MonaLisa
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The August Issue has the sexy and handsome actor Terrence Howard on the cover....it also includes a hair care article (about 14 pages, hair care and hair styles) entitled "Saving Our Strands"
Saving Our Strands We've got the 411 on recovering and maintaining your hair By Holly Carter
Hair loss among Black women has reached near epidemic proportions. “I see at least five women every day with this concern,” says dermatologist Susan Taylor, director of Society Hill Dermatology in Philadelphia. Different from hair breakage, in which the hair snaps off, loss occurs when “the hair comes out from the root, leaving patches with no hair, or alternatively, if there is still hair, the density is markedly less, and you can see the scalp through the hair,” explains Taylor.
Many Black women suffer from what doctors call traction alopecia. Tight hairstyles—braids, weaves, ponytails and cornrows—worn over long periods of time pull on the hair, causing the natural hairline to recede.
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, another condition common among Black women, is characterized by circle-shaped balding at the crown toward the front of the head. Many dermatologists blame this condition on the sometimes outrageous things we do to our hair with tension, heat and chemicals. Other forms of hair loss include female pattern baldness, a hereditary condition, and alopecia areata, random quarter-size bald patches throughout the scalp, which can be caused by stress.
In addition, pregnancy, certain medications, hormonal imbalances and thyroid malfunction can cause hair to fall out. The good news: Taking a proactive approach can improve your situation, and there are scientific options that can make a difference.
Hair Loss Resource Guide
Informational Web Sites
Aad.org (American Academy of Dermatology): Access general information about hair loss.
Ahlc.org (American Hair Loss Council): The not-for-profit agency’s site gives impartial information on treatments and helps browsers find a local expert.
Brownskin.net: Dermatologist Susan Taylor’s educational site for women of color has information on keeping hair, skin and nails in optimal condition.
Hairlosstalk.com: Learn about the latest in research and treatments, search product reviews, or join an online discussion.
Womenscenterforhairloss.com: The organization’s site provides the latest information as well as restoration options. BOOKS
The Black Woman’s Guide to Beautiful Healthier Hair in 6 Weeks! (Life Changing Publications, LLC) by Carolyn Gray
Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor’s Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair and Nails (Amistad) by Susan C. Taylor
The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide to Health and Care (Aurum Press) by Philip Kingsley
Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair? The First Complete Guide to Healthy Hair (Unity Publishers) by Barry L. Fletcher
Healthy Black Hair: Step-by-Step Instructions for Growing Longer, Stronger Hair (Panacea Pub) by Nicole Elizabeth Smith
Ultra Black Hair Growth II 2000 Edition (UBH Pubns) by Cathy Howse SCALP SPECIALISTS
Angela Jones, Vidae International Health and Wellness Center, Baltimore, (410) 602-6242
June Armstead, Body, Soul and Spirit Salon—A Trichology Clinic, San Francisco, (415) 333-7261
Philip Kingsley, Philip Kingsley Trichological Centre, New York City, (212) 753-9600; London, 0207 629 4004
Rodney Barnett, Dallas, (214) 904-0330, rodneybarnett.com
Sabina Anibas, Aurbeautica Hair Salon, New York City, (917) 837-5379
Tariq Madyun, International Institute of Trichology, Madison, Alabama, (256) 461-4264
Saving Our Strands We've got the 411 on recovering and maintaining your hair By Holly Carter
Hair loss among Black women has reached near epidemic proportions. “I see at least five women every day with this concern,” says dermatologist Susan Taylor, director of Society Hill Dermatology in Philadelphia. Different from hair breakage, in which the hair snaps off, loss occurs when “the hair comes out from the root, leaving patches with no hair, or alternatively, if there is still hair, the density is markedly less, and you can see the scalp through the hair,” explains Taylor.
Many Black women suffer from what doctors call traction alopecia. Tight hairstyles—braids, weaves, ponytails and cornrows—worn over long periods of time pull on the hair, causing the natural hairline to recede.
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, another condition common among Black women, is characterized by circle-shaped balding at the crown toward the front of the head. Many dermatologists blame this condition on the sometimes outrageous things we do to our hair with tension, heat and chemicals. Other forms of hair loss include female pattern baldness, a hereditary condition, and alopecia areata, random quarter-size bald patches throughout the scalp, which can be caused by stress.
In addition, pregnancy, certain medications, hormonal imbalances and thyroid malfunction can cause hair to fall out. The good news: Taking a proactive approach can improve your situation, and there are scientific options that can make a difference.
Hair Loss Resource Guide
Informational Web Sites
Aad.org (American Academy of Dermatology): Access general information about hair loss.
Ahlc.org (American Hair Loss Council): The not-for-profit agency’s site gives impartial information on treatments and helps browsers find a local expert.
Brownskin.net: Dermatologist Susan Taylor’s educational site for women of color has information on keeping hair, skin and nails in optimal condition.
Hairlosstalk.com: Learn about the latest in research and treatments, search product reviews, or join an online discussion.
Womenscenterforhairloss.com: The organization’s site provides the latest information as well as restoration options. BOOKS
The Black Woman’s Guide to Beautiful Healthier Hair in 6 Weeks! (Life Changing Publications, LLC) by Carolyn Gray
Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor’s Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair and Nails (Amistad) by Susan C. Taylor
The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide to Health and Care (Aurum Press) by Philip Kingsley
Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair? The First Complete Guide to Healthy Hair (Unity Publishers) by Barry L. Fletcher
Healthy Black Hair: Step-by-Step Instructions for Growing Longer, Stronger Hair (Panacea Pub) by Nicole Elizabeth Smith
Ultra Black Hair Growth II 2000 Edition (UBH Pubns) by Cathy Howse SCALP SPECIALISTS
Angela Jones, Vidae International Health and Wellness Center, Baltimore, (410) 602-6242
June Armstead, Body, Soul and Spirit Salon—A Trichology Clinic, San Francisco, (415) 333-7261
Philip Kingsley, Philip Kingsley Trichological Centre, New York City, (212) 753-9600; London, 0207 629 4004
Rodney Barnett, Dallas, (214) 904-0330, rodneybarnett.com
Sabina Anibas, Aurbeautica Hair Salon, New York City, (917) 837-5379
Tariq Madyun, International Institute of Trichology, Madison, Alabama, (256) 461-4264
Thanks for posting. 
