Comments on: My Hijab Is Making Me Bald! http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/ Hijab Style | Islamic Clothing Mon, 14 May 2012 22:33:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mona http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/#comment-63365 Mona Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:03:42 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-63365 Assalamu Aleikum Sister Fayrouz Thank you for you're great solutions. Honestly I did use the caps, but since like 6 months I haven't use them or rarely for some special occasions. I do use Oils like coconut Oil, Almond Oil and even Amla Oil for my hair. It doesn't seem to help. I have tried even Verdeso Foam (Special for Hair and it's really expesive too!) I take Vitamins such as Keratin and Biotin! And PreNatal! I wear my Hijab very loose. And since I am a stay at home mom I don't have to wear it a lot, and genetically my whole Family has hair. So it is what it is! U can't undo it now... one thing thou i haven't tried is shaving my hair???? Can I as a women do that? Perhaps it will help??? Is it allowed in Islam??? Jazakhum Khairum Salam Aleikum Assalamu Aleikum Sister Fayrouz

Thank you for you’re great solutions. Honestly I did use the caps, but since like 6 months I haven’t use them or rarely for some special occasions. I do use Oils like coconut Oil, Almond Oil and even Amla Oil for my hair. It doesn’t seem to help. I have tried even Verdeso Foam (Special for Hair and it’s really expesive too!) I take Vitamins such as Keratin and Biotin! And PreNatal! I wear my Hijab very loose. And since I am a stay at home mom I don’t have to wear it a lot, and genetically my whole Family has hair. So it is what it is! U can’t undo it now… one thing thou i haven’t tried is shaving my hair???? Can I as a women do that? Perhaps it will help??? Is it allowed in Islam???
Jazakhum Khairum

Salam Aleikum

]]> By: Fayrouz http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/#comment-62947 Fayrouz Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:36:37 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-62947 Hi Mona, Sorry about the hair. How do you wear your hijab? Do you wear one of those super tight headband caps to keep your hijab in place? If you do, that's very likely a reason why your hair is thinning. I used to have thinning hair (and I'm Arab...so much for that thick hair, huh?!), and I stopped wearing them and since then, my hair has gotten better. So don't wear those tight, tight hand cap things!! Try different styles, learn to use pins, etc to keep your hijab right and in its place. It may sound like 'work' but it really isn't. Also, do you tie your hair in a tight bun or some tight hairstyle with lots of clips and other hair things? That could contribute to it! Also, give your hair enough attention. If you cover your hair, some people think you don't need to pay attention to it but that's not true. Be sure to give your hair the attention it needs. Good luck! Hi Mona,
Sorry about the hair. How do you wear your hijab? Do you wear one of those super tight headband caps to keep your hijab in place? If you do, that’s very likely a reason why your hair is thinning. I used to have thinning hair (and I’m Arab…so much for that thick hair, huh?!), and I stopped wearing them and since then, my hair has gotten better. So don’t wear those tight, tight hand cap things!! Try different styles, learn to use pins, etc to keep your hijab right and in its place. It may sound like ‘work’ but it really isn’t.

Also, do you tie your hair in a tight bun or some tight hairstyle with lots of clips and other hair things? That could contribute to it!

Also, give your hair enough attention. If you cover your hair, some people think you don’t need to pay attention to it but that’s not true. Be sure to give your hair the attention it needs.

Good luck!

]]> By: Mona http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/#comment-62919 Mona Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:55:04 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-62919 Assalamu aleikum dear Sisters. I just want to share my experience with the hijab. I started covering my hair 2.5 years ago and I have hairloss ever since undortunately. My hair is in the front thinner and I don't have much hair in the front. I am very depressed about it. I went to see some specialists cauze I thought it was due to some medical reasons but everything was fine. Therefor it has to be the hijab. Since i am an European Muslim women, not with thick nice hair like most Arabic / Asian women have, it probably effects me more. I be tried evwrything and nothing really works honestly. And b. th. way. All the women that I know from Europe which are covered experience the same problem. Now even if I wanted to take my hijab off, i can't due to my hair! May Allah inshallah help me and all the women with this problem. And my our sacrifice give us more rewards inshallah. Assalamu aleikum we rrahmwtullullahi we barakatuhu. Assalamu aleikum dear Sisters.
I just want to share my experience with the hijab. I started covering my hair 2.5 years ago and I have hairloss ever since undortunately. My hair is in the front thinner and I don’t have much hair in the front. I am very depressed about it. I went to see some specialists cauze I thought it was due to some medical reasons but everything was fine. Therefor it has to be the hijab. Since i am an European Muslim women, not with thick nice hair like most Arabic / Asian women have, it probably effects me more. I be tried evwrything and nothing really works honestly. And b. th. way. All the women that I know from Europe which are covered experience the same problem. Now even if I wanted to take my hijab off, i can’t due to my hair! May Allah inshallah help me and all the women with this problem. And my our sacrifice give us more rewards inshallah. Assalamu aleikum we rrahmwtullullahi we barakatuhu.

]]> By: Heather http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/#comment-62666 Heather Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:03:52 +0000 http://welovehijab.com/?p=561#comment-62666 Salam aleikum. I began wearing hijab back in November, and I noticed my hair breaking and falling out a LOT more than usual. I've worn my hair up in a bun for years -- I was in the Army for 5 years, and longer hair must be worn up -- and I never had the level of breakage and hair loss I've had since I started wearing the scarf. Per a sister's suggestion, I recently switched from the tube-style cap to the tie-back style -- not only is it more comfortable, but it's easier on my hair, which is already fine and fragile. I will try your tips regarding conditioner, too. Thanks so much! Salam aleikum. I began wearing hijab back in November, and I noticed my hair breaking and falling out a LOT more than usual. I’ve worn my hair up in a bun for years — I was in the Army for 5 years, and longer hair must be worn up — and I never had the level of breakage and hair loss I’ve had since I started wearing the scarf. Per a sister’s suggestion, I recently switched from the tube-style cap to the tie-back style — not only is it more comfortable, but it’s easier on my hair, which is already fine and fragile. I will try your tips regarding conditioner, too. Thanks so much!

]]> By: Rachel http://welovehijab.com/2009/03/17/my-hijab-is-making-me-bald/#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-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-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-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-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-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 :(

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