Got weak edges? Are you in a weave to hide your ever increasing forehead? You have an onset of traction alopecia caused simply by your styling?
Naomi Campbell
This challenge is for YOU! You, like most of us, need a little help with your hairline.
Introducing Phro’s HairLine Challenge
Now before we get into the challenge, there are a few things we need to look into.
1st – Understand why your hair line is suffering
Hair loss around the hairline may be the result of natural balding or damage due to styling. This challenge is specifically for women who experience hair loss at their hairline due to traction alopecia. What’s that you say? Traction alopecia occurs when ponytails, braids and weaves are worn too tight near your hairline, causing hair loss, according to the Hair Loss Library.
2nd – Can you fix it?
If hair is still growing on your hairline, then there is hope.
There are some ladies whose hair follicles are damaged permanently and no hair grows on the hairline at all. If you are in this category, your best course of action is to visit a dermatologist who will provide you a personal assessment.
3rd – How do you fix it?
The hair forums have many remedies and products that different people swear by and others would not touch, so it’s convoluted and it goes to show that everyone has their own recipe for taking care for their hair. But what has remained constant is the following:
- Do not stress your hairline out by pulling and tugging on it
- Do not brush your ends
- If you have to manipulate it, be really gentle
- Use ingredients that have vitamin e, castor oil and peppermint oil
- Always, always, always massage your scalp
We know that this is the same concept that I promote with both my hair challenges, Castor Oil and Back 2 Health. I call them challenges, because they ‘challenge’ you to substitute your current regime with something new for a short time. Once you see the results, you would then adopt the challenge into your normal hair care regime.
What’s the challenge?
To get your edges / baby hair / temple hair growing again, there are a few things that you need to consider: TIME, DILIGENCE, PRODUCTS and CARE.
The Rules:
Duration: Two Months
Frequency: Every night before you go to bed
Product: Castor Oil
Utensils: Tail Comb, Silk /Satin Scarf and Camera
Take a picture of your edges before you start, and then once a fortnight for two months. Note the differences, and if you’re brave enough, load them up on Phro’s Hair Community
*side challenge* if you need to fill in your eye brow hair, you can also put some castor oil on them (lightly) before you go to bed.
- Use your tail comb to seperate a small part of your hair, just at your edges
- Lightly put some castor oil on your scalp and gently massage it in
- Lightly smooth your newly moisturized hair back and gently tie a silk/satin scarf on your head
Your hair line coming back to the front
Don’t like Castor Oil? Here are other products you can use
a) Rosemary Oil - Needs to be mixed with a carrier oil (too potent otherwise). Known to increase blood flow, therefore, promoting hair growth.
b) Peppermint Oil - Needs to be mixed with a carrier oil (too potent otherwise). Gives a cooling effect/tingle to the scalp, and removes dandruff. Purifies the scalp. Known to increase blood flow, therefore, promoting hair growth.
c) Castor Oil - Cleanses toxins & impurities from the scalp, nourishes and thickens the hair. Stimulates hair growth while moisturizing dry brittle hair.
d) Coconut Oil - Promotes hair growth by revitalizing and exfoliating dead skin tissue from the scalp. Great in removing dandruff so that the scalp/hair follicles can breath and the hair can grow at a faster rate.
e) Aloe Vera Gel/Juice - Includes an enzyme that is beneficial in stimulating new hair reproduction.
f) Vitamin E - Antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Helps to increase and improve circulation of your scalp, promoting the growth of healthy hair
h) Sulfur 8 - Provides a tingling sensation to the scalp. Helps remove dandruff off the scalp. Sulfur does three important functions in our body. It brings about hair growth, strong nails and smooth skin.
i) Mega-Tek - It stimulates and promotes RAPID hair regrowth without the use of silicone, synthetic polymers, oils or petroleum based products. Many ladies have seen great results with this product.
Phro’s HairLine Challenge Results:
My Edges – July 2011
Edges are fuller. 8 week growth (30 September 2011)
This is Bananas! I like it! I’m in!
