35 Responses to “Hairline Help”

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   Jc 8 March 2010 at 3:55 am Permalink

   If you leave it alone it will thrive. In addition to the things she has already mentioned (relaxing, braids, twists, weave etc), I would add one more – the smooth edges obsession that many naturals seem to have. Drying gels and constant brushing are not good for hair. Perhaps try a more natural approach like misting with a glycerin type leave in, wrap with a scarf for about half an hour et voila no flyaways.

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   tulipeismyaka 8 March 2010 at 4:16 am Permalink

   You definitely need to seek medical help..go visit your Doctor and/or dermatologist! I have had the same issue and never could understand why. My dreads are going on 11 years and ever since I came out of denial I stopped twisting often. I even stopped washing often because it got thinner every time I washed my hair. Part of the reason I went natural is because my temples (that were already thin since my childhood) seemed to be thinning out even more, so I couldn’t understand why my hairline slowly started receding. I cut the front of my hair shorter than the rest, following everyone’s suggestions that maybe it was the length of my hair. I started going to a new hair dresser and she suggested that it was the beeswax and it’s heavy build-up breaking my hair..I also stopped using protein gel. But the results of my regular, annual physical indicate that my thyroid level is very high(Hyperthyroidism thins your hair).

   My sister has dreads that are falling out of her head to the point where she will cut them off (starting in the back and on the sides). She has been to her regular Doctor and Dermatologist for quite some time to tackle her hair loss. She thought it was eczema but it’s not. Her blood work came out fine so she has to undergo a scalp biopsy next.

   If you’re mom has experienced the same issue maybe it could be genetic? But the first step is to pay your Doctor a visit and be careful with the products you use in your hair. You’ll become quite informed on natural products and oils that are best for your hair. I have heard that castor oil and lavender oil prevent hair loss and breakage (lavender oil must be used daily, but diluted in other oils.) Biotin vitamins are good for the hair as well. Hope this helps and good luck!

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   DigitalRibbon 8 March 2010 at 4:51 am Permalink

   It might be hereditary exacerbated by relaxing/pulling etc.
   Do you wear headbands/alice bands – they can be a culprit.
   When sleeping use a bonnet not a scarf, or just a silk pillow case.
   Essential oil recipes:
   –Cedarwood (2 drops)
   –Lavender (3 drops)
   –Rosemary (3 drops)
   –Thyme (2 drops)
   –Placed in carrier oil mix of jojoba (3 mL) and grapeseed (20 mL)
   ( this was a scientific study for alopecia, it may help, google Isabella C. Hay and the berdeen royal infirmary for the actual paper)

   A lot of people swear by castor oil as well.
   Although a lot of peopleadvise massaging it into your hairline, i think that lightly applying is better, you are not rubbing away any of the new hairs coming in( i don’t know if that makes sense)

   also profective have this growth renew spray that has quite good ingredients.

   Also try and see a doctor,( i think you should do that first) they may prescribe something if its health related and also i know there are shots available( i know one girl on ahairboard had to resort to this)

   Good Luck

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   CurlyGigi 8 March 2010 at 5:03 am Permalink

   One natural thing that has helped me is Aloe Vera. I have several aloe plants and you can actually cut a piece, remove the prickly sides, open it up and place on the edges. You can scoop out the insides and mix with your favorite conditioner as well; a little at a time. You may not like the smell but you get used to it. It’s natural and has amazing curative properties. You can rinse it out if you don’t like the smell or just wear it like that. Hope that helps :)

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   cnn 8 March 2010 at 5:12 am Permalink

   Scalp massages are good… but be gentle. Do not wear tight scarves or pull your hair back. Vatika oil is good or peppermint oil mixed with olive oil. Do not apply hair products to your scalp. Use a mild shampoo without sulfates and or as less chemicals as possible. Do not apply conditioner to your scalp (only your hair). Shampoo more often if you can. Check with your dr and consider a vitamin regimen. Do you have any metal fillings in your teeth? If so have them removed. I am suffering from hairline damage on the side where I have metal fillings. I know it sounds strange but google it if this applies to you.

