Struggling with hair fall? Your hairstyle could be the cause. Discover 8 protective, low-tension styles—from ponytails to ...

I Need to Know: Are Tight Ponytails and Braids *Truly* Ruining My Hair? Learn how to recognize the signs of traction alopecia, what causes it, and how to avoid it for hair and scalp health.

Any hairstyle that pulls on your scalp or hair can cause traction alopecia over time. Common causes include ponytails or certain styles like hair weaves, extensions, cornrows, and braids. Chemical ...

Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by continuous styling that strains the hair follicle. These styles can include anything from tight braids to buns, ponytails, and hair extensions. It can also ...

You’ve styled your hair in sleek ponytails for years, loved those trendy braids, or kept your beard neatly tied. But now, ... Traction alopecia isn’t a life sentence but timing is everything.

Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black hair. For this edition, associate beauty editor Annie Blay-Tettey speaks with ...

Braids can be a godsend for those with afro-textured or coiled hair wanting to save time and energy, prevent heat damage or switch up their style. But as versatile and beautiful as twists, locs ...

Traction Alopecia Treatment Steps . Stop Tight Hairstyles Immediately: Switch to loose braids, low ponytails, or natural styles. Topical Treatments: ...

Johns Hopkins researchers are urging black women to avoid weaves, braids and hair extensions because of the risks of permanent hair loss.. Researchers say that these hair styles, which can pull on ...

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?