Sounds fantastic! I currently have braids can i start the challenge or do i need to wait till i take them out? I have my castor oil and and tail comb ready to go…
You don’t need to take the braids out. Just concentrate on your edges and still put a scarf every night. Also make sure you look into how long those braids are on for. After a certain point, they become the enemy.
Hey Phro
Am loving this post, ready to go. Jus wanted to find out, is eucalyptus oil also good (what I managed to find today), if I mix a few drops with castor oil?
Hey Jessy,
I’d never considered eucalyptus oil, but this is what I’m finding. click here to find out benefits of using it on your hair. By the sounds of it, it’s great. So, yes, in short … a few drops of it in castor oil will just enhance this for you.
Thanx for the info miss phro, will be using it…
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I’m so in! I’ve just let my new short dreadlocks out of my wig. My hairline’s still got baby hair and I want it to grow back. I’m gon get my stuff tmrw and start the challenge!
My hair is all natural, in a teensy weensy afro… would love to join this… sounds exciting! need to get castor oil and i <3 the sound of aloe vera juice!
Count me in,im keen,hairline still has baby hair,but its pretty fragile. Here we go!
Awesome!
wanted to ask about sulpher 8 can you specify. Should it be hair food or confditioner?
The only product I know with sulfur is Sulfur 8. I think if you have sulfur 8, try it on your edges. The product I holy recommend for this exercise is definetly Castor Oil. If you’d like to trial those other products below, check out if they have the ingredients I have talked about when you click here. If they do, i’d stay away and try and look for castor oil or coconut oil.
hey Phro,
Quick question. I just bought the Indian Dabur Amla oil and it has the ingredient liquid parafinum in it. I’m kind of skeptical to use it because I believe liquid parafinum is one of the ingredients we are supposed to be avoiding. I;m not even digging the way this product is smelling either. Something fishy. Did I get the wrong product or am I wrong?
I LOVE amla oil. Please don’t throw it out, if you’re suspect, you can use it as a sealer or a pre-poo. Check out the Back to Health Challenge for further explanation of that http://www.phrophro.com/bth
Hi phro
I think ur blog is amazing a friend recommended it today and its great just a few questions for you.
My hairline took a serious beating after the birth of my son so I shaved it all off and started living in stocking caps,it’s started growing bk but I’m now having weave on and my scalp is itching constantly.is it a wise move to switch to braids whilst I try and get this challenge going as wearing my natural hair is not an option. what can I do that grows my hair and doesn’t stress my hairline ????
Hey,
Congrats on having your son!
Hair shedding is seemingly quite normal after giving birth as your body isn’t receiving the hormones it did while you were pregnant. So your hair is basically (hopefully) going back to its natural state, and it may take time to adjust.
This is a pretty delicate phase of a woman’s hair. I would suggest to continue what you’re doing, but start dealing with your itchy scalp. If your scalp is itchy because of the weave, perhaps it’s the type of weave you’re applying to your hair, or the cornrows may be on too tight. Try 100% on your hair and also loosening the cornrows themselves.
One thing that’s working worldwide for women everywhere is Castor Oil on the scalp. Casstor oil has some amazing benefits for the hair, one of which is dealing with the cause of an itchy scalp. While you’re under your stocking cap, why don’t you acquaint yourself with The Castor Oil Challenge . This will deal with your itchy scalp and will work to enrich your hair at this very delicate phase of growth.
Please do keep in touch. I’m on phrophro@ymail.com if you would like to delve deeper in this.
im about to get on this
i have more questions i shall be emailing yOu
That’s exciting Michelle!
ITCHY WEAVES??to stop an weave from itching,follows these steps before you use the hair:
1. put a cup of white vinegar in bathroom sink/bowls and fill up swith water;
2. soak weave in the above mixture for abt 15-30mins u can soak for longer if u want,
3. rinse out with water or conditioner if you like, if u rinse with water the weave wont smell of vinegar,
4. air dry the hair and its ready for use.
