At Lascure, we're committed to helping you maintain healthy and beautiful hair. In this blog, we delve into the world of traction alopecia, a common but often overlooked cause of hair loss, and discuss how your hairstyle choices can play a significant role in its development. Read on to discover the hairstyles to watch out for and how you can protect your hair from damage.

Understanding Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia, as the name suggests, is a form of hair loss caused by constant tension or pulling on the hair follicles. It typically occurs when specific hairstyles exert prolonged and excessive force on the hair shafts and roots. Over time, this tension can lead to hair breakage, thinning, and even baldness in severe cases.

At Lascure, we emphasize the importance of maintaining healthy hair, and understanding the factors contributing to hair loss is a crucial step in achieving that goal.

Hairstyles That Can Contribute to Traction Alopecia

Several common hairstyles can increase the risk of developing traction alopecia:

• Tight Ponytails: Pulling the hair tightly into a ponytail can cause strain on the hairline and lead to damage.
• Braids: While braids can be stylish, tight braids can put excessive stress on hair follicles.
• Pigtails: Similar to tight ponytails, pigtails can lead to hair loss, especially around the forehead and temples.
• Dreadlocks: The weight and constant tension of dreadlocks can be damaging to hair follicles.

If you often wear these hairstyles and notice hair breakage or thinning, it's essential to take action to prevent further damage.

Recognizing the Signs of Traction Alopecia

Identifying the early signs of traction alopecia can help you address the issue promptly. Look out for:

• Scalp Soreness: If your scalp feels sore or painful, it may be a sign of tension-induced hair damage.
• Redness: Chronic inflammation of the hair follicles can lead to redness in affected areas.
• Brittle Hair: Hair may become brittle and prone to breakage.
• Shorter and Thinner Hair: As the condition progresses, hair may become shorter and thinner.

Preventing and Treating Traction Alopecia

Preventing traction alopecia starts with changing your hairstyle to reduce tension on the hair follicles. However, if you've already experienced hair loss due to traction alopecia, there's hope for regrowth.

At Lascure, we recommend low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as an effective treatment for traction alopecia. LLLT stimulates hair follicles, reduces inflammation, improves blood circulation, and promotes the growth of new, healthy hair.

Our Hairmax LaserComb and LaserBand are designed to deliver targeted laser energy to the hair follicles, helping to reverse the effects of traction alopecia. With consistent use, you can expect to see improvements in hair thickness and overall health.

Choose Healthy Hair

Healthy and vibrant hair is within reach. Avoid damaging hairstyles, listen to your scalp, and take proactive steps to protect your hair from traction alopecia. At Lascure, we're here to support your journey to beautiful, resilient hair.