1. Use a really good professional shampoo and conditioner. You really do get what you pay for.
  2. Don’t get into the habit of washing you hair too frequently unless you really need to. The hair contains natural Sebum ( which is it’s own natural oils ) and if washed too frequently, could stimulate the hair to be over greasy or, too dry from over washing.
  3. Do a conditioning treatment on your hair at least once a week, preferably one which matches your shampoo and conditioner and you hair type. It’s always a good idea to leave the treatment on the hair for about one hour to get maximum affect.
  4. Go to your salon and have regular trims to get rid of any split ends. If the hair is split and it is left with out being cut off, it will continue to split up the shaft causing damage and possible breakage.
  5. Get your salon to advise you on the best possible styling products and how to efficiently use them. These will actually help protect your hair from the heat of the dryer and the out side elements.
  6. Be aware of what is in your styling products. Often products which are in an aerosol contain alcohol. This has an extremely drying affect on the hair. Pump action products are often much better and are kinder on the environment.
  7. Look at the types of brushes and combs you are using. Cheap tools can attribute to damaging the hair, splitting and breaking it. Long hair is better with a paddle, or bristle brush.
  8. Use electric appliances- especially straightening irons to a minimum. Straightening irons, although giving a great finished look for a lot of people, can highly damage the hair. They are an extremely concentrated heat and over used can in fact just break the hair off.
  9. If you have colour in you hair, it is important that you don’t have it done too often. Get your salon to advise you on how regularly you should be having it done to keep your hair in peek condition.
  10. Drink plenty of water. Skin and hair benefits from constant rehydration. For those people who work in offices, often the air conditioning can dry the hair out.