Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the lovely ladies here!
First and foremost: I’m from the Caribbean. From the Dominican Republic to be exact. I feel like I should disclose this since it’s a sub for Black women. I really hope it’s OK to post here. I checked other subs and I honestly couldn’t identify with a lot of what’s posted.
I have a mix of 4a-4b curls and I love wearing my natural hair. I haven’t straightened my hair in over a decade, but lately my hairline has been suffering. I’m aware that it’s partly due to age, I’m in my 30s, and genetics but at the same time I cant help but feel the constant washing/styling/tugging is also weakening it.
What can I do to protect my hairline. Wear scarves? Headbands? Braid my hair loosely? I am also very aware of culture appropriation and want to avoid anything that make it seem as if I’m doing this. This also isnt a post to get a stamp of approval for xyz. I’d love advice on low maintenance hair styles I can do at home. Nothing fancy.
Thanks in advance. I appreciate it.
Hey op as a fellow Dominican we are often mixed with black and mixed people are welcome.
That aside avoid braids scarves, anything that will cause tension. I would also see a dermatologist it could be a vitamin deficiency or health issue.
Saw a derm and was told it’s genetic, iron a bit low and same with vitamin b-12 but nothing too alarming. Lately, I’ve been wearing my hair in low buns and I dont feel any tugging/tension on my hairline but it’s probably contributing to it in some way.
Thank you for the advice!
What are braid scarves if you don’t mind my asking?
Aren’t Dominicans black?
Most consider mixed but by American standards would be considered black especially with type 4 hair.
Yeah but a lot of them don’t want to be.
Do you leave out some hair for edges? I’m a guy and the second I started a front taper and cut down the length on my hairline I regrew hair on my corners insanely quickly. I don’t know if that’s a solution for you if you are wanting to have curls up to your hairline though.
I think I’m going to have to go back to separating my baby hairs/edges and being gentler with this section of hair. Thank you for the suggestion, I appreciate it!
I am Dominican and actually just posted here asking for advice lol. But, I'm not having any trouble with my edges and I usually do wash and goes and twist/braid outs. I am noticing that I need to change to my part, though, as I may be thinning there. Feel free to PM me, as I have 4a/b hair too!