Andrea asks: I have a question regarding short “baby-like” hairs that grow around my hairline. I’ve had them ever since I was little and I’m wondering why they never grow out. They’re not due to damage. They’re not long enough to be “fly-aways”, but they’re obvious enough that I’m too embarrassed to pull my hair back in a ponytail. Is there anything I can do, or any product I should use, to help these baby hairs grow out?
The Right Brain Replies:
We recommend washing your hair with baby shampoo, wearing Baby Phat perfume, dressing in clothes from Bebe, and listening to music by the 70s glam-rock band, The Babys. Joking!
Why are some hairs different than others?
Seriously though, there’s really nothing you can do to make your “baby hairs” grow out. Their size and shape are determined by the genetics of your hair follicle. Some types of hairs are “programmed” to only grow so think and so long. You can read more about it in our post on “Why Armpit Hairs Don’t Grow Down To Your Knees.”
I’m sorry that we can’t recommend a product to help you battle baby hairs, but if they really bother you you might consider have electrolysis or laser hair removal.
Does any one else have trouble with baby hairs? Leave a comment and share your misery!
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You’re an idiot if you don’t love love, and other love your baby hairs. Unless they’re doing you serious damage, which they couldn’t possibly, could they? (plesae let me know if ‘they’do, not like your frigging parents…leave them be and love!
Unfortunately, I too struggle with the tiny baby hairs that surround the crown of my head. In previous years, I have permed the baby hairs which evidently cures the problem for a while, however damages the root of your hair and creates an odd look when the baby hair begin to grow back and lose their sleek, straight appearance. Cutting them only makes matters worse as well.
i have the same problem because i have very curly hair and straighten it… but i cannot get that close to the roots. so what i do is rub a little bit of super strength hair gel in between my hands and then just put a little bit on my hair. i then use a small britsled brush and brush it back into a ponytail but not too tight. if you use too much gel or pull your hair back too tight it looks unprofessional and oily. if that doesnt work try using a hair mold and put a little on the baby hairs with the same technique.
its not a misery story,but if u want a pony tail-use a brush with a bunch of bristles,the big round ones.first use a regular brush to get ur hair up and set were u want it,and use the big round annoying brush to comb them all flat and down,and the baby hairs too!
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