This vinegar soak will ensure that the alkaline base in the hair disappears. Before this vinegar soak I hated weaves becoz of the itch but now the itch is minimal to non-existent after treatment. Its gr8, works and removes tht first day weave smell too. good Luck
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Hey, I have natural hair and its currently breaking I would like to know if I could do this challenge as well, and what would you suggest I do to have strong and growing hair
Hi Mimi,
Naturals can certainly join in the Back to Health Challenge. If you click on ‘Natural Hair’ on the right hand column in the Hair Topic section, you’ll see how the other girls with natural hair are going with their hair care regime. Taffi is on the Back 2 Health challenge and incorporates different products and certain styles to maintain the health of her hair.
Thank you will definately check it out, ignore the 1 I posted this evening
Can I use this challenge for natural hair??
yes yes and yes
How do I use natural coconut oil for my hair and edges
Hi Ruth,
You would just glide it on your hair like you would any other moisturiser. Let me know how you go.
hi. i also have the same question with the other siista with regard to the dabur amla oil. i came acrsoss it while in a rush and took 3 huge bottles of it including the new dabur amla gold oil which is supposedly for chemically damaged hair. i actually started using it only to discover it has one of the ingredients that are not good i.e. parafin liquuid or somelthing like that.please verify what i should do with this investment get rid of it or is there a way of still putting it to goog use. also how best to use olive oil – i got that as well. my concern is the hairline, strength and colour of my hair. been using dark and lovely – naturally my hair is black but its become reddish but quite long – neck level
Hi Sikulekile,
NO don’t throw AMLA OIL out! It has so many amazing properties. My suggestion is for you to use it as a sealer and as a pre-poo. It will seal in your moisture really well, while adding other properties. It’s also great in strengthening the root of your hair, so I used it as a scalp treatment in my pre-poo mix.
Olive oil can be used similarly to Amla oil. You moisturise with a water based moisturiser, like S Curl No Drip and then you seal with an oil, which will seal in the water based moisturiser, thus strengthening your hair.
The hairline challenge will strengthen your hairline. So just follow it and ensure that you’re creating great hair practices, eg. not tying your hair too tightly…etc. Coconut oil is really good at maintaining your hair colour, so is amla oil. so continue using those. Check out my Hair Topic on Relaxed Hair, and get a deeper understanding of what you’re doing when you relax your hair.
tks
I’m coming in….watch out, will post pics on the community site
LOVE IT!
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I discovered your blog recently (saw an article in Byo) and I just visited the site today. Well done!!
So I’ve decided to do the castor oil challenge but i have just removed a weave which was sewn in too tighlty and discovered i’ve lost a patch of hair – about 5cm radius- right in the middle of my scalp! Will the hairline treatment work for this bald patch?
Hi Chichi, I’m really sorry to hear about your hair horror story. Yes, castor oil is great for this particular situation. But I’m interested to know what your scalp looks like, so if you can take a photo and send to phrophro@ymail.com. All details are confidential.
Great blog! I’ve been doing the hair line challenge for a little over 1 month and there is such a difference. I can’t wait to see what will happen at the end of this month. Thanks so much for making this info available and simple to understand.
Thanks for sharing Uzoma…It’s so good to see that it’s working for so many women.
Hi Phro! I posted my Hairline Challenge results on my sister’s blog, Beauty3sixty5.com. Please check it out. http://beauty3sixty5.com/2012/05/12/miracle-in-a-bottle-how-castor-oil-saved-my-hairline-before-after/
Hi ya, when you apply the castor oil, do you have rinse in the morning or continue with it the next evening?
I personally leave it in. I use it as a scalp moisturiser. I don’t condense my scalp with it though … a small amount goes a long way. If you like to condense your scalp with castor oil, then I would suggest a rinse out the next day. But for a scalp moisturise in moderation, that doesn’t get washed out.
Great question.
