6 surefire ways to prevent damaged hair

Flyaways and frizz are just a couple of hair problems that can result from breakage and split ends. Read on to find out how you can protect your locks and prevent more broken hair damage.

Plastic bristles can wreak havoc on your hair. To ensure limited breakage when you brush, opt for one made with ultra-soft bristles.

• Bristles made of soft boar are ideal. They are gentle and won’t stress out your locks when you brush.

While soft bristle brushes are great for dry hair, you should only be using a wide-toothed comb on your wet hair.

• When wet, hair can be very fragile and sensitive to damage. To prevent breakage, always use the appropriate hair tools.

A flat iron can be a great styling tool but overuse can be very damaging. The flat iron’s high heat can break your hair strands, especially if you're using it daily.

• Limit your flat iron use to two to three times per week, and always apply a heat protecting product beforehand to ensure minimal breakage.

The ponytail can definitely get you out of a bad hair day jam, but be sure not to ponytail it too often.

• The tight elastic around the hair can lead to breakage, especially while you’re sliding it out.
• This is one bad habit that ravages the hair, and creates way more frizzies and flyaways than anyone wants.
• If you absolutely need to turn to a ponytail, use an elastic without any metal on it to minimize damage.

Ideally, you should be trimming your hair every eight weeks. Regular trimming of split ends will prevent splits from reaching higher up along the hair where it eventually breaks right off.

• You don’t need to trim much. In fact, you only need to remove about one inch for every eight weeks you go without a haircut.
• This is a great preventative measure that prevents breakage and keeps your hair looking healthy.

Protein hair treatments are essential for building strength. But you should also increase your protein intake in your daily diet.

• Protein-rich foods have a number of benefits for your health, and they can also help strengthen your hair from the inside out, making it much less vulnerable to breakage and splitting.

Regardless of the season, there are things that can cause damage to your hair. By trying a few new tricks, you can keep your hair healthy and strong all year round.