Weaves are quick fix hairstyles that require little active maintenance. This is why they are so popular in today's fast paced world. Women are too busy to be worrying about the time that it will take to get a lovely hairstyle and so many of them opt for weaves. This trend has led to an increase in the occurrence of hair thinning from weave, a condition that affects women all over the world.
This is situation that women face whether they get these hairstyles done at home or in a professional salon. Sometimes it is a matter of the technique that is used but at other times it is triggered by the quality of the products that are used or the manner in which the style is maintained. It is a problem that has been discussed on many fashion blogs and cosmetic forums.
One of the methods of installing weaves is by sewing them in. This method entails a process in which the stylist first creates some cornrows in the customers hair. This is followed by the sewing of wefts of locks into the cornrows. The tightness of the cornrows themselves places intense pressure on the follicles causing breakage and loss as well as thinning. More of this happens when the thread is cut from the cornrows, taking with it some of the strands, as the style is removed.
One of the chief culprits behind weave induced hair thinning is the adhesive used with the weave. Many weaves are installed using glue. When it is time to take down the hairstyle the glue can make it difficult and sometimes the wearers hair strands are removed along with the weave. This is most likely to happen along the hairline especially the sides where the follicles are most delicate.
The tightness of the style is an issue whether the weft is sewed in or glued in. But this tightness may also be the culprit behind follicle damaging scalp infections. The braids that are used as the foundation for the weaves are sometimes so tight that the scalp is broken and when this broken skin gets exposed to bacteria and dirt buildup, infection sets in.
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.
In addition to complications of tightly done braids and poor installation and removal practices, weave wearers have to contend with the potential for adverse reactions between their body and the products used for the style. The glue that holds the wefts in place is often the source of this negative reaction. Sometimes it is an ingredient in the synthetic locks. Either way, the wearer may ignore the allergic reaction, especially if it is happening for the first time, until it becomes too late.
Not everyone's weave-triggered balding or thinning condition is permanent. Some people will regain their locks as strands grow to replace the lost ones over time. But for others, conditions such as traction alopecia take root in their scalp leading them to seek the help of professionals such as trichologists and dermatologists.
This is situation that women face whether they get these hairstyles done at home or in a professional salon. Sometimes it is a matter of the technique that is used but at other times it is triggered by the quality of the products that are used or the manner in which the style is maintained. It is a problem that has been discussed on many fashion blogs and cosmetic forums.
One of the methods of installing weaves is by sewing them in. This method entails a process in which the stylist first creates some cornrows in the customers hair. This is followed by the sewing of wefts of locks into the cornrows. The tightness of the cornrows themselves places intense pressure on the follicles causing breakage and loss as well as thinning. More of this happens when the thread is cut from the cornrows, taking with it some of the strands, as the style is removed.
One of the chief culprits behind weave induced hair thinning is the adhesive used with the weave. Many weaves are installed using glue. When it is time to take down the hairstyle the glue can make it difficult and sometimes the wearers hair strands are removed along with the weave. This is most likely to happen along the hairline especially the sides where the follicles are most delicate.
The tightness of the style is an issue whether the weft is sewed in or glued in. But this tightness may also be the culprit behind follicle damaging scalp infections. The braids that are used as the foundation for the weaves are sometimes so tight that the scalp is broken and when this broken skin gets exposed to bacteria and dirt buildup, infection sets in.
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.
In addition to complications of tightly done braids and poor installation and removal practices, weave wearers have to contend with the potential for adverse reactions between their body and the products used for the style. The glue that holds the wefts in place is often the source of this negative reaction. Sometimes it is an ingredient in the synthetic locks. Either way, the wearer may ignore the allergic reaction, especially if it is happening for the first time, until it becomes too late.
Not everyone's weave-triggered balding or thinning condition is permanent. Some people will regain their locks as strands grow to replace the lost ones over time. But for others, conditions such as traction alopecia take root in their scalp leading them to seek the help of professionals such as trichologists and dermatologists.
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