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6 Easy solutions for hair that's breaking or thinning around the edges!

3/10/2016

 
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Thinning and breaking hair edges
This is a VERY common problem, almost everyone including the super model Naomi Campbell has suffered from it but some have it a lot worse than others. Hair gets thinner or breaks around the edges for three main reasons:
  1. The affected areas aren't getting enough oxygen
  2. Hair is being pulled too tightly on a regular basis
  3. Hair around the edges (forefront, sides and nape) isn't being moisturised adequately

SOLUTIONS

1. Don't wear anything too tightly around your head.

Hair growth and health requires the delivery of nutrients and oxygen through the blood stream to the scalp. This delivery will not be obstructed if:
  • Scarves and hats are worn loosely especially head wraps/scarves that you tie around yourself; of course you don't want a head wrap falling off but you shouldn't overdo the tightness either. 
  • If you cycle or ride a motorbike (I know there are some black girls represented on the roads including myself, I cycle a lot) - don't tie your helmet too tightly. My helmet is tighter when I have an afro but when I have cornrows or twists it fits more easily.
  • Don't wear a satin night cap that is too tight. Personally, I wear my satin cap just beyond my hairline so it's not even touching my hair.
PictureOil edges & corn row lines to ease pressure from pulling.
2. Speak to your stylist if they're pulling too tight

  • No one wants to be a difficult client but if the edges hurt tell the stylist to plait more loosely; hold the edge/braid down to ease the pressure of pulling as each line or braid is put in
  • When you get home oil between the lines daily with a good quality, thin oil.

3. Don't tie your hair up too tightly


  • If you pull your hair up into a style or in corn rows or braids make sure the edges aren't pulled in too much because this will definitely lead to thinning or traction alopecia in the long run
  • Don't tie up hair that's very wet! Wet hair is quite elastic and as it dries it constricts, pulling the edges even tighter. This causes breakage around the sides and where the hear band is tied
  • Use a gel to help flatten hair without pulling it too tightly

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4. Give extra moisture to hair around the sides

Envirionmental factors, such as wind, dry hair around the outside  more than hair that is more centrally located. You need to compensate for this by giving peripheral hair more moisture, e.g. using a shea butter based cream or butter and locking that in with an oil.

5. Massage the edges regularly... 

...to stimulate the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the affected areas. A good oil, e.g. Neno Natural's Hair Growth Stimulator will make this massaging more effective. Put a shower cap over your head for 15 minutes to maximise absorption of the essential oils.

6. Take care with the face scrubs, face creams and foundations!

Finally, when you're having a bath/shower or putting on makeup protect the hair from those chemicals; don't rub the forefront more than is necessary with these cosmetics.

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26/5/2013 10:08:48 pm

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13/3/2014 05:52:39 am

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Sheila link
2/7/2014 12:53:40 pm

Heather Thank you so much i and going to try your ideas and tell my sisters too stay BLESSED.

Dorah
4/8/2014 10:15:28 am

Hey I'm very interested in your book, can u find me a way to context to u or massage you,i really want you guys to update me with your teachings.thank you

Shrundra
13/8/2014 11:27:17 am

Thanks alot, I so needed this. My edges have always been thin but more so in the last 6 months. I don't use gels & twist my hair every night so maybe my scarf was too tight. Idk

sally
14/8/2014 02:37:52 am

so heather will wearing a wig with a silk cap on before the wig itself also be a devil..cos i am trying to grow ma hair back. but i moisturise it often though and take it off when i am home. iam asking cos am a culprit of the point listed first

Kelli
14/8/2014 09:10:31 am

Hello... so I recently went back to wearing braids after past bad experiences with hair loss around the edges due to too tight pulling. And again at 34 my edges have been pulled out. Is it possible that I can do anything to regrow my edges back ever in a reasonable time frame? Thank you!

chris
14/8/2014 01:10:27 pm

I would like to colour my natural hair but don't know which dyes to use I have a lot of Grey hair. Have had Grey from a child

miyanda
14/8/2014 10:47:25 pm

hi thanx for the info.. iv really had issues wth my hair.. i tried relaxers n it breaks. it grows wonderfully in its natural state but course n painful to comb thru.. but iv been following thru your advice n am seeing changes! thanx a milli!

desw
21/11/2014 01:07:38 am

I am getting really bad scabbing and thinning of edges what can I use to get the scabbing and dry scalp to go away

Demetria
29/7/2015 08:38:54 pm

Just was on google and came across this.for years I've always worn ponytails or braids and now it's finally catching up with me.my edges r thinning.im gonna take ur advice but how do I purchase ur products


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