7 Reasons Women With Thinning Crowns Are Switching to This Brand

Hair loss at the crown affects millions of women with textured hair. Most products on the shelf were never designed for scalps this sensitive.

It Starts at the Crown and Most Women Miss It
Reason #1

It Starts at the Crown and Most Women Miss It

That small spot at the top of your head…

where your part looks a little wider than it used to?

A lot of women notice it during wash day or styling and assume it’s just normal breakage.

But the crown is one of the most delicate areas of your hair. It goes through constant tension from styling, dryness, buildup, and everyday manipulation.

For women with textured hair, this area can start to look thinner over time if it isn’t cared for gently.

It usually doesn’t happen all at once.

It shows up slowly a wider part, a spot that doesn’t feel as full, more shedding than usual.

And while factors like genetics can play a role, your routine matters just as much, especially how you cleanse, moisturize, and handle your hair week to week.

The good news?

With the right approach, many women are able to reduce breakage, improve moisture, and support healthier-looking hair at the crown, starting with a gentler routine.

Source: Malki et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 2019
Your Current Products May Be Too Harsh for Your Crown
Reason #2

Your Current Products May Be Too Harsh for Your Crown

If your hair has been feeling drier, more fragile, or harder to manage lately…

your products could be part of the reason.

Many shampoos are made with stronger cleansing agents designed to remove oil and buildup quickly. That can work for some hair types but for textured hair, especially around the crown, it can sometimes leave the hair feeling stripped and dry.

And when your hair is already feeling delicate, that extra dryness can lead to more breakage over time.

Some products also rely on heavier coating ingredients to make hair feel smooth instantly. While that can give short-term softness, it can sometimes make it harder for moisture to fully reach the strand, especially if buildup isn’t regularly removed.

That’s why many women start shifting toward gentler, moisture-focused routines when their crown begins to feel more sensitive.

Ingredients like kukui nut oil, babassu oil, and baobab are often used in these routines because they help support softness and moisture, without leaving the hair feeling heavy or stripped.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology, Self-Care for Crown Hair Loss
Created by Someone Who Studied the Science and Lived the Frustration
Reason #3

Created by Someone Who Studied the Science and Lived the Frustration

Strands of Faith wasn’t created in a marketing meeting.

It was created by Ameka Coleman, whose background in clinical research and time spent in a cancer research lab shaped how she thinks about ingredients, formulation, and care.

But more importantly, it came from her own experience.

After her second big chop, she struggled to find products that kept her textured hair moisturized for more than a day, without buildup, heaviness, or constant reapplication.

So she started creating her own.

Every formula is built with a simple focus:

how to support moisture, softness, and scalp comfort, without overcomplicating the routine.

No overloading the hair.

No “quick fix” coatings.

Just thoughtful, ingredient-focused care designed for textured hair that needs consistency, not extremes.

That is a different starting point than most brands in this category, where marketing budgets come before lab work.

Trusted in Hospital Settings Where Gentle Care Matters Most
Reason #4

Trusted in Hospital Settings Where Gentle Care Matters Most

Strands of Faith products are used in hospital settings through a national agreement with a healthcare organization that works with hospitals across the United States.

This matters because hospital environments require products that are gentle, consistent, and easy to use, especially for patients who may already be dealing with stress, sensitivity, or recovery.

For a long time, patients with textured hair had limited access to products designed with their needs in mind.

That’s where Strands of Faith fits in.

These formulas were selected to support moisture, scalp comfort, and manageability, without harsh ingredients or overwhelming fragrance.

So while this isn’t about hype or endorsements, it is a different kind of trust:

Products that are used in real care environments, where simplicity and gentleness matter.

Source: Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) Press Release, May 2023
7-Day Moisture Means Less Touching, Less Damage
Reason #5

7-Day Moisture Means Less Touching, Less Damage

If you feel like you’re constantly having to re-moisturize, restyle, or fix your hair throughout the week…you’re not alone.

For many women, especially around the crown, more handling can sometimes lead to more breakage over time, simply from the extra pulling, detangling, and styling.

That’s why one of the goals behind the Strands of Faith routine is moisture that lasts beyond wash day.

Many customers describe a similar experience:

they wash and style once and their hair stays soft, manageable, and easier to work with for days after.

And when your hair holds moisture longer, your routine naturally becomes simpler:

Less re-styling

Less pulling and tension

Less day-to-day stress on the areas that need the most care

For women dealing with crown thinning, reducing how often you handle your hair is one of the simplest changes you can make.

A product line that actually holds moisture long enough to skip a wash day makes that possible.

You’re Not the Only One Figuring This Out
Reason #6

You’re Not the Only One Figuring This Out

Noticing changes at your crown can feel… isolating.

A lot of women quietly adjust, changing their parts, styling around certain spots, avoiding certain angles in the mirror.

But this isn’t something you’re experiencing alone.

Strands of Faith has grown into a community of thousands of women who are learning how to care for their hair with more patience, more gentleness, and more confidence.

Women who understand that hair care isn’t just about how it looks it’s about how you feel showing up in your everyday life.

And when your routine feels supportive instead of stressful, everything about it starts to feel different.

Source: Northwestern University Department of Dermatology
A Simpler, More Consistent Way to Care for Your Crown
Reason #7

A Simpler, More Consistent Way to Care for Your Crown

When your crown starts to feel more delicate, the goal isn’t to do more, it’s to do the right things consistently.

Most healthy hair routines come down to a few basics:

Gentle cleansing

Deep moisture

Daily softness

And less manipulation throughout the week

That’s exactly what the Strands of Faith routine is built around.

A cleanser that doesn’t leave your hair feeling stripped

A deep treatment to restore moisture

A leave-in to maintain softness

And products that help you style without constant reworking

It’s not about chasing fast results.

It’s about building a routine your hair can rely on, one that supports moisture, manageability, and less day-to-day stress on your crown.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology, Treatment for Crown Hair Loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use it for a full wash day. If your hair does not feel the difference, the team will refund your order. No hoops, no hassle.

Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days. Free shipping on orders over $60. Most orders arrive within 5 to 7 business days.

The line is formulated for all textured hair types, from wavy to coily, including relaxed and transitioning hair.

Once per week. The moisture lasts up to 7 days, so fewer wash days means less manipulation and less breakage at the crown.

Yes. No sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, or paraffin. Every formula is cruelty-free and trusted by 4,400 hospitals nationwide.

This routine complements medical care. It does not replace it. Many women use these products alongside their prescribed treatments for a complete approach to scalp health.

Sources

  1. Malki et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 2019. Genetic variants associated with crown-pattern hair loss in women of African descent.
  2. American Academy of Dermatology. Self-care and treatment guidance for crown hair loss.
  3. Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) Press Release, May 2023. Contract to supply 4,400 U.S. hospitals with textured hair care products.
  4. Northwestern University Department of Dermatology. Patient experience survey on crown-pattern hair loss.

This page is for educational purposes only. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. If you are experiencing hair loss, please consult a board-certified dermatologist.