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   kay babyy 8 March 2010 at 8:59 am Permalink

   hayyy tanaka!
   dnt worry u r not alone
   i have the exact same problem
   ive been looking at pics of me pre perm and my hairline looked thick and healthy.
   perming really damaged my hairline, which is one of the reasons y im goin back to natural.
   but ye i looked up the problem online and i came across Doo Gro total hair care , not sure if uve heard of it,but ye, my mum bought the Doo Gro Mega Thick Growth oil and ive been applying small drops to my hairline since september 2009 now and im telling u im seeing baby hairs!, my hairline is growing back so nicely. I use it twice a day, after ive washed my face morning and night. Im really impressed with th results and i can tell it wont b too long untill my hairline looks thicker and healthier. But ye! for best results you should try use the Doo Gro shampoos and conditioners they are amazing for stimulating hair growth.
   Heres the website
   http://www.doogro.com/
   hope it helps =)

   xx

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   misslycia 8 March 2010 at 9:22 am Permalink

   I had this problem when I was relaxing…it runs in my family because my mom has thin edges. My edges have gotten a lot thicker since I’ve been natural (five years), but I realize they will never be as thick as the rest of my hair.

   What has helped me a lot is minimal to no manipulation. I generally keep the front of my hair in (loose) flat twists and style the back as normal. I make sure not to wear any tight headbands or scarfs. I also apply oils with rosemary essential oil added, which helps to stimulate growth.

   Good luck to you!

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   no1blkbeauty 8 March 2010 at 9:28 am Permalink

   I just discussed this with my sis and our advice to you is this:
   1. It might be that the hair at your hairline is (super) extra fragile. Try using henna. It will strengthen your hair and give it a chance to grow.
   2. My sis also suggests that you research Biotin.
   I hope you find a solution quickly.
   HHG.

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    Christina_keys 8 March 2010 at 10:08 am Permalink

    Hey Tanaka,

    In Diana Da Costa’s book, Textured Tresses, she recommended massaging a little bit of Shea butter into the scalp every day for four weeks. If the hair follicle is not irreversibly damaged, then you should start noticing a difference in the hair looking a little bit fuller and thicker.

    If it were me, I would suggest seeing a dermatologist, since it may very well be a scalp/skin issue. Maybe you can look at the products you use around your hairline to see if there is something that may be “roughing it up.”

    I hope you find a solution soon, I know how it is!

    Much love,
    Christina

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    TiffanyF 8 March 2010 at 11:08 am Permalink

    I highly recommend castor oil! I started using it shortly after my BC because I did 80% of my transition in braids. I didn’t have a noticeable problems with thinning edges but spending that much time in a braid shop, you start to worry when you see others with the problem. I started massaging a little bit onto my edges every other night. Since I joined a castor oil challenge a month or so ago, it’s pretty much a nightly routine & sometimes I think it works too well!! Also, I would recommend staying away from pulling your hair back with elastic headbands for a while. Try using bobby pins instead. Patience & mindfulness in how you manipulate your hair will make a world of difference, as well. Good luck

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    b. 8 March 2010 at 1:03 pm Permalink

    Tanaka, I hope you find a positive solution to your hairline problems. My personal suggestions (see a doc, steer clear of headbands and tying your hair back often) have been mentioned. The thyroid suggestion is REAL.

    And for BGLH…DANG! @ the Naomi picture. I hope she gets whatever help SHE needs for her hair too. Whoa. Makes me wonder how many other celebs are walking around like that under all the weaves and falls.

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    Nikki 8 March 2010 at 1:13 pm Permalink

    My mom had really weak thinning edges, she used Dr Miracles Temple and Nape balm every day and every night and after a couple of weeks her hair started to grow in. And once she was done with the jar they it was much fuller. I would also recommend scalp massages to stimulate the area.

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    Msnappy 8 March 2010 at 3:17 pm Permalink

    Scalp messages with castor oil has made my edges do a 360. I hesitated to try it but I am so glad that I did. It took a month of consistent use b4 I saw a difference but they are thicker than they have ever been although they are naturally thinner than the rest of my hair.

