Hair

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

Sew-ins can cause traction alopecia in as little as 4 weeks. Here's how to install, wear, and remove yours without losing your edges.

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.

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.

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.

Knotless braids can still thin your edges. Here's why tension, placement, and aftercare matter more than the braid technique itself.

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.