Many have taken inspiration from the “clean girl” aesthetic over the years, combing their hair back into a slick-back bun.
However, the trendy look, according to hair fanatics, risks significant breakage amounting to traction alopecia around the front of the hairline.
Despite women often opting to slick their hair back to avoid excessive heat damage through other styles, Jess Marie, who owns an Australian hair salon, explained just how it can negatively impact hair growth.
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Women have tried out the look to avoid using heat on their hair
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“For those who think they are giving their hair a break from heat by opting for a slick back over a heat-styled look, I can almost guarantee you will lose three times the amount of hair when you brush it out or when you go to wash it," she warned.
The NHS said that individuals lose around 100 to 150 strands of hair each day.
As a result, Jess (@jessmariedell on TikTok) warned that slicking hair back up and not brushing out those loose strands will lead to increased hair loss.
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In fact, she claimed that, when your locks are combed out next, you could be at risk of shedding thrice the amount of hair.
“If you are trying to grow your hair or not style it too much, do not wear it up like this all the time,” the expert instructed.
Shown off and popularised by the likes of celebrity model Gigi Hadid, the look has become the latest trend to sink after more people warned that it causes traction alopecia, which is hair loss caused by the constant pulling of hair follicles.
It is commonly the result of tight hairstyles, such as braids and ponytails.
Celebrities like Gigi Hadid popularised the look
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Additionally, many reach for hairspray to set the sleek style in place, ensuring all the baby hairs are slicked down to create a polished look.
But this action could prove dangerous, with Jess adding: “If you suffer from hair loss around the front of your hairline, do not use hairspray to slick these parts back. You will break your tiny, little baby hairs.”
Instead, she advised using a water-based wax or a hair mask to slick it back safely.