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For Black Patients With Hair Loss, Two New Treatments Show Promise
Treatment Plan

For Black Patients With Hair Loss, Two New Treatments Show Promise

Dermatologists share their experiences with emerging methods to treat CCCA and traction alopecia.
I Built My Career on My Natural Hair. Now, It’s Falling Out.
INTERVIEW

I Built My Career on My Natural Hair. Now, It’s Falling Out.

After years of styling her 4C hair for video content, Chizi Duru is dealing with an alopecia diagnosis.
Everything You Should Know About Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
THE MISDIAGNOSED

Everything You Should Know About Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

Why CCCA, a common form of hair loss in Black women, is so often misdiagnosed.
For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair
It's Textured

For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair

Three women share their journey with traction alopecia.
Hair Loss Was Not on My Pregnancy Bingo Card
Telogen Effluvium Tales

Hair Loss Was Not on My Pregnancy Bingo Card

I was expecting the promised thicker, shinier hair. Instead, I lost it.
Your Favorite Protective Style May Actually Be Ruining Your Hair
Braid Care

Your Favorite Protective Style May Actually Be Ruining Your Hair

Tips for wearing those trendy braids without losing your edges.

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BLACK BEAUTY

Black-Owned Makeup Brands

Every single one of these brands deserves a spot on your top shelf.
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Skin

Black-Owned Skin-Care Brands

We found complexion-perking finds for basically every skin type.
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Hair

Black-Owned Hair-Care Brands

These brands have everything you need, no matter your texture or type.