It’s time to get educated on ponytails and learn how to prevent the damage they can cause. Your hair will thank you later.
It’s a bummer that so many of the things we do to our hair end up damaging it. Blow drying, dyeing, hot showers, straightening, curling… the list goes on. But the most shocking it the ponytail. Yep, we’re talking about the beloved classic.Why Ponytails Are So Damagingon your hair follicles. The pulling caused by the tautness of the updo can create damage and breakage. In the long-term, this can actually result in hair loss.
The official term for this hair loss phenomena is called “traction alopecia.” There’s a variety of types of alopecia, butspecifically refers to hair loss that is caused by repeatedly pulling of the hair over a long period of time. It can result from wearing tight braids, cornrows, or dreadlocks; using weaves or hair extensions; using rollers overnight; or—yep, you guessed it—regularly putting your hair in a ponytail or bun.
We recommend using a heat protectant and blowdrying your hair, or naturally air drying your locks before putting it up.Finally, keep your hair down when you sleep. We have our head on a pillow for about six to eight hours a night, and that adds a whole lot of extra pressure to your hair follicles. So, skip the pony in the p.m.More Style + Beauty Stories:
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