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Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair The Dermatologist's Perspective

Title
Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair [electronic resource] : The Dermatologist's Perspective / edited by Crystal Aguh, Ginette A. Okoye.
ISBN
9783319456959
Publication
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Physical Description
XIII, 160 p. 83 illus., 80 illus. in color : online resource.
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Summary
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.
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Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 05, 2017
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
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Aguh, Crystal.
Okoye, Ginette A.
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