If you have to pop a painkiller because of tight braids or do the head tap to soothe itching and tension from a style, you may be on the road to traction alopecia—so it’s time to change course.

Struggling with hair fall? Your hairstyle could be the cause. Discover 8 protective, low-tension styles—from ponytails to ...

Any hairstyle that pulls on your scalp or hair can cause traction alopecia over time. Common causes include ponytails or certain styles like hair weaves, extensions, cornrows, and braids. Chemical ...

I Need to Know: Are Tight Ponytails and Braids *Truly* Ruining My Hair? Learn how to recognize the signs of traction alopecia, what causes it, and how to avoid it for hair and scalp health.

Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by continuous styling that strains the hair follicle. These styles can include anything from tight braids to buns, ponytails, and hair extensions. It can also ...

Even tight ponytails can produce traction alopecia, which means the new style of the ‘man braid’ and the ‘man bun’ can also have an effect on men’s hairlines.. Traction alopecia is ...

Find out what causes traction alopecia, plus how to treat and prevent thinning edges from coming back again with the help of three haircare experts. ... Detangling, heavy braids, ...

You’ve styled your hair in sleek ponytails for years, loved those trendy braids, or kept your beard neatly tied. But now, ... Traction alopecia isn’t a life sentence but timing is everything.

Living in a culture eternally obsessed with braids, extensions and 'catching up the hair' so tightly that the temples bulge, we are sometimes not aware that there are ...

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill. For many black women, maintaining the perfect hairstyle is a central goal. Using weaves or braids to achieve a look without thinking of the consequences is common, but ...