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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alice Reynolds

These everyday things are damaging your hair – experts explain how to heal it

If your strands snap rather than spring back, you might have damaged hair - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

If split ends, snapping strands, and a straw-like texture sound all too familiar, your hair may be damaged.

While dryness can show up in similar ways, true damage goes deeper. It happens when the hair’s cuticle – responsible for strength and elasticity – is compromised, leaving strands feeling brittle and prone to breakage. The result? Persistent frizz, lengths that won’t grow, and a noticeable lack of shine.

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