If your hair is breaking off at the ends or even slightly resembles the texture of a broom or Brillo pad ( Oops, we went there!), then it's time to make some serious changes to your hair care routine. Maintaining healthy locks shouldn't feel like a chore, ladies! Because in the end, putting in a little extra work means bouncy and shiny commercial-worthy hair ... and we like the sound of that!

Regular Trims

As girls, we usually don't do this often enough, especially when we're trying to grow our hair out. But we promise, it's an essential part in achieving healthy locks! Schedule an appointment with your stylist for a trim every three months and you'll notice a difference in texture in no time!

Whoever made up the rule about washing your hair EVERY single day was cray-cray! Sudsing up too often can actually dry your hair out even more since you're not allowing your natural oils to work their way through the length of your hair. Keep oily roots at bay between shampooing sessions with Pureology Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo.

We love a good clarifying shampoo and while they're perfect for stripping away product buildup, overusing it means you're stripping away moisture, too! Opt in for a hydrating, paraben-free formula like Matrix Biolage HydraSource Shampoo and Conditioner, which contains aloe plant to keep strands soft and silky.

Reap the benefits of conditioner, all day long. Dry, brittle hair can be tough to comb since it turns into a little hair nest and has a mind of its own post-shampoo. Protect hair from breakage by working Redken Extreme Anti-Snap/Distressed Hair Treatment through your strands for ultimate shine and strength.

And speaking of breakage - never, ever, ever brush wet hair! Resist the urge to brush your hair after washing since it's especially vulnerable and weak when wet. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb like The Body Shop Detangling Comb or a "Wet Brush" after spraying in your leave-in treatment.

One of the MOST essential steps in treating and protecting your hair from damage is finding the right hair mask and hair oil. While other products work miracles, they typically do their magic on the surface of your strands while a mask will penetrate your hair shaft and treat from the inside out.

You use heat to combat the dry, frizzy look ... yet, it's because of heat that your hair looks and feels brittle. When putting down the curling iron isn't an option (let's be realistic, it isn't), use a heat-protectant serum like Pureology Strength Cure Fabulous Lengths or Garnier Sleek & Shine Sleek Primer Style Prep to prevent damage caused by our handy hot tools.

If you ARE courageous enough to go au natural, try our one-week of no-heat hairstyle challenge!

Your hair (and face!) will thank you for sleeping on a silk pillowcase since the smooth fabric won't catch or snag your strands. Keep static, tangles, and frizz away all while preserving your hairstyle by swapping out your cotton sheets for soft silk.

What are some of YOUR tips for banishing brittle hair? Share in the comments below!

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