Hair

Hot glue extensions cause traction alopecia in weeks. Here are 7 safer alternatives dermatologists and stylists actually recommend for textured hair.

Your leave-out edges breaking from a sew-in? Here's why it happens, when it becomes traction alopecia, and exactly what to do to stop the damage and regrow.

Sew-in weaves are a leading cause of traction alopecia at the hairline. Learn what causes the damage, how to stop it, and what actually helps regrowth.

Tight braids cause traction alopecia in as little as one session. Here's the exact script to tell your braider to stop before the damage starts.

Box braids can cause traction alopecia if installed too tight. Learn exactly how to protect your edges before, during, and after your next braid appointment.

Loose braids can still cause traction alopecia. Learn the real reasons edges thin, what the AAD says, and how to protect your hairline. Evidence-based guide.

Wig glue and lace adhesive can destroy hair follicles in weeks. Here's how to reverse glue damage to edges, based on real dermatology research.

Wig glue and tape can cause traction alopecia in weeks. Here's what the research says actually reverses damage and protects your edges long-term.

Daily wig wear causes traction alopecia in up to 47% of Black women studied. Here's exactly how to stop edge thinning and regrow what you've lost.

Locs pulling your edges thin? Learn why it happens, how to stop more loss, and what dermatologists say about regrowing traction-damaged edges. Real steps inside.

Relaxed edges lose structural protein bonds that natural hair still has, making them 2-3x more fragile. Here's exactly why they thin faster and what to do.

Your edges thinned after the big chop and you want answers. Here's why it happens, what the real causes are, and what actually helps regrowth.