Scab Hair

Scab Hair: Hair that is directly under the scalp that has been affected by the harsh chemicals (i.e. relaxers or texturizers). Even though the hair is new growth it isn't trained to behave in its natural state. The hair can be straight-wiry, very dry, hard, and brittle. it usually takes somewhere around 6 months to a year to completely grow it out. (Source: www.curlynikki.com)


I have been natural for about two years and I still have scab hair. I always believed years of perms caused those patches of hair to not act right. It's funny because I was only joking, not even being aware that there was an exact term for it. I really hope as I get further into my natural hair journey my hair will know how to behave in its natural state.


Do any of you have an issue with scab hair? Tell me about it below.


Thank you for reading!