Full 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
Foreword.- Preface.- PART 1. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF HAIR.- 1. Chemical and Physical Properties of Hair: Comparisons between Asian, Black and Caucasian Hair.- PART 2. AESTHETIC MODIFICATIONS OF ETHNIC HAIR.- 2. Chemical Modifications of Ethnic Hair.- 3. Thermal Modifications of Ethnic Hair.- 4. Ethnic Hairstyling Practices and Hair Prostheses I: Dreadlocks.- 5. Ethnic Hairstyling Practices and Hair Prostheses II: Wigs, Weaves and Other Extensions.- 6. Ethnic Hair Care Products.- 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.- 8. Developing a Healthy Hair Regimen II: Transitioning to Chemical-Free Styling (to Natural Hair) and Prevention of Hair Trauma.- PART 4. HAIR AND SCALP DISORDERS SECONDARY TO HAIR CARE PRACTICES.- 9. Seborrheic Dermatitis.- 10. Scarring Alopecias Related to Hairstyling Practices.- 11. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.- PART 5. SPECIAL CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS.- 12. Ethnic Hair Considerations for People of African, South Asian, Muslim and Sikh origins.- Glossary.
