Description
Book SynopsisWritten 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.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
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
