Pull out a strand of hair to the root. Check the follicle or root at the end of the hair. Healthy and normal hair roots have a shape like a light bulb. If the root is not shaped like a light bulb, it means your hair is weak and needs special care.

Do the Mediterranean diet that can reduce the risk of hair loss. Consume foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, and grains. Avoid certain types of foods such as red meat, sweet drinks, and processed foods. Avoid tying your hair too tightly, especially when sleeping. This needs to be done to prevent hair loss. Consume specific vitamins and minerals.

Pull out a strand of hair that has previously been washed with shampoo. Place the strand of hair into a glass filled with water. Healthy hair strands will float on top of the water. Relatively healthy hair strands will slightly sink into the water. Meanwhile, damaged hair strands will completely sink in the water.

Apply hair oil that is formulated according to your hair type. This can keep your hair always moisturized, soft, healthy, and tangle-free. Use conditioner after shampooing. Apply apple cider vinegar or aloe vera to your hair to maintain the pH balance of your hair.

Pull a strand of hair carefully. Hold both ends of the hair and pull slowly. If the hair stretches and bounces back when you release the pull, it means your hair is healthy. On the other hand, if the hair breaks easily, it means your hair is fragile.

Dry your hair naturally with a breeze of wind or a low-temperature hair dryer used from a distance of 15 centimeters. Massage your hair with jojoba oil, which is rich in vitamins and minerals. You can also mix jojoba oil with the hair conditioner you use. Its moisturizing properties can help nourish and prevent your hair from becoming dry, brittle, falling out, having dandruff, and splitting. Apply honey to your hair strands as a natural conditioner that will make your hair shiny, moisturized, and grow optimally.

Clip a strand of hair using your index finger and middle finger. Slowly slide those two fingers along the hair. If it feels rough or uneven, it means your hair is damaged. Conversely, if it feels smooth, it means your hair is in a healthy condition.

Do keratin hair treatment. This will make your hair smoother, eliminate tangles, and make your hair shine. Don't color, straighten, or use a hair dryer too often. Try rinsing your hair with rice water. Research shows that rice water can protect hair from damage, even prevent graying hair. Report by Marha Adani Putri/ Source: Brightside.