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AfterHazel's Traction Alopecia Recovery
Severe hairline recession from years of tight braiding reversed with specialist care.
Learn how we helped →12 months treatment · Traction Alopecia
Dawn came to us in her 40s distressed by the damage that years of chemical relaxers and tight weaves had caused. The sustained chemical exposure and mechanical stress had reduced her hair density by 60%, leaving it fragile and prone to breakage. With a targeted treatment plan, we helped her repair the damage and restore her hair’s natural health and fullness.
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After Dawn, a woman in her 40s, messaged us distressed about her severely thinning hair. Years of using chemical relaxers and wearing tight weaves had taken a severe toll, resulting in a 60% reduction in hair density. Despite having a healthy scalp, the prolonged chemical exposure and mechanical stress had left her hair fragile, prone to breakage, and significantly thinning out. Determined to repair the damage and restore her hair’s health, Dawn sought a comprehensive solution to address the damage and the loss of density.
We developed a 12-month intensive treatment plan for Dawn using 20% Vitastim and 20% Biostim, applied twice daily, morning and evening. This high-strength routine was explicitly designed to repair the extensive damage caused by chemical relaxers and weaves, strengthen the hair structure, and promote new growth. Targeting both the hair shaft and the follicles aimed to restore density, reduce breakage, and rejuvenate her hair’s health.
Dawn’s hair made a remarkable recovery. Her density increased significantly, making her hair stronger, thicker, and less prone to breakage. The visible transformation restored her hair’s natural fullness and her self-esteem, giving her back the healthy hair she thought she had lost for good.
"I had no idea how much damage the relaxers and tight styles were causing until Gary explained it all. The treatment plan was straightforward and the results were incredible. My hair is stronger and thicker than it has been in years."
— Dawn, Traction Alopecia client
Traction Alopecia is hair loss caused by repeated or prolonged tension on hair follicles from tight hairstyles such as braids, weaves, ponytails, or extensions. It most commonly affects women of Afro-Caribbean and South Asian heritage, where culturally popular tight styling practices create sustained pulling pressure on the follicles. When identified and treated early, Traction Alopecia is reversible — but prolonged tension can lead to permanent follicle damage, making early specialist assessment critical.
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“Traction Alopecia is entirely preventable and, in most cases, fully reversible when caught early. Changing styling habits combined with targeted treatment gives clients the best chance of complete recovery.”
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AfterSevere hairline recession from years of tight braiding reversed with specialist care.
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Before
AfterAfro-textured hairline restored after severe traction alopecia from tight styles.
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AfterChemical damage and traction loss from weaves corrected with intensive scalp treatment.
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AfterChemical relaxers and tight weaves caused 20% density loss in early 20s — fully reversed with targeted treatment.
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With over 40 years' experience diagnosing and treating hair loss conditions, Gary has helped thousands of clients understand their condition and find the right treatment path.
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