THEUndoubtedly comfortable, the collected hairstyles they are a real must when it comes to medium and long hair. From the classic ponytail, through braids and buns, they almost represent an automatic gesture. At least for some. But is forcing the hair between elastic bands and hairpins good or not? Tommaso Incamicia, founder of MyPlace Hair Studio in Milan and Davines partner, tells us about him.
Hair always tied up? The risks for the hair
“Generally yes, keeping your hair tied up constantly tends to ruin the hair. However, a lot depends on the tension force» the expert begins to explain. “For example, if you always carry a tight ponytail that forces the hair into a very hard elastic bandperhaps even while sleeping or while playing sports, the tension exerted could weaken the roots ».
“Fundamental choose both soft rubber bands and alternate hairstyles. Perhaps passing from a “taut ponytail” to a soft braid when she returns home, carefully brushing her hair and letting it “relax” too ».
How not to damage your hair: silk elastic bands and scalp massage
«Then there are some precautions that can be taken to avoid weakening the hair when they are often tied up.’
Hair tied? Yes but not too much! Or the roots will suffer (Credits: Instagram @beyonce)
«First of all, definitely favor the choice of elastics that respect the hair: for example, covered with more slippery and not too tight materials, such as silk scrunchies that do not friction, the twisted elastic bands, ideal if you want to get an invisible look, or those with hooks, certainly more professional but which allow you to collect the hair avoiding extreme tension ».
«Then in general, if you often wear your tail, it’s essential massage the scalp so as to regenerate and stimulate the bulbs» specifies the expert. A useful tip? «To perform the massage they are not needed hairtool expensive, you can also use the brush, for example one of those that basically have micro wooden balls. Also it is good to always run one skin scrubs especially if you use styling products, in order to remove residues well ».
Friction and tension, the enemies of bonded hair
«A very effective comparison to understand it stress to which the hair is subjected when they are gathered in very tight hairstyles, it is that of a very taut fabric on a moving body. Over time this will yield, suffering micro injuries mainly at the seams. Same thing happens to the hair that will weaken in the attachments and in the scalp» explains Tommaso Incamicia.
So what to do? “Is always Better prefer soft tails and any type of braid – from soft ones to those attached to the head – because it is the tension that weakens the hair, not the fact of keeping it tied up. Furthermore, keeping a soft braid throughout the night can be a winning idea if you don’t have much time in the morning but don’t want to give up styling» continues Incamicia.
Nocturnal “Hair Routine”: brush hair and silk pillowcase
“Obviously keep your hair tied up at night it doesn’t hurt by itself. There are no rules that prohibit doing so, but the friction with the pillowcase can make the situation worse and weaken them further ».
So what to do? «Better to prefer silk pillowcases and elastics. Furthermore, Frbefore going to bed, it is always a good idea to brush your hair and give your skin a self-massage to stimulate blood microcirculation. Or, if you wash your hair in the morning, you can apply products to improve its health. Recommended are butters and moisturizers that seal the scales».
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