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Hi Hairy People,
I have a question (for those who feel they might know the answer):
After looking at this recent pic of my hair, do you think the shorter hairs in front are just newer (younger) hairs that are simply growing in after shedding -- or might this be the result of too much breakage?
A third possibility is that this just might be what happens to old geezer hair...
I am kind of rough with my hair sometimes. Occasionally I'm too much in a hurry to finish up with my hair-brushing ritual (which generally happens approximately 4 or 5 times per week, when my hair is dry between either a shampoo day or a water-wash only day, or conditioner use only day), hearing an occasional "snap!" while brushing.
Seeing this sort of thing is nothing at all new to me -- I've had these shorter stray hairs that never fit inside my ponytail for as long as I've had ponytail-length or longer hair (which first happened to me about 20 years ago, since prior to my 40th birthday I had only achieved "long-ISH" hair).
Your thoughts?
- Ken in San Francisco
Typically the hair from the edges of your hairline will have a shorter terminal length than other parts of your hair.
I've heard that before, but I guess I've been keeping myself in a bit of denial about that -- I keep hoping for better and/or longer growth in front, yet should probably just accept that fact and be grateful for what I do have.
Thanks so much for your reply, Robert!
- Ken
Bill
Thanks, Bill! It's been a long time since I've looked at that page; but so great to read again, a great resource of information!
1998... OMG, I can remember back that far (LOL)!!
- Ken
Hi Ken,
Nice hairline in front. This appears a normal distribution of healthy hair resistant to MPB by inheritance. Very wonderful for you to wear a full head of long hair healthy hair over a lifetime.
Don
Thanks, Don. Yes, I'm lucky in that way; although when I was younger (in my teens and early 20s), my hairline used to go straight across my forehead, rather than indent at the temples as it now does. My hair also has thinned a bit gradually over the years; but again, I'm grateful that most of it is still attached to my head (LOL)!
- Ken
Hi Ken,
It looks normal to me. My hair at the hairline and widows peak is different - finer and waiver - than the ready of my head. I suspect that once my hair gets really long it will have shorter terminal length as well. I think it must be similar for you, the hair might break more if it's finer like that.
By the way, glad to be giving you feedback rather than vice-versa!
Chris
Thanks, Chris! Yes, even I need to hear feedback and advise sometimes (LOL)....
Thanks so much for your kind reply!!
- Ken
Hi Ken,
I have dealt with that kind of "issue" as well, but my problem was focused on the top of my hair ( closer to the back of my head). I did not know what it was, but they were like short stands frizzing out a bit. Did not know if that was breakage or baby hair, etc and could not even stop them with oil.
I read online that sometimes when you wear very tight pony tails, they may break your hair and I realized that in fact the week those hairs came up, I was pony tailing my hair too tight when going to sleep so I started to ponytail it but a lot looser and a few days later those "baby hairs" (or broke hairs) just seemed to disappear.
Of course some times I have some frizziness caused by my hometown weather (Buenos Aires is soooo humid, specially now that we are heading summer).
So I am not sure if this is your case but it is something to pay attention to.
Hi Dave,
Rather than ponytailing my hair, I usually bun it; but either way, you are correct: sometimes if you tie it back too tight it can contribute to the breakage.
I'm so jealous to hear that you are starting your summer in Buenos Aires -- here in Northern California, tonight we have a frost and freeze warning for the outlying areas of the SF Bay area (San Francisco proper is more protected from freezes & frosts, due to being so surrounded by water that helps insulate).
Thanks so much for your comments and reply!!
- Ken
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This is a problem for me too, Ken. Nearly all my hair strands break off. I have maybe 15% that don't reach the hair tie at any given time.
A good way to determine if breakage is the problem is to look at the ends of those hairs and see if they are blunt. (An unbroken hair tip comes to a point.) Most of mine have blunt ends. God only knows how long my hair would grow with minimal breakage.
Scott
I'm guessing that those hair tips that come to a point are the new hairs that have never been snipped by scissors, nor not damaged by any breakage... Does that sound correct?
In any case, thanks so much for your reply, Scott, always good to hear from you!!
- Ken
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Yes Ken, that is correct. If the ends of those shorter strands come to a perfect point, they are undamaged. Do check a bunch of them and let me know your results.
Scott
Maybe the rats and snakes in your house would also know. Your mane just might be the best nesting material in the house!
Bill
Hi Ken,
You really do have the most wonderful head of hair, and the colour and thickness are really good as well.
I agree with the others that terminal length of front/temple hair is normally shorter than back/side hair, and it is also normal for not all the hair to reach the tie. My hair behaves almost exactly the same, and I cannot complain, being 60, since any thinning of the temple hair is only minor in my case.
Take care, and as always, keep it growing!
David
Hi Ken,
I have my fair share of those intermediate length hairs, too, that are on their onward and downward journey.
- Oren
Hi Ken - I suspect they are 'new/young' hair growing out: ( I have annoying 'tendrils' too ) + I know that 'snap' sound well: ( I have a bad habit of going 2 or 3 days without brushing ) - well I figure we ALL have busy lives & ultimately our hair MUST come-along for the ride ... btw = are we twins !??! ... hehehe cheers CEM. :))