![Study: Braids and Weaves Lead to Balding](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/images/2012/06/11/134573968-400.jpg)
While the study doesn’t confirm if Black women’s hair choices play a major role in balding, the findings are enough to suggest Black women be cautious, said study lead author Dr. Angela Kyei, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic.
Kyei suggests Black women carefully examine their hair health before jumping to a new style. “If you’re relaxing your hair, if you’re having tight braids, I would just put that on hold until you find out what’s going on with your hair.”