Black hair is very sensitive, and harder to maintain than many people realize. When black men and woman find themselves dealing with hair loss, staying calm is extremely important. Losing hair is devastating, especially if the cause is unknown or the loss is extremely unexpected, but it can be managed.
Discovering the cause of hair loss, and taking proper preventative measures to avoid further loss, can help one bring a stressful situation under control.
Seeking professional help from a physician is always recommended when hair loss begins suddenly. Hair loss in black men and women can be a sign of a skin problem or other illness. If you are unable to see a physician, taking over the counter vitamin supplements may help. Hair loss can also be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Stress is also a common cause for hair loss, but in cases of stress related hair loss the hair often begins to re grow once the stressor is removed.
Once the cause of hair loss has been identified, it is important to take proper care of the hair to avoid further incidents of hair loss. Avoid exposing the hair to excessive heat and chemical treatments. Black hair care often involves a great deal of straightening using chemicals and electric products. Limiting the use of these products will help prevent breakage that eventually causes hair loss. Most importantly, keep the scalp healthy by moisturising it regularly. A healthy scalp will produce and maintain healthy hair follicles. Tea tree and Shea butter based oils can be used daily to moisturize the scalp.
Washing the hair on a regular basis with shampoos designed to stimulate hair growth will also help alleviate, or prevent, hair loss. After washing, treating black hair with a moisturising conditioner will help fight dryness which can also lead to hair breakage and loss.
I guess years of weave on and lack of treatment causes all of these issues
exactly Afrofashionista, i agree
I had the same problem a few years ago….i weaved my hair for a whole year and i ended up with something like this…its really not worth the hassle. I had to lace front for my wedding because of the large bald patch, which was not the best.
very good read shadders x
wooo Sarponmaa, this is the reason why i have decided to wear my hair natural… i think natuaral hair is the way forward….am actually loving my afro hair
Me as well! My lace wigs are gathering dust! But natural is so the way forward!
Ghene…..join the natural club….very soon will reveal my new afro loool
Black women needs more education about their hair…in Naomi’s case i feel sorry for her as it is not her fault, because of the job she does. As for as normal people we need to avoid manipulating our hair too much…weave is a killer
Mimi, you are right, we all need to be educated about our hair