Mane Pain! 9 hairstyles that can weaken your hair

Tight ponytails Constantly pulling your hair back tightly can stress the hair follicles, which can lead to breakage and hair loss, especially around the hairline.

Tight braids Similar to ponytails, tight braiding can put excessive tension on the scalp and hair shafts that can lead to damage and hair fall.

Weaves or extensions The weight of weaves and extensions, along with the adhesives or clips used to attach them, can pull on the natural hair weakening it and leading to breakage and hair loss.

Cornrows While cornrows can be a stylish protective style, tight cornrows can put a lot of stress on the scalp, potentially causing traction alopecia (hair loss).

Dreadlocks The process of creating and maintaining dreadlocks can weaken the hair, making it prone to breakage and hair fall.

Wet hair styling Hair is at its most vulnerable when wet. And when we aggressively brush or style wet hair, it can lead to breakage and hair loss.

Straightened hair Some of us love poker straight hair. However, this comes at a heavy price. Constant straightening of the hair causes the hair bonds to break. 

Sleeping in buns Sleeping with your hair tied up in a tight ponytail or bun can cause constant tension on the hair, weakening it and making it more susceptible to breakage.

Permed hair Constantly rolling one hair and perming it can also cause damage to it. Hence, keep the hot rollers away.

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