Paradoxical Tiger
Head Youngin of CatSet
Is there a real difference between the two?
Dreads can cause hair loss!?!?
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Hair loss is an extremely sensitive subject for men. It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge that you have a hair loss problem and further bravery to seek out treatment and advice.
The most common cause of hair loss for black men, is Male Pattern Baldness, an endogenous alopecia which is hereditary and therefore considered unavoidable, but treatable. If you think you are suffering from Male Pattern Baldness, because you are exhibiting symptoms such as hair thinning at your temples or balding, click here for advice and treatment, otherwise keep reading, because for black men, the causes of hair loss goes beyond the scope of Male Pattern Baldness.
A lot of hair styling practices followed by men with afro hair types, such as dreadlocks, braids or cornrows, can potentially trigger hair loss. Many black men with afro hair types are oblivious to the fact that some of their hair styling choices are causing hair loss. The good news is hair loss caused by hair styling techniques is preventable and treatable because it is not hereditary or hormonal, click here to find out how men with afro hair can prevent hair loss.
One of the Most Common Causes of Hair Loss for Black Men Is Choosing to Wear Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks have both religious and cultural significance for African American and Caribbean men. For black men, wearing this hair style can be considered a symbol of strength and rebellion against European colonialism. However, behind the symbolism and beauty of dreadlocks lay the unfortunate reality that locs are one of the most common causes of hair loss for black men outside of Male Pattern Baldness. Dreadlocks can trigger hair loss conditions such as Traction Alopecia and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
How Do Dreadlocks Cause Traction Alopecia for Black Men?
Traction Alopecia causes gradual hair loss over time, primarily caused by consistent hair pulling and addition weight being applied to hair repetitively, over a sustained period. The hair loss is initially discrete but has the potential to become severe and painfully visible if not treated and if hair styling practices aren’t adjusted. Men who wear dreadlocks, especially long locs, suffer from Traction Alopecia because the weight of the bonded hair puts strain and pressure of the hair bulb and scalp.
Also, because Afro hair is kinky the cuticles do not lay flat because of the curved nature of the shaft. Dreadlocks defy the natural curls/kink of afro hair through the processes of locking and re-twisting, which involves pulling and tugging, potentially causing the hair bulb to gradually separate from the hair follicle over a period of time causing sustained hair loss and hair thinning.
Repetitive and sustained pulling of your hair through re-twisting causes tension around the hair follicles which can result in inflammation which can cause scarring around the scalp and permanent hair loss or balding. If you have dreadlocks and are suffering from hair loss, click here for more tips on prevention treatment.
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I have braids brehs
I think I’m going back to the fro
Yep…had dreads from 90 - 93, been bald since 2003
Paradoxical Tiger
Head Youngin of CatSet
I could’ve sworn people said that braids and locks help your hair grow faster. Now y’all saying it can cause you to go bald??
thelonious21
I like my women tall
I remember hearing braids made your hair grow mad long ago too
Some people have very sensitive scalps. Even minor stress can make a person go bald, depending on their genetic code. Those stresses include those weekly haircuts that artifically cut into the roots of your hair and disturb its natural growth.
MollyGalaga
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There’s two different things being talked about here
yes braids (and by extension locs) can help your hair grow faster. After getting your hair done however, Your hair is not in it’s natural state anymore. There’s tension now at the root of your hair. Brehs have to let their hair breathe while taking care of it, stop worrying about the Jim Jones “dusty braids” look
He still have a head full of hair & he in his 40s
Yaboysix
That nikka
It’s about how tight and often you get retaliated. (Y’all see what happened to lil Wayne)
my girl got carpal tunnel so I gotta space my shyts out for some months hella thick newgrowth lol.
my girl got carpal tunnel so I gotta space my shyts out for some months hella thick newgrowth lol.
I only get my re-twisted and braided about 3 or 4 times per year now. My issue back in the day was letting amateur barbers line me up constantly to have that sharp look, don’t do that bruhs that are just starting out
keep everyone away from your hairline
had my locs since 04 and still going strong
keep everyone away from your hairlinehad my locs since 04 and still going strong
Champagne Kudo
Shyness Boy
Definitely true. The longer they get the more they pull on that hairline too. I cut mine when they got too long bc I could feel em pulling on my head when I put them in a ponytail
dreads don’t = baldness tho it’s mostly about taking care of your hair. Brehs be thinking getting them done all the time or whatever is taking care of your hair when it’s more than tht
dreads don’t = baldness tho it’s mostly about taking care of your hair. Brehs be thinking getting them done all the time or whatever is taking care of your hair when it’s more than tht
MollyGalaga
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This is why I cut my locs out & started growing my hair normally.
When I get stressed I start pulling my hair, I fukked around and pulled out a few locs that way.
Still have a head full of luscious curls but I need to learn how to leave my hair alone especially now that im getting plaits. I don’t need the front to become more fukked up than it is.
When I get stressed I start pulling my hair, I fukked around and pulled out a few locs that way.
Still have a head full of luscious curls but I need to learn how to leave my hair alone especially now that im getting plaits. I don’t need the front to become more fukked up than it is.