There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Traction alopecia is hair loss that is triggered by improper hair maintenance or hairstyles that stress the hair follicles [Courtesy] Having a full head of hair is a bigger blessing than many ...

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A hair-do can lead to hair loss, according to an assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University. Download the WBAL app Popular styles among black women may cause something called ...

Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

Johns Hopkins researchers are urging black women to avoid weaves, braids and hair extensions because of the risks of permanent hair loss. Researchers say that these hair styles, which can pull on the ...

Like others who have sported braided hair since childhood, I grew up with the understanding that tight styles which captured every errant hair (especially around the hairline) extended the longevity ...

Autumn’s reign is nigh. In other words, for many, it’s time to trade in protective styles for silk presses and billowy blowouts. But, if you fall into the underrepresented camp of year-long braid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On busy days when life keeps you occupied and you're a couple of days past washday, a braid is an easy way to sweep your hair out ...

Like others who have sported braided hair since childhood, I grew up with the understanding that tight styles which captured every errant hair (especially around the hairline) extended the longevity ...