Hair Loss in African American Women

Hair loss in black women is very common. In fact, in a study of 5,594 African-American women in 2016, 47.6% reported hair loss on the top of the head or head. Although almost half of the black women will have hair loss, African American women's hair loss is a topic that is rarely discussed. Most black women with hair loss do not seek treatment. They choose to use human hair wigs or human hair bundles to quickly solve their hair loss problems. This is why the biggest consumer group of wigs today is still African American women.

Why is hair loss so common among black women? I think one of the reasons is many black women braid, weave, and use chemical relaxers to straighten the hair on a frequent and long-term basis. While chemical relaxers are super effective at straightening hair, they can reduce its strength, leading to breakage and hair loss. The negative effects of chemical relaxers are compounded by flat irons and blow dryers. In addition, African American women may have a genetic predisposition to hair loss.

Black women have lower hair density. This means that African American women have much fewer hair follicles on their heads than women of other races. Therefore, even without hair loss, the hair may appear more sparse after chemical straightening and removal of natural texture. So many black women use human hair bundles to make their hair look fuller after straightening their hair. This also means that the impact of hair loss on black women is more significant.

Here are some ways to prevent hair loss, you can use it as a reference.

1. It is important that you don't "overuse" these chemical straighteners. After each straightening of your curly hair, deep care of the hair.

2. Allow your scalp to breathe between hairstyles.

3. Wear human hair wigs properly. If you want to change your hairstyle or hair color without hurt your own hair, then a human hair wig is the best choice. Wigs also have an added bonus that protects your hair from natural factors. However, it is important to wear a wig correctly, as improper wigs can cause hair breakage and affect hair growth.

4. Keep the Hair and Scalp Healthy. Eat more foods that help keep your hair healthy. Use hot oil to massage the scalp to keep the scalp moist.

5. Of course, the best way to protect your hair from friction and chemicals is to wear your hair naturally–no weaves, no chemical straighteners, and no dyes.