so brave I never realized how many of us women go thru the same situation.. There's power in hair and how it makes us feel .. these magazines with women and thick luscious hair make me frustrated with the thinning and bald spots due to my meds and stress.. I do the same type cover up.. your amazing and beautiful thanks for sharing.
I saw your updates and I'm so glad this worked for you! Just ignore the haters. You saw no progress after 1.5yrs on your edges and now only after 3 months after shaving your edges are coming back. Just do you boo. You know what works for you. Your hair is doing good. Keep at it : )
I agree with this logic. In retrospect, I should have shaved my head instead of cutting it low when I was diagnosed with traction alopecia. Shaving provides a nice clean slate.
I pray that you get whatever results you're looking for. After watching you shave your hair with a razor, l was blown away. Sister, beautiful queen, find out what's missing external such as low iron, thyroid issues, vitamin b1,D, Fe, allergies ,thyroid issues. I stumbled on your video and l was lost for words. Get a throughly blood panel check. Read into hair loss regarding vitamins and minerals absorption because obvious you have more than alopecia issues from looking at your skin and hair Try botion,copper,zinc, selenium, folic acid and avoid " dairy "for 60 days, l guarantee your skin will be flawless and hair texture strong, l will say your hair type need to be left alone, no skintight hairdos, just daily massages, natural hair ,major vitamins and restricted diet for whatever shows up in your allergy results...Stay beautiful and do not razor your beautiful head.....
Trish, you have given me a sense of inspiration. Right now I'm in the process of waiting from the doctors about my thyroid, and Lupus test. I had bald patches on both sides of my hair line and the back as well. So after being depressed about it I finally stood up and said I'M READY. I shaved all 3 bald spots completely bare on both sides of my head and gave myself an neat undercut. Since my hair is natural it's super duper thick so a perm rod set will cover all my spots. I created my own hair care regimen using all natural pure oils. I know it's going to grow back, with care and prayer!!!!! Thank you for being so bold and posting this. You just helped someone that actually felt suicidal. I suffer from PTSD. I'm currently going through therapy and on meds. I'm feeling very hopeful though and shaving my head gave me some "peace" for some reason if that makes any sense. Thank you. I don't need ppl coming for me, I made my choice and I'm damn proud of it!!!!
Yes, hunny keep using ur mixture! Good luck and don't let anyone make you feel bad. My hair is growing back, and I'm happy I could help. Keep praying, and I just prayed for you as well. Keep me updated!😘
Whip some Shea butter & coconut oil and put that on it & it'll grow thicker longer and faster I did that for my baby when she use to pull her hair & she grew it back fast it might help :)
+Dee-Dee Michelle agreed, also cinnamon extract is great. Here's a resource www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/kinky-hair-type-4a/repairing-thin-edges/ hope things pan out for you
Hi Trish, what I personally highly recommend is to use a mixture of: Castor oil Rosemary oil avocado oil sweet almond oil Jojoba oil Vitamin E (liquid or you or you can also open the soft capsules) Vitamin B (you must smash it) (All in equal quantities. The vitamins: about 5 capsules of each one for every 100 or 150 ml of the mixture) Use it every night before bed, giving a soft massage for about 5 minutes (Its much better if you put your head down -toward the floor- )and wash your hair the next day or every two days. Somenthing which they are also recommended a looot is to use a shampoo with onion, and there are lots of recipes on the internet where lot of girls teach you how to prepare it. It is highly recommended for hair loss and to make it grow very fast.
I'm going through that same shit but my one is right on the centre hair line so I can't cover it in anyway n it's thinning day after day!! U r so sweet and strong I can relate girl.. people make comments they don't realise we didn't do that to ourselves n their so quick to judge but they need to understand that's one of the most stressful shit is to go Through hair thinning or boldness, it's funny how u get so stressed out when ur hair is thinning then u stress even more that the stress is gonna worsen it so u learn to live with it... u go Girl 👌🏽👌🏽
seen your video in July of 2016 and decided to try it in August. People thought I was crazy but my edges are growing back and I never thought they would. Mine was due to tight braids as you said.
The key to taking care of kinky hair is to moisture it. Avoid too much heat on the hair and tend to the area that needs the most care. Co-wash it and let it air dry when it's damp.
I cut my edges to grow back fresh hair. Not bald but basically back down to baby. It's a good idea if you want healthy hair to grow back evenly to prevent less damage.
