Having your hair split into two different ponytails gives you the control you need to adjust your ponytail, or ponytails, throughout the day. If you notice a headache coming on because the bottom ponytail is too tight, you can loosen and adjust it as needed. The same goes for your top ponytail!
Splitting up your hair into two different sections helps to distribute the weight of your hair on your hair in two different spots instead of just one. This helps to keep the hair from pulling too intensely on a single group of that connective tissue on your scalp. Extra sensitive to headaches? You could even try splitting your hair into three ponytails, one secured just above another. Just start with your lowest ponytail at the middle and back of your head, and secure the other two one after another above that.
The occipital nerves at the back of your head and trigeminal nerves around your face are the nerves often affected by compression from headwear, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you are getting a headache from your ponytail, the first method of action is to take your hair down. Massage your scalp gently in the area where you feel pain and take a moment to breathe deeply. If you frequently experience this kind of headache, you may need to reconsider your go-to hairstyle.
Getting your hair out of the way with a braided hairstyle that ties at the end is an alternative you might consider. Shorter hairstyles and bobby pins might also help you avoid ponytail headaches. Any option that keeps a hairband from coming into contact with your scalp directly would be less likely to cause pain. When you do need to sport a ponytail for high-impact sports, aerobic exercise, or even just for convenience, keep your eye on the time.
Take your hair down every hour or so to give the nerves in your scalp a chance to recover from the constant feeling of being pulled. If you do this often enough, you may reduce the frequency of your ponytail headaches. If your headache continues after taking your hair down and massaging your scalp gently, consider taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen Advil , to treat the pain. Katie Smith is a writer with a passion for lifestyle topics.
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