Your Afro Kinky Hair and You | Damilola Adedeji
Nappy hair is used when speaking about the hair of Black people. Knowing your hair porosity can help you choose the right products to keep your hair well-moisturized, supple, strong and lustrous.
What is Alopecia?
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes you to lose hair and often leaves little bald spots on your head. Our hair is made up of mostly protein. When our body does not have enough protein, the hairs enter the resting phase. This causes us to lose hair and hair to become brittle and fall out. Alopecia is both hereditary and hormonal. It affects both males and females and can happen at any age. There are many causes related to alopecia. Causes include severe or chronic illness, thyroid disease, low-protein diets, low iron levels and improper hair care. It is also common after childbirth. If hair loss occurs, the hairs may enter a resting phase and are lost without immediate replacement. It could last up to nine months but should resolve itself without treatment. This also may be the case if you have a chronic illness
How to Keep Your Braids Looking Better | Femi Adeyemo
Getting box braids is a good first step to growing or protecting your hair. In the process of the braids being in your hair, they can get frizzy, itchy or even fall out altogether. So I will be telling you how to prevent your box braids from looking two months old on the 2nd week of having them.