Is My Hair Healthy?

Is my hair healthy quiz.

Are You Wondering If Your Hair Is Healthy?

Here is a 20 question quiz to help you determine whether your hair is healthy.

1. What kind of hair do you have?

A. Straight

B. Wavy

C. Curly

D. Coily

2. How often do you shampoo your hair?

A. Every other day

B. Once a week

C. Once a day

D. Whenever I feel like it

3. How often do you condition your hair?

A. Every time I shampoo it

B. Once a week

C. Twice a week

D. Whenever I feel like it

4. How often do you use heat styling tools on your hair?

A. Once a week

B. Rarely, if ever

C. Every day

D. Every other day

5. How often do you get your hair trimmed?

A. Every 1-2 months

B. Every 3-4 months

C. Every 6 months

D. Whenever I feel like it

6. Do you use any hair products?

A. No, I don’t use any

B. Yes, just a few

C. Yes, I use a lot

7. Do you use any products with sulfates or alcohol in them on your hair?

A. No

B. Yes

8. Do you use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Do you brush your hair while it’s wet?

A. No

B. Yes

10. Do you spend time in the sun without any protection for your hair?

A. No

B. Yes

11. How often do you deep condition your hair?

A. Once a week

B. Every other week

C. Once a month

D. Never

12. Do you use a hair mask or leave-in conditioner?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Do you have split ends?

A. No

B. Yes

14. Do you use a lot of styling products or have chemical treatments on your hair often?

A. Yes

B. No

15. Do you use heat protectants when styling your hair?

A. Yes

B. No

16. Do you wrap or cover your hair when you sleep?

A. Yes

B. No

17. Do you use a cotton pillowcase?

A. No

B. Yes

18. Do you sleep with your hair in a tight ponytail or bun?

A. No

B. Yes

19. Do you use a satin scarf, bonnet, or pillowcase when you sleep?

A. No

B. Yes

20. How often do you use a clarifying shampoo?

A. Once a week

B. Once a month

C. Once every few months

D. Never

21. Do a Strand Test for Elasticity – Do this by pulling on your hair with medium strength and see how it stretches

A. It stretches a little bit

B. The hair stretches more than I thought

C. It stretched so far it scared me

D. It pulled apart and broke off

22. If you get a strand of hair wet, how is the porosity?

A. Medium absorbent

B. Not absorbent at all

C. Super absorbent

Results for Is My Hair Healthy Quiz

Now that you’ve answered the questions, let’s take a look at the results.

👍 Mostly A’s and B’s 👍

If you answered mostly A’s and B’s, congratulations! Your hair is likely in good health.

You’re taking great care of your hair by using the correct protective products that are nourishing and hydrating, and avoiding harsh chemicals.

Keep up the good work!

👉 Mostly C’s and D’s 👈

If you answered mostly C’s and D’s, your hair may not be its optimal condition.

If you want to give your hair more love and help your hair live it’s best life, you can make some changes to your hair care routine. And consider switching out some of the habits and products you’re using.

You may also want to consider seeing a hairstylist to get a professional opinion on how to best take care of your hair.

What Does a Healthy Haircare Routine Look Like?

✔️ Washing your hair every few days to avoid drying out the hair and stripping all of the good oils

✔️ Avoid shampoos that contain silicones.

Silicone is usually not listed as ‘silicone’ but instead might be listed as ‘dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone, cetearyl methicone, dimethiconol, stearyl dimethicone, cyclomethicone, amodimethicone, trimethylsilylamodimethicone, and cyclopentasiloxane’.

✔️ALWAYS using conditioner after shampooing and using leave-in conditioner to maintain moisture in the hair to help keep split ends at bay.

❌ Do not brush hair while it’s wet. This will stretch and tear the hair while the elasticity is compromised from being wet. You can however use a comb safely on wet hair.

❌ Avoid heat styling the hair too often (using a curling iron or flat iron). If you do curl or straighten our hair often always use a heat protectant!

✔️ When sleeping be sure to not tie the hair back too tightly, or sleep on a satin pillowcase to avoid sleep tangles.

✔️ Getting a haircut every 8-12 weeks is important for a healthy hair care routine so that the split ends are cut off as they come along.

Split ends are NORMAL, and are simply average wear and tear that need to be cut off as they come along (you can’t reverse split ends) so that they don’t cause further breakage and work their way up the hair strands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I tell if my hair is healthy?

If your hair does not stretch or break on the ends, is shiny, growing well, and the scalp is in good condition your hair hair is healthy!

Is my hair damaged?

To tell is your hair is damaged I recommend performing a porosity test and elasticity test.

However you can go to a salon and get a free consultation and ask for the condition of your hair to be assessed by a professional that can get their hands in the hair and see first hand.

How can you tell the difference between healthy hair and unhealthy hair?

The difference between healthy hair and unhealthy hair is there is frizz vs smooth, good amount of oil vs overly greasy, growth vs stalled growth or continued breakage.

What are the signs of unhealthy hair?

Poor elasticity
Breakage
Damaged cuticle that does not hold hydration or color
Dull
Stalled growth
Overly greasy
Extra frizzy

Is my hair healthy enough to be bleached?

For your hair to be healthy enough to bleach it must not have been bleached already, healthy elasticity, healthy porosity, and you have regular haircuts to ensure no split ends.

Is my hair falling out?

It is completely normal and healthy for the scalp to let 10 – 100 hairs go every day. If the hair is becoming so thin that you can see the scalp or there are patches, that is a possible sign of another issue within the body and you should get it checked.