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characterized by high eumelanin concentration, making it the darkest color

Black hair is the darkest and most common hair color globally, characterized by its high concentration of eumelanin, a type of melanin pigment. It can range from soft black to jet black and often has a natural sheen. This hair type is prevalent among people of African, Asian, and Latin American descent and can vary in texture from straight to curly.

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research All hairstyles are not created equal: What the dermatologist needs to know about black hairstyling practices and the risk of traction alopecia (TA)

52 citations , April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.

research Hair Breakage in Normal and Weathered Hair: Focus on the Black Patient

37 citations , November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”

Black hair is fragile due to hair care practices, not structural differences.

research Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia in Black and White Saluki Dogs: Differentiation from Color Mutant Alopecia in the Doberman Pinscher by Microscopic Examination of Hairs

28 citations , June 1991 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Black and white Saluki dogs have a unique hair loss condition different from Doberman pinschers.

research Black Hairy Tongue After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: An Unrecognized Cutaneous Presentation of Graft-Versus-Host Disease

18 citations , December 2010 in “Transplantation Proceedings”

Black hairy tongue can be an early sign of graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants.

research Treatment of black hairy tongue with triamcinolone acetonide

7 citations , September 1962 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology”

Triamcinolone acetonide effectively treated black hairy tongue.

research Histomorphological and Quantitative Characteristics of Black and Gray Human Scalp Hair

5 citations , July 2010 in “Journal of life sciences”

Gray hair has more continuous medullation and a higher medullary diameter than black hair.

research Coils & Curls: A Mathematical Tapestry of Black Hair

December 2023

Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.

research Photobiomodulation as a treatment in dogs with black hair follicular dysplasia

May 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research”

Photobiomodulation effectively treats hair loss in dogs with black hair follicular dysplasia.

research Black Hairy Tongue Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature

September 2025 in “BioMed”

Improved oral hygiene and dietary changes can help manage black hairy tongue syndrome.

research Black Hairy Tongue: A Case Report

April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences”

Improving oral hygiene and quitting smoking can resolve black hairy tongue.

research Differential Gene Expression Screening Between Black and Gray Hairs Using Subtractive Library and DNA Chip

January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi”

Black hairs have more pigment-related genes, while gray hairs have more keratin-related genes.

research Ethosomes in hair dye products as carriers of the major compounds of black tea extracts

12 citations , May 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Ethosomes improve black tea extract absorption in hair dye.

research A Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Chinese Black Tea Extract in Mice

3 citations , July 2013 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry”

Chinese black tea extract helped mice grow hair, especially when combined with capsaicin.

research LOVING BLACKNESS: BLACK WOMEN DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING POWERS OF THE CONTEMPORARY NATURAL HAIR MOVEMENT.

May 2016 in “WakeSpace (Wake Forest University)”

Black women digital creators use online platforms to empower others to embrace natural hair.

research Back to the Future: From Appendage Development Toward Future Human Hair Follicle Neogenesis

16 citations , April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.

research Itchy Black Hair Bristles on Back

7 citations , January 2012 in “International journal of trichology”

Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.

research “Hair is your crown and glory” – Black women’s experiences of living with alopecia and the role of social support

3 citations , January 2024 in “Health Psychology Report”

Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.

research Primary Proca hair and the double-peak optics of black holes

1 citations , January 2026 in “Physical review. D/Physical review. D.”

Black holes with primary Proca hair can have unique shadows with inner rings, affecting how we observe them.

research Black women’s hair: the main scalp dermatoses and aesthetic practices in women of African ethnicity

32 citations , August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

research Black Mulberry (Morus nigra L.): A natural remedy for hair growth and scalp health

November 2024 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Black mulberry may promote hair growth and improve scalp health.

Hair Tonic Formulation of Black Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis) for Hair Growth

research Hair Tonic Formulation of Black Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) as Hair Growth

August 2021 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science”

Black tea extract at 5% concentration promotes the most hair growth.

research Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Black Soybean Extract In Vitro and In Vivo

13 citations , December 2011 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology”

Black soybean extract helps promote hair growth and could prevent hair loss.

research Ultrastructural aspects of hair digestion in black piedra infection

6 citations , January 1997 in “Medical Mycology”

The fungus Piedraia hortae damages hair by slowly breaking down its layers, leading to long-lasting infection.

Sensitization and Clinically Relevant Allergy to Hair Dyes and Clothes from Black Henna Tattoos: Do People Know the Risk? An Uncommon Serious Case and a Review of the Literature

research Sensitization and Clinically Relevant Allergy to Hair Dyes and Clothes from Black Henna Tattoos: Do People Know the Risk? An Uncommon Serious Case and a Review of the Literature

1 citations , July 2016 in “Cosmetics”

Black henna tattoos can cause severe allergies to hair and textile dyes, and there's a need for greater public awareness and regulation.

Experimental Studies of Glycine Max Merr. (Black Bean), Triticum Aestivum L. (Wheat) and Oryza Sativa L. (Rice Bran) Extracts on the Effects of Hair Growth Activity and Physical Properties

research Experimental studies of Glycine max Merr. (black bean), Triticum aestivum L. (wheat) and Oryza sativa L. (rice bran) extracts on the effects of hair growth activity and physical properties

1 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine”

Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can boost hair growth and improve hair quality.

research Unique Presentations of Female Pattern Hair Loss Evident in Asian and Black Women

July 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Hair loss patterns in Asian and Black women are unique and may affect treatment.

The Effect of Giving Black Rice Extract Ointment on the Growth of Wistar Rat Hair Follicles

research The Effect of Giving Black Rice Extract Ointment (Oryza Sativa L. Indica) on the Growth of Wistar Rat (Rattus Novergicus) Hair Follicles

February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical”

Black rice extract ointment significantly promotes hair growth in Wistar rats.

research Promotion Effect of Black Sesame Oil on Hair Growth in an Alopecia Model of C57BL/6 Mice

June 2010

Black sesame oil promotes hair growth and may prevent hair loss.

research Effects of black mud on content of collagen of skin and growth of hair in mice

January 2005 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics”

Black mud boosts collagen, enhances hair growth, and smoothness in mice.

Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities

research Hormonal activity in commonly used Black hair care products: evaluating hormone disruption as a plausible contribution to health disparities

25 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology/Journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology”

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.