Hi Phro
My problem is a receding hairline and volume. My hair is just about shoulder length, but the volume bothers me so i often have weaving and occasionally braids. I’d like to start the challenge asap, but I just have a few questions. will i still see results even if i continue brading/weaving cos i really am not comfortable moving around with it in its current state? What’s the effect of wearing wigs on my hairline, cos that’s another option i’ve often used, and when i do that, i usually have corn rows. Also, right now i have long braids, how should i pre-poo and shampoo without weighting down my hair from heavy, wet braids?
As an aside, those looking for Amla oil, you can get it in the health shop next to Homegate along Kwame Nkrumah. It’s Indian run and you’ll find lots of organic stuff there.
Hi Penny,
Check out my latest challenge http://www.phrphro.com/weave – it’s a weave challenge and should answer your questions about taking care of your hair while it’s healing.
Check out my post on what I did when I was in braids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FajsVNYjiSk.
Hi, this castor oil you talking about is it the same with the one we buy in pharmacies and is prescribed for babies????
Yes it is. Compressed!
U rily have gud ways o helping out,,i also nid help abt ma hairline
fantastic. start the challenge and keep us updated on your progress
I luv it bt i also nid help
so do we drink the aloe jel or apply it to hair?
There’s aloe vera gel that’s used externally. You can purchase that at a supermarket or pharmacy depending on where you are based.
Hey Phro, I have a question. What do you say to the use of almond oil?
I’ve looked at the benefits of almond oil …
it gets a tick from me. Most carrier oils (natural) have amazing multiple properties. Just do a quick google before you buy so that you understand what to expect and to ensure that you’re getting what your’e paying for
Im just happened to come across your blog today and i must say i have learnt quite a bit. was getting desperate with regards to hair. I was usin T444Z and it was working well for my hair but the smell is horrible (hubby was complaining). thanks to your tips, im sure This is goingto work for me. I got my Olive oil (the cooking one..lol), my castor oil and my glycerine and I’m ready to go.. you did say that glycerine can be used as a moisturizer right??
Hi Fariro,
So glad you’re on the challenge. YES glycerin is a pure moisturiser … so a little does go a long way.
best of luck with your hair journey
Hey am loving your post. My hairlines needs help actually e whole head lol. What shampoo to u recommend I use whilst am using the oils. Am thinking of going for the Peppermint nd Caster oil.
If your scalp isn’t reacting to the shampoo you currently use, you can stick with it.
I’m sure it’ll be all fine.
Heya it Lisa
Can i use 3 oils at e same time or it has to be two. because am going to try Peppermint, Coconut nd i want e Caster oil?? or can i use them differently
Hey am loving your post. My hairlines needs help actually e whole head lol.
LOL – Sharon! I’m sure it’s not that bad. I hope you see results with this challenge.
Hi ladies js started the challenge so do I use the Castor oil daily or js a number of times a week?
Hi Alice,
So glad you’ve started the Hair Linie Challenge. There’s a rules section on this page that details when and frequency of the use of Castor Oil. I hope this is clear and gives you guidance on your next steps.
The Rules:
Duration: Two Months
Frequency: Every night before you go to bed
Product: Castor Oil
Utensils: Tail Comb, Silk /Satin Scarf and Camera
Thanks for castor oil, how do u get reed of grey hair?
Hi,
A lot of women dye their hair with either a permanent or semi-permanent dye. Others go down the natural route and use henna powders mixed with Indigo. My natural colour is a shade of brown / black, so at times (once a year) I dye my hair with L’Oreal Ebony Black.
Hello
I’m about to start the hairline challenge, my hairline is looking shady to put it mildly… On average how long should we be keeping braids for?
mid sized braids (in thickness) 4-6 weeks tops.
I’m so in…i have dreadlocks and have lost a huge amount of my hairline due to styling…a loctician recommended some product from Nigeria called “Damatol” started using it,it has been a week now and i’m hoping the tingling sensations will yield results soon, but i am going to buy castor oil tomorrow.
