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The Hair Wellness Library

The questions Iisha hears every week, answered plainly, backed by dermatology sources, and written for textured hair.

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  • Hair loss
  • Everyday care
  • Inside out
  • The Method
Hair loss · 5 min read

What does a hair loss specialist do, and how is that different from a dermatologist?

How a holistic hair loss practitioner assesses your scalp, what happens in a consultation, and when you should see a dermatologist instead. From Iisha C. Silver in Henrico, VA.

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Everyday care · 4 min read

How often should Black women shampoo their hair?

Dermatologists recommend washing textured hair once a week or every other week. Iisha explains why stretching wash day too long can hurt your scalp, and how to make it self-care.

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Hair loss · 5 min read

Early signs your edges are thinning from tension, and what to do now

Broken hairs at the forehead, a receding hairline, and thin patches where hair is pulled tight are early warning signs of tension hair loss. Here is what to watch for and what to do.

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Inside out · 4 min read

Can gut health and nutrition affect your hair?

Too little protein, iron, biotin, or zinc can cause noticeable hair loss. Iisha explains why her approach looks at your hair from the inside out.

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Hair loss · 4 min read

Is it shedding or hair loss? How to tell the difference

Shedding 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. Here is how to tell everyday shedding from excessive shedding and true hair loss, and when to get help.

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The Method · 3 min read

What is the H.A.I.R. Wellness Method?

Healthy Awareness Is Rare. The four-phase approach created by Iisha C. Silver for understanding, maintaining, and teaching healthy hair practices.

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