I'm tired of wearing a weave and as the weather is gettng humid and hot in Canada I want to sport my hair natural. I no longer have a perm under my weave however as you're probably aware bad maintenance of my hair has resulted in a weak and short area on my hairline. I was wondering how I could detangle my hairline without damaging it more? I just want to sport my hair naturally but it doesn't look good with my weak hairline which is shorter and less curly than the rest. I was told to detangle it with a gentle perm for kids?! Is it a good idea?Mane and Chic is a natural hair blog and I would not recommend using a relaxer or perm of any kind especially if your hair is already damaged. The harsh chemicals in relaxers will only add to the damage you are already experiencing. If you're serious about getting your hair back in shape, lay off the chemicals and the weaves. Cleanse your hair weekly and do deeply conditioning and reconditioning treatments. Only detangle in the shower with a Jilbere shower comb with lots of conditioner. Use the coolest water you can tolerate. Also, stay away from boar bristle brushes, use a scarf on wet hair to tame your edges. If you feel like your hair looks odd with the weak edges, you might consider a hair cut to even out your hair while your edges grow out. Also consider seeing a doctor, you might be suffering from traction alopecia, a common condition among women who wear tight ponytails and weaves. It's important to see a medical professional soon because the condition is reversible if it is detected in its early stages.
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I was just thinking about this myself recently. My hairline is not horrible, but I'm always taking extra care of it because it has definitely seen thinner days. Always make sure you pay attention to the hairline when your moisturize every day. Treat your hairline scalp with a natural scalp serum (a base oil like jojoba or olive oil plus a few drops of essential oils like rosemary or cedarwood) if you are having a growth problem there. Be careful of tying hair too tight at night or using a satin bonnet with an elastic band that rubs the hairline. Use a satin pillowcase. Do not pull your ponytails back too tight. Try not to do ponytails at all until you see some improvement.
ReplyDeleteWhole Heartedly Agree with this advice. No need to perm it. Just put some gel and water on the edges, smooth with the fingers and put a scarf on it for a few minutes or until you step out the house. Good to go.
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