A man’s hairline can recede for a number of reasons: it can be in your genes, the barber you go to might be giving you close shaves that push back your lining, or it could be as a result of growing older.
Here are 4 tips to protect your hairline as much as possible.
1. Don’t brush excessively
It’s important to brush your hair, especially if you have waves and want to keep them looking awesome, but you shouldn’t overdo it.
If you brush with too much force or too frequently, this will add tension or stress to your hairline; if your lining is on the decline, that’s one of the worst things you can do. You should also avoid hairstyles that force you to brush your hair backward.
2. Sleep on silk
When you’re sleeping, cotton sheets keep your head from moving freely. So when you move, the friction will irritate your hair follicles and this will increase your chances of getting a receding hairline.
Silk pillow cases and sheets, with 600 to 800 threads, are the best for protecting your hairline. This is because silk fibers will cause the least friction to your hair, and they also resemble the structure of your hair. So when you sleep, your lining will have the best chance to grow.
3. Eat right
Certain foods help in boosting hair growth. Fish like sardines and salmon contain healthy fats which induce hair growth.
They also contain vitamin D, protein and omega-3 fatty acids which enrich your follicles and keep your scalp healthy. Oysters are rich in zinc, which is essential if you want to avoid an unhealthy scalp and hair loss.
Almonds contain biotin, which boosts hair growth. And egg yolks contain most of the above ingredients to keep your hair and scalp healthy.
4. Avoid products with alcohol
Alcohol dries your scalp, which leads to hair loss. So avoid products with alcohol as much as possible. And tell your barber the same.
