You religiously follow a hair care routine, but your hair still feels dull and dry despite every attempt? Well, sorry to break it to you, but this could be a sign of damaged hair.
Yes, as counterintuitive as it may sound, your hair could be seriously damaged despite your regular hair care routine. Wondering how to find out if your tresses are damaged? We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve listed 5 signs that indicate your hair is damaged. Take a look…
- 01. Bumpy hair strands
- 02. Excessive hair breakage
- 03. Extremely frizzy hair
- 04. Too many split ends
- 05. Dull and lacklustre strands
01. Bumpy hair strands
Run your fingers on a single strand of hair and observe how it feels. If it feels smooth, then your hair is normal and you’ve got no reason to worry. But if that strand feels rough and bumpy, then it is a sign of damage. Bumps or an uneven hair texture means that there are gaps in the protein cells and that it is damaged. The best way to repair this is to indulge in a protein treatment, as well as, follow a protein-rich diet.
02. Excessive hair breakage
Do you notice strands of hair in your palm every time you run your hands through your hair? This situation makes brushing and styling your hair extremely difficult, and is another very obvious sign of hair damage. Damaged hair leads to breakage because the tensile (the capacity to withstand tension) of your hair shaft is compromised. Use nourishing hair care products and be extremely gentle when combing or brushing your hair.
03. Extremely frizzy hair
If you notice that despite conditioning and applying anti-frizz serum, your hair still looks extremely frizzy, then it is because of damaged hair. This happens because the moisture from the environment gets deposited in the hair shaft leading to swelling. And this is why your hair feels extremely dull and frizzy.
04. Too many split ends
Before you continue reading ahead, think of the last time you got your hair cut? If the answer is: “I don’t remember,” then please book an appointment with your stylist RN. If you notice that your hair is splitting sooner than about six to eight weeks, then it is a sign of damaged hair.
05. Dull and lacklustre strands
Do your locks refuse to look healthy and nourished, no matter how much you care for them or style them? Well, that’s another red flag and indicates damaged strands. This usually happens when there is too much build-up on your scalp caused due to dirt, grime, pollution, and even hair-care products.
Written by Urvi Dalal on Mar 24, 2020
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!