Many women enjoy the benefits of weave hairstyles. These flexible alternatives to hair styling have become popular especially in these modern days when quick fixes and convenience make hectic schedules more manageable. But it also means that many ladies end up with hair thinning from weave.
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.
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.
Poor maintenance practices also contribute to the condition. Many of the victims of this thinning or balding condition suffer because they kept the weave in too long. Professionals in the field recommending limiting each of these styles to twelve months maximum.
Allergic or other negative reactions to the products used account for many of the weave-related balding or thinning issues. Many women do not realize until it is too late that they are allergic to the hair glue or the synthetic tresses that they wear. Some do not even recognize the signs until it is 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.
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.
Poor maintenance practices also contribute to the condition. Many of the victims of this thinning or balding condition suffer because they kept the weave in too long. Professionals in the field recommending limiting each of these styles to twelve months maximum.
Allergic or other negative reactions to the products used account for many of the weave-related balding or thinning issues. Many women do not realize until it is too late that they are allergic to the hair glue or the synthetic tresses that they wear. Some do not even recognize the signs until it is 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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