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From lace fronts to slick-back buns, our Styling routines aren’t always kind to our strands — especially our hairlines. The good news is there are ways to restore your luscious locks.
If you’ve typed into Google “ways to restore your hairline” during one of your sleepless nights, or side-eyed throwback pictures of your hairline with nostalgia, we’ve got you covered. From scalp-care to cutting-edge treatments, we’re here to show you how to give your mane a glorious comeback. But first, a gentle reminder: restoring your hairline isn’t just about fancy serums or salon splurges—it’s also about understanding your hair, giving it the TLC it deserves and following a consistent hair routine. Before we dive into the nitty gritty, you need to determine the root cause of your thinning hairline.
These are the most common culprits:
- Traction alopecia: If your go-to hairstyles are sleek buns or ponytails, tight braids or glued-down wigs, your Edges might be crying for help. The constant pulling and tugging can damage follicles, leading to breakage or even permanent hair loss.
- Hormonal changes: Postpartum shedding, menopause and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can play a big role in thinning hair. Hormonal imbalances can affect the normal growth phases of the hair cycle, which results in thinning or hair loss. This effect often shows first along the temples and forehead.
- Stress & lifestyle: Chronic stress and a poor sleeping pattern can affect your hair’s growth cycle. Add nutrient deficiencies and environmental factors, and you’ve got a recipe for a thinning hairline.
- Genetics: Your hairline may naturally be more vulnerable to hair loss and thinning if it runs in your family. This can be aggravated by external factors too.
- Scalp neglect: The key to healthy hair is a healthy scalp. Product build-up, lack of cleansing, or inflammation can suffocate your hair follicles over time.
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How to renew your hair
1. Scalp TLC
A great start to Giving Your Scalp The Ultimate Refresh is by massaging it with natural oils like rosemary, castor, or peppermint to stimulate blood flow. One of our favourite affordable hair oils is Aunt Jackie’s Elixir with Rosemary and Mint. With its blend of essential oils, this hair and scalp oil encourages hair growth while reducing breakage. Plus, it’s so light you can simply apply it and leave it in while it does its magic.
Additionally, washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo can assist in removing product build-up. Try Climaplex’s sulfate-free and dermatologically tested Clarifying and Purifying Shampoo derived from natural ingredients to deliver ultra protection against environmental stressors. Its anti-humidity formula uses reparative technology to repair and protect all hair types. Pair it with a Scalp massaging shampoo brush (available at most major retail stores, including Clicks, Dis-Chem and fashion retailers like Foschini and Cotton On) to stimulate hair growth and support a healthy scalp.
Climaplex clarifying and purifying shampoo, Image: Clicks
Exfoliating your scalp once a week can help unblock hair follicles while keeping them healthy. Umberto Giannini’s Scalp Scrub Treatment uses natural exfoliants to gently eliminate build-up and flaky skin from a dry, itchy scalp. Additionally, this treatment soothes and refreshes the scalp while promoting a healthier environment for hair growth—leaving hair feeling clean and revitalised.
2. Smart styling tips
- Ditch tight hairstyles and give your edges a break. Even if you don’t completely eliminate your everyday sleek bun or braids, taking a break between hairstyles is a great start.
- Opt for low-tension braids and Protective Styles to minimise pressure on the scalp and reduce the risk of breakage.
- Sleep with a satin bonnet or silk pillowcase to reduce friction.
Tip: When you’re getting your hair braided by someone else, ask them to leave your edges out to prevent tension, which could lead to breakage.
3. Serums
Natural hair serums with peptides and biotin have the potential of promoting regrowth and thicker edges. For affordable options look for local products like Cantu’s Biotin-Infused Hair and Scalp Oil and Difeel Biotin Hair Oil. For effective results, massage the product onto the affected area for a few minutes before bed every night.
Cantu Biotin-Infused Hair and Scalp Oil, Image: Dischem
Cantu Biotin-Infused Hair and Scalp Oil, Image: Dischem
What if you’ve tried and tested all the home remedies but your hairline still isn’t budging? Hair regrowth is deeply personal, and sometimes your scalp needs a little more than essential oils and patience.
Possible solutions
4. Professional scalp treatments
Many salons now offer targeted scalp treatments designed to detox, nourish and stimulate hair regrowth. These treatments typically include deep-cleansing scrubs, steam therapy and vitamin-infused serums to help boost blood flow and prep your follicles for better absorption of products you may use at home. Think of it as a scalp “facial”.
5. Microneedling and scalp stimulation
Microneedling and scalp stimulation therapies have grown in popularity, with some hair clinics and aesthetic studios offering microneedling or dermarolling for the scalp. This noninvasive treatment entails creating tiny channels in the skin to help boost product absorption and promote collagen production, which can support scalp health.
6. In-clinic regrowth therapies
When all else may seem to fail, certain in-chair treatments can be worthwhile investments. Other than hair transplants or laser hair therapy, options include PRP (platelet-rich plasma), where your own blood platelets are used to stimulate the scalp, or mesotherapy — which involves injecting nutrient-rich solutions into the scalp to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
There’s no one-size-fits-all remedy to Hair Loss. Listen to your scalp, track your progress and stay consistent. Treatments work best when they’re paired with good scalp care, healthy nutrition and realistic expectations.
GLAMOUR Tip: If your hairstyle is giving you a headache, or your scalp feels tight throughout the day, then it’s a red flag of too much tension. Your hairline needs gentler hands and could use a break from the tighter styles. You can still pop a sleek bun or intricate braids when the look or occasion calls for it. But alternate with loose styles as often as you can.
Issued on Glamour (South Africa) by Lethiwe Nhlangothi | https://www.glamour.co.za/beauty/hair/want-your-edges-back-6-hairline-tips-and-products-to-try-45043296-e903-4527-b3ff-163144ef9117
