Hair

Find out which slick bun habits actually thin your edges and which ones are fine, plus how to keep your hairline healthy without giving up the style.

Two strand twists can thin edges, but the style itself isn't the real culprit. Learn what actually causes the damage and how to fix it.

Faux locs don't automatically damage your edges. Here's what actually causes thinning and how to protect your hairline.

Locs themselves rarely cause edge thinning. Learn what actually damages your hairline and a clear action plan to protect and restore it.

High ponytails pull on your hairline and can lead to traction alopecia. Here is what is actually happening to your follicles and how to protect them.

Yes, lace front wigs can thin your edges. Here's the science behind why it happens and a 5-step plan to protect your hairline.

Sew-in weaves can thin your edges, but the weave itself rarely is the problem. Learn exactly what causes the damage and how to protect your hairline.

Find out whether cornrows cause edge thinning, what the real science says, and how to protect your hairline without giving up the style.

Knotless braids are gentler than box braids, but they can still thin your edges. Learn what actually causes the damage and how to protect your hairline.

Box braids don't automatically cause thinning edges, but the way they're installed absolutely can. Here's what actually damages your hairline and how to protect it.

CCCA and traction alopecia look similar but have different causes, warning signs, and treatment paths. Learn how to tell them apart before permanent damage sets in.

Learn what actually causes alopecia, which types affect Black women most, and what you can do right now to protect and support your edges.