After the quarantine, hairdressers advise against wearing a ponytail too often. We explain why this hairstyle is not ideal for fine and fragile hair.
Very pretty on long or mid-length hair, the ponytail is also a hairstyle that tends to weaken the hair if it is done incorrectly. Indeed, a too tight ponytail tie can weaken the hair fiber and facilitate breakage. If the hair is pulled back too much, it can also tend to sensitize the hair from the root. Finally, if you make a ponytail for sports, especially jogging, the pendulum movement of the hair against the shoulders can promote breakage of lengths and formation of split ends.
So many reasons not to wear a ponytail after 40, when the hair fiber begins to be naturally thinner and more brittle on the lengths. The solution ? Opt for more protective hairstyles, like half updos or loose updos. If you want to wear a beautiful ponytail, know that there are techniques so that it damages your hair as little as possible. On her TikTok account, influencer Rachel Valentine reveals some of her tips for wearing a ponytail without damaging your hair.
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3 tips for a ponytail that does not damage the hair
- Do not overtighten the tie : Pulling the hair back too suddenly or tying your ponytail too tight can break the hair fiber. Prefer low or mid-high ponytails and loose ties. You can also loosen a few strands of hair in the front of the face to prevent it from being pulled too much.
- Use a soft rubber band : forget the small rubber bands and favor spring elastics or scrunchies which are much softer for the lengths.
- Wrap its lengths around the clip : To prevent the lengths of your ponytail from rubbing against your shoulders, you can wrap them around your ponytail attachment and secure them with pins to form a loose bun.