Do you have thinning edges due to weave, braided hairstyles or even health issues like hypothyroidism, lupus, iron deficiency, hormone imbalances or alopecia? While the road to growing your edges back may seem rocky, you’re in luck – it is possible!
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“There are a couple of things you can do,” Rachel Grante, Colour Director at Arthur Christine, located on the bustling border of Washington, D.C. tells BlackDoctor.org. “Whether your loss is due to alopecia or just regular over-styling, biotin and a daily vitamin [for starters] will help accelerate hair growth.”
“However, if you are not living a healthy lifestyle, chances are you won’t see any difference. It’s essential to drink plenty of water, take your vitamins – even fish oil to promote healthy hair regrowth,” Grante continues. “Of course, you can always take it to the next level, by increasing your protein intake,” Grante says for those with noticeably brittle hair.
Meanwhile, Grante also suggests:
Scalp massages
Rubbing thinning areas with oil can also aid in re-growing hair loss.
According to Livestrong, oil-rich treatments, like vitamin E, reduce damage by repairing hair follicles, in turn stimulating hair growth. Take your scalp treatment up a notch, by warming your oil before massaging it into your scalp.
Using natural products around or near your hairline
If your products aren’t natural, shy away from using facial cleansers, moisturizers and makeup around your hairline, as they may cause more damage to fragile strands surrounding the frame of your face.
In fact, some dermatologists advise users not to apply acne treatments near or around their hairline — so read the back of the bottle carefully.
Taking hair supplements
At the very least, taking a daily multivitamin (and/or fish oil) will aid in hair growth. While there’s no magic little pill that will give you instant new edges, many – including celebs like Regina King, Porsha Williams, Toya Wright, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Rasheeda – have all claimed that hair supplements like Hairfinity encourage hair growth.
Curious whether biotin, castor oil, vitamin E or hair supplements will work for you? Consult your primary care physician or your stylist before giving it a go and dropping a pretty penny on solutions.
In the meantime, STOP wearing tight, protective styles like braids and weaves, using hair glues, wig caps, tight satin caps with