I started eating avocado for the first time in my life, 6 weeks ago and I noticed recently that my hairline is getting thicker. There's baby hairs there. I use coconut oil on the ends to avoid splitting and eat avocados. That's it. I finally found something that works! I do not blame you for trying out shaving. We never know what will work until we try it.
You know, I'm glad I saw this video because I thought I was the only one with this logic lol. I did the same thing with the nape of my neck because when I was transitioning, my nape hair broke so bad and it just wouldn't grow no matter how much i trimmed it. I finally just asked my guy friend who is a barber to give me an undercut, you know like the cute designs in the back of your head, i brushed it everyday with JBCO and my hair grew back like wildflowers after that. I think maybe I should do the same with the hair near my right temple. Its been thinning badly lately since I got those stupid box braids back in October. NEVER AGAIN. Currently using JBCO and Doo Gro oil and its filling in slowly.
If Yalll want something for edges or just growing your hair period try "wild hair growth"! I had a bald spot right where my edges were supposed to be a few months later it was gone! And I went natural a few months ago my hair is thriving because of it! Put in some twist or braids leaving out your edges so no stress! Then apply the wild growth every 3-5 days. You can also try the inversion method( I think that's what it's called)using the wild growth it works wonders!
Hi. just wanted to say I shaved my edges this morning and right now I am regretting it so bad! I am really scared that it might not grow back! I am literally crying because I feel like I made a bad decision. But after watching this vid, I am feeling hope that it will grow stronger in length and thickness! Pray as I go through this journey...I am definitely gonna need it!
crazy seeing people getting mad because YOU shaved YOUR hair. everybody keep saying you should have let it just grow and use castor oil but sometimes you got to start over to get it right. I need to recommend this video to a lot of people I know and YT gurus because their edges are not the business. you go girl and do you!!
I used to have this same problem from braiding and weaves a few years ago. someone recommended supergrow by gnld and it worked wonders for my hair volume and edges, I used this as a leave in after steaming every two weeks without fail for about 6 months. in addition only use a silk headscarf to bed to avoid tagging on the edges.All the best hope it works out for you.x
Hey love, I ran across your video a couple weeks ago and just this past Friday (4/15/16) I finally went ahead and shaved the hairline 4 inches across starting from my ear and 2 inches back on each side. I am so relieved that I did! I'm feeling the baldness and even more the new stubble. I just wished I had done it sooner now I can't rock certain styles this summer but no biggie! Wish me Luck Sista! ;-)
i shaved my edges slick bald and rubbed vicks vapor rub on it and they grew back better. after years of tight braids and weaves my edges were gone and wouldn't grow back until i did what i said..
I know it took a lot of courage for you to post this video and I want to say thank you for your courage. I watched your update video and I see that it did work for you. Don't let anyone discourage you in your journey and continue to share it with others as that is how we are helpers one to another. May God continue to bless and keep you. In the other video it was hard to hear you. Be blessed and thanks again for sharing your journey with us.
Clearly everyone coming with all the negativity do not have an idea of how frustrating it is to lose edges... I'm tired at this point I'm just ready to shave my whole head, but I appreciate the courage Sis... Subscribing right now
I didn't have no edges because of really tight box braids so I stopped getting them and I started taking (biotin 5,000 at Walmart twice a day) and I wash my hair with a product from my beauty supply store (thick & full + biotin & collagen shampoo) it help my hair grow tremendously.
I just loved your confidence in the beginning of the video. I am still watching but I just love how you approached this situation. You could be crying and really complaining about not having any hair growth in a while but you didn't! You have a great personality!
Don't worry hon...I wasnt even aware that anyone else did a fade or shave their edges like I...glad to see I'm not the only one. I went to the barber on Christmas Eve and cut off my dreadlocks and asked him to give me a fade so that my thin edges wouldn't be so obvious. I've refaded them nearly every month since. I was using a mixture of JBCO, Shea Butter and Coconut oil, with Rosemary and Tea Tree oil, but my twin reminded me a week ago that I have a tub of Profectiv Anti-thinning Temple Recovery. I have committed myself to using it as recommended, 2 times per day for the next 2 - 3 months to see if it really works as the reviews state. I find that whatever you decide to use, you have to commit to giving it a reasonable time to work and be consistent. All the best to you!
