Dear Dajiah, I’m embarrassed to wear my natural hair because of thinning edges. How do I style it without feeling self-conscious?

First of all — thinning edges don’t make you less beautiful, they make you human. It happens to stylists, too. Confidence starts with acceptance before regrowth.

Wear styles that honor what’s there — soft twist-outs, pinned curls, or low ponytails that frame your face. Keep your edges moisturized, not smothered, and focus on scalp health over slickness. Your beauty isn’t defined by how “full” your hairline looks, it’s how you carry it while you heal it.