Skin, Hair & Nail HealthHair is healthiest when the cuticle is intact and the scales are tightly sealed. An incorrect hair care routine can damage the cuticle and break the hair.Illustration by The Epoch Times

The root of your hair is like a miniature world. Discover the causes of hair loss and possible ways to prevent—or even reverse it.

Hair is at its healthiest when it first emerges from the follicle—much like a brand-new cashmere sweater. Over time, without proper care, that sweater begins to pill and lose its luster.

Much like the sweater, the hair shaft becomes vulnerable to cumulative damage, eventually turning frizzy, brittle, and more likely to break—which leads to hair loss.

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