The hair grooming practices of women of African descent in London, United Kingdom: findings of a cross‐sectional study

Dadzie, Ophelia E.; Salam, Amr

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“…Once braided, braids usually remain intact for several weeks or months and may be washed less frequently, causing scalp dirt build up and inflammatory conditions [23]. A study including 242 women of African descent reported that on average, braid or weave hairstyles are worn for 63 days (range 56.3‐69.7) [24]. In the same study, it was also observed that the time between hair washes ranged from 18 to 32 days.…”

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Quantifying the impact of braiding and combing on the integrity of natural African hair

Molamodi¹,

Fajuyigbe

Sewraj³

et al. 2021

Intern J of Cosmetic Sci

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Background Afro hair breakage is most commonly attributed to grooming practices such as braiding, hair extensions and weaves, both for chemically treated hair and natural Afro hair. These grooming practices are also frequently associated with traction alopecia in clinical studies. However, there is little to no quantitative scientific data on the surface and internal hair fibre damage caused by grooming, including combing, on Afro hair. Methods Qualitative and quantitative techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, cuticle cohesion and tensile testing were used to determine the effects of frequent braiding on the integrity of female Afro hair in 15 frequent braiders and 15 occasional braiders (control group) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Frequent braiders were women who braided more than 8 times per year, while occasional braiders typically limit braiding to only twice 2 per year. The severity of traction alopecia was quantified in both groups using the standard Marginal Traction Alopecia Scoring system. Surface damage on naturally curly Afro hair, that was combed but not braided, was assessed as another hairstyle option. Results All measurements showed a relationship between surface and internal hair fibre damage and braiding frequency. Frequent braiders had thinner hair, with more cuticle damage as shown by SEM and cuticle cohesion assessments. Their hair fibres were also significantly weaker (p < 0.05), as shown by the tensile testing. In addition, they also had higher traction alopecia severity scores. In the combing impact assessment, a linear trend was observed between surface hair fibre damage and the number of combing strokes. Cuticle damage from 480 combing strokes was more severe than that from frequent braiding. Conclusion Frequent braiding and combing damage natural Afro hair. Quantification of damage caused by different grooming practices identifies a need to develop products that could help mitigate specific hair damage associated with grooming practices. The degree of damage and subsequent hair loss could also be minimized by education on best braiding practices to protect the hair fibre and avoid hair follicle miniaturization caused by high traction hairstyles.

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confidence: 99%

Quantifying the impact of braiding and combing on the integrity of natural African hair

Molamodi¹,

Fajuyigbe

Sewraj³

et al. 2021

Intern J of Cosmetic Sci

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“…Our results are supported by the work of Dadzie et al who found an average of two straightening per 88 days. 27 44.8% often/always had burns after straightening. This result could indicate noncompliance or ignorance of hair straightening instructions by providers of this service.…”

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“…25,26 However, hair straightening has been labelled as one of the factors involved in the onset of TA. 27 Nearly half participants (43.9%) straightened their hair twice or thrice a year. Our results are supported by the work of Dadzie et al who found an average of two straightening per 88 days.…”

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“…Also, chemical hair straightening offers more hair styling possibilities 25,26 . However, hair straightening has been labelled as one of the factors involved in the onset of TA 27 …”

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“… 25 , 26 However, hair straightening has been labelled as one of the factors involved in the onset of TA. 27 …”

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Hair care and epidemiological‐clinical profile of traction alopecia among women in hair salons in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Nzeng

Nguefack‐Tsague

Kotto

et al. 2022

Skin Health and Disease

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Background Hair is valued by all individuals especially women. The perception of beauty is specific to everyone. In order to fulfil their ideal beauty, women use various methods to modify their hair's appearance. Afro hair is particularly fragile, so using these methods can be particularly deleterious for black women's hair. Objectives Describe hair care practices of women living in Yaoundé, determine the prevalence of traction alopecia (TA) and describe its clinical profile. Methods We carried out a cross‐sectional study in hairdressing saloon in Yaoundé. A questionnaire was administered and scalp exams were performed to determine Marginal TA severity score. Results We included 223 women with a mean age of 24.9 ± 7 years. The prevalence of TA was 34.5%. Mild and moderate stages were most represented. As far as haircare is concerned, extensions were regularly used by 95.1% of participants. Wigs were regularly worn by 58.7% of participants. Chemical hair straightening was done by 87.9% of women and was performed twice to thrice a year by 43.9%. Almost 76% of women used hair straightener and hair dryer. Hair washing was done monthly by 43.8% of participants and the main cosmetic used was shampoo (75.3%). Conclusion Traction alopecia is a very common disease in women living in Yaoundé. Extensions, wigs and shampooing are their main hair care practices.

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The Anthropology of Human Scalp Hair

Dadzie

Lasisi

Jablonski

2017

Dermatoanthropology of Ethnic Skin and Hair

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The hair grooming practices of women of African descent in London, United Kingdom: findings of a cross‐sectional study

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Quantifying the impact of braiding and combing on the integrity of natural African hair

Quantifying the impact of braiding and combing on the integrity of natural African hair

Hair care and epidemiological‐clinical profile of traction alopecia among women in hair salons in Yaoundé, Cameroon

The Anthropology of Human Scalp Hair

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