Can permanent root damage occur from tugging hair?

December 6, 2024
Asked By:aga051414 in San Francisco, California

I recently had a haircut at a salon and the hairdresser was heavy handed during the styling process. She tugged very hard and my scalp was sore for a few days aftery appointment. I’ve noticed my hair thinning and an extended part in the back of my head recently, like a cowlick. Is it possible to have hair loss from one salon visit due to overstyling? If so, are my hair follicles / roots permanently damaged?

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