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Black woman carefully placing a wide satin headband over her natural textured hairline

How to wear headbands without damaging your edges

Headbands can cause traction alopecia in as little as a few weeks. Learn which materials, fits, and habits actually protect your edges while still looking great.

How to wear headbands without damaging your edges

Headbands can cause traction alopecia in as little as a few weeks. Learn which materials, fits, and habits actually protect your edges while still looking great.

Black woman wrapping a satin-lined turban around her natural hair at a vanity mirror

Edges thinning from turbans and head wraps: how...

Turbans and head wraps can trigger traction alopecia in up to 17% of Black women. Learn exactly how to wrap safely and protect your edges from breakage.

Edges thinning from turbans and head wraps: how...

Turbans and head wraps can trigger traction alopecia in up to 17% of Black women. Learn exactly how to wrap safely and protect your edges from breakage.

Black woman's hairline with soft fabric headband showing edge hair detail

Edges thinning from tight headbands: causes, re...

Tight headbands cause traction alopecia along the hairline in as little as a few weeks. Here's what the damage looks like, how to stop it, and how to recover.

Edges thinning from tight headbands: causes, re...

Tight headbands cause traction alopecia along the hairline in as little as a few weeks. Here's what the damage looks like, how to stop it, and how to recover.

Black woman gently massaging her thinning temple edges in morning light

Satin pillowcase not enough for edges? Here's w...

A satin pillowcase helps but won't stop traction alopecia alone. Learn 7 evidence-backed edge-care habits that actually move the needle on regrowth.

Satin pillowcase not enough for edges? Here's w...

A satin pillowcase helps but won't stop traction alopecia alone. Learn 7 evidence-backed edge-care habits that actually move the needle on regrowth.

Black woman gently brushing laid edges along a healthy hairline in soft morning light

Slicked back styles destroying edges: how to ge...

Slicked back styles cause traction alopecia in up to 17% of Black women. Here's how to keep your edges intact while still rocking a sleek look.

Slicked back styles destroying edges: how to ge...

Slicked back styles cause traction alopecia in up to 17% of Black women. Here's how to keep your edges intact while still rocking a sleek look.

Black woman's hairline and edges with a loosely gathered high ponytail secured by a satin scrunchie

High ponytail edge damage: how many times per w...

High ponytails can cause traction alopecia in as few as 8 weeks. Learn how often you can safely wear one and what signs mean you need to stop.

High ponytail edge damage: how many times per w...

High ponytails can cause traction alopecia in as few as 8 weeks. Learn how often you can safely wear one and what signs mean you need to stop.

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