5 ways to prevent thinning edges

Thinning edges are absolutely the worst. As much as you try to hide it, it seems difficult. Your hair looks so unhealthy. But if your edges are in place, you definitely have little worries. Most reasons of thinning edges are caused by us. For some of us, we are aware that most things we do to our hair are all wrong but for the beauty of it, we tend to ignore. In all, Ignorance and negligence is the culprit of thinning edges.

If you have noticed that your edges are becoming to thin out, here are some tips on getting them back.

1. Avoid tight braids that pull your edges

Braids do have the advantage of over manipulation but when pulled too tight, it can cause thinning edges. Tell your hair stylist to be careful when dealing with your edges and also after undoing a set of braids, give your hair some breathing space to take care of your hair before putting on another.

2. Avoid tight ponytails

When we wear ponytails, we always like them to be sleek and a tight ponytail can achieve this but what about your edges? If you like a sleek appearance on ponytail, use an alcohol-free gel on your edges and tame them down with a scarf. And also, try switching up your styles and not consistently pulling up your hair in a position.

3. Avoid excessive brushing

You always want to tame those edges down with your brush but your edges might be thinning. So you have to be careful.

4. Use of bonet/ head bands.

Satin bonet are very essential to sleep with but if the elastic is too tight, it can create bald spot. Try pulling it down further or over your ears. Headbands can also be damaging if they are too tight. So try to figure out how much your edges can take.

5. Sleeping on a cotton pillow case

Start sleeping on a satin pillow case instead of a cotton pillow case. Reason been that the cotton pillow case absorbs the natural oils out from your hair. And the friction between your hair and the cotton pillow case can lead to breakage. Thinning edges needs those natural oils, so tamper them with care.

To recap it all, thinning edges can be an embarrassing situation if you find yourself in one and you might be tempted to try covering it up as much as you can but the truth is, you need to forget the embarrassment and deal with problem because you may not be able to always run away from it. And what is the point hiding the problem when it can be dealt with?

Thanks for reading.

Love always, Martyna.