please don't stop trying the woman who were blessed with not having naturaly thin edges will never understand the hurt tht woman who have this problem feel. I am with u I try everything bcuz it's every strength to not cry about something u can't change so keep trying cuz I will. I've been on the shaving path but it hasn't worked for me but great video
Shaving off your edges will not help them grow When you cut your hair it seems like it grows faster just because it's noticeable and it seems like it grows longer because cutting hair removes split ends that cause it to break. Edges don't really get split ends. Thinning edges are usually caused by traction alopecia. Which is caused by really tight braids and styles that pull out your hair in order to grow them back you need to leave them alone and keep it moisturized. Tea tree oil and JBCO helps a lot. You should watch a video on traction alopecia by green beauty channel. Unfortunately some traction alopecia is permanent because hair follicles can be damaged the only way to fix it is to get surgery and place other hair follicles on other parts of your head to the front and sides
I actually had a very high hairline at the back of my head from birth to about 14 years old. It was like an inch of stubborn baby hairs back there lol it frustrated me so much one day that i shaved it hoping it'll look like a normal hairline and it looked terrible (was super high) lol so i put my hair in singles and let it down to cover it and what do you know it took a bout 2 month for the hair to fit in plaits (which never happened before) and the hair back there eventually grew to the same length as my other hair. Your theory works. At least for me.
+Ashley B that's a coincidence it was prob because you weren't putting as much pressure on those parts you were just letting your hair down. Shaving your hair in those areas won't hurt your hair growth but it also won't help it either
Do you know how when you first started shaving your legs in middle/high school and your legs would be smooth for a week or longer without needing to shave again? But over time, you noticed that you had to shave more often, and maybe even got to a point where you would shave and a few days later have stubble there again? The more you shave your legs the more your body thought it needed to make more because we are supposed to have hair there and taking it away kind of makes your body freak out and grow it back faster and faster. Same idea applies here. The more you shave an area that naturally grows hair, the faster that area will try to grow the hair back. If the hair is still there, usually it won't grow past a certain length (not including the hair on your scalp). If you notice after going a week or two without shaving your legs or if you've never shaved your legs before, the hair will usually reach a certain length and stay there.
+Sienna Barlow Thinning edges are not the always signs of traction alopecia, could be something simply as stress (most common). The thought that cutting your hair makes it grow longer and thicker has been around for a while. I'm sure it was for a reason. Edges get split ends just as much as any other hair on your head because it's still hair. I don't understand how it wouldnt?
I applaud you in doing whatever it takes to grow your hair back. I'm a hairstylist and I wouldn't recommend cutting your edges off unless it is completely damaged (like from a relaxer)...other than that I would just keep applying oil everyday on the edges and stay away from the gels and edge controls for awhile.
+Trish Easter wow that's really good!! It grew back and it's better than before! I'm so happy for you, continue to improve your hair wish you the best luck💖
Sistah Queen I Am Going Through The Same Thing. It Is A Struggle. You Have Encouraged Me To Say The Heck With It and Shave My Sides. I have been natural for 7yrs and the only problem I have Is Thinning or bald edges around the Edges and Front Crown of my Hair.. I'm just glad to know I'm not the Only one Going Through This. Thank You and I Will Be Following Your Updates. We Got This Sistah Queen..
Please read this you don't need to shave your hair! Use rice water it's doing an amazing job on my hair I've not seen a curl in my hair for 24 years till I started using it and yes I did what you did too previously and it's kinda helped but rice water makes it so you don't need to do things like this, anyway good luck
Trish's World hi sorry for the late reply, the way I found worked is by taking the water from cooking rice, some use uncooked rice water but i think i found it works more if you get the water out while its cooking the rice, you can keep the rice water after its cooled in the fridge and it will become gloopy, apply on clean hair and leave for 30 mins or how ever you feel u need, then wash it clean, there are many videos on UA-cam explaining better than I have so pls have a look.
Trish's World hi, firstly I use very gentle shampoo on my hair, the more natural the shampoo the better, after shampoo I apply the rice water to clean hair so when I wash it out i use plain water then on the next day I'll wash it with shampoo but only if it smells, I'll use a natural harsh free shampoo on the same day if the smell is apparent. After washing I oil my hair while still wet with water, hope that is clear.
Yes I did this as a teenager and it worked! My logic was that my brothers cut their hair every two weeks and it grew back strong and I knew cutting your hair makes it grow back stronger so I did and bam edges on fleek!!
