Hair Loss at Temples and How To Revive It!

Hair Loss at Temples and How To Revive It!

hair lossHey everyone, now I know “I am not my hair” (we all know how India sang it, lol), but I sure don’t want to lose it!  Some of us have issues with areas of thinning hair – I am no exception to that!  I have had thinner hair in my temple area for as long as I can remember having hair.  In my case, it’s hereditary (says the family dermatologist), however, I am sure that my lack of knowledge concerning the treatment and management of my hair over the years has contributed to this minor setback.  Many of us who have experienced hair loss in the temple area have reached this point due to a number of activities.  Thus the following list comes into play:

“Hair-Don’ts“:

  1. Brushing the area too often
  2. Pulling the hair back too often
  3. Placing too much heat on the area of concern
  4. Placing tension on the temple with tight braids, ponytails, extensions, etc
  5. Using very harsh/strong chemicals for too long and/or improperly – relaxers, color, etc.
  6. Utilizing the wrong/heavy/hard products – spritz, gels, holding spray, petrolatum, etc

After thinking of the lengthy list of “Hair Dont’s” and after being tired of  creating that infamous “swoop” in order to cover up my “losses”(of hair) when wearing buns or ponies …I was left contemplating what to do to give that pesky temple area some life!  First off I had to have a plan and stick to it!!!  You must try some of these:

“Hair-Do’s”:

  • Cayenne pepper and olive oil treatment mix the cayenne w/EVOO (let mixture sit for at least a week) and massage it into the area, then shampoo out
  • Oil massages (use your favorite oil, i like coconut or castor the best) 2x a day for at least 5 min a time increasing the time as u get into the groove of things
  • Cut down on the sulfate containing shampoos – these strip the hair of natural oils sometimes making it more brittle and susceptible to breakage especially if the hair is not replenished with moisture & oiled properly
  • No longer do anything that is found on the above mentioned list (“Hair-Don’ts”) – it’s a BIG no-no!
  • Be consistent

Alright everyone, try things in cycles of at least 4 weeks or so, then you will have the ability to notice what works for your hair and what does not.  Hopefully some of these tips will flow into your hair care regimen leading your thinning hair to blossom to its full potential.  For most of us this will not happen overnight (or in a week).  Don’t forget – Patience is a virtue, but it also means you have to wait!  Concentrate on doing the right things with your hair now, it will definitely pay off later!  Happy hair growing!!!

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I am a young and budding natural embarking on a journey to enjoy all there is to know and learn about my kinks, curls, and coils. I love my natural hair and my goal is to share information that may help someone else become one step closer to healthier hair! For those who are contemplating making the switch to natural hair, I aim to showcase the beauty of natural hair to help you make the transition! For the veteran naturals, I will provide articles to help add some variety to your styling arsenal and more! Through my writings, I hope to leave you with a wealth of inspiration and new information to help you achieve your natural hair goals! Enjoy!

Comments

  1. Denalove says:

    Amina, you really make me wanna try henna! I can hardly wait to see your results!!

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  2. jam says:

    Great article, should be real useful to my staff. Will share this, thanx

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  3. Amina says:

    You’re welcome. Thanks for reading!

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  4. Karen says:

    I have severe thinning at the temples. I have been using Olde Jamaica Black Castor Oil Hair Treatment for the past three months and I am seeing some improvement.

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  5. Keya says:

    HI!!! This article was awesome and so was the video on the side of hairstyles. I would like to somehow subscribe to your articles and videos. KEEP IT UP!!! :D

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