Most Black women suffer from bad edges, but regrowing is not as difficult as it seems.
Regrowing thinning or damaged edges can be a frustrating challenge, but with the right approach, it’s possible to see results more quickly than you might expect. Whether your edges are thinning due to tight hairstyles, chemical treatments, or stress, there are simple yet effective steps you can take to restore them to health.
Here are some natural methods to regrow your edges, helping you regain fullness and strength while nurturing the delicate hairline.
- Check your hairstyles
Do you wear braids or weaves even though you are going bald? You need to stop immediately, rush to your nearest hair store and buy a wig that is secure but not too tight. Remember never to allow your hairdresser to apply glue to your lace wig because you could lose all your edges when it goes wrong.
- Check the product you are using
Are you using a natural product that contains three or more of the following growth activators as the main ingredient? Aloe vera, shea butter, castor oil, rosemary, biotin, ginseng, moringa, lavender, peppermint, lemongrass, Centella, and Zingiber are some you can infuse into your hair care products.
- Wash your hair frequently
Well, natural oils, hair products, scalp buildup, and air pollution all build up on your hair, so washing it regularly will keep it clean. Wash your hair once a week or every two weeks with a sulfate-free shampoo. Try to avoid any products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate. Make sure you deep condition it as well.
- Understand your hair growth cycle
There are four stages of the hair growth cycle, the Anagen (Growing), Catagen (Resting), Telogen (Shedding), and Exogen (Dormant) phase. During the shedding (Telogen phase) the hair dies without adequate nourishment and falls out. Approximately 50 to 150 hairs can fall out daily, this is considered to be normal hair shedding. It either falls out on its own or you end up pulling it out through your hairstyle.
- Check your diet
What does your diet consist of? This is a very important question. Make sure you include the following in your diet. Salmon (Omega 3 fatty acids), nuts (great source of protein, & biotin), eggs (Zinc & Iron), Carrots (Vitamin A), Dark green vegetables (Vitamin A & C), lentils (Folic Acid), poultry (great source of Protein).
