Hair

Woman's natural hairline with two-strand twists being installed in natural light

Twists versus braids: which is safer for thinni...

Twists put measurably less tension on your hairline than braids. Here's what the research says and how to protect thinning edges with either style.

Twists versus braids: which is safer for thinni...

Twists put measurably less tension on your hairline than braids. Here's what the research says and how to protect thinning edges with either style.

Woman's hairline with a serum dropper bottle for edge regrowth treatment

Edge regrowth products with biotin or niacinami...

Biotin vs niacinamide for thinning edges: what the research shows, which product types deliver results, and how to choose. Evidence-based guide, 2026.

Edge regrowth products with biotin or niacinami...

Biotin vs niacinamide for thinning edges: what the research shows, which product types deliver results, and how to choose. Evidence-based guide, 2026.

Black woman examining her thinning edges near the temple in natural light

How to know if your edge damage is temporary or...

Thinning edges can heal or become permanent depending on one thing: whether your follicles are still alive. Here's how to tell the difference at home and at the doctor.

How to know if your edge damage is temporary or...

Thinning edges can heal or become permanent depending on one thing: whether your follicles are still alive. Here's how to tell the difference at home and at the doctor.

Hands gently applying natural gel alternative to fragile temple edges

Gel alternatives that won't damage fragile edges

Fragile edges need hold without harm. We cover 7 proven gel alternatives, what to avoid, and why traction alopecia affects up to 47% of Black women.

Gel alternatives that won't damage fragile edges

Fragile edges need hold without harm. We cover 7 proven gel alternatives, what to avoid, and why traction alopecia affects up to 47% of Black women.

Black woman gently touching thinning edges at her temple in soft morning light

Protective styling mistakes that damage edges (...

Tight braids, heavy extensions, wrong products, these protective styling mistakes cause traction alopecia. Learn exactly what damages edges and how to fix it.

Protective styling mistakes that damage edges (...

Tight braids, heavy extensions, wrong products, these protective styling mistakes cause traction alopecia. Learn exactly what damages edges and how to fix it.

Black woman gently washing her hairline edges at a bathroom sink

How often should you wash your edges separately?

Thinning edges need a different wash schedule than the rest of your hair. Here's what dermatologists say and what actually works in practice.

How often should you wash your edges separately?

Thinning edges need a different wash schedule than the rest of your hair. Here's what dermatologists say and what actually works in practice.

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