DO BRAIDS CAUSE HAIR LOSS?

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DO BRAIDS CAUSE HAIR LOSS? How much are those braids REALLY costing you?
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How much are those braids REALLY costing you?
Braids are a great protective style, but many times they are simply too tight! The tension on the scalp and pulling around the hairline can lead to traction alopecia. Traction alopecia is a hair loss condition caused by tension or excessive pulling on the scalp.
Braids, tight ponytails, and sew-ins that are too tight can cause traction alopecia. It is important to stop doing the style that leads to traction alopecia. Usually the hair will recover. If the braids are causing bumps around the hairline, take them out.
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@iamallthinsnatural1218 4 жыл бұрын

Very true. I am an hair stylist and i always leave out my clients edges. If you insist on me pinching your edges, then you are not getting that hair done by me

@KarenofCurlHouse 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! You are right! Hair health before hair style! Right on!

@EdenCroft 4 жыл бұрын

This is such important information. Thanks so much for sharing! I will share this too!

@KarenofCurlHouse 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@indigo-streak9912 3 жыл бұрын

I braid my hair but I don't pull them tight. People tell me my braids shouldn't be loose but I make it work with my own style so I don't lose my hair. Loose braids styled into my own style are better than going bald.

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

YES! You are doing it correctly! Braids shouldn't hurt at all. There should be no pain. PAIN LEADS TO DAMAGE! Keep doing what you doing!

@penzilt6090 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and advice!

@bwalyasampa1492 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information.

@lucid2475 3 жыл бұрын

This is so true! Especially if you are middle age you have to protect all your precious hair follicles. I took my crochet braids out after one week because my body was sending me these signals the entire time!

@stevietai7094 3 жыл бұрын

I got box braids one week ago and have bumps on the back of my neck and have now just noticed that my hair is coming out of my scalp. I thought it was dandruff but on closer inspection i realised it was the hair follicles. I will be taking them out immediately. I do not want to lose my hair.

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Those bumps of inflammation are called Traction Folliculitis. This happens before permanent hair loss so I'm glad you took the braids OUT! BEST DECISION!

@desmondehoppie4758 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for taking the time to make this video

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching!!

@purpleplantain374 2 жыл бұрын

you sound very hair-knowledgeable, so I’m subscribing for more

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@lovelydiva06 3 жыл бұрын

Braids only cause hair loss if they’re too tight aren’t being worn properly or your not taking care of your real hair and scalp while having them in

@KTFRabbit Жыл бұрын

I don't wear tight styles but I did get traction alopecia from a headband. I had a little bald spot on top of my head. Luckily it has grown back.

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

Yes! Even a headband or hat can lead so hairloss around the hairline. So glad hair grew back!

@alz123alz Жыл бұрын

i try to caution black women about the detriments of having your braids tooo tight. It cuts off the circulation to the scalp, and thereby the capillaries that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain for cellular regeneration is cut off. that is why one get the baldness or lack of hair growth at the sight of continuous tightness. Get the beautiful braids, just not to tight. Might have a long term effect also of dementia. Research Reply

@lianalonge1984 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve seen so many girlfriends lose hair around their hairline due to tight braids. Unfortunately, some of them think it’s stress due to work. I tried explaining to them about this very subject. Some of them just won’t listen. 😔

@KarenofCurlHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. We shouldn't have to pay this 'price' for beauty. It really breaks my heart because this type of hair loss is completely preventable.

@AH-sc8be 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the movie bad hair

@camara1194 7 ай бұрын

I think sisterlocs would help because you aren’t pulling or manipulating your hair. The hairline would actually grow back as well but they are expensive but worth it.

@sumomo0123 11 ай бұрын

I had my braids in and I had them for two weeks and they weren’t tight but they were heavy and I was noticing a lot f the follicles being pulled. When I took them out I lost SO much hair she said a lot is normal but I was really scared and now my hair doesn’t feel the same…I don’t think I’ll be doing it again for a while 😞 which is a shame cause I loved having long braids but now I’m scared

@unknownuser4879 2 жыл бұрын

I have had my braids for almost two months and they were made so tight. I noticed that my hair was getting thinner and I even lost a little section of my hair and a lot of hair on my hairline bec of this. I took the braids that were hurting my head out and braided it again. The problem is that I'd like to take them out bc I even have bumps but my mom won't allow it. But I always have this problem when I have braids ( I don't do them always. Just like once every two years) but my hair always grew back. I'm so scared that it won't grow back.

@copticlove 2 жыл бұрын

Its called tractional alopecia. Its caused by the persistent pull on hair roots weakening it.Tight braids shouldn't be worn long term by anyone

@unknownuser4879 2 жыл бұрын

@@copticlove I’ve just taken them out I didn’t lose that much hair

@copticlove 2 жыл бұрын

@@unknownuser4879 you did the good thing.. Many youngsters don't understand that tight braids cause severe hairloss and even baldness and edge loss by destroying follicle.Have seen many in age of late 30s and 40s with such issues.