I’m so in…i have dreadlocks and have lost a huge amount of my hairline due to styling…a loctician recommended some product from Nigeria called ”Damatol” started using it,it has been a week now and i’m hoping the tingling sensations will yield results soon, but i am going to buy castor oil tomorrow.
have fallen in love wit my hair again..Thank you Aphro phro..on to the next hair challenge
i am SOO happy for you Yeukai. ON TO BIGGER CHALLENGES
hello there i dont think you have the answer for my problem…im caucasian white girl with a large forehead and im desperate to make it smaler, i dont want to get rid of baby hairs , i want them! it makes big foreheads look smaller and cuter, but i naturaly dont have any…i was wondering if there is any methode to stimulate baby hairs growth or any technique using a razer to artifitially create some.if there is im dying to know it, ive just been kuting them myself with the razer and i do quite like the result but it could be done much better. thank you so much
Hi Alazne,
I hope I can help. Here goes!
My understanding is that if your hair follicles can’t produce hair, then none will come out. If you have fuzz on your face, you may try to lightly shave it off, but it will more than likely grow back in that particular fuzzy fullness. Would love to see what the results of your razer experiment is going though. Would you like to send me a quick email on phrophro@ymail.com.
I have a big forehead too, but don’t hide it away like some. Would you be open to cutting a fringe at all?
So glad I came across this hair challenge. Started seeing thinning around my hairline from constantly styling the front of my hair in cornrows. Will definitely give the castor oil a try!
Fantastic to hear! Also start thinking of loosening up those cornrows and trying different styles so that you can give your hairline a rest …
I am starting the Hairline Challenge using Castor Oil. Will send you my before pics…..
so excited! Get me on phrophro@ymail.com
Hie my hair is always dry and I need hair line repairment tips.what can I use please tell me every step you did to your hair.Thanx
Hi Tatricia,
This whole blog is dedicated to my hair secrets .. and is the exact way that I use them on my own hair. This challenge is perfect for you as it is. Best of luck with it!
Hi aphro….l’m so thankful for wat u’re doing,l especially luv d way u reply evry comment.l’ll try d castor oil stuff though my hairline is still very full,my hair is long,very thick n full,but my scalp is very tender n it’s a dandruff factory as a result l av difficulty retouching my hair as it often gets burnt,pls which relaxer n other hair products can u recommend for me,u can send em to my email.
Get your scalp in order before you think of a retouch. Check out http://www.phrophro.com/ndc and get in touch after a fortnight of doing the challenge.
Started the castor oil,hairline challenge,I’m hoping to see results as soon as possible. Because my hairline no longer exists. There’s hair growing,but its very tiny. I don’t know which hairstyles to do,to hide my embarrassing hairline. Which hairstyles do you recommend while still on the castor oil challenge. I need my hair back ASAP!But I still need to look and feel pretty. Open to suggestions
Hi Buhle.
I created the weave challenge to help with that. The rules are found on http://www.phrophro.com/weave which also do protect you hairline and allow it to heal.
Does cutting your hair help in recovering your hairline. Like just keeping it short, no weaving and braiding which seems to be the main causes of hair loss?
hair grows from the scalp, so as long as you start taking care of your scalp, it’ll allow the most healthy hair to grow from the follicles. The best thing to do is to not place any stress on the hairline, no matter what style you choose. So if keeping hair short will do that for your personal journey, then that’s ok. Others would like a healthy hairline with long hair … I’ve been able to achieve that.
Hi,
I just stumbled upon this site and i really need help with my hairline which is completely destroyed. Please tell me what hairstyles not to put and how to make my hair grow back
Thanks so much Anna …
It all starts on this page. Check it out and let it settle for a bit, then get started and follow those rules. If you want to weave it, check out http://www.phrophro.com/weave
Hi I have regrown thin, vellus like hair from using rogaine foam for about 4 months, and will continue to use it,I have stopped any pulling of hair, jus wanted to know if that hair will become thick terminal hair? I also use coconut oil at least 2-3 times a week. I also take b vitamins along with eating a protein rich diet, which I believe will help the thin hair grow thick .
