Hairstyles That Can Lead to Hair Loss

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You might be using the best hair care products, shampoos, hair masks, might be going for expensive hair spa treatments, but if you still find yourself losing a handful of hair in a single day, you might want to consider reading this.

In this article, I will open your eyes to the basic reason behind hair fall that you might have failed to notice.

There is hardly anyone these days who does not complain of hair fall.

But as the number of people suffering from hair loss is increasing by the day, researchers find more and more solutions to this problem.

People are getting more conscious when it comes to their hair. And rightfully so! Many might have looked up the cause of their unrestrained hair fall, and most of you might be aware of the common reasons.

But I bet most of you would not have thought about this: Your hairstyle could be the cause!

Well, speaking for myself, it never crossed my mind that my go-to hairstyle for years would be the reason I was losing hair!

It is such a regular but overlooked thing that we do daily. There are so many routine hairstyles that cause friction between the hair follicles and the hair strands.

Experts call it Traction alopecia, and it is one of the commonest reasons for hair loss.

‘Traction’ means friction and ‘alopecia’ means hair loss. This condition can be completely reversed if the pulling force causing traction on your hair is removed.

Let’s look at the 8 hairstyles that can be encouraging your hair loss.

Ponytails
This is definitely the easiest hairstyle that will save your time and effort but at the same time vulnerable to hair loss. A tight ponytail exerts a pulling force that acts on the scalp and causes your hair strands to detach from the hair follicles. If you do this on a daily basis for a long time, you might even notice a receding hairline.

If you still want to go with this hairstyle, I urge you to tie your hair relatively low with a loose scrunchy. This will help to ease the tension on the hair a little bit. You can also change the spot where you tie your hair frequently to avoid causing tension in that particular area.

Tight Braids
This might be the go-to choice of hairstyle for your workout sessions or a casual outing with friends. But if you are already losing a lot of hair, you must make another choice.

I know how difficult it might be to let go of this simple and beautiful style.

So here is a tip: Keep the starting of the braid loose so that the roots of your hair is not pulled into it. You can braid tightly towards the end if you like it.

Twisted Buns
This classic life-saving hairstyle that fits every possible occasion comes at a high price. If you’re overdoing this hairstyle, you must be willing to pay the price with your hair.

The tensile strength on the hair will cause a lot of stress on the roots and your hair will eventually break off. Especially if you wear this hairstyle to bed, rolling around in sleep will make it worse.

It is best to leave the hair open at night or tie it loosely towards the end, away from the scalp to prevent hair breakage.

Wet up-dos
Your hair is already at its weakest when wet. The way buns and ponytails cause hair fall, the same principle applies here, only with multiplied results due to the fragility of wet hair. Wet hair must not be combed, nor tied. It’s best to leave your hair open if it is wet, or dry it.

If you are looking for a wet look, you can opt for a Shine Spray.

Cornrows and Dreadlocks
These funky and fashionable hairstyles are all about multiple tight braids close to the scalp. If regular braids can cause so much hair loss, imagine what these styles could do.

Wearing these hairstyles once in a while is okay but keeping them for a long time causes other scalp problems like dandruff, bacterial and fungal infections aside from hair loss.

The tight structure of the hairstyle traps sweat and moisture that is favorable for these organisms to grow and flourish.

Twisted headbands
This chic hairstyle comes with a lot of twists which eventually get entangled and cause traction to your scalp. This looks too cute and alluring to stay away from. So if you happen to do it once or twice a month, be sure to untangle it very carefully with your fingers instead of combs. If you do use combs, use a wide-toothed comb.

Always condition your hair with nourishing hair oil after undoing your hair to help the hair follicles heal and repair.

Half crown braid
As the name suggests, this hairstyle is pretty and sophisticated. It has the potential to make any girl feel like a princess. However, it is a braid and comes with a heavy price of hair loss like any other braid. It’s perfect for a quick hairdo, but undoing the damage it causes takes much more time and effort. This hairstyle breaks hair strands and causes thinning of hair if worn very frequently.

Straightened hair
Hair is basically made up of a protein called keratin. Applying heat to proteins is known to cause damage to the protein structure. When you straighten your hair, every single strand of hair undergoes this thermal treatment. Ultimately, it causes breakage and hair loss. Yes, having tangle-free, straight hair is appealing. But at what cost?

In my opinion, everything looks best in its natural form. Instead of damaging your hair with heat-producing styling products, you can look up simple ways and styles that complement your natural look.

Bottom line:
Be aware of what kind of hairstyles you wear. If you are experiencing headaches, have pimples around the hairline, or experience any kind of discomfort in a particular hairstyle, it might be a sign that you shouldn’t be wearing it. Don’t wear a single hairstyle often. Keep changing your hairstyle to avoid putting unnecessary stress on a particular area of the scalp.

My go-to hairstyle is a Ponytail. Do you have any of your favorites on this list that you wear often? Comment and let us know!
 
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