The reason your hair looks like it grows faster when you cut it is because it grows back more evenly . The hair grows in 3 different phases anagen, catogen, telogen . Depending what phase you're in as well is how fast your hair will grow . Smh
You have a wonderful attitude about all this! Your optimistic is great and very inspiring. I have lost hair before, and optimism and hope really makes a big difference in any treatment process. Kudos to you!
That shaver you used is the business. My hubby uses the same one. And I use the ladies version, it has 5 blades, and gives a close smooth shave to any area. I love that you don't even need shaving cream.
i just did the same yesterday to my sides you go girl i shaved it the same way you did and thought about using a mixture of olive oil garlic and olivaira aloe and other spice or mint remadies like jinger to my hair with castor oil i thougt ever2 weeks ill try a different one you go girl you can grow it dont lose hope
If I cur off my edges imma stay isolated in my house until they come back
Who else loves the way she says oil
black girl struggles r so real 😭😭😭 but you're brave though. i would NEVER!
I guess I'm gana be the only positive comment. Girl, good for u doing new things. Experimenting for us ppl who won't do it 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
+Trish Easter Derma rolling your scalp is also great for growing your hair.
y'all act like she's harming herself its just hair & it grows back.don't shame her for this decision because you personally wouldn't do it.💕
Thanks sweetie, and it grew back fast. Now it's thicker than ever!😗
so brave I never realized how many of us women go thru the same situation.. There's power in hair and how it makes us feel .. these magazines with women and thick luscious hair make me frustrated with the thinning and bald spots due to my meds and stress.. I do the same type cover up.. your amazing and beautiful thanks for sharing.
Thanks sweetie!
Y'all made me spill my damn cereal laughing 😂😂😂😂😂
seriously
that's so mean😑
+aayush gajurel not really 😐
GIRRRRRRRRL. I'm subscribing right now cause clearly you da realest.
😂😂
My thought exactly after seeing this instant subscribe
I love her fearlessness and transparency!
+Trish Easter ...Oh WELL! 😜😘😘😘...love it queen! Still be cute with or without it lol! 💃🏾🙆🏾
I saw your updates and I'm so glad this worked for you! Just ignore the haters. You saw no progress after 1.5yrs on your edges and now only after 3 months after shaving your edges are coming back. Just do you boo. You know what works for you. Your hair is doing good. Keep at it : )
this video hurt me
me too😭😭
+Bradlee297 ME too omg
ikr I cringed so hard I didn't even want to watch this
+Trish Easter I know and knew that it would it was just the way you cut it for me I have NEVER seen that one you are definitely unique! 😊
very understandable your welcome!
OMGGGG I CANT EVEN GET MY ENDS CUT WITHOUT CRYING !! LMFAOOO IM SUBBING. YOU TOUGH ASF !! KEEP GOING ❤❤
she went 2007 Britney on them edges 👐
😂
😂😂😂😂😂
+Nae H. ROTFL #DEAD #LITERATELY
OMG 😂😂😂😂😂😂
You're not crazy for cutting your edges
You're COURAGEOUS and SMART. You realize something is wrong and you take action ☺️👍
Thanks sweetie! 😘
And I live!!! I freaking love the adrenaline rush this video gives the viewer once you starting shaving your edges off! I love your boldness for real!
Takes balls to shave your edges off 👌🏽
I agree with this logic. In retrospect, I should have shaved my head instead of cutting it low when I was diagnosed with traction alopecia. Shaving provides a nice clean slate.
the way she took the hair off of the razor hurt me more
Lol, I was tired if it. It grew back though..lol
I pray that you get whatever results you're looking for. After watching you shave your hair with a razor, l was blown away. Sister, beautiful queen, find out what's missing external such as low iron, thyroid issues, vitamin b1,D, Fe, allergies ,thyroid issues. I stumbled on your video and l was lost for words.
Get a throughly blood panel check. Read into hair loss regarding vitamins and minerals absorption because obvious you have more than alopecia issues from looking at your skin and hair
Try botion,copper,zinc, selenium, folic acid and avoid " dairy "for 60 days, l guarantee your skin will be flawless and hair texture strong, l will say your hair type need to be left alone, no skintight hairdos, just daily massages, natural hair ,major vitamins and restricted diet for whatever shows up in your allergy results...Stay beautiful and do not razor your beautiful head.....
