High Buns, Tight Braids, Ponytails, & Extensions
We're bummed to relay that a few of your easy, go-to styles and hair boosts may be causing serious damage. Dr. Karhadi reports, “Hairstyles that pull the hair tight over prolonged periods of time can lead to hair loss due to traction on the hair.”
If you're looking for a simple, everyday protective hairstyle, look no further than the messy bun. The messy bun tucks your ends away, keeping them protected without unnecessary pulling or tugging.
Braid your hair before going to sleep. This old trick works every time and is one of the best ways to wear your hair when sleeping. It not only protects your hair – stopping it from tangling and breaking – but also gives you gorgeous beachy waves the next day and cuts down on frizz.
Ponytails and braids -- "Ponytails and braids can cause hair to break, especially if your style is pulled tightly," Mirmirani says. "If you wear it that way every day, permanent hair damage can occur." Braiding or putting your hair in a ponytail when it's wet can cause damage sooner because wet hair is more fragile.
People with long hair do not necessarily loose more hair, they just appear to loose more hair due to the hair shaft length. Hair length does not affect shedding.
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. Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks our stylists love for keeping your ponytail healthy and preventing damage. Read on to find out what they are!
While the term hair damage is pretty broad, the five most common forms of hair damage include split ends, heat damage, color damage, chemical damage, and hair loss.
"Never go to bed without tying your hair up (for long hair), as loose hair can tangle. Removing tangles later can cause breakage," says celebrity hairstylist Fallon Toni Chavez. You can wear it in a number of ways, including a low ponytail or loose braid.
"Getting a trim every six to eight weeks prevents split ends and damage, making ends stronger and leading to faster growth," she explains. "I recommend trimming 1 to 2 inches at each appointment to avoid fraying ends and keep hair healthy."
It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it's more common in men. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. Hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause of baldness.
You're Hard on Your Hair
Using too much shampoo, brushing or combing your hair when it's wet, rubbing hair dry with a towel, or brushing too hard or too often can all strain your strands and make them break. Two big causes of breakage include braids that are too tight and weaves that weigh down the hair.
Sleeping with your hair in a ponytail can cause hair loss. When the hair is constantly pulled it can be damaged. Breakage can occur when you sleep with a ponytail in. Hair loss may be reversed by keeping your hair down.
Generally speaking, braid hair styles can help you hair grow by protecting your new growth from breakage. Chances are, if your not wearing a new braided hair style, you're investing a lot of time into styling your hair. And just think how much wear and tear your hair experiences from brushing it and combining it.
In short, as long as you're not intending to draw attention to yourself in a way that puts others down, there is nothing whatsoever wrong with braiding your hair.
The habit of twirling your hair can simply be a nervous habit, but there are times that it can be a sign of an underlying health condition. Twirling your hair can also hurt your hair, resulting in knots, split ends, and hair breakage.
Cornrows are not bad for your hair. They are some of the best protective hairstyles when done right. They can only damage your hair if they are braided in too tight and near the hairline. Tight cornrows can lead to hair breakage and a receding hairline.