I started treatment for it, but it took awhile for me to change my mindset about my hair. Finally, I unlearned some of what society says about Black hair and started my natural-hair journey. "Hit the ...

Tight hairstyles like ponytails, braids, and buns can cause traction alopecia, a type of hair loss from constant tension on ...

Understanding Hair Loss from Tight Hairstyles To achieve an attractive look, many of us opt for hairstyles that may appear ...

For many people, hair is a major part of their identity. We like to style it, cut it fashionably, dye it and spend big money ...

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A woman has shared how her hair loss has impacted her mental health and how she's found confidence living with alopecia. Jess Mullen, 27, a childcare practitioner, from London, lost her hair, eyebrows ...

For years, Makenzee Meaux kept her alopecia a secret, wearing a wig in public and refusing to talk about her hair loss, even with friends — until now. The 21-year-old college student from Crosby, ...

Sickler’s gown, a silver showstopper with ornate beading and a trailing train, mirrored the sparkle in her confidence. And ...

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass, is opening up about her personal experience living with alopecia, showing off her bald (and beautiful) head for the first time. In the new video, Pressley reveals how her ...

When I was young, traction alopecia from tight hairstyles caused me to experience some hair loss. I started treatment for it, but it took awhile for me to change my mindset about my hair. Finally, I ...