Quiz: Do You Know How to Fix Problem Hair?

Medically Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 21, 2022
Question 1/14

Rubbing a dryer sheet on your head can tame flyaway hair.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/14

Which won't help give thin or fine hair a good lift?

  • Washing right before styling it
  • Getting a short, layered haircut
  • Applying hairspray to upside down hair
Question 3/14

You wanted straight Zooey Deschanel bangs. But your cowlick interferes. What can help?

  • Cut them shorter
  • Grow them longer
  • Blow-dry them the opposite way
Question 4/14

Pulling your hair back can thin your hairline.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/14

Your straight hair has no bounce. What can help?

  • Cut back on volumizing hair products
  • Use hot rollers
  • Both of the above
Question 6/14

Which works better to camouflage a few strands of gray?

  • Apply highlights
  • Apply lowlights
Question 7/14

Brushing frizzy hair makes it frizzier.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/14

Which can repair split ends?

  • A split-end binding cream
  • A leave-in conditioner
  • Split ends can't be repaired
Question 9/14

Apply eye shadow to touch up fading hair color.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/14

Your home perm went bad. What should you do?

  • Wait a few weeks and re-perm it
  • Use a straightener and try again
  • See a professional hairstylist
Question 11/14

Aspirin and water can get rid of chlorine green.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/14

All keratin straightening treatments are now safe.

  • True
  • False
Question 13/14

A 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner is usually enough to rejuvenate color- or heat-damaged hair.

  • True
  • False
Question 14/14

It's better to correct color mistakes at a salon.

  • True
  • False