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GlossaryHair Curling (Hair Styling)

altering hair structure to create curls or waves

Hair curling refers to the process of creating curls or waves in straight or wavy hair using various techniques and tools. This can be achieved through the use of curling irons, rollers, or chemical treatments like perms. The process involves altering the hair's structure, often by applying heat or chemicals, to achieve the desired curl pattern.

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research All Hairstyles Are Not Created Equal: What the Dermatologist Needs to Know About Black Hairstyling Practices and the Risk of Traction Alopecia

52 citations, April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.

research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations

4 citations, January 2022 in “Cosmetics”

Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Challenges and Solutions

37 citations, August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)

September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”

CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

72 citations, July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

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community Incredible results after just 1 month on dutasteride and minoxidil!

in Progress Pictures 108 upvotes 1 month ago

A user reported significant hair improvement after one month of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Others expressed skepticism, attributing perceived changes to lighting and styling, and debated the effectiveness and risks of these treatments.

community Hair loss treatments rated (by gpt-4)

in Research/Science 252 upvotes 1 year ago

Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.

community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA

in Hair Systems 488 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.

community Product guide: How I make my hair appear thicker without fibers

in Product 72 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include leave-in conditioner, volumizing powder, styling products, and hairspray for thicker appearance without fibers. User shares routine and product suggestions for people with thin hair that lacks volume.

community I hate what my hair does to me!

in Chat 32 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hair loss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.

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