Comments on: My Hijab Is Making Me Bald! http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/ Hijab Style | Islamic Clothing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:02:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rachel http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-61012 Rachel Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:48:19 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-61012 I don't think that hijab would make one's hair fall out. I don't wear hijab, but I wear a Christian headcovering (veil) so my hair is up in a bun and covered all day, I only brush it out when I go to sleep and I put it back up first the in the morning before I go out of my room. The Bible says that her hair is a woman's glory so it's nice to think that I'm saving it for someone special (the husband I trust God has for me one day). Anyway, when I first started wearing the covering about two years ago, my father was very worried about my hair falling out. His thinking was that my grandfather wears a hat all the time and is bald, so therefore the hat was making him bald. He didn't understand that he wore the hat *because* he was bald. Oh, well. Anyway, my father thought that I had a receding hairline from wearing a headcovering (I started small and wore bandannas and bun-covers for a while, so he could still see my hair at this point...), and couldn't understand that it was simply because I was brushing my hair back tightly rather than letting it hang loose over my face, thus he was seeing my real hairline for the first time. But I have noticed that, if anything, my hair has been thicker since I started covering! I think this is because it is protected from wind and sun all day. It also stays nice for longer after washing and I don't have to wash it as regularly as I did before. I think that if someone is experiencing balding or receding hairline or thinning of hair, it is an underlying issue not related to wearing a headcovering. I do agree that hair will always fall out when you take the bun down and brush your hair out. Women and girls who wear their hair loose and out all day shed hair everywhere (it's a little disturbing, actually...) like cats. If it's up in a bun, it will stay in the bun and when you brush your hair it will get caught in the brush and come out all at once. It's slightly scary how much comes out! But it's naturally meant to do that, so don't worry. However, if you do get huge great clumps coming out, then you should probably be worried... I know it has been a while since this post was written but I just thought I would put in my opinion on it... with love and God bless, from Rachel. I don’t think that hijab would make one’s hair fall out. I don’t wear hijab, but I wear a Christian headcovering (veil) so my hair is up in a bun and covered all day, I only brush it out when I go to sleep and I put it back up first the in the morning before I go out of my room. The Bible says that her hair is a woman’s glory so it’s nice to think that I’m saving it for someone special (the husband I trust God has for me one day).

Anyway, when I first started wearing the covering about two years ago, my father was very worried about my hair falling out. His thinking was that my grandfather wears a hat all the time and is bald, so therefore the hat was making him bald. He didn’t understand that he wore the hat *because* he was bald. Oh, well. Anyway, my father thought that I had a receding hairline from wearing a headcovering (I started small and wore bandannas and bun-covers for a while, so he could still see my hair at this point…), and couldn’t understand that it was simply because I was brushing my hair back tightly rather than letting it hang loose over my face, thus he was seeing my real hairline for the first time.

But I have noticed that, if anything, my hair has been thicker since I started covering! I think this is because it is protected from wind and sun all day. It also stays nice for longer after washing and I don’t have to wash it as regularly as I did before. I think that if someone is experiencing balding or receding hairline or thinning of hair, it is an underlying issue not related to wearing a headcovering.

I do agree that hair will always fall out when you take the bun down and brush your hair out. Women and girls who wear their hair loose and out all day shed hair everywhere (it’s a little disturbing, actually…) like cats. If it’s up in a bun, it will stay in the bun and when you brush your hair it will get caught in the brush and come out all at once. It’s slightly scary how much comes out! But it’s naturally meant to do that, so don’t worry. However, if you do get huge great clumps coming out, then you should probably be worried…

I know it has been a while since this post was written but I just thought I would put in my opinion on it…

with love and God bless,
from Rachel.

]]> By: Zemii http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-60936 Zemii Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:34:57 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-60936 Shalom I wear also head scarves, one tip is wearing silk under, not too tight, and also a trick is putting vasoline on your hairline so the hair stays moist and the scarf dosent destroy ur hair growth. vasoline is also good to put on ur eyelashes and eyebrows to make the hair grow faster and longer with not so much fall out!! good lluck Shalom
I wear also head scarves, one tip is wearing silk under, not too tight, and also a trick is putting vasoline on your hairline so the hair stays moist and the scarf dosent destroy ur hair growth. vasoline is also good to put on ur eyelashes and eyebrows to make the hair grow faster and longer with not so much fall out!!
good lluck

