Hair

Tension above 60 g-force can trigger traction alopecia. Learn the exact signs your braids are too tight and how to protect your edges before damage sets in.

Tight braids cause traction alopecia in up to 31% of Black women. Here's exactly what to say to your braider about looser edges, kindly and clearly.

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.

Thinning edges can be dormant or permanently lost. Learn the 5 signs dermatologists use to tell the difference, plus what the research says about recovery.

Thinning edges need low-tension protective styles, not skipped styles. Learn exactly how to install braids, twists, and wigs without worsening traction alopecia.

Learn exactly how to apply edge control safely, how much product to use, and which habits cause traction alopecia along your hairline. Science-backed guidance.

Thinning edges between installs? Here's exactly what to do daily, weekly, and at takedown to keep your hairline full and growing. Science-backed, practical.

Thinning edges can heal or become permanent depending on one thing: whether your follicles are still alive. Here's how to tell the difference at home and at the doctor.

Thinning edges need a different wash schedule than the rest of your hair. Here's what dermatologists say and what actually works in practice.

Weave-related edge thinning can recover in 3 to 12 months, but traction alopecia caught late may be permanent. Learn the timeline and what speeds regrowth.

Braids that pull hard enough to blanch skin can cause traction alopecia in weeks. Learn exactly how tight is safe, what warning signs to watch, and how to fix it.

Thinning edges? Learn how to lay and style your edges without tension, tight styles, or setbacks. Real techniques, real product tips, no fluff.