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Hair and Scalp

Learn how to identify and remedy common hair and scalp issues such as dandruff, alopecia, seborrhea dematitis, traction hair loss, dryness, oiliness and other issues.
 
Special emphasis is placed on scalp issues affecting individuals with ethnic hair, natural Black hair or chemically treated African hair types.


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African American scalp issuesGot the itchies?  Dry scalp and dandruff are fairly common ailments for those with dreadlocks and natural black hair.  Learn how to end your hair care woes.
beautiful super model alekWhen I first did the Big Chop, my hair was soft.  Now, it's getting coarser and dryer.  Is my hair texture changing?
child alopecia and scalp issuesHave you ever had a patch or area in your scalp that itches like crazy?  One moment it feels extremely dry, the next minute it's raw and you think it might actually be bleeding.  Next thing you know, it fills as if there are pins and needles jabbing at your scalp.  What's going on?

Ringworm of the scalp

Ringworm of the scalp is one of several forms of ringworm, a type of fungal infection that affects the skin, nails and scalp. Ringworm of the scalp is most common in toddlers and school-age children and causes red, itchy, bald-looking patches on the scalp.
Traction Alopecia, a hair loss condition caused by damage to the dermal papilla and hair follicle by constant pulling or tension over a long period. It often occurs in persons who wears tight braids, especially "cornrows" that lead to high tension, pulling and breakage of hair.

Effective Home Remedies to Dandruff

Common practice is to treat dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoos. But did you know that you can use simple effective home remedies to treat dandruff?

Say Buh Bye to Split Hair Ends

hair problemsDIY hair trimming tips are for woman with split ends who are happy with their hair; for those who don't need a re-style, but simply want to freshen things up with a "homegrown" sort of look. 

At-Home Remedies for Dry Hair

wash hairDry hair tends to be thin and rough. It is susceptible to tangles, damage, breakage and split ends. We suggest a few remedies you can try at home for managing dry hair.

Eliminate Cradle Cap

babyCradle cap is a very common yet harmless scalp condition found in healthy newborn babies. So take a breath parents, read on and don’t fret!
hair brushBreakage 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.  Unfortunately, it often takes many of us weeks, if not months to recognize what appears to be slow-growing hair is actually hair that has been breaking at the ends over time.

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