Start with a good haircut.

• A good haircut can make a world of difference. While split ends are inevitable and unavoidable if you have long hair, regular trims will remove damaged strands and prevent further damage from occurring in your hair.
• If you have curly or wavy locks, a trim can help to shape them by removing dead weight—but it’s important to choose the right stylist for this task. A professional stylist will be able to determine the best way to cut your hair based on their experience with different types of textures and shapes.

Invest in quality products.

Once you’ve gotten your hair in a good, healthy place, you’ll want to keep it that way. That means investing in quality products that will give your strands what they need. If you’re new to the world of hair care, this can seem daunting and expensive—the last thing we want is another expense on top of our already-high salon bills! But don’t worry: there are plenty of great products out there at every price point.

The best way to begin shopping for these products is by looking at ingredient lists. The more natural and pure (or safe) the ingredients are, the better for your hair health. Look for items like aloe vera gel or coconut oil rather than chemicals or artificial fragrances. In many cases it’s worth spending a few extra dollars on something like a deep conditioner if it contains these kinds of ingredients rather than cheaper alternatives from the drugstore aisle that could cause damage later down the line (and make us pay more when we have to get our hair cut again).

Wash less often.

You should shampoo your hair less often.

Shampooing removes oil from your scalp, which can strip strands of their natural moisture and lead to dryness and breakage. Instead of shampooing daily, limit washing to two or three times a week. You can also use dry shampoos on days between washes; these products absorb excess oil so you don’t have to overdo it with the regular shampoo.

Don’t use super-hot water either: hot water will dry out the scalp even further than a regular shower does! A cool rinse is best for detangling wet hair while still maintaining its moisture balance (cooler temperatures are also better at preserving color treatment). Warm water is okay on occasion but only if you’re going for a deep conditioning treatment afterward—this will help lock in nutrients from that treatment before they evaporate out into the air around us as we towel off from our shower!

Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

Next, you’ll want to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. This will help restore moisture to your hair and prevent it from becoming brittle and breaking off.

Try an apple cider vinegar hair rinse.

Apple cider vinegar is an age-old solution that many people have used to treat their damaged strands. It has a lot of benefits, including:

• It can help repair damaged hair by strengthening the cuticles and reducing breakage.
• It can help cleanse the hair and scalp, removing styling product build-up as well as buildup from other products you might use on your hair. This may also lead to less frizz in your locks.
• Because apple cider vinegar restores the natural pH of the hair (which is around 4), it helps restore moisture levels and prevent further damage from free radicals that cause breakage or split ends.
• Apple cider vinegar promotes healthy growth by encouraging blood circulation in our follicles (where new hairs grow), which helps stimulate collagen production for stronger, healthier strands overall.* Some people find that using apple cider vinegar helps relieve an itchy scalp due to its antiseptic properties.*

Use a weekly deep treatment or mask.

You can use a weekly deep treatment or mask to help repair your strands. Deep conditioners are designed to provide deep moisturizing, which will help prevent further damage. They typically include oils, butters and humectants that penetrate the hair shaft and restore moisture back into the hair. The best time to use a deep conditioner is right after shampooing—this allows you to lock in moisture from your shower while simultaneously softening up any tangles from washing your hair. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes if possible (the longer you leave it on, the more effective it will be), then shampoo out completely before conditioning with regular conditioner as usual.

Damaged hair can be improved with some simple fixes, such as using moisturizing products and getting regular haircuts.

You can improve damaged hair by using good haircare products and getting regular haircuts.

• Use a moisturizing conditioner. This will help to keep your hair from becoming frizzy, which is why you should use one every time you wash your hair (at least once or twice a week). It’s also important that you use the right kind of shampoo for your hair type: if it’s too harsh on thin strands, this may make them look even thinner than they already are!
• Get regular haircuts as needed. If there’s any split ends in your strands—and there probably are—the best way to get rid of them is by getting rid of the entire strand altogether! A good cut can prevent further damage while making sure that what remains looks healthy and vibrant instead of dull and lifeless like much-neglected locks would appear otherwise…