While alopecia can present hair care challenges, it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing natural hairstyles. Embracing natural hair can be a powerful way for black women to cope with the emotional effects ...

That’s weird, thought 29-year-old Drea Okeke as she examined her new set of box braids. Getting a fresh set of braids was typically a liberating experience for the content creator, but in that moment, ...

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. A ...

Shemika Jackson, the founder and CEO of Kafune Amor Hair, has launched an ongoing wig installation challenge supporting women suffering from alopecia and thinning hair. Kafune Amor Hair specializes in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Forbes contributor covering beauty, travel and culture. For many women, wigs have become more than just a fashion accessory ...