Alopecia amongst women is rarely ... term that describes the controlling of afro hair) the natural curls, many black women turn to weaves, braids or relaxing: it’s a long-standing tradition ...

From braided looks and weaves ... Traction alopecia is a balding that results from continuous pulling force on the hair roots. It affects a third of Black women, as more women are experiencing ...

"I did turn to wearing extensions, weaves or wigs ... Due to societal expectations, hair loss for women can be more challenging than that of men, and in the case of black women, the presence ...