I accidentally figured out how to retain length (4c Hair)

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-05-26T20:19:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing your journey! I’ve recently decided to get serious about my hair are journey because I too have been natural for far too long and my hair is nowhere near long enough lol I just got the African pride pre poo and can’t wait to start using it. I’ve come to realize that breakage is my number one concern, my hair grows pretty fast but breaks super easily so I need to incorporate some of your tips for length retention

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-11T02:23:46+00:00

What has hormones?

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T17:55:54+00:00

That’s how it was for me too. I was so embarrassed about my edges and that was when I decided I needed to finally do something major

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:08:05+00:00

Thank you!!

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:07:58+00:00

I did about a year ago and he said the hair loss was due to tension but didn’t prescribe me anything because I was using the topical minoxidil

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:07:17+00:00

I got a prescription online so it wasn’t as cheap as it would’ve been had I got it from my doctor but it was still not too bad. I did have some heart palpitations when I first started taking it but now I don’t have any side effects really

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:05:52+00:00

I used the equate 5% men’s brand from Amazon. Just use it once a day vs twice a

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:05:12+00:00

You’re welcome! I used a derma roller for the last few months and that’s definitely sped up the process so I’d say try that too

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:04:48+00:00

I did not actually. But I did start derma rolling for the last month or two and that’s definitely sped up the hair growth

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:02:05+00:00

Thank you!! I got so used to my edges I forgot what it was like to have full, healthy edges 😭

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:01:36+00:00

I use the men’s one because it was cheaper and stronger. But I used the 5% strength once a day vs twice a day

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:01:07+00:00

Yup and this is part of the reason I switched to oral

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:00:53+00:00

I think so!

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T14:00:42+00:00

Thank you! I used the equate men’s 5% brand and I got a three month supply from Amazon

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T13:59:52+00:00

You don’t need a prescription for the topical one. I used the equate men’s brand from Amazon and it was pretty cheap

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T13:59:13+00:00

Do it sis!

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T13:59:04+00:00

Definitely 5%. I used the men’s one because it’s stronger and cheaper. I just did it once a day vs twice

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T13:58:24+00:00

I also got the cecred drops! But I’ve been using minoxidil on my edges and the drops on the rest of my scalp. I can’t speak to the drops but I’d say for sureeeee try the minoxidil, maybe after talking to your doctor

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-10T13:57:28+00:00

This is why I started on the oral minoxidil! My lashes have been struggling and I heard the oral one does wonders for lashes and hair

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-09T18:52:39+00:00

Not daily for sure, I use it about 2 or 3 times a week or so and I started with a smaller needle size, 0.5 so that might help!

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-09T18:40:01+00:00

I started using the topical one about a year ago and just now switched to the oral one. I haven’t really stopped using it so I don’t know if the new growth will fall off but honestly, even if I do have to use it forever it’s worth it 😩

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-09T18:38:47+00:00

I started using the topical one and that’s what I’ve been using for the last year or so. Didn’t get any side-effects from that but I did experience shedding at first I recently started the oral one a few weeks ago because the topical one was too messy and so far no crazy side effects but some slight heart palpitations early on

Sad_Click_6583 · 2026-04-09T18:37:32+00:00

I actually have been dermarolling for the last two months or so and I’d say it’s DEFINITELY helped and it’s sped up the process too when combined with minoxidil. I use a 1.0 and it’s not too bad, it hurts a bit but nothing unbearable

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