How To Treat Hair Loss In Black Women

Is hair loss an issue for you? Are your edges disappearing more each day?

It's more common than you realize so don't feel bad.

Constantly wearing tight braids almost permanently destroyed my hairline years ago.

Let's take a look at some of the reasons for hair loss in black women and ways to help your hair grow back.

What Causes Hair Loss in Black Women?

Here are some of the things that can cause your hair to fall out.

Heredity

• Most hair loss issues stem from our genes. If the women in your family suffer from hair loss issues there's a chance that you will too. You can't do anything to prevent genetic hair loss but with modern technology it can be treated.

Alopecia

• Alopecia makes patches of hair completely fall. The hair can fall out without styling trauma. The type I had was traction alopecia from wearing braids too tightly.

Illness / Certain Medications

• Being sick, having a scalp infection or taking certain medicines can make your hair fall out. If you know someone who's had chemo you’ve seen this first hand. Once you get better or come off the medicine the hair grows back (usually finer than it was).

Stress and Poor Nutrition

• If you’re super woman who works 9-5, takes care of the kids and caters to your spouse all at once, take a well deserved break sometimes.
• Stress and bad eating habits make your hair weak and prone to falling out. Your hair will grow nicely with stress under control and a well fed body.

How To Treat Hair Loss in Black Women

Here are some tips for treating your hair loss.

De-Stress

• Take a walk, read a book, light a scented candle and relax. An effective way to beat stress is to calm down, stay calm and quietly meditate as often as you can. Take a mental health day (with a little retail therapy if that's your thing) and save your hair.

Stop Styling Trauma

• No matter how cute it looks; don't wear hairstyles that stress your scalp and hairline. That means no tight braids, buns and ponytails.
• Don’t let your stylist over process your hair when you get a relaxer.
• Better yet, if you've ever thought about going natural there's no better time than now. It cuts down on harsh styling methods (no chemicals or heat needed).

Use Scalp Stimulating Oils

• There are scalp stimulating oils that promise to increase circulation when combined with massage. They help to re-grow lost hair, especially if the loss isn't extreme.

See a Dermatologist

• Visit a reputable dermatologist that specializes in hair and scalp issues if your hair loss is severe. The doctor will do tests to see if it’s caused by infection or illness then recommend the best treatment.

See a Hair Replacement Specialist

• If your situation is very bad (total hair loss with shiny bald spots), visit a professional who specializes in hair replacement.
• The treatments they offer restore lost hair that would otherwise be lost forever.

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