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Cheryl Player damaged her hair over the years, after two decades of wearing weaves. The more her hair dropped out, the more reliant she was on extensions to cover up her bald spots.

“Over a period of 16 years my hair was thin and damaged,” says Player, 47, a hospital administrative assistant, based in Atlanta. “I used sew-in and glue but the damage was worse with glue.”

She admits, though, she wore her weaves for far too long. “By the time I was ready to take it out I would lose my own hair,” says Player. “I have lost whole braids before.”

In fact, according to some dermatologists, hair loss is epidemic among black American women. “Hair loss is a significant problem for many African-American women of all ages,” says Dr. Susan Taylor, a Harvard-trained dermatologist. “I probably see 20 women a week with hair loss.”

Afro-textured hair tends to be dryer and more prone to breakage and certain hairstyles can result in stress to the scalp, say hair experts.

The most common problems for women of color are central centrifugal cicatricial alopeci (CCCA) and traction alopecia. Both these conditions can be reversible, but can also lead to permanent damage to hair follicles.

With CCCA, hair loss begins in the center of the scalp and spreads out; it is caused by multiple factors, including chemical relaxers or hot combing. Traction alopecia, which many believe supermodel Naomi Campbell is suffering from, is hair loss that occurs as a result of continuous pulling of the hair.

“For traction alopecia, avoid any tight hairstyles including braids with extensions, tight weaves, tight ponytails and cornrow,” says Dr. Taylor. “For CCCA, you will need to have a biopsy performed to confirm the diagnosis and then begin treatment with creams, injections or pills.”

Dr. Phoenyx Austin, author of If You Love It, It Will Grow: A Guide To Growing Long Afro-Textured Hair, says women failing to care for their own hair underneath braids, weaves and other types of extensions can also cause extensive damage.

“It’s easy to forget about maintaining your own hair when a weave or wig is on top,” says Dr. Phoenyx. “It’s about taking care of what’s underneath — now you have another layer of hair you pay attention to.”

Dr. Phoenyx says one of the problems for women who continuously wear extensions is that they are cannot properly wash or condition their own hair. But “hair follicles are living things,” she says. “They need oxygen and nutrients.”

For Player, the only option now is a wearing a fitted custom wig, which has been her preferred hairstyle for the last four years. She says her hair is healthier and she can condition her locks when necessary.

Rose Kelly, a hair extensions expert and owner of Salon Nede, is the stylist who fits Player’s wigs. “I tell my clients they can achieve what they want to achieve but with less aggressive methods.”

“Women need to get weaves or hair extensions professionally installed and professionally cared for,” says Kelly. “Don’t wear the hair for too long. I’d advise two to three months, only if the weaves are done well. The hair also needs to be cleaned and dried properly to avoid damage.”

With the ever-growing problem of hair loss among black women is the increasing popularity of “miracle” hair products to repair broken hair. One such product is T444Z.

“Hair loss among black people is at its all-time high,” says Lois Machamire, one of the T444Z U.S regional distributors. “T444Z works to eliminate that problem. We have developed a product, using traditional herbs and plants extracts, that wasn’t produced in a laboratory but through years of dedication, hard work, commitment and patience.”

In extreme cases, women even resort to surgery. “Hair transplants have become increasingly popular for women,” says Hart Monroe, a patient services representative at Bosley, a hair restoration provider. “A substantial number of our clientele are now women and a good proportion of these are African-American.”

Indeed, hair loss among black women is a big issue, exacerbated by the use of wigs, hair pieces, micro braids and chemicals not always compatible with afro hair. The question is, will women who care about their appearance ever give up the desire for quick fixes and instant beauty?

http://thegrio.com/2012/08/17/hair-loss-an-increasing-problem-for-african-american-women/

Cheryl Player = KandiiKane?

This is Sad.

that hair stylist is hella good tho.... but still

A nucca dickle went floppy juz by watching tht nasty stuff.......

^^^ lmaozzzz ...

oh well!

Sybellah:

IIIIxRoyalxIIII:

Sybellah:

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Ehhhh Les femmes Wolof sont les plus belles Peu importe!!

#WolofQueens#1

#AkansAre#2

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IIIIxRoyalxIIII:


Why Royal Get's a Crooked Mouth and a Tongue....? Akan Womenz Alwayz Bi-Polar Yo...

Ehhhh Les femmes Wolof sont les plus belles Peu importe!!

#WolofQueens#1

#AkansAre#2

lmaooo bipolar is an understatement. ...... Doutes tu de la beaute des femmes Akans? Les femmes Akans Toujours #1

Damn what did Kandi do to you Royal boo?

Mrs..Chima:
Damn what did Kandi do to you Royal boo?

She is Black american.... your title is misleading

I suspect her to b Chima

this is a shame.....im sticking to braids

adaobi123: this is a shame.....im sticking to braids

what's the diff? Please

CAMEROONPRIDE: what's the diff? Please

braids

CAMEROONPRIDE: I suspect her to b Chima

That's your mother vapid trick.

Mrs.Chima:


That's your mother vapid trick.

khiaa go back in the street.ain't got time for u today. Hood rat

adaobi123:
braids

ooo okay.thanks

Sysy

CAMEROONPRIDE: She is Black american.... your title is misleading

CAMEROONPRIDE: Sysy

oui caaaam, ondirait c une soeur africaine hin

Sybellah: oui caaaam, ondirait c une soeur africaine hin

nope c une BA....

CAMEROONPRIDE: nope c une BA....

dac c une BA lol

CAMEROONPRIDE: khiaa go back in the street.ain't got time for u today. Hood rat

Your momma is a hood trick just like her failed aborted son.

You and khiaa can take the street. Yoi follow her wherever she goes anyway ya biatch.

Your broke azz have nothing but time.

^ khiaa you can do better

CAMEROONPRIDE: ^ khiaa you can do better

Yeah she sure can!

See if you can ho.

Mrs.Chima:


Yeah she sure can!

See if you can ho.

someone got scammed
Poor azz you filthy baby mama old hag