Let me ask you a question that probably hits close to home: How many times have you sat in a doctor's office and found yourself explaining your hair to them?
Explaining why you can't "just wash it every day." Explaining that yes, those braids are important to you. Explaining that the pain in your edges isn't normal. Watching them touch your texture with confusion, like it's some exotic specimen they've never encountered before.
I built Nina Ross Hair Therapy because I was tired of watching women like us become teachers in their own medical appointments. When you're dealing with something as emotional as hair loss, the last thing you should be doing is educating your doctor about basic Black hair care.
What Makes a Hair Loss Specialist Actually "Get It"?
It's more than just having the right credentials. It's about what I call "cultural competency in practice"—the unspoken understanding of our hair's reality:
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We know the difference between CCCA and regular thinning just by looking.
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We understand that telling you to "stop wearing wigs" ignores your real life.
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We recognize that your edges aren't just about beauty—they're about identity.
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We know that "dandruff" on Black skin often needs a completely different approach than what white dermatologists learn.
Last week, a client came to me crying after a well-meaning (white) dermatologist told her her traction alopecia was "self-inflicted" and she should "consider accepting baldness." She'd been wearing wigs while going through chemo and was trying to feel like herself again. The lack of compassion was staggering—and unfortunately, all too common.
Why Your Hair Loss Isn't Just About Hair
Here's what most doctors miss: your hair is a vital sign. It's a messenger telling us what's happening inside your body. But to understand the message, you need to speak the language.
When I see thinning along your hairline, I'm not just thinking "traction alopecia." I'm wondering:
Are your ferritin levels low from heavy periods?
Is your cortisol spiked from work stress?
Could those tight styles be covering early CCCA?
Are your hormones shifting from perimenopause?
This is where my functional medicine training changes everything. We connect the dots between what's happening on your scalp and what's happening in your body.
What Actually Happens When You Walk Into Our Clinic
The difference starts the moment you sit down in our Buckhead office. There are no confused looks when you mention your "leave-out" or "protective style." No judgment about your hair choices. Just understanding.
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We Start with Your Story, Not Just Your Scalp
Before we even look at your hair, we listen. We ask about everything—your stress levels, your periods, your diet, the products you love, the styles you can't live without. Because your hair doesn't exist in a vacuum.
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We Use the Right Tools for Our Hair
Our trichoscope lets us see what's happening beneath the surface—whether there's scarring from CCCA, inflammation from folliculitis, or miniaturization from hormonal issues. We're not guessing.
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We Find Your Root Cause
Maybe it's the fibroids that are draining your iron. Maybe it's the PCOS driving up your androgens. Maybe it's the gut issues causing inflammation that shows up as scalp problems. We find the source.
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A message from the Dr:
This Isn't Just My Profession, It's My Personal Mission
I'm not just a regular trichologist; I myself am a Black woman who understands the cultural significance of our hair. I know what it means when you can't create the baby hairs that frame your face. I understand the quiet shame of a thinning crown.
This is why I've dedicated my career to helping women like us. Because we deserve specialists who don't just treat us—but truly understand us.
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Ready to Stop Explaining and Start Healing?
If you're tired of being the educator in your own hair loss journey, book your Hair Therapy Evaluation with us for just $99. Let's work with someone who already speaks your language—both the medical terms and the cultural ones.
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The Results Speak For Themselves!