@unknownuser4879 2 жыл бұрын

@@copticlove I've lost some edges tho but I hope it will grow back. I had the same issue earlier but my hair grows back very fast

@carsondrageorge8092 2 жыл бұрын

how should I wear my hair? its all natural ,

@wilmayoung8476 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you have great ,teeth plus you are right i have seen woman bald from braids .

@xtenismataTV 2 жыл бұрын

I have some hair follicles at every braid. I wear box braids for 1 month. Is it the normal amount of hair that is falling out (150 per day) or i should thake them off??

@KarenofCurlHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there! Its normal to shed about 50 to 100 strands per day; while some may shed up to 150 strands per day. If you see the white bulb at the end of the hair, typically thats natural shedding. Its only an issue if you rapidly start to shed more hair than your normal amount. Stay tuned for a video next week on shedding. Also, wearing box braids for a month is a decent length of time. I recommend that you take them out between weeks 4 and 5, so I suggest you remove them to properly care for you scalp -- which is the foundation for healthy hair and scalp. Hope this helps...

@xtenismataTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse oh WoW! Thanks for the info. I will be waiting for the next video. ✌️

@rainbow3304 3 жыл бұрын

Oh i did braids two times (kept them in for 3 weeks each) but i didn't feel any pain, but i always had bumps , and my hair got thinner each time. I used to have thick hair , now my hair is very thin 😅😅😅😅😅

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

So what are doing about your thinning hair?

@rainbow3304 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse oh i don't know, i just took the braids out , i was thinking about getting back to doing scalp massages once a week with my mix of oils (coconut,olive,vitamine a,mint, jamaican black castor oil) , and maybe normal inverted scalp massage almost daily... how often i can...oh and, leave my hair alone for a while or protect it with satin bonnets and scarfs

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@rainbow3304 Well stay tuned. I have got a healthy hair scalp care challenge coming up soon. i think you would really benefit from it, particularly because of what you said you would go back and do (massages, and mix of oils). If you feel as if your hair thinning is significant, see a trichologist or dermatologist to help you.

@destineegriffin5885 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse I lost at least two-thirds of my hair. My hair is now thin, I used to have fluffy, textured, voluminous hair with waves and a few curls..now it’s thin, lies flat and is more stringy.

@ray24051 2 жыл бұрын

I just got into an argument with my friend last night that I've known for 25 years She's a black woman and I am a Puerto Rican man and I told her that braids are not good for your hair because it causes hair loss from pulling the hair from the follicles killing the hair follicles. She got so upset and started yelling at me you're not a black woman! and not all black woman lose their hair because of braids. But I mentioned to her have you noticed that a lot of women that wear tight braids have their hairline is all the way up there foreheads? I also had to remind her that my ex-wife was a black woman and I've witnessed all the hair problems that are being mentioned here.

@originalman3843 2 жыл бұрын

“Black”, and so called “Puerto Rican” are misnomers given to you by people who conquered/pillaged indigenous melanated people. To say I’m Puerto Rican then call another “Black” is confusion. The Spanish(Caucasions), colonized and conquered so called “Africans” and other melanated “Indian” tribes Taino etc who were scattered, raped or genetically absorbed through intermixing over time. Some in Hispaniola obviously have a lot of European blood(Portugal/Spaniard) and others way less. Most people in Hispaniola ultimately are a conglomerate of the colonization and rape genetically. Even your cousins in America called African Americans are somewhat genetically altered

@californiadoll6273 Жыл бұрын

You are right! Braids tug put tension on the root. How tf they don't realize that is wayyyy beyond my understanding.

@Samuellwright Жыл бұрын

@@originalman3843 Welp 🤫

@PastorIhaza Ай бұрын

Great video 🏆 I've notice a toddler with box braids. My concern is that she will loose her hairline. Please, do you have a video about toddlers and tight hair styles? I did share this video. If there is a toddler video about protecting hairline, it may remove any excuses. Thank you again for such an informative video.💐

@KarenofCurlHouse 28 күн бұрын

Hey Pastor! No, I don't have a video specific to braids for toddlers, but the rules still apply, even more so for toddlers because many times their hair follicles are still immature. I don't even recommend ANY WEAVE, EXTENSIONS to added to any toddlers hair. It could lead to traction alopecia again because they follicle is not even mature. Here's another video I created about avoiding some protective styles: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zr-haJCbr7TPZIU.html

@PastorIhaza 28 күн бұрын

@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks a million. I've shared this video, to warn a new mother of a toddler. She gave her box braids. Pretty but not good for an almost 2 year old.😢. I'll send this other video. Blessings to you 🌹

@TheAgingGames 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I had two braids in for 2 weeks. They were done super tight. I did have the bumps and a lot of pain. Since I've taken them out, my hair's been falling out by the handful. I'm so upset. It took me so many years and millions of PRP treatments to finally have thicker, healthier hair. :(

@KarenofCurlHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! And Wow! So you had long term damage from tension caused by braids! I’m so sorry to hear that! Good thing there are so many treatment options available! 🙌🏾

@TheAgingGames 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse yes, sadly. They were only in for two weeks but they were super tight.

