You can prevent traction alopecia by keeping your hair healthy by eating enough iron and protein and avoiding hairstyles that pull on your hair.
To prevent traction alopecia you should.
Switch up your hairstyle regularly.
Take breaks between wearing artificial hair if you wear artificial hair.
Remove any braids after 3 to 8 weeks, depending on hair style.
Keep any braids and locs short.
Opt for thicker locs and braids.
Wear loose braids, especially around your hairline.
And avoid any tight braids, weaves or cornrows.
You should also minimize any heat styling like use of curling irons, flat irons or hair dryers.
And avoid chemical relaxants and any excessive heat.
And eat plenty of iron and protein that are both essential for hair growth.
Traction alopecia is hair loss that occurs when your hair is stressed or pulled repeatedly and it's often a result of tight hairstyles and it can affect people of any ethnicity, although traction alopecia is most common in women that are of African descent.