Trimming is especially important if you have split ends. The split will continue to travel up your hair shaft and your hair will break off on its own. If you trim your ends yourself, only use hair shears. Twist your hair into one inch sections around your index finger, and cut off any of the ends that pop up.

These ingredients can be found in shampoos, conditioners, and hair serums.

Botanical extracts are particularly effective if your hair breakage is due to chemical treatments. These ingredients can be found in shampoos, conditioners, and hair serums.

If you wash your hair in the morning, you can apply coconut oil before you go to bed and wash it out in the morning. If you wash your hair at night, apply the oil as a post wash treatment so it can penetrate your hair before you wash it again. [5] X Research source

If your hair is extremely damaged, consider using an intensive conditioner. These conditioners are only used once or twice a week and should be left in for longer periods of time.

Consider washing your hair only two or three times a week. If you have oily hair and need to wash more frequently, try skipping just a day. [9] X Research source

Use flat irons and curling irons with adjustable temperatures. Do not use temperatures greater than 375°F/190°C.

If a chemical treatment is being reapplied to your hair, the stylist should only apply the products to your roots that have not been previously treated.

Protecting your hair from the sun is more important in the summer months when your hair is exposed to UV light. Adjust your hair care regimen to the weather.

You should also deep condition your hair every 2 weeks.

You probably will not know if your hair has come into contact with copper unless you have light colored hair. For example, if you are blonde, your hair may have a greenish hue after its been exposed.

Detangle wet hair with your fingers before you use a comb or brush. [13] X Research source How you style your hair can also cause damage. Tight ponytails, braids, and cornrows, can lead to hair loss and breakage. [14] X Research source Your hairstyles should never give you a headache or put stress on your hairline. If it feels too tight, it probably is. Wearing your hair in the same style all of the time can also cause breakage. For example, if you always wear your hair pulled back, change the position of your ponytail. [15] X Research source