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It can be difficult to remember that even superstars like Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams are not perfect. Both the world-renowned model and the legendary tennis player, however, are both suffering from an embarrassing secret: hair loss. Campbell, who has worn stick- straight weaves for years, and Williams, whose hairstyle has changed numerous times throughout her career, can likely blame their troubles on the damaging methods many women use to style their hair.

Facing what’s under the weave can be a terrifying and shameful experience, but it is nothing compared to the permanent baldness that can result from leaving the problem untreated. The sooner women seek treatment, the sooner they can start on the road to re-growth and, ultimately, recovery.

In recent years, styling black hair has become a common topic of conversation. In the wake of Chris Rock’s film Good Hair, such celebrities as Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks have openly discussed the various forms of styling, and Sherri Shepherd, herself, has launched a line of wigs. However, none of them have discussed the damaging effects of popular styling methods. In his new book, Dr. Weaver’s Black Hair Loss Guide, Seymour Weaver III, MD gets at the heart of this all-too-common problem. He identifies the many factors that can cause thinning hair: scalp infections, medications, genetics, and hair styling. Many women use styling methods, including weaves and extensions, to make their hair appear thicker, fuller, and healthier; these methods do nothing but harm hair. Dr. Weaver demonstrates that the medical community can help keep women from going through the traumatic experience of hair loss.

This July in Houston, M3 New Media an Online Digital PR firm that works with authors will be featuring Dr. Weaver on their Web properties that target customers for lifestyle, wellness, healthy living and fitness. Michael D. Butler says, "Our team is making a trip to Katy/Houston TX to interview Dr. Weaver because as Dr. Weaver says, 'a disproportionate number of African American women are dealing with premature hair loss." Butler went on to say, "We are confident this book will become a best-seller with Dr. Weaver's decades of practical and medical experience in treating patients and the fact it's written in a manner the average person can use the practical tips and suggestions in the book to see long-term and positive results."

Dr. Seymour Weaver has been treating patients for 30 years in Katy and Houston, Texas. As one of the regions premier Dermatologists, Dr. Weaver has seen thousands of patients and treated multiple conditions over the past three decades.

Dr. Weaver recently announced that he is available for radio, television, newspaper and magazine interviews on topic related to hair loss, avoiding baldness and this epidemic problem in the African – American community.

For women, losing hair is an emotionally painful experience. Unfortunately, very few women know what to do or who to turn to when they are losing their hair. The internet has very little valid advice, hair stylists don’t have access to the medical answers they need, and bloodwork from physicians only shows a small piece of the puzzle or fails to diagnose the problem.

Naomi Campbell was recently spotted at the beach with noticeable hair loss. She is not alone in this problem. In his new book, ‘Dr. Weaver’s Black Hair Loss Guide’, Seymour Weaver III, MD provides information on how to stop thinning hair and avoid permanent baldness.

When women are suffering from thinning hair or hair loss, hair professionals often serve as the first line of defense. Since women see their stylist far more often than they see their dermatologist or doctor, hair stylists are often the first person to notice that there is a problem. It is important for hair stylists to be armed with the information that they need to be better advisors to their clients in this matter.

Many medical professionals wish that there were a way to spark a conversation with the hair styling community. Hair stylists see clients more regularly than their doctor sees them, meaning that they are the first line of defense when it comes to spotting thinning hair before it is too late. By the time that women decide to go to the doctor, it is often too late. In his new book, Dr. Weaver’s Black Hair Loss Guide: How to Stop Thinning Hair and Avoid Permanent Baldness, Dr. Seymour Weaver bridges the gap, empowering hair stylists to be better advisors to their clients.