Different Hairstyles to Prevent Breakage

Some hairstyles can provide protection for hair while others may lead to increased risk of breakage. When making the decision of which way you want to style your hair, there are several factors to consider. You would first want to determine what look you are going for and then what hair type you have. When styling your hair, the hairstyle itself is not the only factor that contributes to the risk of damage, however. The tools and products used can also contribute to creating or lessening potential risk. When pulling your hair back, using gentle hair ties such as scrunchies, bows or hair ties made of silky fabric such as silk or satin can help protect the hair from future breakage. It is also helpful to alternate between hairstyles each day to help reduce the risk of pressure being applied to the hair follicles in the same place on the scalp too frequently which can increase the risk of hair thinning and breakage from pulling. Included below is a list of different hairstyles that can help to prevent and lessen the risk of hair breakage.

1. Low ponytail: To avoid adding tension to hair while pulling it back in a simple style, you can style it in a low ponytail. This hairstyle is a gentle and low maintenance way to keep your hair out of your face while not increasing the potential for hair breakage in the future.

2. Smooth chignon: Wearing your hair in this style can help to protect your split ends from becoming frayed and more damaged by tucking them in. This is also a low-down style so it does not add as much pressure on the hair follicles as high up updos tend to due to them fighting gravity more.

3. Loose braid: By loosely braiding your hair you can help to keep it neat and together while also reducing the risk of breakage. This hairstyle also helps to protect the hair by shielding the parts that are inside of the braid from the weather. This style can help to reduce the risk of drying out the strands which can reduce the likelihood of breakage as a result of the hair becoming dry and brittle.

4. Loose bun: A loose bun is a gentle yet simple hairstyle to help keep your hair out of your face. This can also help to protect any potential split ends from becoming frayed by tucking them in so that they won’t get snagged on something during the day which reduces the risk for future breakage.

5. Down: An easy hairstyle that does not pull on the hair is to wear it down. For those who have thin and fragile hair, it is a good choice to use a gentle hairstyle by wearing it down. This style is gentle since it does not add unnecessary tension to the hair follicles which pulled back hairstyles tend to do. This is also a good hairstyle choice for those who have shorter hair and are unable to pull their hair back loosely due to the limited length available. This hairstyle is not a good choice for those with a lot of split ends since it leaves them exposed which can increase the likelihood that they will get tangled, potentially resulting in fraying the ends making the hair brittle and more prone to future breakage.

Have you tried some of the hairstyles listed above? Were you aware that these hairstyles can be helpful to prevent breakage? If you plan on trying out different hairstyles to help reduce your risk of hair breakage, Keranique offers a wide variety of products to help you style your hair and keep it looking its best. Take a look at our products page to find the hair care products that are best suited for your individual hair care needs to help you to achieve all of your hair care needs and goals.

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