Hi Jal,
I understand the castor oil properties will help ensure that you get the healthiest hair coming out of your follicles. I’m not sure what the chemical composition of Rogaine is and what bearing that will have on your growth. Testimonials do say in time hair thickens, but not for all cases. Please keep in touch and let me know how you go.
I want to do this so bad. my edges are horrible and I really need them back. I have small twists in my hair(natural hair) to start dreading my hair, but my edges arent quite there yet. i have been wearin lace wigs with no glue or tape and a stocking cap over my twists. can i do this challenge? do i need to take out my twists? Please help me lol. i want my dreads and hairline to look good when my twists lock.
Hi Ebony,
😊 You’ve come to the right place! I suggest you try the weave challenge http://www.phrophro.com/weave which allows you to nurture your hairline into health while allowing the rest of your hair to rest. You could do it as a wig or a sew in weave but the key is to allow for the nourishment to begin. Let me know how you go!
which castor oil do you suggest i buy? i always wear braids and maybe that is the problem but i have thick hair and its not suitable to wear it out all the time. what should i use to make my thic african hair grow longer and grow out my edges?
Cold pressed castor oil works well! You can get this at any good pharmacy. This works for your hairline. For the rest of your hair, create a moisturizing spray that replaces you braid sheen to ensure your hair is nourished. Add 1/3 water, 1/3 glycerin 1/3 olive or coconut or castor oil. And spray your braids every morning
hi my name is robert johnson and i came acroos this website. i like that you shared a way to grow your hairline back. im a guy and i see alot of women on here so is it for men also or just for women. also i have dreadlocks but but hairline is starting to go back some so i want to start the challenge. what kind of castor oil should i buy and where do you get it from. the only castor oil im familiar with is the one for laxatives. i dont know if you are referring to that kind or not so can you let me know. also i get styles done to my dreadlocks so when i start your challenge should i stop getting styles and just keep them out? thank you
Hi Robert! Glad to have you on board! If you get Cold PressedCastor Oil from any pharmacy … Yes the laxative one, it’ll work. In relation to styling your locks … If you’re pulling tightly which may be affecting your hairline, I’d ask that you loosen your styles. A small amount of Castor does go a long way! Apologies for taking a while to reply. Chuffed to have you on board.
Oh ok thanx a lot.. actually I brought some jamaican black castor oil from the beauty supply store.. do you kno if that is just as good?
That’s a great choice. Other than a strong odour, JBCO gets raving reviews. Keep me updated on your progress. Actually please email me on phrophro@ymail.com
Ok I sure will
Is there a hair castero?l or can I use any casterol?
Hi …. It’s called Castor Oil and is found at most good pharmacies in the baby section. I’m not familiar with the names you’re mentioning above. Is that a brand name?
Would keeping your hair dirty make your edges grow
Hi China,
Dirt actually clogs your pores which is a deterrent to your hair growing. So the reverse is true a clean and moisturised scalp will help your edges to grow.
Hey Phro!
Tnx for such an informative blog….I found it by accident while looking for products to combat thinning hairline and hair. I used to have full, thick ethnic hair but its thinning out now and I’m beyond worried! My hair is currently relaxed and I’m using a hair butter product as well as one with peppermint for my hairline, but I’m not seeing any results either on my hairline or volume. Which works the best (actually, quicker) between Sulfur 8 and castor oil…..it is imperative that I get my full, thick long head of hair back!!
Take on the hairline challenge as is … it’s all dependent on how quickly your own hair grows and what the castor will be repairing within your scalp. So get your castor oil, get on the Hairline Challenge … take photos to document your journey, and do a proper review in a month – hair grows about 1/2 and inch a month … on avg.
I’ve been looking at your blogs and figured you could help me.
