Hair

Tight headbands cause traction alopecia along the hairline in as little as a few weeks. Here's what the damage looks like, how to stop it, and how to recover.

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.

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 ponytails cause traction alopecia. Learn how long regrowth takes, which treatments work, and how to protect your edges while they heal.

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.

The AAD links tight ponytails directly to traction alopecia. Learn the warning signs, how long regrowth takes, and what actually helps your edges recover.

Dermatologists at the AAD say traction alopecia affects up to 1 in 3 Black women. Learn which styles cause it and how to stop hair loss before it becomes permanent.

Tight braids, ponytails, and weaves pull follicles until they stop producing hair. Learn the warning signs, stages, and what the AAD says actually reverses it.

The AAD warns tight hairstyles cause traction alopecia in up to 1 in 3 Black women. Learn the signs, stages, and how to stop permanent hair loss.