6 Signs your braids could lead to traction alopecia
🚩Visible Sign1 : Hair pulling at the edges.Your edges shouldn’t feel like they’re under attack.
🚩 Visible Sign 2: Small bumps near the braidsThese bumps are called follicular pustules and mean your scalp is inflamed.
🚩 Visible Sign 3 : Visible hair bulbsIf you see the root of your hair attached to a braid, that hair has been pulled out!
🚩 Visible Sign 4: Shiny, overly stretched scalp When your scalp looks stretched and shiny, it’s under too much tension.
🚩Visible Sign 5: Redness Redness around the scalp or red soresIf your scalp is red where the braids start,This is your scalp crying out for help—literally inflammation.
🚩Physical Sign : Pain and tenderness/Headaches from the styleScalp pain or tenderness/ headaches from the style If it hurts to move your head or touch your scalp—it’s too tight!
If you’re popping painkillers after getting your hair done, it’s a NO!
Braids shouldn’t hurt! Loosen the tension and protect your scalp to avoid permanent damage.
Your scalp health matters! 💆🏾♀️ #TractionAlopecia #ProtectYourEdges #dermatologisttips
