Main description:

Written to address the growing trend of hair loss in ethnic populations, The Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair: A Dermatologist's Perspective elucidates the science of curly hair, demystifies prevailing hair styling trends, and presents practical advice for minimizing the harmful effects of these hair styling practices. Written from a dermatologist's perspective, this textbook seamlessly blends science and practical management. Chapters include physical and chemical properties of the hair, thermal and chemical straightening, extensions, razor bumps and special cultural considerations.

Contents:

CONTENTS

Foreword

Preface

PART 1. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF HAIR

1. Chemical and Physical Properties of Hair: Comparisons between Asian, Black and Caucasian Hair

Alice He and Ginette Okoye

PART 2. AESTHETIC MODIFICATIONS OF ETHNIC HAIR

2. Chemical Modifications of Ethnic Hair

Alessandra Haskin, Ginette A. Okoye, and Crystal Aguh

3. Thermal Modifications of Ethnic Hair

Alessandra Haskin, Crystal Aguh, and Ginette A. Okoye

4. Ethnic Hairstyling Practices and Hair Prostheses I: Dreadlocks

Nashay N. Clemetson

5. Ethnic Hairstyling Practices and Hair Prostheses II: Wigs, Weaves and Other Extensions

Alessandra Haskin and Crystal Aguh

6. Ethnic Hair Care Products

Alessandra Haskin and Crystal Aguh

PART 3. ETHNIC HAIR CARE: APPROACH TO DEVELOPING A HEALTHY HAIR CARE REGIMEN

7. Developing a Healthy Hair Regimen I: Formulating an Optimal Cleansing and Conditioning Regimen

Crystal Aguh

8. Developing a Healthy Hair Regimen II: Transitioning to Chemical-Free Styling (to Natural Hair) and Prevention of Hair Trauma

Rawn Bosley, Chelsea St. Claire, and Kayla St. Claire

PART 4. HAIR AND SCALP DISORDERS SECONDARY TO HAIR CARE PRACTICES

9. Seborrheic Dermatitis

Jean-Claire Powe Dillon, Cynthia O. Anyanwu, and Katherine Omueti Ayoade

10. Scarring Alopecias Related to Hairstyling Practices

Alice He, Alessandra Haskin, and Ginette A. Okoye

11. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Chika Agi and Rawn Bosley

PART 5. SPECIAL CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

12. Ethnic Hair Considerations for People of African, South Asian, Muslim and Sikh origins

Crystal Aguh, Mamta Jhaveri, Alice He, Ginette A. Okoye, and Nada Elbuluk

Glossary