An endocrinologist and a dermatologist share why hair texture changes, and what—if anything—you can do about it.

Asymmetrical follicles yield hair that curls, symmetrical follicles yield straight hair. The longer curly hair grows, the more complex its structure can be, says a study reported in a journal of ...

Your hair might be showing signs of iron deficiency long before your bloodwork does Learn how to spot the early warning signs ...

DHT stimulates hair follicle growth in areas more responsive to androgens, like the chin. Some women naturally have more sensitive DHT receptors, meaning that even normal hormone levels may ...

For many years, CNA Lifestyle’s senior journalist Melissa Stewart fought against her natural hair texture to achieve the ...

Hair can be curly, straight, thick ... Each hair on our body sprouts from a follicle nestled in our skin’s dermis layer. Each follicle grows in a regular cycle, explains Houshmand.

it is likely that long hair growth evolved later to compensate for curly hair’s tendency for wear and tear. Hair length depends on the hair growth cycle. A hair follicle can either be in the active ...

“Every hair follicle on your head has an oil gland that ... wash days is more realistic—particularly if you have coarse, curly, or coily hair—but if you’re worried you're over-washing ...

“People with frizz-prone, curly hair should avoid overly astringent ... In a way, you want your hair follicles to be producing a lot of sebum because that's what keeps your hair shiny, hydrated ...

In 2019, Taylor Swift opened up about a hair phenomenon every curly girl fears: Her natural curls disappeared. In an essay for Elle, she confirmed her curly hair was losing its curl. “From birth, I ...