Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair

Part I. Structure and Function of Hair

1. Chemical and Physical Properties of Hair: Comparisons Between Asian, Black, and Caucasian Hair
Alice He, Ginette A. Okoye

Part II. Aesthetic Modifications of Ethnic Hair

2. Chemical Modifications of Ethnic Hair
Alessandra Haskin, Ginette A. Okoye, Crystal Aguh

3. Thermal Modifications of Ethnic Hair
Alessandra Haskin, Crystal Aguh, 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, Crystal Aguh

6. Ethnic Hair Care Products
Alessandra Haskin, Crystal Aguh

Part III. 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 E. Bosley, Chelsea Rain St. Claire, Kayla St. Claire

Part IV. Hair and Scalp Disorders Secondary to Hair Care Practices

9. Seborrheic Dermatitis
Jean-Claire Powe Dillon, Cynthia O. Anyanwu, Katherine Omueti Ayoade

10. Scarring Alopecias Related to Hairstyling Practices
Alice He, Alessandra Haskin, Ginette A. Okoye

11. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Chika Agi, Rawn E. Bosley

Part V. 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, Brandon E. Cohen, Nada Elbuluk

Avainsanat: Medicine & Public Health, Dermatology