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There are a lot of things African-Americans can do to help minimize damage and keep their hair beautiful.

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African-American Hair: Dermatologists’ Tips for Everyday Care, Processing and Styling

Unique in appearance and structure, African-American hair is especially fragile and prone to injury and damage. More than half of African-American women will cite thinning hair or hair loss as their top hair concern. Fortunately, there are a lot of things African-Americans can do to help minimize damage and keep their hair beautiful.