Receding Hairline? Reasons for your Edges Breaking

Breaking edges is something a lot of Afro-American women have to deal with. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not always the result of chemical treatments. There are naturals who have the same problem, the common denominator being that everyone wants to know why.

Hair breakage can worry a lot of us, but hair breaking at the edges can make a lot of us conscious and put us in a vicious cycle of covering it up that leads to further damage. Let us take a look at some of the most overlooked reasons for breaking edges.

Reasons for hair breakage at the edges

• Tight hairstyles – This is one of the major and common reasons for breaking edges. Prolonged use of hairstyles that put pressure and cause tension on your edges can result in an irreversible damage. Braid extensions and micro braids are some of the worst things that you can do to your hair. Hair at the edges is soft, shorter and a lot more fragile than hair on the other parts of the scalp. You need to treat them gently and keep them free.

• Chemical treatments – Chemical treatments are a complete no no . But then there are some women who do color their hair to hide gray. Although not encouraged, if you have to, make sure you read the instructions on the package carefully and do not let the product sit on your hair for long. Chemicals alter the structure of your hair and rob it of moisture, hence making it weak and vulnerable, especially at the edges.

• Lace fronts – Lace fronts are wigs with a natural looking hairline, that has to be glued onto your real hairline. Not only do they cause stress on your edges, but the glue used can also lead to reactions, rashes and allergies. We have all heard about women who had breaking edges due to lace front wigs. Do we really want to pay this price for vanity?

• Bonnets – Wearing bonnets while sleeping protects your style and helps your hair retain moisture. But this happens, only in case of satin bonnets or head covers. Cotton head covers can cause friction on your edges leading to hair breakage along the hairline.

Afro-American hair needs a tender and loving approach to thrive. Special attention has to be paid to the edges of the hair. They are naturally the most vulnerable part of the hair and can easily get damaged.