New Study Reports that Hair Extensions Could Cause Hair Loss

Could hair extensions actually cause hair loss? That’s exactly what a number of women have been reporting. Dr. Eric Schweiger, a dermatologist in New York City says that he has seen a number of women who have experience large patches of hair loss caused by wearing hair extensions. He says it happens most commonly when extensions are worn for long periods of time, such as six months or more.

While they have not yet discovered what it is about extensions that are causing hair loss, Dr. Schweiger has offered a few tips to avoid hair loss. Make sure you choose the best method of extensions for you and your hair type, talk to your stylist immediately if you begin to experience hair loss, and make sure that you have your extensions properly removed by your stylist, never try to remove them yourself. It’s also important to consider the overall health of your hair before applying extensions. Hair that is damaged or dry is more likely to have negative reactions.

Different types of hair extension methods include hand tying, sewing and braiding, as well as hair fusion using glue, silicon or keratin.

While there are many people who wear hair extensions without any negative effects, this study would certainly make me think twice! While I don’t have any desire for extensions, I think they are a wonderful option for women who are re-growing their hair due to medical reasons or health trauma. Many celebrities and actresses commonly use them to alter their appearance for movie roles.


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