As part of our hair loss series in 2015, we discussed common forms of hair loss especially among African American women. These types of hair loss included CCCA Alopecia (a scalp scarring type of hair loss), Traction Alopecia (a type of hair loss due to strain from braids, etc), and Female Pattern Baldness (a type of hair loss caused by hormones). We also shared a personal CCCA Alopecia hair loss and recovery journey story.

We are starting a new series in 2016 to focus on hair recovery options and hair growth practices; in short solutions. Today, Vlogger Jasmine Rose shares her story of Follicular unit extraction (FUE) with a dermatologist.


Disclaimer: Love Natural Sunshine does not in any way or form endorse Jasmine Rose or her dermatologist Dr. Osei Tutu and/or hair restoration surgery. This is not a paid advertisement.

Losing Her Edges to Overdone Loc Retwisting

The loss of Jasmine’s edges was gradual, and she attributes it to overdone retwisting.  She began her loc journey in 2007 and twisted frequently (and tightly) to maintain a manicured appearance.  It was in 2010 that Jasmine noticed “a drastic change in her hairline area” and learned that she had traction alopecia. She stopped retwisting as frequently and consulted with two dermatologists (both white and male) who gave her regular cortisone shots to no avail and did not seem to understand her hair and insecurity.

She then tried numerous natural remedies, including emu oil and castor oil, to regrow her edges, but nothing worked.  Jasmine eventually resigned herself to concealing her hairline with black eye makeup while feeling like an ‘imposter’ YouTube hair guru.  Essentially, she went into hiding while in front of the camera.