I’m about to turn 26 and recently about a year ago, my corner edges started to recede or get real light along with my top which is making my forehead bigger. I saw a beautician and she recommended
I get jojoba oil,lavender, and peppermint oil. Fill the bottle 3/4′s with jojoba oil and 20 drops each of the peppermint
and lavender and apply to the edges and scalp every night for months. I’m contacting you to see is that a good recommendation? or
do you have something better.
Please let me know so I can start this process.
Hi Chad,
The properties of the products she recommended will work to stimulate your hair follicles to produce healthy hair. What castor oil does, it deals with any fungi / bacteria that may be contributing to your hair not growing as thick as it used to before, which is why I strongly suggest it, and why the challenge is written out in this way.
That said, there’s really nothing wrong with the recipe you were given. Let me know which way you choose to go! Best of luck!
Hi Phro
I’m 5 months pregnant and my hair is quite long and a lot thicker and shinier since I’m pregnant but my hairline is a mess so I’m definitely starting with the castor oil challenge.
I know that I might shed a lot of my hair after I give birth but I’m hoping it won’t be too much since I wanna start with castor oil challenge.
Thank you for sharing such insight with women all over the world suffering with the same problem…. I will definitely be updating you with my progress
Im definitely starting with this challenge…
Hi Thandiwe …
Congrats on your pregnancy and thank you so much for your support. I’m looking forward to hearing a lot more about how the hairline challenge is going for you in a few months.
Hi Phro
I’m 5 months pregnant and my hair is quite long and a lot thicker and shinier since I’m pregnant but my hairline is a mess so I’m definitely starting with the castor oil challenge.
I know that I might shed a lot of my hair after I give birth but I’m hoping it won’t be too much since I wanna start with castor oil challenge.
Thank you for sharing such insight with women all over the world suffering with the same problem…. I will definitely be updating you with my progress
Im definitely starting with this challenge…
3 months in and i have about an inch of hairline. wow! i’m super impressed Phro. thanks sooo much.
Woo Hoo Miss Belz … uber happy and proud of your success!
I am hispanic….will this also work for me?. I am experiencing the same problem.
Hi Yuli,
This will definitely work for you. You just need to place it on your hairline before going to bed and rinse it out in the morning, if it’s too greasy for you.
Has anyone got a view.on which is.more.effective JBCO or T444Z
Wow thanx for the amazing blog Aphro…I too hav an emberassing receeding hairline due to constant weaveons…,I can’t evn go anywhere without a weave on my head..lol…..bt I’m defnetly going to try castor oil..I am so in for the challenge….oh I hav a question–is damaton also effective to recover a receeding hairline?
Hi Cassie,
Thanks for your kind words. I’ve never heard of Damaton. Is it some kind of medication?
Hi there. Any ideas where I can get castor oil from in New Zealand? Thanks
Any good pharmacy should stock it in the baby section. it’s usually used as a natural laxative.
hi phro while on this challenge can i still braid my hair or sticking to weave is a better option.
of course you can, but stick to the rules of ensuring your hairline is left alone. If your braids are pulling at your hairline, then you’ll never ‘win the hairline battle’. i’ve recently discovered that I can’t cornrow / braid my hair cause it stresses my hairline. It’s discovery mode here, let me know how you to.
I need you to help me with my hair. My hair doesn’t grow and I lose my hair line. Which product I can use?
Hi Karabo,
First check out my philosophy on hair care as a first step. Once you get those basics, start on the Hairline Challenge and you’ll start seeing results within the first wash
hi! Thank you so much for the info. I’m a big fan! I bought castor oil from the pharmacy today and I’m wondering if it’s alright to use it by itself on my hair and in particular on my edges. Won’t it clog my pores, make my scalp greasy and perhaps even dry out the hair? I find that amla oila dries my edges out but that’s because I use too much??? please help!
Hi Dorothy,
Amla oil is actually a powder that’s mixed in with mineral oils, which is why it has a drying effect. i’ve written about castor oil a lot, so check out the topic on products and select castor oil to get more information on just how it can help you on your hair journey. The hair topics are found on the right hand side of this blog. Happy Hair Journey …