Do Hair Extensions Cause Hair Loss?

Hair extensions are the perfect way to add length, volume, and confidence but many people worry about hair loss. Understanding how different extension methods interact with your natural hair is the key to keeping it healthy. 

What specifically is Alopecia or Traction Alopecia?

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Traction Alopecia occurs when repeated stress is placed on a hair follicle, weakening it over time. This can cause hair to break, shed, or stop growing all together. Common causes include tight ponytails, braids or certain hair extension methods.

Traction Alopecia often appears around the hairline or on areas of thinning hair. In some cases, hair can regrow once the stress is removed, but in other cases the damage may be permanent. 

So the short answer to the question "do hair extensions cause hair loss?" - The short answer is yes, however, not with the method we use in salon: the YL Hidden Bead Method. 

Women looking to enhance their hair with hair extensions should inform themselves of the different attachment methods and which ones might lead to Traction Alopecia.

How Our Method Minimises Hair Loss

When researching hair extensions, it’s important to find a method that will not damage your natural hair. For most women, the goal is thicker, fuller, more healthy hair - not hair loss!

At Yovanka Loria Salon, we use YL Micro-Tied™ Extensions applied with the YL Hidden Bead Method. This method is: 

• Evenly distributed across the scalp, minimising tension on individual follicles.
• Heat free, glue-free, and tape-free 
• Gentle on your natural hair, unlike other methods that can pull or weigh hair down. 

By using the Hidden Bead Method, our clients enjoy fuller, longer hair without compromising the health of their natural hair. In fact, this method encourages hair growth due to it's limited exposure to heat styling and damage. 

Want to learn more about our Micro-Tied Extensions and Hidden Bead Method? See our frequently asked questions here. 

Book your consultation appointment today and experience the YL difference.