@KarenofCurlHouse 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAgingGames WOW! I have another video coming out within a.week about a recent experience I had with tight braids -- but I took them out after 3 days! I'm sorry you had to experience that --but I'm glad your hair has been restored!

@TheAgingGames 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse thank you so much! I'll check that out. My hair was restored before the braids. I spent years trying to get it healthy and now in just two weeks I've caused so much damage and so much shedding.

@Magerquark 2 жыл бұрын

I was planning to get braids, but I wonder one thing: do men often buzz their edges short and line them up, so they don't lose hair when braiding?

@KarenofCurlHouse 2 жыл бұрын

HI Sam! Can you explain what you mean? Are you referring to men who get cornrows for example? Are you referring to a line-up? Want to get clarity.

@Magerquark 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse a lot of men that get cornrows will buzz the edges of their hairline very short and line them up. Do they do this to reduce hair loss or just to line up their hairline ? hope thats easier to understand

@Magerquark 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse I'm asking cause I want to grow out my hair and get cornrows too. I'm just wondering if I should buzz my edges short, or leave it natural

@jenniferbibi1972 3 жыл бұрын

I want to get this style but I'm kind of scared.

@NAT-yh2rf 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do it???

@luzfirfiriko Жыл бұрын

thank you for the video. I just took my braids off and I am shocked. It was the first time(and last time)I did it. I lost my half hair and I can't deal with it. they made them really tight and it was a nightmare the first days but unfortunately I got used to it and they told me it wasn't a problem. will my hair grow again?😥

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

Hello there. I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. When did this happen? How long has it been?

@luzfirfiriko Жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse I had the braids from 4th of August until the 2nd of September. I have already started a special therapy for my hair loss 😔

@Jheyanneify Жыл бұрын

@@luzfirfiriko scalp messages is good to regrow hair

@fslphillips 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if there is a chance for that hair to grow back with time or are you doomed? I noticed a small patch of baldness along my hairline from my last set of box braids...and I have been getting box braids for years 😥

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

You may have traction alopecia. Typically this type of hair loss will reverse itself if you stop doing the thing that’s causing the hair loss - the braids. So I recommend you give your hair a break from braids - especially if you see your hairline is getting thinner. Your follicle is getting weaker. If continue to put tension on your hairline it may lead to permanent hair loss 🙀 and I know you don’t want that.

@fslphillips 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse thank you for your response. I am cancelling my braids appointment tomorrow!

@Unknown44355 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you see this if you do can you please reply. I had cornrows in for two weeks and I was getting itchy bumps on my hairline, I took them out last night and my hair was falling out a lot before and during I was washing it. I'm just asking if it really messed up my hair growth I'm a 14 year old boy

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Did you braid your natural hair or was hair added?

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

And if you had bumps around your hairline, that's a sign of inflammation -- so the braids were too tight. Did they feel tight? And no, in terms of the hair falling out, when you hair is braided up for a few weeks, the hair will naturally shed (your hair can shed about 100 strands per day on average) so probably what you were experiencing is your normal everyday shedding -- but all coming out at once. Does that make sense? Wash and deep condition your hair. If the hairline was inflamed, let it heal naturally. And if more severe, let me know I can recommend for a product for you. These are my general recommendations without seeing your scalp, but from what you I think it will be ok!

@Unknown44355 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you so much for reaching back out to me, and yes the cornrows were on my natural hair. I just wanted to do them because I seen a lot of youtubers saying that protective styles make your hair grow faster but since they come out too tight I guess I will wait a few more months. Since I can't do the braids right now do you have any other tips on how to grow my hair as quick as possible?

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@Unknown44355 I am going to make video about protective styles and hair growth. I got you! Its best to keep your hair MOISTURIZED to prevent it from breaking. That's the key! Protective styles are helpful, but they become HARMFUL when done too tight! Thats leads to hair loss. You may also want to consider purchasing my follicle stimulating growth drops to help regrow your hair as well. www.curlhouse.com/shop

@0bLak213 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I'm experiencing this kid is going through at the moment, my hair is naturally straight(Filipino) I kept the cornrows for 10 days, and decided to undo it this afternoon. Hair is falling like there's no tomorrow. Should I worry? I read from the earlier comments that hair sheds off 100 strands, and It makes sense that I get alot of them now since I rocked the hairstyle for about good 2 weeks.

