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I always figured that a ponytail was a hassle-free way to keep my hair out of my face while I worked, but during a recent salon session I discovered that this sleek style is doing more harm than good. “I could tell you like ponytails because you have a lot of breakage around your face,” explained my stylist. Yikes!


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.