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    Afrika 8 March 2010 at 3:19 pm Permalink

    DEAD @ that picture of Naomi. LOL LMAO

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    Anya 8 March 2010 at 3:48 pm Permalink

    A thin hairline may also be hereditary! My mother’s hairline is thinner on one side and so is my sister’s, and so is mine! I haven’t worn tight braids or anything relatively tight along my hairline in over 5months but it’s just so thin regardless of what I do. Check your parents, see if it’s a hereditary condition & proceed from there by completely stopping all activities along the hairline.

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    sam 8 March 2010 at 4:27 pm Permalink

    there is a product called t444z it is a really really good product it helps with all different kinds of hair problems. You mention that you have some thin strands, t444z will definitely help. Check out http://www.t444z.com and you will see pictures of women who were experiencing the same problems but after using the product their hair started improving. This product really works wonders. I have used it myself and it has done the job. Check out the website and email me on scd.m@live.co.uk would really love to hear what you think.

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    jadedpoet 8 March 2010 at 7:14 pm Permalink

    My mom had honestly no hair after years of braiding. Now she’s starting to flourish and all she did was stop perming and left it alone.*she still colors it blonde but has no ill effects from it* No smoothing the edges or anything she stopped touching it. I had a small episode with a patch up and disappearing on me after a bad sew-in, but I to left it alone. Maybe every so often I massaged shea butter in it but after a few months of no touch, no smoothing it came in like it never left.

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    Jc 9 March 2010 at 4:43 am Permalink

    Jaded I definitely agree, leaving the hair alone can do a lot to stop damage to the hairline. I think it has to be the first step. Perhaps a visit to the dermatologist might be worth it for you Tanaka

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    Maureen 9 March 2010 at 7:55 am Permalink

    I’ve been having the same problems for a while now, have been natural all my life though and never wear weaves or other ‘do’s with added hair. I treat my hair like a princess, bi-weekly washes with amla and shikakai, ACV rinses, DC, proein treatments, the works. My hair is way thinner than it used to be and the weird thing is the front keeps breaking off while the back grows longer. Looks jacked up I tell ya…
    What I did was massaging my scalp before bed, but it didn’t help. I think I might have rubbed to hard, now I decided to just leave it alone. I also started taking Biotin with MSM daily, I also apply castor oil or shea butter to my hair line. It’s only been a month so I didn’t notice any difference yet, hope you will have a quicker result and that everything works out well for you :)

    BTW: that picture of Naomi got me padding my hair line like crazy, teesh..

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    LBell 9 March 2010 at 10:05 am Permalink

    Thank GOD JC and others said what I was going to say. People will sit up here and have you spending $$$$ on all these specialized products when really you just need to leave. your. edges. ALONE. Aside from basic washing and conditioning and MAYBE a little bit of oil…don’t touch them. Let them be as frizzy, beady, etc. as they wanna be! If someone says something ignorant tell them if they don’t like them they don’t have to look at them.

    I experienced a couple of periods where my edges were thinning. I left them alone and they grew back.

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    Tanaka 9 March 2010 at 9:11 pm Permalink

    Thank you guy’s for your suggestions and support, I will definatley go to see a doctor and to save you the worry it is not as bad as Naomi(relief).I will try the natural products like aloe vera and castor oil as well, I have it sitting around hate the smell. I would love to try the store bought products but I have terrible sensitive skin they usually lead to rashes,the worst scenario was a shampoo lightening my scalp and forehead. I will keep you updated on the progress (fingers crossed).

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    laela 9 March 2010 at 9:35 pm Permalink

    Certain medications or birth control can thin hair too. For some women it could be all over thinning, but maybe just the hairline. I noticed it at one point that my hair thinned only around the hairline when I started the pill. Then I switched to a different brand and the thinning stopped….but maybe that’s more along the lines of shedding? I don’t know, but I thought I’d attempt to add that factor in.

