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Submitted by Admin on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 12:44
 

The Center for Aesthetic Modernism launched its Do Good H.A.I.R. Salon™ series on December 10, 2011, on the campus of the University of Maryland. Dr. Monte O. Harris, the center's founder, gave the inaugural talk, discussing "Do Good H.A.I.R: An Afro-Modern Approach to Restoring Beauty, Health, and Identity."

More than 100 guests attended the event housed in the David C. Driskell Center, which is named for the renowned painter, art collector, and leading scholar on African American art and artists. Surrounded by "Creative Spirit," an exhibition celebrating Driskell's life and artistic handicraft, guests listened expectantly to Dr. Harris reveal the purpose for the event and share his vision for the Salon… Click here to see photos and read more

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 16:57

Dr. Harris was featured in the Washington Post Magazine as a “Super Doctor” (also known as the “Doctor’s doctor”). The article appears in the Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia 2011 Top Physicians issue.

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Submitted by Admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 14:50

Dr. Harris was recently featured in an article on The Grio news site discussing his opinions on Zahara Jolie-Pitt’s braided hair style with the use of extensions. While Dr. Harris sees her braids in a positive light, he also cautions readers on the common mistake made by clients wearing braids that are too tight and for an extended period of time resulting in hair loss.

Tags: Hair loss

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 14:50

Black women and their hair made national news last week in a New York Times article entitled – Surgeon General Sees Hair Care as Exercise Barrier for Women. As an African American facial plastic surgeon and hair loss expert, the article spoke directly to an area of personal passion – the intersection of beauty, health, and identity. The hair/fitness conundrum, particularly for women of African descent, is just the tip of a health disparity iceberg. I commend Dr. Regina Benjamin for channeling her unique perspective, expertise, and power of influence in an effort to shine the spotlight on this significant public health issue... Click to read more

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Submitted by Admin on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 08:09

Dr. Harris is pleased to introduce Ultherapy™ to the Center for Aesthetic Modernism, the latest advance in facial rejuvenation to lift and tighten sagging skin. Click here to learn more...

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Submitted by Admin on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:03
Dr. Harris was featured in two segments on channel 9 WUSA Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 9th. In both segments he discussed hair loss solutions and his innovative approach to regain one's crowning glory. Click on the links below to catch what you missed.


"Women and Hair Loss" Part 1:

"Women and Hair Loss" Part 2:

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 12:07

Dr. Harris was featured in the LA Times article in which he discussed the various causes and treatments of hair loss in women. The article touches on alopecia areata, specifically, and how it has affected Miss America contestant, Kayla Martell. Dr.

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 01/14/2011 - 13:06

Dr. Harris was recently interviewed on Fox 5 News discussing both male and female pattern baldness and his options to combat hair loss.

Click on the video to the left if you missed the discussion.

 

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 12/10/2010 - 11:00



On Tuesday, December 7, 2010, Dr. Harris was a featured guest on the Tom Joyner Morning Show with Jacque Reid discussing traction alopecia and his innovative approach to combat hair loss.

Click here to listen if you missed the discussion.

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 14:49

Franca Sozzani, the editor
of Vogue Italia

Fashion and Beauty are two peas in a pod whose cultural significance is often overshadowed by music, literature, architecture, dance, and art. When it comes to aesthetic identity . . . Fashion and Beauty take center stage! As I push to challenge notions of beauty in aesthetic medicine, I am excited to see rigid stereotypes slowly being dismantled in the fashion world. Both industries have been slow to adopt a consciousness that recognizes an African Diaspora aesthetic. Kudos to Franca Sozzani, Bethann Hardison, and Robin Givhan for continuing to raise awareness for aesthetic diversity! Please read Robin's wonderful commentary on the Vogue Italia diversity charge.

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