When you pulled back your bang, I wasn't ready 😂😂 but you are so brave! I love your attitude about it!
this is crazy 😂😂😂😂
Omg she is brave as hell😅
Thanks, it grew back better than ever
Trish, you have given me a sense of inspiration. Right now I'm in the process of waiting from the doctors about my thyroid, and Lupus test. I had bald patches on both sides of my hair line and the back as well. So after being depressed about it I finally stood up and said I'M READY. I shaved all 3 bald spots completely bare on both sides of my head and gave myself an neat undercut. Since my hair is natural it's super duper thick so a perm rod set will cover all my spots. I created my own hair care regimen using all natural pure oils. I know it's going to grow back, with care and prayer!!!!! Thank you for being so bold and posting this. You just helped someone that actually felt suicidal. I suffer from PTSD. I'm currently going through therapy and on meds. I'm feeling very hopeful though and shaving my head gave me some "peace" for some reason if that makes any sense. Thank you. I don't need ppl coming for me, I made my choice and I'm damn proud of it!!!!
Yes, hunny keep using ur mixture! Good luck and don't let anyone make you feel bad. My hair is growing back, and I'm happy I could help. Keep praying, and I just prayed for you as well. Keep me updated!😘
hahahaha!!!! girl you are wild for this. I'm cryin 😂
That's what I'm saying
College got me like ....
Wild af lmao girl you brave
lol this video had me laughing and thinking you crazy, but baby you paving the way for all of us, do it for the culture!!!
IDC what anyone says! you're so brave for this. thank you for sharing! it's your life, please keep doing YOU!!!
Whip some Shea butter & coconut oil and put that on it & it'll grow thicker longer and faster I did that for my baby when she use to pull her hair & she grew it back fast it might help :)
No Problem & You're Welcome I Hope it Works Out For You Because I Know It Can Be Stressful To Grow Out Your Hair So Good Luck
+Dee-Dee Michelle agreed, also cinnamon extract is great. Here's a resource www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/kinky-hair-type-4a/repairing-thin-edges/ hope things pan out for you
If It don't I just be stuck wit a bald side 😂😂😂 you so brave I could never do that and so positive 👏👏
Lol, it grew back, and thick too..lol I didn't have any hair in the first place so why not try it..lol
Hi Trish, what I personally highly recommend is to use a mixture of:
Castor oil
Rosemary oil
avocado oil
sweet almond oil
Jojoba oil
Vitamin E (liquid or you or you can also open the soft capsules)
Vitamin B (you must smash it)
(All in equal quantities. The vitamins: about 5 capsules of each one for every 100 or 150 ml of the mixture)
Use it every night before bed, giving a soft massage for about 5 minutes (Its much better if you put your head down -toward the floor- )and wash your hair the next day or every two days.
Somenthing which they are also recommended a looot is to use a shampoo with onion, and there are lots of recipes on the internet where lot of girls teach you how to prepare it. It is highly recommended for hair loss and to make it grow very fast.
I'm going through that same shit but my one is right on the centre hair line so I can't cover it in anyway n it's thinning day after day!! U r so sweet and strong I can relate girl.. people make comments they don't realise we didn't do that to ourselves n their so quick to judge but they need to understand that's one of the most stressful shit is to go
Through hair thinning or boldness, it's funny how u get so stressed out when ur hair is thinning then u stress even more that the stress is gonna worsen it so u learn to live with it... u go
Girl 👌🏽👌🏽
Thanks, and you are right! Be blessed!😉
you're a risk taker i salute you boo😘
Pray to god I still have my edges by 30 ..
And go natural no more perms/relaxers!!!!
+Trish Easter oh ok that's good!!!!!
Makes me wonder if this is why Keke Palmer shaved her edges off...
seen your video in July of 2016 and decided to try it in August. People thought I was crazy but my edges are growing back and I never thought they would. Mine was due to tight braids as you said.
Happy for you! What do you use??
The key to taking care of kinky hair is to moisture it. Avoid too much heat on the hair and tend to the area that needs the most care. Co-wash it and let it air dry when it's damp.
ikr
I shaved mine off from watching your video and I used black Jamaican Castro oil and it grew back
Good, and they said I was crazy..lol
Trish's World nope, very smart method. Thank you!
Lol thanks😘
Girl I just saw the light because I was thinking if works when you shave your legs why not with your hairline lol I just did it lets see what happen
Keep me updated
I cut my edges to grow back fresh hair. Not bald but basically back down to baby. It's a good idea if you want healthy hair to grow back evenly to prevent less damage.
Brave woman. Best to you!
