Healthy hair: These hairstyles often lead to hair loss

They are particularly popular with dancers, but are also a trademark of pop star Ariana Grande: tight and tight hairstyles.

Although the high braids and buns conjure up an elegant look and at the same time keep annoying strands out of the face, wearing these hairstyles in the long term can lead to so-called Traction alopecia lead.

Special form of hair loss: This is traction alopecia

Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive mechanical tension on the hair.

This is the case, for example, with high, tight braids. In the long term, the hair roots can become so damaged that not only do hair fall out, but they also no longer grow back.

Do I have traction alopecia?

If you regularly wear tight, tight hairstyles, the following signs could indicate traction alopecia:

• Increased hair loss or hair breakage in heavily stressed areas, particularly at the roots
• Over time: Receding of the hairline

Like the Tiktoker haircareking shows in his video, traction alopecia can manifest itself in the long term, for example as in the case of the dancer Jojo Siwa.

What can you do about traction alopecia?

At the first signs of traction alopecia, but also to prevent such hair loss in general, it is best to avoid tight, high hairstyles or only wear them occasionally.

Give your hair time to rest by leaving it open or tying it loosely. If your hair, for example if it is particularly long and thick, puts strain on the hair roots despite loose styling, you should consider having it cut shorter or thinned out.

You can also strengthen your hair roots by consuming enough important nutrients such as biotin, magnesium and zinc. Also Shampoos with caffeine or vitamin B can help with hair loss.

This article first appeared on BUNTE.de.