Can straightening or too much conditioning cause hair loss?

Question

Okay so I'm 16 years old and I've been straightening my hair for about a year now and this past month I've noticed that I'm losing a lot of my hair. Especially my bangs, which I straighten most often. But also in this past month I have been using a lot less shampoo when I shower and a TON of conditioner. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not either. Can either of those things have to do with my hair loss. And what can I do to help it?

Answer 1

conditioner can't damage your hair.

your straightener is probably killing your hair!

1. Use heat protectant- John Frieda is good

2. Lower the heat temperature if possible on your straightener so it doesnt burn/fry your hair

3. Straighten less. Try to find a cute look that would fit your natural hair texture. If you have wavy hair, scrunch it or give it beachy waves!

Answer 2

It's not the conditioner...it's your straightener. Do you use any heat protector on it before applying the flat iron? If you don't I would recommend that you do as it will "soften the blow" to damaging your hair. Keep conditioning your hair though!

Answer 3

Big Al!, One of my best friends from high school started loosing his hair at an early age. After several different herbal, homebrew, and crazy stuff from the Internet, he ultimately decided to visit a hair loss clinic. Initially he was afraid to go becasue he was scared it would cost too much, but he learned a lot from the free consultations. After 12 months he is finally starting to regrow some hair. I wish I know exactly what treatment he is using, but maybe you could contact a local clinic. http://www.hairlossandtreatment.com