Witch is more Damaging to your hair, wearing it in a ponytail or just down?

Question

wich is more damaging? I dont blow dry or straighten my hair, so that doesn't matter. but I'm just curious.... Ponytail or down?

Answer 1

Listed below are 17 ponytail tips that include various myths, facts and ponytail trivia.


1. Excessively Tight Ponytails May Cause Tension Alopecia

Excessively tight ponytails, where the hair is pulled with extreme tension from the hairline to the base of the pony can increase the risk of tension alopecia, a hair loss condition. This is more true when ponytails are worn for extended periods of time. This is more common when tight ponytails are created on younger children. Usually this requires daily tight ponytails for months or years. The bad news is that tension alopecia may cause permanent hair loss.
Avoid the potential problem by wearing looser ponytails or by taking a break in between wearing the style.
There is no danger when wearing ponytails on an occasional basis, even if worn with tight sides and a crown.

2. Always Remove A Ponytail Before Sleeping

Going to bed with a tight ponytail can cause scalp stress and strain. It may also cause unnecessary tangles when the tail parts of the hair get entangled with the pony elastic.
Always gently remove your current ponytail before sleeping.

3. Ponytails Can Cause Headaches

If you ever heard that this is true but thought it was a myth, in reality it can happen. Ponytails that cause headaches tend to occur most often when the hair is long to extremely long and thick to very thick. If the ponytail hair is heavy in weight it can cause headaches from tension. In some rare causes a ponytail made with heavy hair can cause neck and back pains.
Relieve the problem of heavy ponytails by wearing the hair in a pony with the base near the nape of the neck. This allows for better weight distribution.

4. Ponytails Should Always Be Secured With Hair Friendly Elastics Or Clips

One of the biggest mistakes that ponytail wearers make is securing the base of their ponytails with rubber bands rather than hair friendly elastics that have special coatings to prevent pulling and ripping of hair.
Celebrity hairdressers often use Bungee Cords or Blax Bands which are designed specifically for the creation of ponytails. The advantage to the Bungee Cord is that it hooks and unhooks and can be wrapped more than once around the base of the ponytail. This allows for easy removal of a pony.
The advantage of the Blax Bands is that they hold very tight and sleekly. Because they are relatively inexpensive, they can be easily snipped with a scissors to remove them.

5. Barrettes Are A No Ouch Ponytail Solution

If pulling elastics on and off is painful or difficult, opt for a long or extra wide "pony" barrette that will hold the base of the pony in place without pain, pulling or tugging.

6. Angel Hairs Result From Hair Damaged By Ponytails

When hair breakage from rubber bands or other "unfriendly" hair bands cause breakage a line of short hairs that are 2-4 inches fromt eh scalp become visible. These shorter hairs that result from ponytail damage are known as "halo" or "angel hairs". They can easily be prevented by wearing proper "hair friendly" elastic bands, Blax or Bungee Bands.

7. Ponytails Created On Damp Strands May Hold Tighter Than On Dry Strands

Hair with shorter layers may hold tighter around the sides when created on damp strands that have been prepped with a strong holding gel or mousse. As strands dry the shorter layers will stay put.

8. Slightly Aged Strands Hold Ponytails Better

Ponytails are often easier to style when hair is slightly aged from the last shampoo. Newly washed, soft, or slippery hair, can often be trickier to work with then “day old” hair.

9. Ponytails Are Considered To Be A Universal Style

Ponytails can be done on hair that is long enough to hold a pony elastic. Except for very short hair or someone with no hair, everyone can wear some form of a ponytail. Ponytails can be personalized to suit just about any type, texture or style of hair.

10. Sophisticated Side Ponies

A sleek and simple pony worn to one side can look spectacular. Combined with side swept bangs, a side pony can work for a face shape that doesn't work as well with an off-the-face style. Wear a side pony low and softly tucked behind the ear.

11. High Ponytails Provide Instant Face Lifts

High ponies are set at the top of the head near the back of the crown. The high pony is famous for providing a "mini" facelift by putting tension of the face and emphasizing the cheekbones.

