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Traction alopecia is one of the three most common types of alopecia that I see in my black female patients. Here are it's common causes and how to avoid it.

It is very important to me as a woman of color and as a dermatologist to try to help women understand more about the devastating disorder, alopecia. My goal is also to help you avoid hair loss, particularly the types that are easily preventable and treatable

Kanye West isn't the only guy with an affinity for Phoebe Philo. Over the past month, I've been in New York, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and LA amongst a few other less fashion forward cities, but mainly everywhere I've gone I've seen guys toting Celine.

One thing I am yearning for (other than a bigger apartment) is the gorgeous Nefertiti earlace from Lace by Tanaya.

Since the beginning of time, mankind has longed to interpret dreams. Wars have been waged in fulfillment of dreams. This thing we call dreams has created opportunities, jobs, and careers for modern day man.

I would like to institute a "Barebody and Beautiful" day to raise awareness about obesity. For one day each year, I want women to remove the façade that they have created. I want them to take it all off, to get naked! I want them to become "Barebody and Beautiful."

Watching the Pan Am television show brought back fond memories of a special time when travel was prestigious and glamorous. I graduated valedictorian of Pan American Airways flight school on February 14th, 1970 in Miami, Florida. I was elated to be known as a Pan Am stewardess.

With the success of subscription sampling companies, we are seeing social commerce related businesses popping up all over the web. You can subscribe to get everything delivered monthly to your door from beauty products to baby products and jewelry.

It's the best opportunity for young, gifted, creative, black designers to showcase their work in the fashion arena. More recently, some of the indust...

I consider myself a modern man, and am certainly use to the modern conveniences that life and technology afford us. Think how much things have change...

Every week, there are reports in the news of dangerous medications or medical products on the market. One recent report captured my attention. It was a report of a skin lightening cream that had poisoned a woman in California and another in Virginia.

On Tuesday night, NBC unveiled its newest reality competition Fashion Star, hosted by Elle MacPherson. Above the excitement over this new show comes the surprising and empowering fact that two of the three judges of this national competition are women of color.

Unlike most women, I only get manicures three or four times a year. When I heard about gel nail polish and the amazing fact that a manicure with gel polish lasts two weeks or more, I was intrigued and decided to investigate. My investigation left me with some concerns.

Men's style and grooming has certainly evolved for all of us over the years, and is something that's been on my mind recently. Grooming and style require vigilance and attention.

Zahara Jolie-Pitt is showing off her colorful side with a brand new 'do. Brad and Angelina's 7-year-old little girl was spotted with bright blue h...

I have had the privilege of helping many women transition from relaxing their hair to going natural, and I can tell you what an emotional experience it is. For many, it is the first time in years that they have seen their real hair.

A lot of times making history, especially for African Americans, includes breaking barriers. I never set out to make history by becoming the first African American on the cover of Vogue, but I knew as a young black model there were going to be a lot of barriers I'd have to break.

In the fashion world, the media generally sees the models on the catwalk -- perfectly put together, hair, makeup, and sometimes nails. For an entire 11 to 20 minute show, the real production starts a year in advance. It takes months of planning color, fabrics, and forecasting.

My acne problems started in high school. By the time I got to college I had tried every over the counter 3 step system, lived by Proactiv and everything else under the sun.

Itchy skin is a common complaint this time of year. In most cases, the itching can be attributed to dry skin but there can be several other reasons for itching. The following five questions may help you get to the cause of your itching.

For her fall 2012 collection, designer Doo-Ri Chung reminded us of two things: the importance of powerfully sleek dressing and why she is the master of draping.

If you lined up the work of Tracy Reese, Stephen Burrows, and Sammy B., would there be a common thread that could be traced back to their race? The common thread in each of their collections would be a reflection of American fashion. Black Fashion is American Fashion.

As a wellness and lifestyle expert, my main function is to help clients embrace a healthy lifestyle. I notice that even your hairstyle can have an adverse effect on your overall heath.