Hair weaves and extensions when worn frequently can cause thinning and other hair loss conditions such as traction alopecia. Depending on the method of attachment, the damage cause can be anything from moderate to severe.
The weight of the hair sewn on makes things worse and adds further strain to the hair roots, making them weaker and cause them to fall out before Natural growth phase is complete.
Burning glue is not to be confused with the adhesives used to attach lace wigs. The primary ingredients in it are rubber latex and sodium polyacrylate.
When using bonding glue, the hair is applied to the hair weft before being pressed against against the scalp in the desired position. The oil based remover should be applied and allowed to sit for at least 20 minutes before attempting to remove the hair weft.
Regular use of bonding glues lead to thinning hair through the head and not just in the temporal region.
Permanent hair loss can be avoided by taking a break from the weaves and any scrub time to recover.
It is very important to note that if the scalp is not allowed time to recover and weaves are still being worn, trying to treat the hair and restore it to its original condition will be futile.
If you have bald patches or the hair loss experienced is severe, then a topical treatment like minoxidil is recommended. Minoxidil is available in 2% and 5% concentrations, the 2% concentration aimed at women. There is pretty ineffective, therefore women chose to use the 5% concentration for better results.
Using the 5% version may be its disadvantages, it can lead to undesired facial hair, which by the way disappears once treatment is discontinued. It is not such a heavy price to pay in order to restore your hair and most times confidence.
For people who would rather avoid minoxidil all together, the Eclipta Alba plant, called Bhringaraj or Bhringraj in Ayurveda has been scientifically proven to be more effective that the 2% version of minoxidil without the side effects.
