“My hair isn’t growing!” We hear it from our subscribers all of the time. But unless you have a medical issue, your hair is indeed growing. The reason why your hair isn’t flowing down your back is due to a failure of hair retention. Continue reading Let’s Talk Hair Retention
Category Archives: Protective Hairstyles
Spring Hairstyle: The Crown Braid
The first day of spring in the northern hemisphere is less than two weeks away. Are you ready for a new look?
Check out this hairstyle: the crown braid.
The crown braid has been very popular in recent years. Why? It is a protective style. There are different variations. It works well on all hair textures and lengths shoulder-length or longer. It is easy to create and chic. You can also dress it up or down. And who doesn’t like their hair up off their shoulders with the temperatures rise?
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Avoid Painful Hairstyles
Every woman wants to wear versatile hairstyles, including long braids and ponytails. However, you must be careful and avoid tight, painful hairstyles. You can harm your hair strands by pulling your hair too tight. Painful hairstyles will not only cause headaches, but hair loss or traction alopecia over time. A few hairstyles known to cause traction alopecia over time are: tight single (box) braids, cornrows, dreadlocks, ponytails, hair weaves, and extensions. Areas often affected by painful or tight hairstyles are around the hairline, crown, and nape. Over time these areas may result in baldness due to friction and constant pulling. This condition may be difficult to reverse, therefore prevention is the best defense. Wear these beloved, traditional hairstyles cautiously.
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Quick Hair Tip: Change Your Hairstyles
Here is a quick hair tip! Change your hairstyles.
Why?
If you wear ponytails or buns in the same position every day, your hair will be pulled in the same place. This will likely cause tension, weakness, and hair breakage. Instead, change your hairstyles regularly. One day opt for a low ponytail, the next day a higher ponytail, the following day have your hair down, and so on. Wearing the same hairstyle often, even protective hairstyles, can be damaging to your hair. So remember to switch your hair partings, ponytail/bun positions, and how much you use heat.
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