Beauty
Read this before you try it.
The result is perfection, but experts say the technique could use a few tweaks.
Pulling from the root can cause unnecessary tension.
The tightness of Richie Grainges bun is also slightly problematic.
Tight buns may even lead to an issue calledtraction alopecia.
In this case, traction alopecia could occur from repeatedly wearing a slicked back for extended periods of time.
Youll know its too tight if you notice hair loss or thinning at the hairline.
This can definitely cause breakage on the most fragile part of our hair.
Thats because of thefriction youre creating between your strands.
But thats not to say you cant try a more hair-friendly bun.
Its important to really work it through all around, Johnson says.
For straight and slightly wavy hair, a lightweight mask or leave-in will do.
Youll use these to finish the bun.
Brush one side back at a time, using a brush to gently smooth your strands against your head.
Studies referenced:
Pulickal, JK.
(2023).Traction Alopecia.
In: StatPearls [Internet].
Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. PMID: 29262008.
(2021).The art of prevention: It’s too tight-Loosen up and let your hair down.
Int J Womens Dermatol.
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