From Root to Tip: How to Keep Your Hair Intact and Reduce the Chances of Mid-Shaft Splits by Laila Lawson

Mid-shaft splits, also known as trichoclasis, take place when the hair fibers split along the hair strand rather than just at the ends. The bends and twists in curly/coily hair are a point for potential mid-shaft splits to occur. These splits can have serious effects on the hair structure, leading to the hair being more prone to breakage due to its fragile hair structure. This article delves into the external and internal contributors to mid-shaft splitting, highlights practical methods for prevention and treatment, and features expert insight from a licensed cosmetologist and a board-certified dermalogist into the potential role of genetics and lesser-known factors that may influence this condition.

Marketing at Thrive Hair Bar .April 28, 2025Thrive Hair Bar LLC

Managing Stress to Prevent Hair Loss: Tips and Scientific Insights by Laila Lawson

Most individuals can attest to experiencing or knowing someone who has had hair loss. Apparent signs of hair loss can vary but include sparse hair in the front of the head, a lack of fullness when hair is held in an updo style, an abnormal amount of shredding (greater than 50-100 strands per day), etc. While there are underlying conditions that can genetically cause an individual to lose their hair, new studies have shone light on another factor: stress.

Marketing at Thrive Hair Bar .March 8, 2025stress, hair loss

Are scalp scrubs worth adding to your hair care routine? by Grace Olaniyan

Online, trends are skyrocketing in the beauty community around new ways to improve scalp and hair health. At Thrive Hair Bar, we pride ourselves on helping to investigate new and returning trends and then offer services based on our firsthand experiences, feedback from other leaders in the industry, and research gathered from scientifically backed, peer-reviewed studies. Scalp scrubs are now frequently touted as something that should be added to your hair care routine. But how do scalp scrubs benefit hair health?

Marketing at Thrive Hair Bar .December 23, 2023Thrive Hair Bar LLC

Meta-Analysis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia by Morgan Rameau

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a form of scarring hair loss that disproportionately affects black women. It is characterized by hair loss and scarring that begins at the crown of the head and gradually migrates outwards, resulting in permanent hair loss and visible scarring. It is also associated with symptoms such as itching, burning, and tenderness.

Ajia MinnisAugust 20, 2023

What causes loc buildup? How to avoid/get rid of it? by Morgan Rameau

Buildup in locs can be caused by a variety of factors, including sweat, oil, dirt, product

buildup, and dead skin cells. Locs are particularly prone to buildup due to the ability of these

substances to become tightly trapped within strands. When these substances accumulate, they

can lead to a heavy, coated feeling on the hair and scalp.

The Relationship Between Uterine Cancer and Chemical Relaxers by Morgan Rameau

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted a study that reveals that women who frequently use chemical hair straightening products may be at a higher risk of uterine cancer, especially African American women who tend to use these products more frequently and from an earlier age.

Ajia MinnisApril 21, 2023

Meta-Analysis on Hair Growth and Structure With a Focus on Black Hair By Briana Lawimore

Although there is an abundance of different hair patterns and textures, there are very few resources that acknowledge the various characteristics of each unique hair texture and structure among ethnicities. Currently, it is publicized that average human hair grows around ½ inch per month; however, these studies on hair growth rates were not inclusive of all races and ethnicities. Most of the research done regarding hair health has only considered caucasian subjects. There are very limited studies done using hair samples from other racial groups, particularly Black individuals. The extreme lack of diversity in hair-related studies can lead to misinformation and misdiagnosis for underrepresented communities. This meta-analysis aims to address the average hair growth, density, and breakage rates amongst different ethnicities. Also, the information in this analysis will help determine the best hair care regimens and treatments for Black hair. Comparing hair characteristics among different ethnic groups will help take into account that other factors such as race, environment, and age can contribute to hair growth, density, and breakage. Additionally, this analysis establishes that there is no set standard for what defines healthy hair for all individuals, breaking away from European standards. Ultimately this will help individuals set realistic and healthy expectations for their hair.

Ajia MinnisDecember 5, 2022

Helpful Tips for Managing Gray Hair by Briana Lawimore

Hair aging causes both physical and structural changes to the hair, including graying, and multiple factors can contribute to the occurrence of this process. Other factors such as smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet can also accelerate hair graying. Learn more is this article by Howard University biology major Briana Lawimore

Ajia MinnisSeptember 12, 2022grayhair, healthy hair, aging hair, aging, hair