5 Hairstyles To Prevent Breakage & To Help Hair Growth

At UKLASH, we’re here for you through every step of your hair growth journey. You may think you’re doing everything you can to nourish and strengthen your hair by using an array of our products, but without realising, it could be your everyday hairstyles that are getting in the way of you achieving your dream locks. 

You could be encouraging your hair to break or even, in extreme cases, be inducing Traction Alopecia, through the consistent use of tight hairstyles or excessive heat.

In this article, we are going to break down the top five hairstyles you can create to give your hair a rest, allowing our award-winning UKHAIR growth products to get to work without any interruptions, pushing you one step closer to achieving your longest, strongest and healthiest hair yet.

What Is Traction Alopecia?

Traction Alopecia refers to a type of hair loss that comes from the consistent pulling of hair from the root and is commonly caused by tight hairstyles, such as slick back ponytails or buns, tight braids, or the constant use of weaves or extensions. It isn’t necessarily permanent, and if it is caught and dealt with in the early stages,, you can encourage the hair to grow back. Early signs of Traction Alopecia might show up as small bumps along the hair line and, if left untreated, will result in a significant amount of hair loss which typically starts from the hairline.

What Can I Do To Prevent Hair Breakage?

The first thing you should do to avoid breaking or damaging your hair is to avoid putting any unnecessary stress on the scalp or hair follicles. Avoid the use of heat, hair extensions, dreadlocks, weaves or tight hairstyles. Alongside this, you can also try to stimulate growth and nourish the hair to bring it back to life with some of our pro-active UKHAIR products.

Our Shampoo and Conditioner are 97% natural and include ingredients such as Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Coconut Water, which help to nourish and strengthen your strands, whilst amino acids and Pineapple Extract help to revitalise the scalp and bring it back to full health. 

You can also incorporate our recently reformulated Hair Growth Serum into your everyday routine. It’s super easy to use; simply apply 3 to 5 drops (or 1 to 2 if targeting a specific area) daily to a clean, damp or dry scalp and massage in with your fingertips to stimulate circulation and to help promote healthy hair growth.

We also recommend treating the ends of your hair to a Hair Mask once a week. Ours is packed with natural oils and extracts which deeply condition hair follicles, resulting in shinier and healthier-looking hair that’s more resistant to breakage.

Top 5 Hairstyles To Prevent Breakage & To Help Hair Growth

1. Heatless Curls

While you may be accustomed to reaching for your curling tongs or straighteners when you’re looking to achieve an effortless curl, these tools can cause your hair unnecessary stress and damage. We know that applying heat of around 180°c or more can dry out and damage the cuticle of the hair; the outer layer of the hair follicle that locks in moisture. To achieve the beautiful curls you’re looking for without the damage, we suggest opting for a heatless curl kit instead, which you can buy online or create at home using a pair of clean socks. They’re pretty simple to use, usually consisting of foam-based rollers that you roll into your hair and sleep in overnight, allowing you to wake up to beautiful curls that require little to no styling.

2. Bubble Pony