Understanding the difference
How is Afro-Caribbean hair different when it comes to hair loss?
Afro-Caribbean hair is characterised by its unique structure, which includes tight curls, coils and kinks. It has a flattened shape and is much thicker than Caucasian and Asian hair. This type of hair requires specific care and maintenance due to its tendency to be dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. It also has the slowest growth rate of all hair types: 0.9cm/month compared to Caucasian (1.4cm/month) and Asian hair (1.2cm/month).
Empress Hair Clinics works with a number of clients with Afro-Caribbean heritage, and has extensive experience in remedying hair loss for individuals with this hair type.
Donor hair for Afro-Caribbean hair transplants
Donor extraction
The donor area for Afro-textured hair may have distinctive characteristics including a limited number of grafts due to the lower hair density often seen in this hair type. Careful planning is needed to ensure the best donor area management.
Curly hair often grows at various angles and directions from the scalp. This makes extraction the most challenging part and requires advanced skill of the surgeon. The extraction process for J-curly hair requires the same level of skill, precision, and understanding of curly hair characteristics as the extraction of O-curly and C-curly hair.
Afro curl types
O-shape
C-shape
J-shape
Straight hair
Differences after transplanting
While hair restoration can enhance the appearance of your hair, the transplanted hairs will go through a first shedding (telogen) phase. This is a normal part of the hair growth cycle when the implanted hairs start taking in and settle in a new location. The new hair will push the old one out and a new blood supply activates so the hair can start growing.
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Traction alopecia
This condition occurs due to constant tension and pulling of the hair from tight braids, weaves or cornrows. This can lead to hair follicle trauma, inflammation, thinning and eventual hairline disappearance with a patchy appearance of the scalp. Avoiding overly tight hairstyles and giving the hair regular breaks from such styles can help prevent traction alopecia.
My result from my hair transplant is really good!
I had a high and wide forehead since I was a child and always felt uncomfortable about it especially when putting up a ponytail. I had to always wear my hair down with short fringe. So I started looking for a solution and particularly for a hair transplant doctor who would understand my concerns and help me to deal with it. When I found Empress Hair Clinic in London, I felt that this was the right place to get help with my missing hair. Dr Feyroza and her nurses were really helpful and supportive during the whole time of my visits and surgery. It's been almost 5 months now and the progress of the implanted hair is real and I can’t wait to see them grow and get thicker. I would recommend Dr Feyroza to anyone as she is an experienced, very knowledgeable, approachable, friendly and understanding and always gives me a good advice on my every follow up!