A swinging ponytail instills the vision of a carefree gal, but this easygoing hairstyle could be causing some tension. Sure, a ponytail has the advantage of keeping your hair out of your face, but there is no need to pull your hair back too tightly. A too tight ponytail or bun could lead to tension in the strands and cause breakage around the hairline and to the hair that is in the tail or bun (via Loving Culture). So remember to keep it loose if you love your locks.
Another way to prevent unnecessary damage to your tresses is by switching up where you place the base of your ponytail. Jenna Marie Shafer, Lead Pro Educator for hair care brand Amika and Session hairstylist based in New York City explains, "But when you wear your hair in the same ponytail every day, you're adding stress to the same spot over and over and over again, and eventually that's going to cause your hair to snap and break off at the base of the ponytail," she says (via Byrdie). This same reasoning also applies for buns.
We're not trying to scare you away from your go-to hair style. Just remember to make sure your hair is dry first, don't pull too tight, and switch up its position on your head once in a while. This way you can go back to believing your lazy-day hairstyle choice is giving your locks a much needed break.
