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Everything in moderationthat’s the rule, right?
Here, check out some popular hairstyles that may be damaging your strands.
Stocksy
And yes, this policy applies to buns, too.
Braids
Braidsof varying degrees of difficulty have been worn throughout history since 3500 BC.
Were not expecting anyone to banish braids from the hairstyle archives completely (nor would we want to!
), but rather to ease up on them (literally).
“These types of braids can be damaging depending on how tight or heavy the braids are.
The stress on the follicle can weaken it and sometimes causehair loss,” says O’Brien.
However, all hope is not lost.
it’s possible for you to still wear braids without taking such costly risks.
(Check out our big, badassbraid guidefor tons of inspiration for every occasion.)
Wet Updos
This goes right up there with the tight ponytails and buns.
“Hair is the most delicate when wet.
This could result in thinning hair/hair [loss],” says Bergamy.
You should never tie up your hair when it is wet.
Look at your elastic hair tie next time you remove it after a wet-updo day.
See that hair wrapped around your hair tie?
We rest our case.
While a glistening wet updo may look cute, its so not worth the potential hair loss.
Your hair will thank you.
“Its important to always wear our hair out with no tension while sleeping.
[A] preserving bun can create tangles and tug [on] the hair while sleeping.
Rolling around while you sleep can cause friction and tugging at the hairline,” says Bergamy.
We recommend Spasilks Satin Pillowcase for Hair and Face to keep your hair from being pulled on all night.
Now, that’s what we call beauty rest.
Pin-Straight Hair
Some of us love nothing more than smooth, pin-straight hair.
However, this style can come with a price.
Celebrity hairstylist and colorist,Bianca Hillier, says that straightening the hair causes the hair bonds to break.
“Using multiple passes of thermal heat is physically changing the inner molecular structure of the hair.
This is how split ends are formed,” she explains.
“I loveColor Wow’s Dreamcoatto create a ‘glass hair’ moment.
A new beauty trend is ‘steaming’ the hair.
For those looking for a wider flat iron, theLOreal Professional Steampodis a great option,” he says.
Hundreds of hairs tugging on your individual hairs hanging from your scalpthat sounds like a nightmare!
“The halo-style extensions like the ones fromHidden Crownrequire no clips or glue.
The extension-style headband sits on the crown with an invisible wire and molds to the head shape.
Color-Treated Hair
Color-treated hair can sometimes cause more trouble than it’s worth.
“Coloring hair can often cause damage, especially when lightening,” explains Hillier.
Long, heavy hair can thin out from its weight and force of gravity.
“Parting lines can also become permanent from added length weight.
However, you could still have long locks minus the damage with routine trips to the salon.
Billero V, Miteva M.Traction alopecia: the root of the problem.Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol.