+Trish Easter OMG I can't believe you shaved your edges girl you got the guts
I mean what I'm about to say : you have a beautiful scalp!
I started eating avocado for the first time in my life, 6 weeks ago and I noticed recently that my hairline is getting thicker. There's baby hairs there. I use coconut oil on the ends to avoid splitting and eat avocados. That's it. I finally found something that works! I do not blame you for trying out shaving. We never know what will work until we try it.
***** your hair grows fast, it worked
also, thank you!! I apperciate that you are so real and not scared to show your struggle. It makes me feel not alone in this struggle. So THANK YOU!
I'm not surprised at all that your hair grew back! Makes sense to me! If you shave hair anywhere else it grows back. Why not on your head?💕
and thicker
You know, I'm glad I saw this video because I thought I was the only one with this logic lol. I did the same thing with the nape of my neck because when I was transitioning, my nape hair broke so bad and it just wouldn't grow no matter how much i trimmed it. I finally just asked my guy friend who is a barber to give me an undercut, you know like the cute designs in the back of your head, i brushed it everyday with JBCO and my hair grew back like wildflowers after that.
I think maybe I should do the same with the hair near my right temple. Its been thinning badly lately since I got those stupid box braids back in October. NEVER AGAIN. Currently using JBCO and Doo Gro oil and its filling in slowly.
If Yalll want something for edges or just growing your hair period try "wild hair growth"! I had a bald spot right where my edges were supposed to be a few months later it was gone! And I went natural a few months ago my hair is thriving because of it! Put in some twist or braids leaving out your edges so no stress! Then apply the wild growth every 3-5 days. You can also try the inversion method( I think that's what it's called)using the wild growth it works wonders!
Good to know, because I have some I've never used!
I love this video. People hold on to unhealthy hair just to say they have some now in days.
it looks right when you did it but if i do it I'll look like a brown pineapple😂
you shouldn't use a razor though, you should use clippers because razors tug hairs and damage hair follicles
We as women have to know and remember that ''I AM NOT MY HAIR'! But I do love a quick weave!
Girl noooo😩
Hi. just wanted to say I shaved my edges this morning and right now I am regretting it so bad! I am really scared that it might not grow back! I am literally crying because I feel like I made a bad decision. But after watching this vid, I am feeling hope that it will grow stronger in length and thickness! Pray as I go through this journey...I am definitely gonna need it!
Prayed for you. It will be OK! Are you going to use the mixture?
Trish's World Not to sure about it yet. But I've been using oils that are mixed such as shea butter and coconut..
Ok, good! Keep me updated.
Trish's World Of course!
😉
You are so natural in front of the camera! Great!
Wow, thanks!
crazy seeing people getting mad because YOU shaved YOUR hair. everybody keep saying you should have let it just grow and use castor oil but sometimes you got to start over to get it right. I need to recommend this video to a lot of people I know and YT gurus because their edges are not the business. you go girl and do you!!
I have tips and tricks for hair growth and thickening! If you're interested
I did it by accident and needless to say it grew back fast thick and longer
Going through the same ish after wearing braids 😣 . I think i will try this too. Hell I ain't got nothing to lose. Thanks for this video 😀😀❤❤
Lol, ikr! It worked for me!
I used to have this same problem from braiding and weaves a few years ago.
someone recommended supergrow by gnld and it worked wonders for my hair volume and edges, I used this as a leave in after steaming every two weeks without fail for about 6 months.
in addition only use a silk headscarf to bed to avoid tagging on the edges.All the best hope it works out for you.x
Hey love, I ran across your video a couple weeks ago and just this past Friday (4/15/16) I finally went ahead and shaved the hairline 4 inches across starting from my ear and 2 inches back on each side. I am so relieved that I did! I'm feeling the baldness and even more the new stubble. I just wished I had done it sooner now I can't rock certain styles this summer but no biggie! Wish me Luck Sista! ;-)
You can try Jamaican black castor oil massages nightly to help grow your edges.
i shaved my edges slick bald and rubbed vicks vapor rub on it and they grew back better. after years of tight braids and weaves my edges were gone and wouldn't grow back until i did what i said..
Vicks....wow...really! How long did you use it, and how often?? And your name is Trish too??
I know it took a lot of courage for you to post this video and I want to say thank you for your courage. I watched your update video and I see that it did work for you. Don't let anyone discourage you in your journey and continue to share it with others as that is how we are helpers one to another. May God continue to bless and keep you. In the other video it was hard to hear you. Be blessed and thanks again for sharing your journey with us.
