Simranjeet Kaur Simranjeet Kaur Asked 6 months ago

Do dreads cause hair loss?

My friend recently got dreadlocks, and she's worried about her hair thinning. Do dreads cause hair loss, or is proper maintenance the key to avoiding it?

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Rohit Verma Rohit Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Bro, my roommate had dreads and his hairline literally started shifting back in six months. The weight is just too much for normal hair roots. If you have thin hair already, I'd suggest avoiding it.

Aditi Phadke Aditi Phadke Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My doctor at the clinic explained that excessive traction on the hair roots can permanently damage the follicles. If you are noticing thinning around your temples, go see a dermatologist at a good hospital for a proper checkup.

Harish Shah Harish Shah Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Just like keeping our diet clean is essential for overall health, keeping the scalp stress-free is key for hair growth. Heavy hairstyles can strain the roots, especially if your body's nutrient absorption is already low.

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Consult a dermatologist

Lakshmi Hegde Lakshmi Hegde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My grandmother always said that heavy weights on the hair will pull it out from the roots. If you must get dreads, make sure they are done loosely and consult a skin specialist if you notice any unusual hair fall.

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Keeping active and having good blood circulation definitely helps hair health, but it cannot stop hair loss caused by physical tension. If your dreads are pulling too tight, no amount of lifestyle changes can completely prevent the damage.

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Aman Preet Singh Aman Preet Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Haan yaar, agar bohot tight banwaye toh hair fall toh hoga hi na. Scalp pe constant tension rehne se roots weak ho jate hain. Thoda dhyan rakhna aur zyada kheench ke mat bandhna.

Nalini Raghavan Nalini Raghavan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, traction alopecia is a very real risk with heavy locs. If you don't have the time to dedicate to proper sectioning and professional maintenance, it is better to avoid this hairstyle to save your hair density.

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