Traction Alopecia
There are many different causes of hair loss, but Traction Alopecia is one cause that is prevalent in the African-American community. Traction Alopecia is a hair loss condition that results from constant pulling or tension on hair over a long period of time causing damage to the dermal papilla and hair follicle.
This condition is extremely common in African-Americans because of the hair trends in the African-American community. Braids, such as micros, tree-braids, and cornrows are extremely popular, as well as weaves or extensions, which attach human or synthetic hair to rows of braids. While these styles are popular, they create a constant tension, pulling and friction on the hair causing it to become weak and break off, which leads to traction alopecia. Over processing hair with chemical hair treatments, like hair relaxers and perms, and color treatments also cause Traction Alopecia because the chemicals deteriorates the keratin strength in the hair, which reduces the strength of the hair making it easier to fall out during brushing and combing.
Sikh men also experience traction alopecia, from wearing their hair in tight high buns that cause pulling. The friction from their tightly wrapped turbans causes extreme thinning along the hair line. Although these conditions are prevalent in these communities, it is not exclusive to these communities. Constantly wearing tight ponytails, headbands, and hats can also cause traction alopecia. While it can occur to people of all ages, it is more common in children, teenagers, and young adults.
In some cases, traction alopecia can be reversed if diagnosed early enough. It was thought that if traction alopecia is not properly diagnosed quickly, the condition could lead to permanent hair loss; however, this may not be completely accurate. Hiroko Kobayashi has made ground breaking discovers in the science of hair re-growth. She has spent several years as a hair re-growth consultant and is the proud owner of Saie One-on-One Hair Regrowth Institute in Tokyo, Japan, which educates people on the proper techniques to re-grow hair and maintain hair growth. Kobayashi has used her years of research and experience to help over three thousand people successfully re-grow their hair at the Saie One-on-One Hair Regrowth Institute. Kobayashi’s institute has a 92.1% success rate at re-growing hair, causing it to become extremely popular amongst people who have been battling hair loss. Kobayashi’s Saie One-on-One Hair Regrowth Institute is completely booked for the next four months.
In order to help more people solve their different problems with hair loss, Kobayashi has written a tell-all manual called Miracle Hair Re-Growth. Kobayashi explains in great detail the different causes of hair loss, and how one’s hair type, diet, and lifestyle can contribute to one’s hair loss. She also explains the correct lifestyle choices, diet, shampoos, and shampooing techniques to create a healthy scalp and successfully re-grow shiny healthy hair. Whether traction alopecia or other scalp and skin condition are an issue, Kobayashi’s manual, Miracle Hair Re-Growth can instruct a person with even the worst hair condition how to re-grow their hair.

