Ponytail Holders and Hair Breakage

Q: Hi, my name is Phillipa. In junior high school my hair was thick and full. When I started high school, in the middle of my hair started to become shorter than the rest of my hair. I don't understand what happened.

I don't know if the hair loss was because I always used to put my hair up in a ponytail or what. Can you tell me what I can do so that the short hair can grow out to the length of the rest of the hair?

A: Hi, Phillipa. What you describe does seem consistent with breakage caused by ponytail holders. Assuming that this is the case (and the cause) the resolution is pretty simple - be kinder to your hair.

Ponytails are not the enemy, but you have to make sure to be gentle with the hair. Use a ponytail holder that is snag-safe (no metal parts) and don't wrap it too tightly around the hair. Use an anti-frizz serum and a leave-in conditioner to keep the hair tangle-free and smooth. In addition, consider other options to ponytails, like braiding to keep your hair controlled.

Apart from this, be sure to condition your hair every day, even if you don't shampoo. Maintaining a healthy moisture balance is important to keep the hair healthy and growing strong.

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See also:

How to put your hair in a ponytail

Is it okay to put your hair up in a ponytail right after coloring it?

Is it bad for your hair to have it up in an elastic band all the time?

How to fix the crease in your hair after wearing it in a ponytail