Is your hair overprocessed? What to do

Is your hair overprocessed? What to do (Photo: iStock)

You don't need to be a trichologist to recognise when your hair is damaged; it's often both visible and tangible.

One of the first signs is that the hair's outer cuticle layer becomes permanently lifted, which causes it to absorb water quickly but lose it just as fast. This leads to a parched texture that feels rough and straw-like.