New Delhi, April 3 -- A building is as strong as its foundation. Hair is no different. If you desire long, strong and healthy hair, check your hair roots! They are embedded within the hair follicle beneath the skin's surface. If they are weak, it can lead to brittle strands that can affect your hair growth. One way to strengthen hair roots is by avoiding harsh chemicals in your hair care products. Let us tell you more ways to make hair roots stronger.

What causes weak hair roots?

The hair root includes the hair bulb and the follicle sheath, which surrounds and protects the growing hair shaft, explains dermatologist Dr Rishabh Raj Sharma. The hair bulb contains the actively dividing cells responsible for hair growth, while the follicle s...