Hair Discussion: How "BALD" Would You Go?

We can never get used to the thought that one of the world’s most gorgeous women is completely bald in the front. Naomi displayed an incredibly receding hairline and shocking bald patches, while enjoying a holiday in Ibiza last week. With her hair pulled back in a ponytail, you can see the result of her over-reliance on hair extensions and weaves for most of her modelling career. The question is HOW DID SHE LET IT COME SO FAR?

There is a article in The Grio about a recent study that concluded very tight weaving is linked to a permanent type of hair loss that affects black women. The clinical term is central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, which means “scarring hair loss.” It is something that occurs only in black women. And there is still no treatment for it.

Prolonged pulling at hair strands, which primarily happens when wearing tight weaves/wigs, causes scalp inflammation, hair breakage, and ultimately balding. Black women also add insult to injury when we rock hair pieces that also look a hot mess because we choose not to pay attention to important things like styling, maintenance and hair hygiene. Weaves, wigs and extensions are not just something you should slap on your head without much forethought, care, or even precaution. A lot can go wrong if you do. You have to pay very close attention to your hair, as well as the styling and maintenance of your weave/wig.

We cannot stress enough that regular shampooing and conditioning is a very important part of weave and wig maintenance. It’s not healthy or hygienic to go longer than 1 week without washing your hair and weave/wig. Buildup of hair products and bacteria, can lead to mild and even serious scalp infections, which can also lead to hair loss. And if you’re fortunate not to get an infection, there is the embarrassment of having smelly hair. We’ve heard many men complain about meeting a fly woman that completely turned them off because of her hair’s musty smell. Don’t let this happen to you.

Did you ever took major actions to fight your bald patches in your hair? If so, how did you do it?