Braiding can increase hair loss. Now days stress, hormonal imbalance, hereditary, pregnancy, low iron count, drugs, etc… are not the only causes of hair loss. Indeed, some hairstyles such as braids can be also a cause of a hard type of baldness named Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA).
This kind of baldness can be identified by hair loss from the centre part of the scalp and spreads out toward the edge of the hairline.
Hair loss caused by having the hair under constant strain is often seen in Afro-American women. This can be seen with tight braiding, cornrow hair styles, dreadlocks, extension hair or very tight ponytails.
Men can also experience this type of hair loss. Indeed, if they use hairpieces attached during a long time in the same location.
Any hairstyle that causes considerable pull and pressure on the hair can lead to hair loss.
Baldness can result in a loss of self-esteem, can be a cause of depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues.
How To Stimulate Your Hair Growth?
Braiding is not the only way of styling your hair. There is so many hairstyles you can do, for example you can adopt the short haircut.
We can stop hair loss or thinning hair, by starting a hair care regime. (try the Nutrigro Plan). A hair care regime is important to maintain healthy hair and save it from hair problem.
There are 3 steps to follow to wear braid without damaging your hair ;
- Care: Take care of your hair before beginning to braid them (use natural hair products)
- Technique : Be careful when you are braiding your hair, don’t tight them.
- Removal : Don’t keep them for a long time!
