Beautiful thick hair is everything a girl can dream of. In order to enjoy its brilliance and well-groomed appearance, you should meticulously take care of its health. Styling products, hot and cold air, and improper shampoo can do great harm to your hair. Therefore, it is worth checking its condition regularly.

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Three simple tests to check your hair

Test 1

This technique will help determine your hair’s elasticity. Soak a small area of hair, then take 2 to 3 locks and place them between your thumb and forefinger, pulling the ends gently. If your hair stretches to a third of its length and bounces back, everything is all right.

Test 2

Pinch some hair between the index and middle fingers. Slide your fingers, moving from ends to roots. If the hair feels rough, that means that it is damaged.

Test 3

Take a glass of water of room temperature and immerse a few locks in it. If they don’t sink, there is no need to worry. If the hair sinks, it’s time to take care of it.

Causes of hair damage

Beautiful and thick hair can easily become dry and lifeless. All the reasons for this arise from both external and internal factors. Therefore, it is very important to know how to protect your hair.

Hot styling

In the hectic modern world, it has become very important to be able to dry your hair in a minute and do a quick styling. However, high temperatures damage your hair severely.

Dying

Even the most “harmless” dying can affect the health of your hair. The process causes the cuticle strands to open so the coloring pigment penetrates inside. Your locks lose moisture and become thin.