I love a protective style [1] just as much as the next person. Varieties like box braids [2], twists [3], and weaves [4] are convenient, easy to take care of, and allow me to take a few weeks off from manipulating and putting stress on my own hair — not to mention that they also promote hair growth. Years ago, I learned the hard way that while these style allow your natural hair to grow out stronger and healthier, in the process your hairline teeters on the verge of disappearing.
Unfortunately, thinning edges are not uncommon, and there's no cure-all that can take care of it for good, but the good news is that there are a lot of products on the market that can at least help stimulate hair growth to get you to a healthier place. Take a look at some of our favourite hair products for thinning edges ahead.
Curls Blueberry Mint Tea Scalp Treatment
Not only does Curls Blueberry Mint Tea Scalp Treatment [5] ($12) encourage hair growth at the root, but its cooling formula also relieves dry, itchy scalp.
Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Hair Growth Oil
Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Hair Growth Oil [6] ($9) has plenty of hair benefits, but it's most commonly used to help stimulate hair growth and strengthen the hair against breakage.
Dr. Miracle's Temple and Nape Gro Balm
Dr. Miracle's Temple and Nape Gro Balm [7] ($8) uses vitamins A and D along with wheat protein to stimulate healthy hair growth in the hairline and at the nape.
Eden BodyWorks Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Oil
Eden BodyWorks Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Oil [8] ($8) leaves the scalp feeling nice and cool, and stimulates hair growth while also strengthening the hair and preventing breakage.
ORS Hairestore Fertilizing Temple Balm With Nettle Leaf & Horsetail Extract
ORS Hairestore Fertilizing Temple Balm With Nettle Leaf & Horsetail Extract [9] ($10) works on natural, relaxed, and colour-treated hair, and uses nettle leaf to exfoliate the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.
Taliah Waajid Hairline Help
Taliah Waajid Hairline Help [10] ($13) not only works as an edge tamer, but it's also a root stimulator made for thinning areas.