High ponytails are the worst offenders for causing hair breakage and stress, especially if they're pulled tightly. If you need to have your hair up regularly and can't get away with a few 'down days', try to switch between high ponytails and low, loose styles.
Keeping your hair up all the time isn't inherently bad, but there are a few considerations to keep in mind: Hair Health: Constantly pulling your hair into tight styles (like ponytails or buns) can lead to tension on your hair follicles, potentially causing breakage or a condition called traction alopecia.
Tying your hair up tightly for long periods of time can cause tension on the hair follicles, leading to breakage and potentially hair thinning, especially if done frequently. It can also contribute to traction alopecia, a condition where constant pulling of the hair causes gradual hair loss.
If you have short hair, sleep with it down since tying it up would cause too much friction and pressure on your scalp. If you have long hair, you're going to want to tie it up to protect your strands, especially the ends, from getting snagged or pulled as you sleep.
The healthiest hairstyles are gentle and avoid tightness. Loose buns, braids, or wrapping your hair are all great options. Pair them with a moisturizing product like GK Hair's ThermalStyleHer Cream for added protection.
As we've noted, damaged hair repair isn't possible because the protein bonds and cuticles have been permanently altered. Instead, the focus should be on maintaining hair to prevent further damage.
The bad news is that regularly wearing your hair in a high, tight pony can result in hair damage - and in some extreme cases, permanent hair loss.
According to the AAD, continuously wearing the same hairstyles, like tight braids or ponytails, can tug on strands and cause tension, resulting in breakage. Wear your hair down or switch things up with a messy ponytail or loose, low bun.
Tight, high updos, extensions, and straightening are all risky choices. Less damaging options are loose, low, and natural styles. You know all too well that bleach and heat styling are the notorious villains of hair damage, wreaking havoc on your locks and causing brittle strands and split ends.
One of the easiest ways to repair and prevent hair breakage is to hydrate curls and coils with a hair mask, deep conditioning treatment or leave-in conditioner. Try a hair breakage treatment after using shampoo and conditioner to lock in moisture and help with gentle detangling.
The fact is, pulling your hair back every day will cause breakage. Damage from these super tight hairstyles is normally noticed around the forehead and temples, as well as the nape of the neck.
The low bun is an absolute classic hairstyle for healthy hair. With that bun sitting nicely on the nape of your neck, gravity won't be tugging on your hair follicles anytime soon. If you've done a low bun before, you might like to create a ponytail before twisting your hair around itself.
The simple answer here is whatever makes you feel like you. If it's a jeans and tshirt day, do what makes you feel comfy. Wear your hair up in a clip if you're out running errands, and let it flow if you're relaxing at home.
A sleek ponytail, cornrows, tightly pulled updo, or head covering can help you express your style and look and feel great. However, these styles also constantly pull at and damage the health of your hair. Over time, the pulling can lead to hair loss. The medical term for this type of hair loss is traction alopecia.
Claw clips are a healthier alternative for your hair than hair elastics which tend to pull and snag on the hair. This 90s hair accessory is making a comeback for good reason, these claw clips are gentle on the hair unlike plastic hair elastics.
If your hair's natural growth cycle does what it is supposed to, new ones should grow to replace the hair strands you lost.
Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential for creating the cells that develop into hair follicles. It also supports healthy bones and your immune system. If you have hair loss and low vitamin D levels, your doctor may recommend vitamin D supplements.
Ponytails and buns can cause stress to your hair follicles and can lead to hairs falling out. And while we all need to put our hair in a bun from time to time, adopting this style on a full time basis can cause consistent hair fall. And then there's the placement of your hair tie.