Now that we’ve properly gotten to know this year’s winter Love Island contestants, we can really appreciate them for what they bring to the villa. Tanya Manhenga brings eyelashes, Tanyel Reven brings glowing skin and Olivia Hawkins, well, she brings hair.
When she first entered the villa she was called a Michelle Keegan lookalike by fans. With her olive skin tone and dark eyes, we can see why this comparison was made. However, it’s Olivia's long, dark hair that’s causing a bit of a debate amongst Love Island viewers. Specifically, it’s the slick half-updo she almost always wears.
During Sunday night’s show, one fan tweeted: “Olivia's hairline is gonna be at the back of her neck by the time this ends #loveisland,” while another said: “I’m so worried for Olivia's hairline, she does not give the pony a rest #loveisland.”
A third wrote: “Olivia should wear her hair down more often.”
If you’re wondering what the problem is exactly with Olivia’s hairstyle of choice, it’s the fact that she wears it so often, and pulled back so tight, that it’s likely causing a degree of stress to her hairline. More specifically, says Dr Abdulaziz Balwi, hair surgeon and medical directorElithair, it could lead to a condition called traction alopecia further down the line.
“Traction alopecia or ‘bun’ alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by excessive tension on the hair, with bald patches or thinning most often localised to the temples and forehead area. Specifically, it’s when the hair falls out because it is pulled too hard and too often by hairstyling practices,” he explains.
“The hair loss happens because the excessive pulling on the hair fibre damages the keratin of which the hair is composed. The hair may then break at different lengths, which can be one of the traction alopecia symptoms.”
So what does this mean for Olivia? At the moment her hairline seems healthy enough, but she should take precautions to make sure it stays that way in the long-term.
“You should change your hairstyle regularly. For example, alternate between braids and loose hair,” advises Dr Balwi. “When putting your hair up in a ponytail, use a scrunchie instead of a hair elastic as the silk is less likely to pull. Finally, if you wear weaves or hair extensions, only wear them for a short time and take a break between uses.”
Perhaps it’s time for some nice beachy waves, Olivia?
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