Aarti Devi Aarti Devi Asked 4 months ago

Do tape in extensions cause hair loss?

Planning to get tape-in hair extensions for my sister's wedding next month. My cousin said they can cause a lot of damage and even hair loss. Is that true?

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Sonia Verma Sonia Verma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Having PCOS, I already deal with thin hair and would be very cautious with tape-in extensions. The pulling weight can definitely cause traction alopecia if they aren't put in or removed gently. Maybe check with a trichologist first to see if your scalp can handle it.

Aman Shrivastav Aman Shrivastav Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I get so worried about hair fall even with normal brushing, so extensions would make me super anxious! The constant weight on the hair follicles can definitely cause them to weaken and fall out. If you really want them, please proceed with lots of care.

Preeti Chawla Preeti Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they can cause hair loss if they are kept in for too long without proper maintenance. The key is to get them done by a certified professional and never try to pull them out yourself at home. Use a good extension-safe brush and don't sleep with wet hair.

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Ritu Sen Ritu Sen Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I had terrible hair thinning and bald patches after getting tape-in extensions because they glued them too close to the roots. It took months of clinical treatment to recover. Please see a proper skin and hair doctor before deciding on these.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Just like managing diabetes requires keeping a close watch on what goes into your body, caring for your hair means avoiding extra strain. Tape-ins can cause hair loss because of the constant pulling on the roots. It is better to avoid putting extra stress on your scalp.

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Kusum Devi Kusum Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I always believe in using natural oils like bhringraj or onion juice to improve hair volume instead of these artificial extensions. Tape-ins can pull your natural hair from the roots and cause hair loss. If your hair fall is already very severe, please see a doctor.

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