+Trish Easter You are very welcome and thank you.
Clearly everyone coming with all the negativity do not have an idea of how frustrating it is to lose edges... I'm tired at this point I'm just ready to shave my whole head, but I appreciate the courage Sis... Subscribing right now
I love your confidence. Its beautiful
I didn't have no edges because of really tight box braids so I stopped getting them and I started taking (biotin 5,000 at Walmart twice a day) and I wash my hair with a product from my beauty supply store (thick & full + biotin & collagen shampoo) it help my hair grow tremendously.
What's the name of the shampoo ?
I just loved your confidence in the beginning of the video. I am still watching but I just love how you approached this situation. You could be crying and really complaining about not having any hair growth in a while but you didn't! You have a great personality!
You're welcome (:
A couple of minutes into your video I shaved the back of my hair that has been so damaged for about 4 years I feel so free already. Thank you
I think I'll try one small spot first but I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thought about this and im happy other ppl tried it first😊
It Worked, watch my update videos
Hell im tryin it. Aint got nothin to lose but my mind! Hah
Don't worry hon...I wasnt even aware that anyone else did a fade or shave their edges like I...glad to see I'm not the only one. I went to the barber on Christmas Eve and cut off my dreadlocks and asked him to give me a fade so that my thin edges wouldn't be so obvious. I've refaded them nearly every month since. I was using a mixture of JBCO, Shea Butter and Coconut oil, with Rosemary and Tea Tree oil, but my twin reminded me a week ago that I have a tub of Profectiv Anti-thinning Temple Recovery. I have committed myself to using it as recommended, 2 times per day for the next 2 - 3 months to see if it really works as the reviews state. I find that whatever you decide to use, you have to commit to giving it a reasonable time to work and be consistent. All the best to you!
please don't stop trying the woman who were blessed with not having naturaly thin edges will never understand the hurt tht woman who have this problem feel. I am with u I try everything bcuz it's every strength to not cry about something u can't change so keep trying cuz I will. I've been on the shaving path but it hasn't worked for me but great video
wrap it every night and wear it out instead of putting stress on your hair with pony tails
Shaving off your edges will not help them grow When you cut your hair it seems like it grows faster just because it's noticeable and it seems like it grows longer because cutting hair removes split ends that cause it to break. Edges don't really get split ends. Thinning edges are usually caused by traction alopecia. Which is caused by really tight braids and styles that pull out your hair in order to grow them back you need to leave them alone and keep it moisturized. Tea tree oil and JBCO helps a lot. You should watch a video on traction alopecia by green beauty channel. Unfortunately some traction alopecia is permanent because hair follicles can be damaged the only way to fix it is to get surgery and place other hair follicles on other parts of your head to the front and sides
+Trish Easter good for you :)
I actually had a very high hairline at the back of my head from birth to about 14 years old. It was like an inch of stubborn baby hairs back there lol it frustrated me so much one day that i shaved it hoping it'll look like a normal hairline and it looked terrible (was super high) lol so i put my hair in singles and let it down to cover it and what do you know it took a bout 2 month for the hair to fit in plaits (which never happened before) and the hair back there eventually grew to the same length as my other hair. Your theory works. At least for me.
+Ashley B that's a coincidence it was prob because you weren't putting as much pressure on those parts you were just letting your hair down. Shaving your hair in those areas won't hurt your hair growth but it also won't help it either
Do you know how when you first started shaving your legs in middle/high school and your legs would be smooth for a week or longer without needing to shave again? But over time, you noticed that you had to shave more often, and maybe even got to a point where you would shave and a few days later have stubble there again? The more you shave your legs the more your body thought it needed to make more because we are supposed to have hair there and taking it away kind of makes your body freak out and grow it back faster and faster. Same idea applies here. The more you shave an area that naturally grows hair, the faster that area will try to grow the hair back. If the hair is still there, usually it won't grow past a certain length (not including the hair on your scalp). If you notice after going a week or two without shaving your legs or if you've never shaved your legs before, the hair will usually reach a certain length and stay there.
+Sienna Barlow Thinning edges are not the always signs of traction alopecia, could be something simply as stress (most common). The thought that cutting your hair makes it grow longer and thicker has been around for a while. I'm sure it was for a reason. Edges get split ends just as much as any other hair on your head because it's still hair. I don't understand how it wouldnt?
