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when & if...shave my head
IF YOU WERE GOING BALD...WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
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I'd probably shave it all off if it got really bad
luckily my hairline is still in tact
luckily my hairline is still in tact
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It'll never happen to me. No male in my family on either side has ever went bald or started balding.
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Originally Posted by rsdplaya
yea, but they grow back hair like white ppl then. doesn't look right.Originally Posted by anDown Goes Frasier
can black ppl. use rogaine? i never see them in tn the commericals
thats bananas
but yo I decided taht now Im growing out my dreads I should let the top be bald and keep the dreads on the rest!
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Originally Posted by N1K3B4LLER
Originally Posted by beat street 718
i was just thinking i dont think i have ever seen a bald asian
never seen a bald Mexican either
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LOL! I was talking to my cousin about this the other day. I'd just hit the gym and get swole and shave it. Chicks dig the swole bald dude look.
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clearly, which is why i said i'd wear a wig...guys can't pull those off
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I'll probably be there by 40. Im starting to thin now at 32. I know most people don't like going bald, myself included, but as mygirlfriend always tells me...there are a lot of worse things that can happen to you than losing your hair. I'd have to agree.Originally Posted by CP1708
It's happening, I just wear a hat every day.
I don't even think my barber seen me without a hat on.
And as a side note...if any of that crap you can buy like rogaine actually worked well, every balding guy would be using it. Didn't seem to do a hell of alot for Karl Malone. If it happens to me Ill just go the Ray Allen route. I don't have a lumpy head so it probably wouldn't look too bad.
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Originally Posted by N1K3B4LLER
Originally Posted by beat street 718
i was just thinking i dont think i have ever seen a bald asian
never seen a bald Mexican either
here you go
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keep the low trim or bald
maybe check that transplant to keep the hairline fresh
maybe check that transplant to keep the hairline fresh
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Hair transplant
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If I was going bald?
Hmmm... shave my head and continue to be sexy.
Hmmm... shave my head and continue to be sexy.
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I'd shaved it all off and be bald since I already zero my head orrr just wear hats
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id just shave it all off
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my fitted game would be on point.
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What is a tea rinse?
A tea rinse is done by pouring a cup of tea, commonly green or black, over the hair to reduce shedding or stimulate hair growth.
How is it supposed to work?
The caffeine in the tea penetrates the hair follicles.
Is there any proof that tea rinses make hair grow faster or reduce shedding?
One scientific study shows that caffeine can stimulate hair growth when used in tiny amounts (0.001% caffeine in water). The same study also found that applying too much caffeine to the hair follicles can actually stunt growth. A different study found that caffeine in shampoo can penetrate the hair follicles when left on for 2 minutes. Both studies were done on the hair follicles of men with androgenetic alopecia. So, no scientific studies have been done to test the effects of caffeine on a woman’s scalp who doesn’t have a hair loss disorder. Generally, the current evidence says that caffeine definitely penetrates hair follicles and may stimulate hair growth, but no one knows for sure. It’s impossible to say how much additional growth you might see, if any. Don’t expect more than an inch or two per year. There are no published scientific studies on caffeine and shedding.
How do I do a tea rinse?
1. Before you prepare for your shower, brew a weak cup of green or white tea. Black tea has higher caffeine content, so it’s not a good choice. You don’t want to make the tea too strong or you could do more harm than good. Try brewing 1 tea bag for only 1 or 2 minutes.
2. Cool the tea down to lukewarm.
3. Use a color applicator bottle or spray bottle to apply the tea to your scalp.
4. Leave it on for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes. There’s no way to tell how long would
be best.
5. Shampoo and condition as usual.
6. Repeat the tea rinse 2 or 3 times a week. If you don’t see any results after 1-2 months it’s best to spend your efforts somewhere else.
7. You can also experiment with using tea to stimulate eyebrow growth. Follow the same steps as above and watch to see if the hair grows thicker or more quickly.
Since there’s a risk of using too much caffeine during a tea rinse, it may be best to try a caffeine-containing shampoo for a few months instead. Thicker Fuller Hair, Alpecin, and DS Laboratories are popular brands. As always, be careful not to experiment with DIY treatments so much that you end up over-manipulating your hair. In the quest for healthy hair, length retention is usually more of a problem than growth rate or shedding.
Hair Liberty is a comprehensive resource for African American hair care information. We sort through the latest hair care advice and compare hundreds of products to find the most accurate recommendations for our readers. Visit hairliberty.org to learn about your hair and how to achieve your hair goals. And be sure to Like the Hair Liberty Facebook page for extra tips and info.
A tea rinse is done by pouring a cup of tea, commonly green or black, over the hair to reduce shedding or stimulate hair growth.
How is it supposed to work?
The caffeine in the tea penetrates the hair follicles.
Is there any proof that tea rinses make hair grow faster or reduce shedding?
One scientific study shows that caffeine can stimulate hair growth when used in tiny amounts (0.001% caffeine in water). The same study also found that applying too much caffeine to the hair follicles can actually stunt growth. A different study found that caffeine in shampoo can penetrate the hair follicles when left on for 2 minutes. Both studies were done on the hair follicles of men with androgenetic alopecia. So, no scientific studies have been done to test the effects of caffeine on a woman’s scalp who doesn’t have a hair loss disorder. Generally, the current evidence says that caffeine definitely penetrates hair follicles and may stimulate hair growth, but no one knows for sure. It’s impossible to say how much additional growth you might see, if any. Don’t expect more than an inch or two per year. There are no published scientific studies on caffeine and shedding.
How do I do a tea rinse?
1. Before you prepare for your shower, brew a weak cup of green or white tea. Black tea has higher caffeine content, so it’s not a good choice. You don’t want to make the tea too strong or you could do more harm than good. Try brewing 1 tea bag for only 1 or 2 minutes.
2. Cool the tea down to lukewarm.
3. Use a color applicator bottle or spray bottle to apply the tea to your scalp.
4. Leave it on for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes. There’s no way to tell how long would
be best.
5. Shampoo and condition as usual.
6. Repeat the tea rinse 2 or 3 times a week. If you don’t see any results after 1-2 months it’s best to spend your efforts somewhere else.
7. You can also experiment with using tea to stimulate eyebrow growth. Follow the same steps as above and watch to see if the hair grows thicker or more quickly.
Since there’s a risk of using too much caffeine during a tea rinse, it may be best to try a caffeine-containing shampoo for a few months instead. Thicker Fuller Hair, Alpecin, and DS Laboratories are popular brands. As always, be careful not to experiment with DIY treatments so much that you end up over-manipulating your hair. In the quest for healthy hair, length retention is usually more of a problem than growth rate or shedding.
Hair Liberty is a comprehensive resource for African American hair care information. We sort through the latest hair care advice and compare hundreds of products to find the most accurate recommendations for our readers. Visit hairliberty.org to learn about your hair and how to achieve your hair goals. And be sure to Like the Hair Liberty Facebook page for extra tips and info.
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im going for wigs/hats/rogaine/hair transplant. I cannot go bald
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Shave it all off.
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Dreads via wig.
spot rusherz
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I would probably off myself.
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ask LeBron where I can cop those thick NBA headbands
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this is exactly what lebron should do
EDIT: After he get that championship
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well i can already see myself being bald around 30ish. get it from my dad. for now i just rock my dreads long and use em to cover my 4head, and fitteds on off days. i use to get a really low buzz cut before i grew my hair out. it looked good but id have to keep it trimmed low.
