Tight hairstyles that pull back tightly on your follicles may, over time, compromise them, leading to hair fall and receding hairlines. Make an effort to avoid tight braids or cornrows; opt for a low ponytail at the nape of your neck instead. A fun headband can add extra flair!
Protective hairstyles
Protective styles have long been a favorite among black haircare enthusiasts as a means of relieving constant manipulation, as well as helping reduce tangling and breakage. Unfortunately, improper installation and maintenance of protective styles may lead to traction alopecia – a condition in which specific areas of your scalp experience hair loss due to pulling from protective styles. There are plenty of ways to maintain a fresh and healthy protective style!
hair vitamins
Hair vitamins can be an excellent way to keep your locks in good health. Tight styles such as cornrows or tight braids pull on your follicles and can make them work themselves loose, causing loss. Instead, opt for low ponytails that rest at the nape of the neck to avoid tugging at follicles; loose braids or simple loose plaits look great without placing stress on your scalp; you could also experiment with low pigtail braids depending on hair thickness!
Braids
Braids can be an elegant hairstyle that can last months while protecting your ends from harsh elements. But wearing them for too long and pulling your locks too tightly could cause hair loss; therefore, it is recommended that braid styles change every two months, or else potential risks could increase significantly. As is often the case when wearing braids, using a snag-free hair tie is highly recommended to prevent braids from pulling too tightly and breakage occurring. Furthermore, it would be prudent to use either deep conditioning treatment or leave-in conditioner before braiding your hair, to make the process more manageable and reduce potential breakages. Moisturize your braided hair regularly by massaging a natural, nourishing hair oil before bed and when not wearing your braids. Washing with clarifying shampoo once or twice weekly can also help clear away buildup, though shedding when taking out braids is normal and should be handled carefully when taking them out.
Updos
Tightly pulled hairstyles that require excessive tugging and pulling can damage follicles, leading to hair fall. A loose updo can look polished without too much stress on your strands; one long loose braid or two low pigtail braids resting comfortably on shoulders may look attractive without being pulled on too tightly by the scalp. Low ponytails can be worn anywhere from the office to brunch with your girlfriends or weddings, using root lifting spray on its roots before blow-drying with a boar bristle brush and then pinning. James says that top knots are also an effective solution for women with thin hair as they help hide any recession patches on the crown of your head. Before beginning this style, spray your locks with dry texture spray and add some root lifter drops at the roots for fullness and volume.
