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The tug test measures the elasticity of your hair. Healthy hair is slightly stretchy, while unhealthy hair is brittle and breaks when put under even minor stress. To perform a tug test, dampen a section of your hair. Grip two to three strands between your thumb and forefinger and gently pull on the ends. If it stretches by about one-third of its original length and bounces back when you let go, it's healthy. However, if your hair breaks off, it has suffered some damage to the cortex and is not structurally sound.
The Follicle Test
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o perform a follicle test, pluck one strand of hair from your head, gripping it close to your scalp so that the root comes out still attached to the hair. Examine the root end of the strand. If it is bulb-shaped, that means that your hair is strong and healthy. If there is no bulb or if the section is puny, your hair is damaged.
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Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Hair?
Find out if it's Pantene-commercial worthy or if it should join Amy Winehouse in rehab
Flatirons, highlights and sunshine, oh my! So many things can cause damage to your hair without you even knowing it. Think your hair is healthy? The answer might surprise you. Take this quiz to find out the real health of your hair and get tips on how to nurse it back to a shiny, soft state.
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