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Clip in hair extensions can cause traction alopecia if worn for over
5 hours a day!
by
Diane Shaw
Clip on hair
extensions have become very popular. They provide a cheap quick fix to
anyone wanting instant long hair. However I have seen an increase in the
number of traction alopecia as a result of women wearing their clip on
extensions in the same position every day.
Traction alopecia is hair loss that is caused by long
term hair pulling and breakage due to very tight hair braiding, hair weaves,
cornrows and metal clips continually pulling at the hair root.
If metal clip on extensions are continually worn and the tension on your
hair is not regularly alleviated, scarring can occur as well as permanent
hair loss, leaving the wearer with a less then desirable appearance they'll
be forced to deal with for their rest of their lives.
In today's modern society, most people think only of the
final appearance of their hair.
(2) The continual over processing of the hair with Chemical
treatment such as bleaches, dyes, or strengtheners disrupts the keratin
structure in a manner that reduces its tensile strength.
The hair follicles can become fragile. At first the hair
fall out is not so noticeable because the clip on extensions are disguising
it. Add brushing and combing your hair, you will note a difference in
the reduced thickness of your hair line but ignore it initially. Later
on some people might experience heavy fall out which can occur with brushing,
combing and washing your hair. On top of that using extreme heat to fashion
hair each day can also permanently damage the hair follicle.
If detected early, traction alopecia is reversible if
diagnosed early. However, permanent hair loss can occur too slowly for
immediate detection. Hair loss often occurs in the front, but is also
subject to the immediate adjacent area to where the clip in hair extension
were pulling and damaging the hair root.
(1) The sad truth of the matter is that permanent traction
alopecia does not respond to medical treatment such as minoxidil or finasteride
since by its nature, the hair loss is different then genetic hair loss.
The only way one can treat traction alopecia is with hair
transplants. Follicular unit hair grafting has been identified as the
only practical solution to treating traction alopecia. Hair transplant
clinics are reportedly seeing a rise in the number of patients with traction
alopecia and say the results can be good to excellent.
However this can be a costly approach especially whilst
clip on hair extensions appear so cheap. What you have to consider is
whether wearing clip on hair extensions for over 6 hours a day versus
the value of your own hair. Which is worth more?
There are over 18 different hair extension techniques.
It is important that you find a technique that is suitable for your hair
type and life style. There is a misconception that hair extensions can
be worn permanently for up to 6 months at a time.
In today’s society, you need to hold on to what you've
got, look after what you have and start being kinder to your hair.
For more advice about traction alopecia contact us on
www.eloquent-hair.co.uk and click on 'ask the expert' link.
Sources:
1) Basil M Hantash, MD, PhD, Robert A Schwartz, MD, MPH. (2005) Traction
Alopecia, Emedicine.com,
2) Cheryl Guttman, May 1, 2003 Alopecia Options for Black Women, Dermatology
Times,
Diane Shaw
Head of Training
Eloquent Hair Extensions & Training School
Tel: 0870 446 1008 (United Kingdom)
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