Girl, those thinning edges are NOT cute. Whether you are relaxed or natural, many of us black women, unfortunately,suffer from what I like to call "the STRUGGLE!" We love our weaves, braids, wigs, high buns and chemicals. We love all the things that just tear those edges up! There comes a point where you have to decide is it worth it?
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss recently addressed her once-thinning edges and how she started growing them back.
In a video posted on her instagram, the singer/songwriter shared, "These are not the edges that you whip out and pay for. These are the edges that are God given, honey. These edges are courtesy of Kalediscope miracle drops,” she explained while pulling back her ponytail expose her new edges in the quick video selfie.
The beauty then went on to explain how the hair drops helped her regrow her edges and make them even thicker and fuller than before. “I started using these hair dorps and my edges started thickening up. Check them out! Because it was looking a little scary for a second.”
She then shared even more details in the video’s caption, writing, “Listen! My edges were thinning bad before I started using these #miraclesdrops from @kaleidoscopehairproducts but now my edges are thickening back up! 🙌🏾 @darealbbjudy I don’t know what you put in this bottle but the miracle is working."
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Balding isn't just some condition for older people, it can happen to you! Luckily, if you have some hair left around your edges, there may be hope. However, if the skin around your hairline is slick and smooth like a scar, you may be in for some trouble. This could be a sign of irreparable damage. The key to growing your edges back is to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. That's right! For once, you should do nothing. The problem is that you've been doing to0 much.
Here are three things to stop doing to your hair.
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1. Heavy Brushing
We all have that one friend who still uses the plastic, hard-bristled brush. She routinely takes water and uses the brush to slick down those stray hairs so she can have that smooth, desirable style. This has got to stop. Hard brushing with tough bristles is ripping out your hair and thinning your edges. If you need to brush, make sure you are using a firm but soft bristled brush. If you want to lay stray hairs down, try wrapping your scarf around your hairline to set things in place.
2. Tight Hairstyles
Ever put your hair in a ponytail or bun so tight that it feels like your head is stretching? Ever have braids so tight that it gives you a headache? Tsk, tsk, tsk. These are ruining your hairline. There is absolutely no reason why you need to wear your hair styled so tight. Unless you want a hairline that looks like it's running away from your forehead I suggest you try...
...gentle styling. Your braids don't have to be so tight in order for the style to last. If your body is feeling pain because of your hairstyle, it's not right. Take heed!
READ: Black Hair Care: The Truth About Brazilian Blowouts & Thinning Hair
3. Chemicals
Yes, we all have those moments where we want to switch it up. Sort of like how Rihanna has a new hairdo each week. What we don't realize is that when celeb's change their hair, it's oftentimes not theirs! Not only that, but they have professionals who are taking very good care of their natural tresses between each transition. So while you may want red hair this week and blonde next, I'm guessing your edges are screaming and crying NO! It is absolutely crazy for you to subject your hair to these back-to-back chemical treatments.
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