Are Extensions To Blame?

By now pretty much everyone has seen the  recent photos of super model Naomi Campbell and what appears to be her non existent hairline. Many have began weighing in on what they believe is the cause of this and most seem to share the opinion that long term extension wearing is the culprit. In my opinion saying extensions are to blame is an easy scapegoat. I do not believe that the extensions are to blame but that the process is. I have several clients that have worn extensions over an extended period of time and have not experienced any hair loss. In fact, they have experienced the opposite, hair growth. Now,while I have seen people who suffer from traction alopecia, it is often times as a result of too much tension ( i.e hair being braided too tight, etc ) being put on the hair while trying to achieve the desired style. There is no way to really know whether Naomi's receding hairline is simply genetics or due to extensions and wigs. It is however probably safe to say, if you have to take a tylenol before or after a hair appointment you probably want to rethink that particular service and/or stylist. All in all extensions are not the enemy, lack of education about how to properly install them is.