#Repost richiewritz ... Your hair isn’t just “falling out” for no reason. A lot of synthetic braiding hair is coated with alkaline chemicals that sit directly on your scalp for weeks. Your scalp is naturally acidic, so that constant imbalance can lead to irritation, inflammation, shedding, and over time… thinning and even traction alopecia. We’ve normalized itching, bumps, and discomfort like it’s part of the style—but it’s actually your body reacting. And if you’re already dealing with hormone imbalance, that added inflammation can make things worse. I personally stopped ignoring the signs and started making different choices—and it made a difference. If you’re going to wear braids, at least protect your scalp. I have a cleaner option linked in my bio (GYAL HAIR)that’s gentler on your scalp and doesn’t come with the same level of irritation. The price is just about the same. And if you’ve been dealing with symptoms of hormonal imbalance, comment ESTROGEN and make sure you’re fo...