Download or read book Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair written by Crystal Aguh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to address the growing trend of hair loss in ethnic populations, The Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair: A Dermatologist's Perspective elucidates the science of curly hair, demystifies prevailing hair styling trends, and presents practical advice for minimizing the harmful effects of these hair styling practices. Written from a dermatologist's perspective, this textbook seamlessly blends science and practical management. Chapters include physical and chemical properties of the hair, thermal and chemical straightening, extensions, razor bumps and special cultural considerations.