How to rebuild your hairline this summer: The best products to revive your edges and your confidence
Shampoos, balms, oils and more to get the job done
When it comes to style-related hairline loss or breakage, there are many culprits: tight ponytails, excessive heat styling, lace front wigs, weaves and tight braids to name a few. If you're currently dealing with a broken hairline, the summer is a great time to think about fixing it; many of us do less hair styling and manipulation during these months. Additionally, the extra moisture in the air encourages new follicles to flourish. Help speed up new hairline growth with these tried and true products.
Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Elixir
The Viviscal brand is all about promoting healthy looking hair growth. Add three pumps of this leave-in serum after washing to encourage thicker hair. It'll take a bit longer to stimulate hairline growth, but you'll notice fuller generally more healthy hair after about a month. It's approved for all hair types, smells heavenly and is lightweight.
Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Elixir, $35.18, amazon.ca
Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil
If you're serious about regrowing your hairline, enlist the help of this go-to, ultimate hair stimulant! Jamaican Black Castor Oil is known for strengthening hair follicles and reversing breaking. Contrary to popular belief, it is suitable for all hair types. Be warned, it is a very thick oil; it's best to use it as an overnight treatment. Some claim it also works to regrow brows and thicken lashes!
Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil, $10.99, clorebeauty.com
Priorin
It's also possible to promote hairline growth from within. Priorin boasts a combination of millet extract, l-cystine and calcium pantothenate that can aid in regrowing hair. Give these capsules a try for overall stronger, shinier and fuller hair. Be sure to consult with your doctor before using.
Priorin, $33.79, well.ca
Marc Anthony Grow Long Anti-Breakage Oil
If your edges are looking sparse, you'll want to improve the overall health of your scalp plus increase hydration to save your dry weak hair. This sulfate-free, anti-breakage oil is infused with caffeine and ginseng to do just that. Preventing your hairline from breaking further is half the battle; apply regularly to damp or dry hair to help slow breaking and stop frizz.
Marc Anthony Grow Long Anti-Breakage Oil, $19.54, amazon.ca
Up North Naturals Healthy Edges Smoothing Gel
If you must use a smoothing gel for your already compromised hairline, consider something made with castor oil and rosemary. Up North Naturals is a Canadian brand that specializes in curly hair and only uses natural ingredients. Their smoothing gel can be used on all hair types.
Up North Naturals Healthy Edges Smoothing Gel, $14.99, upnorthnaturals.ca
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
If your scalp is happy, hairline regrowth is way more likely. This scalp treatment soothes, cleanses and moisturises your scalp, to create a more welcoming hair environment. With natural ingredients like binchotan charcoal, peppermint and tea tree oil, it helps support a healthy scalp and is great for all hair types.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment, $41, sephora.com
Dr. Miracle's Temple & Nape Grow Balm
Rebuilding your hairline after years of bad treatment, can be a frustrating process. Help relieve the stress with this oft recommended balm, specially formulated to target areas like the hairline. You can literally feel it working as it stimulates blood flow to your scalp and temple. Watch out for a slightly strong smell and it can be greasy with overuse, but this balm hasn't disappointed its loyal users.
Dr. Miracle's Temple & Nape Grow Balm, $9.19, carethy.ca
Laritelle Organic Shampoo
Your weak and overworked hairline can get some extra backup from this shampoo. Laritelle is a certified organic shampoo that combines natural ingredients like ginger and rosemary to promote hair growth. Works on all hair types and it's also safe for colour treated hair. The result is stronger, more rejuvenated hair. Fans of this product also use the matching conditioner for better results.
Laritelle Nature's Love Organic Shampoo, $56.60, amazon.ca
Grace Eleyae Satin Lined Cap (SLAP)
You may have seen this family run business pop up on Instagram and on many must-have lists. Believe the hype! The SLAP is comfy, cute and actually helps reduce breakage, thinning and frizz. The friction between your hair and moisture-killing materials like your cotton pillow, can cause dryness and damage. SLAP acts as a barrier making it ideal for people dealing with a broken hairline. Plus you'll love all the colours and product styles.
Grace Eleyae Satin Lined Cap (SLAP), $39.99, amazon.ca
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