What You Need To Know About Hair Thinning From Weave

By Kenya England


Convenient low maintenance hairstyles such as weaves have become prominent in modern days. This is largely because the fast pace at which life moves demands that less time be spent on things like hair-dos. But the advent of these hairstyles has also brought on an onslaught of conditions such as hair thinning from weave.

This is a situation that can occurs whether the style is done professionally or at home. It usually results from the techniques used to create the hairstyle along with the methods used to maintain it. Sometimes even the removal of the hair-do can trigger hair thinning or loss.

One method of installing weaves is sewing them in. This is done by first creating cornrow braids in the hair and then using weaving needle and thread to stitch the wafts of locks onto the braids.The problem with this is that sometimes the braids are done too tightly and this places great stress on the follicles leading to breakage and sometimes scarring as well. When the scalp is scarred, new follicle growth is difficult. Sewed in weaves are taken down by cutting the thread and it is easy to see how some of the natural strands may be accidentally cut in this process.

Another method for installing weaves is the use of glue. The adhesive is applied to cornrows and the wefts are then attached. Sometimes the glue is difficult to remove and in removing it the strands of hair are also puled away from the root. This often happens at the sides of the hairline as it is at these locations that hair tends to be weakest.

Bacterial infections are common with tight weaves, which occur with both sew-ins as well as glue-ins. If the braids that are used as the foundation for the style are too tight they may break the skin at the hairline or in other areas of the scalp. When the broken skin is infiltrated by dirt or bacteria infection results. This infection, if not treated can lead to permanent thinning or balding.

One of the reasons that women's hair gets thin when they wear this style is the methods they use to maintain the hairstyle. Some women attempt to lengthen the life of their weaves and this is something that all cosmetic experts warn against as it causes follicle damage and strand loss. Experts advised that the typical weave should be removed after twelve weeks and do not recommend extending its life beyond this time.

There is yet another culprit behind these balding or thinning locks condition. This culprit is allergic reactions. Many wearers of the convenient style do not realize that they may be allergic to the glue or the synthetic material in the tresses. They sometimes do not notice or ignore the signs of an allergic reaction until it spirals out of control and does severe damage to the follicles and scalp.

For many women the hair loss may be temporary, but for some it turns into a permanent condition. This has a really negative impact on the woman's self esteem. This is why so many victims of this conditions seek the assistance of experts in the fields of dermatology or trichology.




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