Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo
Condition every time you wash
Apply a deep conditioning mask weekly
Detangle hair with a wide-tooth comb
Detangle hair only when wet and coated with conditioner
Avoid brushing hair when it is dry and fragile
Pat hair dry with a microfiber towel or soft T-shirt
Avoid rubbing hair with a regular towel
Limit heat styling
Use a heat protectant before blow-drying, straightening, or curling
Keep hot tools on the lowest effective temperature
Avoid tight hairstyles
Use silk or satin pillowcases
Trim split ends regularly
Reduce chemical treatments
Space out coloring, bleaching, relaxing, and perming
Use hair oils or leave-in conditioners on the ends
Protect hair from sun, wind, and chlorine
Rinse hair before and after swimming
Eat enough protein, iron, zinc, and healthy fats
Stay hydrated
Avoid over-washing hair
Handle wet hair gently
Choose hair ties without metal parts
Avoid hairstyles that pull at the roots
Sleep with hair loosely braided or covered
Treat scalp issues promptly
See a dermatologist if breakage is severe or persistent