*Any new solutions for thinning edges??*

[divinempress]

Name it...I've tried it!
Just wondering if anyone has tried anything recently that worked.

I just relaxed from a 5 month stretch and my edges are almost see through.
It seems like the hair follicles are dead..especially at my widow peak.

'Appreciate any suggestions!

 

[divinempress]

I just read abt peppermint oil to stimulate growth so I might give that a try

 

[againstallodds]

This isn't really a suggestion but I can sympathize. My edges have started to thin about bit I've started using Boundless Tresses so I'm hoping I see growth to my edges.

I've read the same amount peppermint oil - just never tried it though.

I really hope you find something that works for you!

 

[Spring]

I read online that castor oil was suppose to have properties that blocked dht. Have you ruled out head bands, tight pony tails as the culprit?

 

[KinkyGenius]

Do you put the relaxer on your edges?

I don't know if this is an option for you, but if that's a problem area for you maybe try not putting the harsh chemical on it. After microbraids ate up my edges in 2007, I stopped relaxing my edges for about 6-8 months, then when I did relax them I put the relaxer on them last. I'm texlaxed though and don't go for the bone straight look and I wear a lot of curly styles so I don't mind still seeing some of my texture.

I hope someone can chime in with more ideas for you.

 

[India*32]

Yes, I heard using peppermint oil and a natural oil like Castor stimulates hair growth. Your hair is beautiful.

India

 

[Spring]

I've also been using peppermint oil as a scalp treatment (to prevent dandruff and excessive gunk build up) before I shampoo regularly since about Dec '09, but I can't say that I've noticed any thickening of my hair. It might be thickening and stimulating hair growth but maybe I'm not noticing it because it could be coming in gradually.

 

[divinempress]

I read online that castor oil was suppose to have properties that blocked dht. Have you ruled out head bands, tight pony tails as the culprit?

Thanks for the suggestions! I tried castor oil for a little while and saw no results. I wear loose buns to avoid pullin my hair tight and I stopped pullin my hair back in pony tails.

Do you put the relaxer on your edges?

I don't know if this is an option for you, but if that's a problem area for you maybe try not putting the harsh chemical on it. After microbraids ate up my edges in 2007, I stopped relaxing my edges for about 6-8 months, then when I did relax them I put the relaxer on them last. I'm texlaxed though and don't go for the bone straight look and I wear a lot of curly styles so I don't mind still seeing some of my texture.

I hope someone can chime in with more ideas for you.

I really do think relaxer is the culprit but i thought maybe long stretches will give my edges time to breathe.
I hate the fuzzies but i guess i'll have to avoid relaxing my edges period

Yes, I heard using peppermint oil and a natural oil like Castor stimulates hair growth. Your hair is beautiful.

India

Thank u India!

 

[Anonymous1]

I just read abt peppermint oil to stimulate growth so I might give that a try

I have the same problem as you and sadly nothing has worked for me. I tried the growth aids, oils, no relaxing etc. I think my follicles are dead. The only other option i have is shots and i'm terrified of needles.

 

[BlackGeisha]

did you try massaging the area to stimulate blood flow?

btw - i love your hair!

 

[Momstar]

I had a bald hole in my edges on the right side. It scared me,I think it's post partum related though.. It's now starting to fill in. I used megatek on the scalp everyday followed buy a nice clean oil (the lavender hollywood oil or their castor mink oil ). I occasionally put mtg on it.I put my scarf down lower so it's not on my edges and now I'm braiding it in a different direction and I vowed never to go to another braid shop again.
There was a thread about this a while back and it had a lot of good tips. I also make sure to juice the area! I still have a ways to go but at my last shampoo day it wasn't shiny bald anymore.