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    J 12 March 2010 at 3:05 pm Permalink

    Try Nioxin Follicle Booster. Worked wonders for my hairline in just a few weeks.

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    Ms. Haiti 1982! 19 March 2010 at 7:48 pm Permalink

    castor oil honey1 it’s a Haitians secret weapon, it will save your hairline.

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    Teresa-Disrael 9 April 2010 at 3:56 pm Permalink

    pure coconut oil seems to help me

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    beadgyrl 7 May 2010 at 8:10 am Permalink

    I would check out beeminedotcome, afrovedadotcom, and butters-n-bars. They have some really good products, and the last two specialize in ayurvedic treatments which are supposed to stimulate growth. If you are at all using tight braids, or anything else I would hold off on that for a while. Definitely moisturization, and stimulation as many have stated above is in order. Be Blessed and goodluck! :)

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    Jen 26 May 2010 at 4:50 pm Permalink

    Dr. Miracles temple & nape balm worked really well for me after I noticed my hairline thinning. It grew back in like a month or less! I hope this helps :)

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    brownsugar 2 August 2010 at 11:53 am Permalink

    Wow. Both Tanaka’s question and all the responses were great and have helped answer a lot of my concerns. I have always had very thin sides too. I think I get it from my mother. I decided to go natural about 5 years ago but have done almost constant braiding since then, rarely giving my hair more than a couple of days break in between. I then dabbled with a weave 2 years ago. My hairline has still not recovered. Even more worryingly I have was seems to be a clean bald patch with enlarged pores (dead folicles???) which just won’t go away even though lots of new hair is springing up around it. I have tried all kinds of growth creams with no real improvement. I was at my witts end until I read some of your excellent advice and will definitely try some new approaches!

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    healthspecialist 8 September 2010 at 8:37 pm Permalink

    I agree with some things and disagree with others. If your hairline is like Naomi’s, yes…DO NOT BUY PRODUCTS promising to grow it back. It’s too advanced. The hair follicles are damaged and can not be repaired. However, I don’t agree with just leaving it alone either – if you want improvement (If you don’t want improvement and you’re okay with it like it is fine. Leave it alone.) But to grow, the only thing that will do this is a HAIR TRANSPLANT. I am a medial professional. I have natural hair. I’ve used every product on the market. There are some really great products that will thicken and grow your existing hair, but not the damaged hair. It’s like needed a skin graft after a burn. It has to be new healthy viable hair cell implanted int the area. Trust me. I’m all about the least invasive approach and my lifestyle is very natural (home, diet, and HAIR). But, my cousin has used Dr. Miracle, monistat and other weird combinations and 2 friends that had the transplant. No question…the transplants made their hairlines as thick as the rest of their hair. The product just grew it longer a little, but you could still see her scalp. i thin kby the time you buy all those temple balms you could have saved for a hair transplant —just real talk

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      Sandra 12 February 2011 at 5:46 pm Permalink

      I don’t agree with the assertion that Naomi’s follicles are damaged. I don’t believe what you are saying about hair coming back. It has been proven that hair can regrow. Your advice is very misleading. You might be in the medical profession but you definitely are not giving the right advice about hair. The best way to describe them is that they are just dormant and need stimulation. She needs something that stimulates them into producing hair. Hair transplants are expensive and do not really rejuvenate the scalp and its follicles. There are a lot of hair growth products out there that will help her.

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    Tanaka 25 November 2010 at 9:08 pm Permalink

    Thank you for the extra advise I will try and get a picture posted somewhere to give a clearer view my hair is not on Naomis level yet,hopefully never lol

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    Shaunti 6 September 2011 at 10:00 am Permalink

    chescaleigh on youtube has a really effective demonstration of how jamaican black castor oil has help to fill in her edges, before and after shots included. that may be helpful to you.

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      Black Girl With Long Hair 6 September 2011 at 10:16 am Permalink

      Do you have a link to the video?

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        fae 19 September 2011 at 1:28 am Permalink

        Took some time but I got the link,hope this helps you :http://www.youtube.com/chescalocs#p/u/5/a-7tggy_Lmc

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