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Understanding Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Triggers & What You Should Know If you’ve noticed hair loss along the back or sides of your scalp — often in a snake-like or band-shaped pattern — you might be dealing with a rare type of alopecia called Ophiasis Alopecia (pronounced oh-FY-uh-sis). It’s a form of Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune condition that causes sudden, patchy hair loss. This post will break down what Ophiasis is, what’s known about its causes, how it differs from o

No. Across the U.S., cosmetology licenses are for beautification—not medicine. States either (a) explicitly forbid diagnosis/treatment or...

All Chemical Hair Services Can Cause Damage If You’re Not Careful People love to single out relaxers as dangerous. But here’s the truth:...

Are your braids really protecting your hair—or are they causing more harm than good? We see it all the time: clients thinking braids...

If you wear braids, locs, wigs, or any protective style and you haven’t shampooed your scalp in weeks… months… maybe even half a year —...

Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens & The Best Natural Remedies That Actually Work Are you a new mom noticing more hair on your pillow,...

If you’ve ever reached for the strongest box relaxer in the beauty supply store because you “just want it to work,” this one’s for you....

Protein Treatment for Hair Scientific Explanation: Protein treatments for hair involve the application of products that contain proteins...

What Are Lice? Lice are small, parasitic insects that live on the scalp and feed on human blood. The most common type affecting humans is...

Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic mite that naturally inhabits human hair follicles, particularly on the face and eyelashes. It is...

Herbal Extracts: If you're into wellness or health-related products, herbal extracts are concentrated forms of herbs used for various...

Folliculitis is a common skin condition where hair follicles become inflamed. It can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or even viruses...

Monilethrix is a rare disorder that affects hair growth. The hair looks brittle, and dry and breaks easily, forming beaded or moniliform...