12. Stacked Ponytails Involve Layered Ponies

Stacked ponytails consist of more than one pony or is designed to strategically be pinned around the base to give the appearance of hair that is stacked on top of other strands.
The benefits of a stacked pony is that it creates a lot of fullness around the base. Having more than one pony placed right on top of another creates a lot more volume for the tail section. A similar effect can be created with a circular pattern of bobby pins that lift individual strands and stack them to create a fuller tail section.

13. Add-On Ponytails Work For Ponytail Challenged Strands

If your hair is too short for a ponytail but you adore the look take your mouse and visit the HairUWear site for beautiful and incredibly affordable PutOnPieces that come in an array of add-on pony lengths and hues to match your own hair. You can also shop for a second pony that you can add to your own hair to create a similar stacked look.

14. For Extra Control Apply Firm Holding Gel Or Mousse

Apply a firm holding gel or mousse to help anchor sides and crown into place.

15. Straight Hair Works Best For Ponytails.

Blow dry hair straight using a blow dryer with a concentrator attachment. If hair is naturally curly or wavy, apply a straightening balm like Phytodefrisant or similar to damp strands. Use a boar's head style paddle brush and separate hair into individual sections.

16. You're Never Too Old To Wear A Ponytail

Regardless of age or social status, ponytails are always acceptable.

17. Ponytails Are A Great Bad Hair Day Solution

Since ponytails are the basis for many updo styles, whip your hair into a quick pony when you're in the midst of a bad hair day. Use the popular style as a jumping off point for a quick twist, wrap or casual chignon.
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Answer 2

When you put in a ponytail, it damages your hair way more than just down cause when you have it up in a ponytail you might end up having an over tight pony-tail that will give you a headache along with damaging your roots!

Answer 3

Wearing your hair in a ponytail is more damaging, but barely. If you don't use heat products on your hair it should be fine; however, the tugging on hair and knots that may occur because of a ponytail holder (hair tie) can cause very minor damage.

Answer 4

I think wearing it in a ponytail is damaging, i don't know how it works, but when you wear it in a tight ponytail, your hair gets thinner, and you start losing a lot of hair.

Answer 5

When you pull it tightly back to give you a 'face lift' it damages your hair and makes it fall out in the front area.

I sleep in ponytails at home... I have naturally curly/wavy hair and it's in great health.
I don't think a nicely tied ponytail is anything to get your panties up in a bunch for.

Answer 6

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Witch is more Damaging to your hair, wearing it in a ponytail or just down?
wich is more damaging? I dont blow dry or straighten my hair, so that doesn't matter. but I'm just curious.... Ponytail or down?

Answer 7

I have worn mine up for the past ten years plus. It makes your hair grow faster. Becuase it is being pulled on in the ponytail. Everyone always goes on and on about my hair. I could care less. It is too much of a hassle to wear it down. I do not have any science backing it up but that is just my experience.

Answer 8

wearing it in a ponytail..because the ponytail holder can potentially break your hair off and if you always wear a ponytail say everyday your hair will be damaged where the ponytail holder holds the hair

Answer 9

If either of those damage your hair at ALL, the ponytail would probably be more damaging.
If you don't blow-dry or straighten your hair then you don't really need to worry about damaging your hair (unless you over-wash it). xD I'm sure your hair is fine.

Answer 10

My hairdresser said to not use it in a ponytail after you shower.

And you hair breaks if you use in a ponytail all the time.
Try to use it only once a week. :)

Answer 11

Neither one needs to damage your hair. DO NOT use regular rubber bands to hold your hair back. use the ones that are made specifically for holding your hair. Don't pull your hair too tight at the roots either. Use a conditioner that contains a sunblock to protect your hair from the sun also. Don't over-wash or over-condition your hair. Use good products made for your type of hair and follow the directions.

Never brush wet hair. Use a wide-toothed comb that is made for shampooed hair. When you blowdry use one of the ionizer dryers.