Hair Styles that Can Damage Your Hair and Potentially Contribute to Hair Loss

Whether you’ve kept the same, reliable hairstyle since first grade, or you enjoy changing it up on a daily basis, it’s important to be aware that wearing your hair in certain ways can contribute to hair loss.

Research has found that pulling your hair back tightly may cause damage. Four hairstyles that may damage your hair include tight ponytails, cornrows, extensions or buns. Called “traction alopecia,” this type of hair loss is caused by trauma to the hair follicles due to the constant hair pull.

Tight hair may not only cause damage – over time, continuous tension may cause permanent hair loss. However, if you change your hairstyle at the first sign of hair loss, you can prevent further damage.

It’s important to remember that it’s not the hairstyle itself that may potentially cause the hair loss, but rather the force of the constant pull on the hair. One of the simplest ways to avoid damage is to wear your hair loosely pulled back instead of tightly pulled back.

Alternatively, you could try a style that doesn’t pull on your hair at all, like leaving it down. If you like to wear ponytails or braids, it’s best to alternate them with other hairstyles that don’t cause damage.

There are lots of reasons to consider switching up your style. Experimenting with different hairstyles can be fun, especially when you discover a style that works looks and feels like you.

Whether or not you wear your hair in tight styles, you may notice your hair thinning around your part, making the part itself appear wider. Changing where you part your hair may help with this type of hair loss. Parting your hair in the same place all the time can lead to sun damage on the scalp and tension that leads to breakage. Changing its location can give your hair time to recover. Also, changing your part is one of the fastest ways you can dramatically alter your look!

If your hair falls out despite a new hairstyle, you could be experiencing more than a normal amount of hair loss. If that happens, it’s best to act quickly to be sure that your hair loss doesn’t progress more or become permanent.

Schedule a complimentary, no obligation hair analysis  with one of our specialists today. Hair Club has been helping men and women with hair restoration for more than 40 years. We specialize in all types of hair loss, and we offer only proven solutions. Find out which option is right for you.

For informational purposes only. The information presented herein is general in nature and is not intended to substitute the advice of a physician or other health care professional. The exact cause of hair loss can only be determined by a medical professional.

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