Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair.

Female hair loss patterns typically present as diffuse ... Estradiol (a form of estrogen) influence on androgen metabolism can play a significant role in hair loss. By inhibiting aromatase ...

While genetics play a major role, lifestyle factors like ... “This can be used for both male and female hair loss,” Mr Andrew says. “Pulling your hair back too tightly can cause breakage ...