21 year old w/ damaged hairline

[Tracy C]

Please help me figure out the steps to bring my hair back to it's natural self

Hello,

You need to talk to a doctor who specializes in treating hair loss. What you are describing is traction alopecia. Those hair follicles were damaged by localized trauma. As such the area will not likely respond to topical treatment or oral medications. Transplant surgery is probably the only way you are going to be able to fix it - but you need to talk to a doctor about it - and be completely honest with the doctor.

All my best to you,

Tracy