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    GlossaryBlack Hair

    characterized by high eumelanin concentration, making it the darkest color

    Black hair is the darkest and most common hair color globally, characterized by its high concentration of eumelanin, a type of melanin pigment. It can range from soft black to jet black and often has a natural sheen. This hair type is prevalent among people of African, Asian, and Latin American descent and can vary in texture from straight to curly.

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      community Black Hair Regrowth Process Timeline

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black Caster Oil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hair growth.

      community A battle won?

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.