Yes, even if you’re growing it out! Getting rid of the split ends will immediately make your hair look healthier, as you’re getting rid of the damaged portions. What’s more, the split ends could continue splitting your hair shaft and cause damage to previously healthy hair! Just cut off the dead weight. There’s no salvaging it.

Tying up your hair, especially in tight ponytails or buns, can cause breakage. Also, never go to sleep with accessories in your hair.

Silicone-rich conditioners work wonders from the very first use. Look out for ingredients such as Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone or Methicone. Silicones work by filling in the porous parts of damaged hair, giving them the look and feel of healthy hair. Sounds magical, but they can be difficult to wash off and cause build-up in your hair. An alternative to silicones is to use oil. Argan oil had its time as the ingredient of the moment fairly recently, but coconut oil, olive oil and shea butter are all popular ingredients too. Either look for products containing these oils, or apply a small amount directly to hair ends.

This wonder fatty acid has a host of health benefits, which includes lowering blood pressure and heart rate, improved blood vessel functions and – some say – better and healthier hair. Some great sources of omega-3 include salmon, tuna, broccoli, walnuts, flaxseeds and spinach. Incorporate these foods into your daily diet!

Don’t brush your hair from the roots down, because if there are any tangles, doing that will result in one giant tangled mess that could lead to more breakage. Instead, start detangling with fingers then brush near the ends before working your way up to the roots. Also, don’t rub vigorously when drying your hair! That’s a sure-fire way to further damage your hair. Instead, use a microfiber towel and just wrap it around your hair and squeeze.