Hair

Traction alopecia affects up to 33% of Black women. Here are the protective styles that help edges recover, and the ones that quietly make it worse.

Dreads cause traction alopecia in up to 31% of wearers. Learn the early warning signs, which habits make it worse, and how to regrow thinning edges.

Traction alopecia can reverse in early stages, but timing is everything. Learn which treatments have evidence, how long regrowth takes, and what to stop now.

Traction alopecia at the front hairline affects up to 17% of Black women. Learn the stages, what actually helps regrowth, and when damage becomes permanent.

Hats can cause traction alopecia when they create repeated friction and tension on hairline edges. Learn the signs, risk factors, and recovery steps.

Braids can cause traction alopecia. Learn the early warning signs, which braid styles are riskiest, and what dermatologists say about regrowth. Backed by AAD.

Traction alopecia causes up to 17% of Black women to lose their edges. Learn the real signs, stages, and evidence-based steps to stop it and regrow.

Traction alopecia is caused by repeated tension on hair follicles. Learn every real trigger, from tight braids to ponytails, and when damage becomes permanent.

Tight hairstyles cause up to 33% of Black women to develop traction alopecia. Learn what damages edges, how to spot early signs, and what actually helps regrowth.

Extensions cause traction alopecia in up to 31% of women with textured hair. Learn the warning signs, when damage becomes permanent, and how to regrow edges.

Dreadlocks can cause traction alopecia in as little as a few months. Learn the warning signs, who's most at risk, and what actually helps edges recover.

Traction alopecia affects up to one-third of Black women. Learn which hairstyles cause it, which are safe, and how to regrow edges. Evidence-based guide.