A review of 19 studies found a “strong association” between traction alopecia and scalp-pulling hairstyles, which are common among African Americans. One-third of these women are estimated to ...

Considering this widespread belief, it’s no surprise the British Association of Dermatologists found that black women are predisposed to developing traction alopecia thanks to repeatedly wearing ...

Certain hairstyles like tight braids put African American women at higher risk of traction alopecia.

Traction alopecia is hair loss that is triggered by improper hair maintenance or hairstyles that stress the hair follicles. It commonly happens to women of African origin and part of the reason ...