Is this damaging my hair?

I heard someone say that having braiding your hair or putting it in a ponytail while you sleep is really bad for you hair. Is it? If so, why?

Is this damaging my hair?

not really bad.

ok yeah bad.

it breaks your hair.

then it sticks up in the lamest places.

if you have to sleep with it up, try a super thin one or a big loose scrunchie

Is this damaging my hair?

i also heard that and its because it tears your hair out

Is this damaging my hair?

well technically if you leave a hair tie in your hair too often you'll start to loose hair near wherever it is that it sits. so don't wear a hair tie too often.

Is this damaging my hair?

I do it every night. I have really curly hair and if I didn't put it up I'd hate to see what it'd look like in the morning!

Is this damaging my hair?

Well it is not "bad" if it is too tight then you can break the hair or your hair can actually start to thin if it is too tight over time.

Is this damaging my hair?

yes , pulling your hair in any direction for any length of time is extremely damaging and is the leading cause of breakage aroung the front edges.

Is this damaging my hair?

a loose braid is fine, and doesn't bother your hair, dont use rubber bands at the end, use a smooth barrette to clip the end, and if you put your hair in a ponytail, dont use rubber bands for that either, use a satin scrunchy to hold it, and this should be fine.

Is this damaging my hair?

i am a hair stylest and trust me it is terrible for your hair because it tears your hair out. ive experienced it and its not fun!

Is this damaging my hair?

Not a good idea. Causes breakage.