I applaud you in doing whatever it takes to grow your hair back. I'm a hairstylist and I wouldn't recommend cutting your edges off unless it is completely damaged (like from a relaxer)...other than that I would just keep applying oil everyday on the edges and stay away from the gels and edge controls for awhile.
Oh my god I love how casual she is 😂😂I would've been freaking out lol
+Trish Easter wow that's really good!! It grew back and it's better than before! I'm so happy for you, continue to improve your hair wish you the best luck💖
Sistah Queen I Am Going Through The Same Thing. It Is A Struggle. You Have Encouraged Me To Say The Heck With It and Shave My Sides. I have been natural for 7yrs and the only problem I have Is Thinning or bald edges around the Edges and Front Crown of my Hair..
I'm just glad to know I'm not the Only one Going Through This. Thank You and I Will Be Following Your Updates.
We Got This Sistah Queen..
Thank you sweetie God bless and keep me updated!😘
That edge way to long you need to CUTTT ITT! lol JK GIRL YOU BEAUTIFUL 😜
That makes me feel so good inside knowing that it's Black women are trying to help one another.
I respect you so much for this because I would never. You've got balls!! Keep us updated
NEVER IN ETERNITY WILL I EVER NEVER SHAVE OFF MY EDGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please read this you don't need to shave your hair! Use rice water it's doing an amazing job on my hair I've not seen a curl in my hair for 24 years till I started using it and yes I did what you did too previously and it's kinda helped but rice water makes it so you don't need to do things like this, anyway good luck
Tell me..Tell me....how to use it?? Exactly what do you do??. You can email me if you would like.
latrisha.easter@gmail.com
Trish's World hi sorry for the late reply, the way I found worked is by taking the water from cooking rice, some use uncooked rice water but i think i found it works more if you get the water out while its cooking the rice, you can keep the rice water after its cooled in the fridge and it will become gloopy, apply on clean hair and leave for 30 mins or how ever you feel u need, then wash it clean, there are many videos on UA-cam explaining better than I have so pls have a look.
Ok do you wash it out with shampoo or with water?
Thanks!!
Trish's World hi, firstly I use very gentle shampoo on my hair, the more natural the shampoo the better, after shampoo I apply the rice water to clean hair so when I wash it out i use plain water then on the next day I'll wash it with shampoo but only if it smells, I'll use a natural harsh free shampoo on the same day if the smell is apparent. After washing I oil my hair while still wet with water, hope that is clear.
I REALLY appreciate your help!😘
I'm so proud of the young lady!🙌💯👍
I need to shave mines too. Love your authenticty
Thats awesome
LMMMMAAAAOOOOO YOOOOOOO 😭😭😭😭
Look i Chopped alllll my hair off from waist length so do your thing !!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Girl you bold af cause I couldn't shave my edges i just can't
Yes I did this as a teenager and it worked! My logic was that my brothers cut their hair every two weeks and it grew back strong and I knew cutting your hair makes it grow back stronger so I did and bam edges on fleek!!
The reason your hair looks like it grows faster when you cut it is because it grows back more evenly . The hair grows in 3 different phases anagen, catogen, telogen . Depending what phase you're in as well is how fast your hair will grow . Smh
Damn girl you're strong!😹
You have a wonderful attitude about all this! Your optimistic is great and very inspiring. I have lost hair before, and optimism and hope really makes a big difference in any treatment process. Kudos to you!
That shaver you used is the business. My hubby uses the same one. And I use the ladies version, it has 5 blades, and gives a close smooth shave to any area. I love that you don't even need shaving cream.
Is this real? Did she just shave her head like this?
Oh wow! 😮
So so beautiful my Queen keep up the progress
i think you're right , I need my edges back and im thinking about doing that
let me check , thank you
Bless your heart Sweetie. Thx for sharing your dilema!
i just did the same yesterday to my sides you go girl i shaved it the same way you did and thought about using a mixture of olive oil garlic and olivaira aloe and other spice or mint remadies like jinger to my hair with castor oil i thougt ever2 weeks ill try a different one you go girl you can grow it dont lose hope
Thanks sweetie! It's starting to grow!😘
OMG!! I just did mine the other day, thought only I would do something like this
It's important not to care after you show love to your edges. Hair won't grow fast if we obsess over it.
Yeah I had to realize that, and that's why I told people I will do another video about 6 months to a year from now!
I'm about to watch that update video but girl u cracked me up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