@angelica9864 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I had single plate braids done with extensions on 6th June,I wanted them for my birthday, I have long natural hairs but I wanted longer I asked to have them more loose not too tight but on the front head I felt was kind of tight and burning and I still feel that part of the scalp burning,I haven't done yet shampoo,as I washed my hairs before to have them done She put coconut oil and in the end some foam to remove hairs falling everywhere and stay firm she put me under that plastic hat (I don't know the name apologies ) that is hot to dry and I felt burning in the same part I feel burning now so I stayed maybe a minute or two and I took it off,then since I still feel uncomfortable and I can feel my head swollen a little bit ,I took them off yesterday so less than 48 hours ,I had never done before ,do you think it was normal or my head is inflamed ?also is very itchy my head and I massaged it so can help the blood circulation.

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

In sorry about your experience. It seems like you had an allergic reaction to the extension hair. Synthetic hair at times has chemical in it and many people experience reactions when using the hair. If the hair was too tight in general then that too can cause inflammation of the scalp as well. Good thing you removed the hair. How’s your scalp now?

@angelica9864 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse many thanks for your reply it still feel same but I haven't done yet shampoo which I will do today ,because I'm thinking I might had allergic reaction to the foam as she put a lot on my forehead.on the braids

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelica9864 Yes. Definitely wash your hair to remove any residual product. The inflammation should subside. Give it a few days and if not you can always apply aloe Vera to the inflamed area. It will certainly help!

@angelica9864 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse many thanks for your response I will definitely follow your advise

@lojibaybee Ай бұрын

So should i get braids ? Does it cause that really ? Or is it protective ?

@KarenofCurlHouse Ай бұрын

Hey there! You can get braids just be sure they are not too tight … if you get braids and if you have bumps or a headache that’s a good indication that they are tight and could cause traction.

@lojibaybee Ай бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse so braids are ok as li g as there not to tight ? Thank you!

@desipratiwi8472 3 жыл бұрын

Waoooo it happen to me. I just got braid for a week. I got itchy but then i saw my scalp on hair line red. Days later i found hair with pop out with some thing white . I thought ut was just hair pop out from the braid but the i looked closely.. its my hair pull out from its place. I spent 50$ for this braid 😭

@KarenofCurlHouse 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha! Sorry you wasted your money, I think what you saw was the white bulb on the hair strand which represents the entire strand removed as opposed to hair breakage. But good thing you took them out before it major damage could occur.

@ELTePa84 Жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse does the white bulb mean it’s permanent hair loss?

@DE.Workout Жыл бұрын

In conclusion is it only tightly braided hair that can cause hair loss or is ”normal” braided hair also dangerous? If that is the case, what should you do? Switch between hairstyles or let the hair rest from time to time?

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

Hello there! Its a primarily braided hair that is too tight! That's what causes traction alopecia. However, I also suggest that you give your hair a 'braid holiday' so whatever amount of time you have the braids (6 weeks) but let the hair rest for the same amount of time. Many times hair can be tighter than we realize which I why suggest that we don't wear braids all the time.

@DE.Workout Жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse okey so basically I have had my braids for 4 weeks now and ideally I should take 4 weeks ”holiday”? In addition, I feel like going out in just a fro is difficult with constantly having to comb the hair and especially when you have a lot of hair. It could look messy even with a shape up. In other words, is it possible to have loose braids as a ”holiday” option or must you refrain from braids fully? Best regards and thank you for the quick answer

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

@@DE.Workout So it seems like you want to grow out your hair in a braids? So doing a braid holiday is best but I understand that may not be whats best for you. Have you tried comb coils with your natural hair as an option. Otherwise, knotless braids seem to be the best option because they don't put alot of tension on the scalp, or crochet braids. Either way, please go to a stylist who is gentle with your hair and scalp to minimize as much tension as possible.

@DE.Workout Жыл бұрын

@@KarenofCurlHouse I already got braids but would like en thicker so I am growing my hair out. Out of the options it seems like finger coils are the most plausible. I will look for more men hairstyles that doesnt put strain on the hairline. Thanks for Savin my hairline, truly🙏

@KarenofCurlHouse Жыл бұрын

@@DE.Workout You are very welcome! I did comb coils on women all of the time so you too can rock them!

@shonamcvey5269 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this and went to take my braids out. And surprise surprise handful of hair came out

@KarenofCurlHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Be mindful that your hair naturally sheds -- so if you've had braids in for a while then you are going to get some shedding, BUT, too much is hair being pulled from the follicle. Hope you caught it early.