Hair Loss and Natural Styles: Myths, Facts, and Remedies

Myth: “Locs cause inevitable baldness.”

Fact: Poor technique and tension do not locs themselves.

Myth: “Oil equals moisture.”

Fact: Water is moisture; oil seals it in.

Myth: “More retwists = neater, healthier.”

Fact: More retwists = more traction risk. Health > neat.

Remedies that work:

• Reduce tension and frequency of retwists.
• Weekly hydration + monthly clarifying.
• Treat scalp inflammation early; see a dermatologist for persistent scaling, pain, or patchiness.
• Address internal deficiencies with testing and targeted nutrition.

Tech assist:

• Use a calendar to enforce rest intervals between styles.
• Track product trials and outcomes; keep what serves your scalp biome.

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