There are many signs that can reveal whether your hair is healthy or not. The most obvious sign is by its appearance and texture. If you are unsure if your hair is healthy, then here are 11 ways you can use to identify it.
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1. Normal Shiny and Smooth
If your hair is healthy, it should shine and appear smooth to the touch. Healthy hair also has a bouncy feel that reflects light well and feels like silk.
This means that the cuticles are sealed and that your hair is receiving the nutrients it needs. If your hair doesn’t have much of a shine or smoothness, then it might be unhealthy.
One misconception about healthy hair is that it’s always shiny and smooth. This isn’t always the case, as each person’s hair has its own texture. Some people have dry hair, some have oily hair, and still others have a combination of the two.
2. Good Elasticity
If you can style your hair and it bounces back into its original shape, then it is healthy. You can tell if your hair is healthy is by checking its elasticity. When you pull on a strand of hair, it should stretch a bit before snapping back into place. If your hair is elastic, it means that the cuticles are laying flat and that the cortex is strong.
This indicates that your hair is in good condition and healthy. If your hair doesn’t stretch, it means that the cuticles are raised and damaged. This type of hair is more prone to breakage and damage due to the fact that the way it’s structured.
3. Normal Hair Loss
According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, it’s normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day. If you’re losing significantly more than that, it could be a sign that something is wrong.
If you’re losing strands often when you shampoo or brush it, your hair may be in a resting stage and not going through the normal shedding process. Stress, diet, lack of vitamins and minerals, thyroid problems, hormonal changes and some medical conditions can interfere with the hair’s growth cycle.
4. Doesn’t Tangle Easily
Healthy hair will not tangle after showering, combing, or brushing. If you are having trouble with knots and tangles in your hair, you should consider making some changes to your daily habits or washing routine.
5. A Little Moisture Doesn’t Make You Frizz
Hair frizz occurs when the cuticle is damaged, and the cortex swells and protrudes from the strand. This creates a fuzzy appearance, and can be caused by a variety of external factors like humidity, pollution, and styling products. If you’re noticing an increase in frizz, it may be a sign that your hair is unhealthy.
If your hair frizzes after a little moisture, it’s a sign that it’s may not healthy because your hair responds to humidity by puffing up and frizzing.
6. Minimum Breakage
If you’re seeing a lot of breakages, it could be a sign that your hair is not healthy. If you’re experiencing breakage, your hair is likely to be dry and brittle.
7. Fewer Scalp Problems
If your hair is unhealthy, it will usually lead to problems with the scalp. These problems can include dandruff and an itchy scalp. Healthy hair typically won’t result in these conditions.
8. Don’t use Heat Frequently
Heating tools such as flat irons and curling irons can damage the hair shaft and cause the hair to become dry and brittle. If you don’t use these tools often, then your hair is less likely to be damaged.
9. Grows at a Healthy Rate
If your hair is growing slowly or not growing at all, then this might be a sign that it is damaged. Damaged hair typically doesn’t grow as quickly as healthy hair does.
10. Have No Split Ends
Split ends can occur when the hair has been damaged and it results in dry, brittle hair with split ends. Healthy hair won’t have these issues.
11. Natural Hair Color Hasn’t Changed
If your hair color has changed, then it might be a sign that your hair is unhealthy. Damaged hair can often lose its natural color and become lighter or darker than it was before.
Final Thought
Some of the most common signs to tell you healthy hair include the following:
- Shiny and smooth
- Good elasticity
- Normal hair loss
- Doesn’t tangle easily
- A little moisture doesn’t make you frizz
- Minimum breakage
- Fewer scalp problems
- Don’t use heat frequently
- Grows at a healthy rate
- Have no split ends
- Natural hair color hasn’t changed
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