How to Tell the Difference Between Breakage, Baby Hair, and New Growth
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Flyaways and smaller pieces of hair aren't always a sign of damage. Learn how to distinguish breakage from baby hair and new growth, and how to take care of each.
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Are Baby Hairs a Sign of New Growth or Breakage?
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Baby Hair Vs. Hair Breakage: How To Tell The Difference
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6 Simple Ways to Know if New Hair Is Growing - wikiHow
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Baby Hair or Breakage: How to Tell the Difference
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Baby Hair Vs. Hair Breakage: How To Tell The Difference
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is it breakage or new growth? how to tell the difference? (read description in comments) : r/Haircare
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Do You Have Hair Breakage, or New Growth?
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Is this breakage or new growth? I went through a period of hair loss and am unsure if these images are displaying breakage or new growth? When looking at my hair I