Stop Traction Alopecia in it's Tracks!

Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that results from subjecting the hair to excessive pulling force.   "Though [it] can occur in any race, it is most common among women of color who wear their hair pulled back in braids, or in other tight styles, away from the face." (The Science of Black Hair - Audrey Savisothy).

Tight braids, barrettes, hair weaves, and headbands worn excessively, are all very common causes of traction alopecia.  Excessive use of hair chemical can also cause the condition.  I had the misfortune of contracting traction alopecia around my right temple back in 2005.

My Dirty Little Secret - [PICS!!]

I'm coming clean, people! 

My edges are a HOT mess.  I've been prattling on about them for quite some time now, so I wanted to take a few moments to share with you why they are so ratchet, and how I intend to get them back to their proper state!

I had a beautiful baby girl about 15 months ago (in the car I might add, but that's a story for another day!!).  My hair was amazing during the pregnancy, and immediately after.  Thick, full, sheeny, long, and awesome!  Several months after she was born, I began to experience the dreaded post-partum shedding.  My hair didn't fall out in clumps.  The shedding  kind of snuck up on me.  I lost all the hair around my temples, as well as farther beyond my hairline.  I was not happy.

December 2012