But disregarding the alopecia aereta, getting braid extensions is something you should do with someone whose work you've seen and know will lead to successful growth. There are people who have had no issues with their hair, gotten extensions and then had no hair on their hairline thereafter. So don't exchange one problem for another. If you decide to get braids as directed by P1, make sure you know that braider's work. That her clients don't lose hair from very tight braids or too much hair added to very little of their own.