]]> By: Alize http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-60649 Alize Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:38:09 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-60649 Oops, my comment was supposed to be for the other post.... with the cone-head bump!! as for this one, I got something similar to cradle-cap (what babies get?) and it was making my hair fall out. Just last month I got prescription for an anti-fungal shampoo which got rid of it. My doctor said it is very common if you keep your head covered too often, or if you put your hair in your scarf when wet. The humidity under the scarf is perfect for little bacterias to start a party there, and may cause thinning or balding. Ladies, dry your hair before putting on hijab, and make sure to let it get some quality air time every day! I was tying my scarf when my hair was wet because it is very frizzy and was easier to do then.... well, never again! I learned my lesson. An OTC shampoo you can try is Nizoral (I used same thing, but prescription strength), which is apparently prescribed also for hair loss sufferers without infection, due to anti-inflammatory properties. Hope this helps, sisters! Oops, my comment was supposed to be for the other post…. with the cone-head bump!! as for this one, I got something similar to cradle-cap (what babies get?) and it was making my hair fall out. Just last month I got prescription for an anti-fungal shampoo which got rid of it. My doctor said it is very common if you keep your head covered too often, or if you put your hair in your scarf when wet. The humidity under the scarf is perfect for little bacterias to start a party there, and may cause thinning or balding. Ladies, dry your hair before putting on hijab, and make sure to let it get some quality air time every day! I was tying my scarf when my hair was wet because it is very frizzy and was easier to do then…. well, never again! I learned my lesson. An OTC shampoo you can try is Nizoral (I used same thing, but prescription strength), which is apparently prescribed also for hair loss sufferers without infection, due to anti-inflammatory properties. Hope this helps, sisters!

]]> By: Alize http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-60647 Alize Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:27:49 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-60647 I actually really like this style, and think that as long as you don't do it so much that your neck hurts, or that you're wearing out the style... Save it for a wedding or something special! I started wearing hijab in the past year; I am the first of the girls in my family to wear hijab all the time, not just during Ramadan or prayer and mosque. I want to use different styles to motivate my younger sister to wear as well, to show her it doesn't have to be black, plain & boring. We really love this site, and have been experimenting with many different techniques of wrapping and decorating hijab. I feel the cloth does not only hide your hair and body for modesty, but also reminds you and others of your commitment to God. If you do it with a cone head or sparkles or hijab jewelry, then to each her own! I actually really like this style, and think that as long as you don’t do it so much that your neck hurts, or that you’re wearing out the style… Save it for a wedding or something special! I started wearing hijab in the past year; I am the first of the girls in my family to wear hijab all the time, not just during Ramadan or prayer and mosque. I want to use different styles to motivate my younger sister to wear as well, to show her it doesn’t have to be black, plain & boring. We really love this site, and have been experimenting with many different techniques of wrapping and decorating hijab. I feel the cloth does not only hide your hair and body for modesty, but also reminds you and others of your commitment to God. If you do it with a cone head or sparkles or hijab jewelry, then to each her own!

]]> By: Nadja http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-60358 Nadja Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:55:51 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-60358 As salaama To help keep your hair soft, managable, and healthy...I recommend "Morracan Oil" products. They may seem pricey, but they last FOREVER...so if you add what you buy in products (weekly/monthly), and then divide the amount and $$ on Morracan Oil products...you find they are cheaper in the long run. As salaama
To help keep your hair soft, managable, and healthy…I recommend “Morracan Oil” products. They may seem pricey, but they last FOREVER…so if you add what you buy in products (weekly/monthly), and then divide the amount and $$ on Morracan Oil products…you find they are cheaper in the long run.

]]> By: muslim786 http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-59458 muslim786 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:20:54 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-59458 hey salaams everyone, im 24 years old and i put my hijab on 5 years ago. i used to have beautiful hair but now its thinned dramatically at the front and u can see my whole scalp:( i think its genetic, but i would never blame my hijab or think its due to that... i want to ask u all to please please make dua for me... i cant look at myself in the mirror anymore, i look so bad when i come out of the shower cause u can see even more of my scalp, im not married and really worried, all girls wear hijab to hide their beauty, but i feel like i wear it to hide my ugliness please everyone make dua that Allah returns my hair to me, makes it beautiful and forgives me for my sins, its affecting me soo much :( hey salaams everyone,
im 24 years old and i put my hijab on 5 years ago. i used to have beautiful hair but now its thinned dramatically at the front and u can see my whole scalp:( i think its genetic, but i would never blame my hijab or think its due to that…
i want to ask u all to please please make dua for me… i cant look at myself in the mirror anymore, i look so bad when i come out of the shower cause u can see even more of my scalp, im not married and really worried, all girls wear hijab to hide their beauty, but i feel like i wear it to hide my ugliness
please everyone make dua that Allah returns my hair to me, makes it beautiful and forgives me for my sins, its affecting me soo much :(

