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Springer Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair The Dermatologists Perspective 1st Editon 2018 Softbound by Crystal Aguh, Ginette A. Okoye
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. 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.