Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Hair?

Find out if it's Pantene-commercial worthy or if it should join Amy Winehouse in rehab

Question 1 of 10

Is your hair fine or thick?

Fine

I'd say it's medium

Thick

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.

By Nadine Haobsh

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it said my hair is moderately damaged but actually its very damaged from all the coloring I've done

by butterfly11 Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

My results were correct; I'm working hard at undoing the damage which has been done (washing every second or third day in cool water, having ends trimmed faithfully, sleeping on a satin pillowcase, you name it).

by GigiSD Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:15PM Report as inappropriate

Although I'm good about deep-conditioning, this quiz was a great reminder about ways that I can be treating my hair better. I really need to step-up on the hair trimming, even though I'm trying to keep it long/growing. Plus, I never thought of protecting my hair from sun damage. Great tips!

by JessNYC Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:55PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely reminded me that I need to be more religious about cutting my hair, instead of dragging myself into a salon every four to seven months. But great suggestion on using heat-protectant in the sun-that had never crossed my mind! However, it will likely wash off in the river, where I pretty much live all summer. Not sure how to protect it from the sun and alkaline water there.

by hanana Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 09:01PM Report as inappropriate