]]> By: Janan http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-59094 Janan Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:17:05 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-59094 When I began wearing hijab I remember my first experience on an extremely hot day. Initially I felt a little warmer but as the days wore on that summer my body became climatized to my new clothing and I eventually adjusted. There were even times where the glaring sun seemed to be bothersome to others while it had no impact on me since my clothing protected me from that. No one is going to die from becoming a little hot but skin cancer certainly is killing many. I think in this regard I am better off. As a hijabee I also have the added benefit of my neck, chest, arms and everything else aging at a slower rate since those areas of my body are not exposed to the sun rays~the sun is the #1 ager afterall. Clothing was invented for us to wear, to protect our bodies and to provide us comfort and I feel my modest clothing provides that. I remember the days of growing up a typical American teenager and of course I was trained from an early age that minni skirts were preferable. You know I have never missed the feeling of my bare leggs sticking to the seat of my car or chair on hot days. I never do miss being so bare and all the discomforts that went along with that. I appreciate the comfort of clothing that is not clinging to my shape. I breathe so much easier. Regarding hair loss: from my own reading on the subject it seems to be the norm for women in general to experience hair loss at different times in life. Factors such as stress, illness, the taking of antibiotics to cure colds, the wrong shampoo (too drying) and any allergen can all cause hair loss. In most cases the hair gradually returns and then later on another cyle of hair loss may begin for a variety of reasons. When I began wearing hijab I remember my first experience on an extremely hot day. Initially I felt a little warmer but as the days wore on that summer my body became climatized to my new clothing and I eventually adjusted. There were even times where the glaring sun seemed to be bothersome to others while it had no impact on me since my clothing protected me from that. No one is going to die from becoming a little hot but skin cancer certainly is killing many. I think in this regard I am better off. As a hijabee I also have the added benefit of my neck, chest, arms and everything else aging at a slower rate since those areas of my body are not exposed to the sun rays~the sun is the #1 ager afterall. Clothing was invented for us to wear, to protect our bodies and to provide us comfort and I feel my modest clothing provides that. I remember the days of growing up a typical American teenager and of course I was trained from an early age that minni skirts were preferable. You know I have never missed the feeling of my bare leggs sticking to the seat of my car or chair on hot days. I never do miss being so bare and all the discomforts that went along with that. I appreciate the comfort of clothing that is not clinging to my shape. I breathe so much easier. Regarding hair loss: from my own reading on the subject it seems to be the norm for women in general to experience hair loss at different times in life. Factors such as stress, illness, the taking of antibiotics to cure colds, the wrong shampoo (too drying) and any allergen can all cause hair loss. In most cases the hair gradually returns and then later on another cyle of hair loss may begin for a variety of reasons.

]]> By: Shehzana http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-59089 Shehzana Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:13:03 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-59089 ?????? ????? @ Tracy: try to find local mobile hair dressers, this is what I do for mine n my daughters hair cut, she comes to my house. I m facing hairloss problem too but i m not sure wether its because of scarf or not. But i agree with keeping hair well moistured and keep them loose under the scarf might help. ?????? ?????
@ Tracy: try to find local mobile hair dressers, this is what I do for mine n my daughters hair cut, she comes to my house.
I m facing hairloss problem too but i m not sure wether its because of scarf or not. But i agree with keeping hair well moistured and keep them loose under the scarf might help.

]]> By: Rena Graham http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-51764 Rena Graham Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:58:53 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-51764 There are lots of reasons why people are experiencing hair loss or baldness, and the most common to that is the genetic factor. Have you look into your family background? or maybe wearing hijab, its more like wearing a cap which could also lead to hair loss and baldness. There are lots of reasons why people are experiencing hair loss or baldness, and the most common to that is the genetic factor. Have you look into your family background? or maybe wearing hijab, its more like wearing a cap which could also lead to hair loss and baldness.

]]> By: Andy Dray http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/comment-page-2/#comment-48327 Andy Dray Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:35:27 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-48327 The reason why muslim women are experiencing problems & will continue to experience problems wearing the hijab because It Is a man man prescription. It Is NOT from God. The reason why muslim women are experiencing problems & will continue to experience problems wearing the hijab because It Is a man man prescription. It Is NOT from God.

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