Tag Archives: Jamaican

Can jamaican castor oil cause hair loss

McMullen R. Here at Byrdie, it’s our job to take hair health and our never-ending quest for luminous, shiny strands seriously. But first, what exactly are they tracking? My hair was healthy dark long. Has anyone used castor oil to thicken hair? Because the method of starting with roasted beans was developed in Jamaica, black… Read More »

Managing sexual and survival risks: the impact of inequity and stigma on Jamaican MSM and transwomen

Two recent qualitative studies highlight Jamaican men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (trans) women’s heightened vulnerability to HIV. These groups are at higher risk of infection as a result of various socioeconomic inequalities – homelessness, lack of employment, the criminalisation of same-sex practices and high levels of stigma and violence. As a… Read More »