Can Buns Cause Receeding Hairline?

[Lorraine]

Well, can they? I already have a "five-head" as they say and I don't want to be 25 with a "seven-head" as a result of practicing this protective style. It seems like there's a lot of pulling. And what about breakage? Thanks.

 

[sasha]

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WIT MY BUN. MY HAIR IS GROWING BUT IM GETTING A LITTLE BIT OF BREAKAGE. SORRY I DONT
KNOW EITHER.

 

[shoelover1972]

LOL @ 'seven head'

IMO I think buns / ponytails can case a receeding hairline if they are pulled too tight. This also applies to braids.

 

[bettydavis]

Yes, they can. My hairline is so sensitive. I used to wear my hair up eveyday (mind you, I pulled it reaaal tight), and I suffered from thinning hair and breakage constantly ( epecially my sides and a patch in the back center of my head). The only way I will ever wear my hair up again is when it grows out long enough to wear it loosely.

 

[miss_brown]

Ditto to what's already been said. They can definitely cause receding hairlines and breakage if they are pulled to tight.

I just try to vary my protective styles between buns (NOT pulled to tight) and loose pin ups.

 

[inthepink]

I would say to not pull them too tightly and it should be fine.

 

[Lorraine]

Thanks, ladies. Can anyone recommend good protective styles they're currently practicing?

 

[Poohbear]

I dont think putting your hair in a bun can CAUSE receeding hairline but it could contribute to your hairline looking thin maybe (FOR SOME PEOPLE

).