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Hair Health

From dandruff and dryness, to breakage and hair loss, learn about some common hair health issues and concerns.

Natural Black Hair Breakage Due to Braids, Cornrows, Relaxers and Styling

Breakage  in natural Black hair is common due to the fragility of our hair.  What exacerbates hair loss amongst those of us with natural Black hair are chemical procedures and styling.&nb
Natural Hair Loss Remedies

There is again no sure-fire way to prevent all hair loss; however, there are some methods that have been used that work on some people.

Massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow.
Traction Alopecia - Hair Loss Due to Braids & Cornrows

It might be strange to think of a 19 year-old female getting a hair transplant, but Kris Johnson of Atlantis Hair Transplant Clinic in Fort Lauderdale Florida says he is seeing an increase in the n

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Study Finds that Braiding Can Lead to Hair Loss

A new US study has revealed that hair-grooming practices are actually dangerous for your hair.
Hair & the Elements of Moisture

One of the main complaint that folks have about their hair is a lack of moisture.  But what does "moisture" mean?

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Curing Dry, Itchy Scalp in Natural Black Hair and Dreadlocks

A naaniFAM Member Wrote:
"hey i am ready to dread my hair however i have noticed because i have stopped using an anti-dandruff shampoo i have dandruff i have tried vinegar and rosemary but it hasn't worked. i want to get rid of it before i put my dreads in. do you have nay ideas? i have found a tea tree anti-dandruff shampoo that says it leaves no residue, but im not sure about it, please get back." --thank you, gaz - United Kingdom

Greeting Gaz,

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Combatting Scalp Fungi

Dandruff is a common scalp ailment that people in their twenties and thirties suffer from. It is caused from a fungal infection that causes the scalp to excessively shed dry skin. Common symptoms include skin flakes on the head and shoulders as well as incessant itchiness, dryness and scaly growth on the skin. The scaly growth can become chronic and hard to get rid of.
Make Thinning Hair Look Thicker: Three Tips To Improve Bad Hair Days

Your hair has been getting thinner for a while. When you look in the mirror, you are appalled. What's with all that scalp shining through?

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