Tight braids can lead to permanent hair loss. This is often the result of hair grooming styles that vast majority of women uses. Such type of hair loss is also known as Traction Alopecia which involves persons who wear tight braids or use a hair grooming style that involves pulling hair tightly in ponytails.

Depending on the type of hair style used, the hair loss could be in the frontal areas or the other areas where the hair experiences high tension for a long period of time. This results in hair breakage and permanent damage to the hair.

Even if the grooming style that’s causing damage to the hair is changed, the loss of hair may continue for a very long time. Treatment often involves correction to the grooming style and medicines as suggested by a dermatologist.

If your hair grooming style involves pulling hair tightly in a ponytail or any other style that may cause high tension to the hair, you should look at changing your hair grooming style.