Insufficient Moisture and/ or Protein More often than not weak, brittle natural hair is due to lack of moisture or protein. It may also be a combination of both. You may need to increase how often you deep condition, use protein treatments, and/or remoisturize your hair.

Medical conditions like alopecia areata, thyroid disease, and lupus may also contribute to balding on the crown. Moreover, certain hair practices, including over-styling, over-processing, and tight hairstyles, can damage hair follicles and lead to hair loss.