The Top Five Ways to Prevent Damaged Hair

Admit it – you’ve been hard on your hair. As if the wind, snow, rain, and city air wasn’t bad enough, all the styling tools, color, blow dryers and blog-inspired styles have most certainly done a number on your ‘do. But thankfully for us style junkies, damaged hair isn’t a life sentence -- check out our picks for the top five ways to [fix damaged hair](/en-au/brandexperience/how-to-repair-damaged-hair) without sacrificing style.

__1. Stop Brushing So Hard! Your Brush Isn&rsquo;t a Weapon__

Aggressively brushing your hair can cause some serious mechanical damage and broken strands, which translate to [Hair frizz](/en-au/brandexperience/frizzy-hair-tips-to-know) and unmanageability. Instead of brushing out knots like a maniac, we recommend consistently using a conditioner and detangling with a wide-toothed comb when your hair is wet. The wide tooth will reduce pull on each individual strand, leaving your locks knot-free and causing way less mechanical damage than the alternative. But be careful! Hair is far more prone to breakage and damage when it&rsquo;s wet, so remember to be gentle. Also, working knots out from the ends upwards (rather than the top down) will help reduce all sorts of damage. 
__2. Give Your Hair a Break: Try the Air Dry/Blow Dry Combo __

Here&rsquo;s a tip: instead of blow drying soaking wet hair, wait until your hair is around 80% dry, then hit it with the heat. That way you&rsquo;ll minimize the amount of time you&rsquo;re applying heat, and still get the perfect blow out. 
__3. Teasing is Not Your Friend__

Backcombing or teasing is a sure fire way to get some instant volume, but the damage it&rsquo;s doing to your hair is definitely not worth it. Every time you backcomb, you&rsquo;re rubbing strands together, causing breakage, which translates to damaged-looking hair. Instead of teasing, try a volumizer and blow dry your hair upside down. These tricks will add space between the individual hair shafts, giving you that voluminous look and some added oomph without the damage. 
__4. Protect Your Skin & Hair From Summer Sun __ 

As with skin, the sun&rsquo;s UV rays will cause damage to your hair. Darker has a bit more built-in UV protection, but lighter blond hair is really vulnerable to the sun&rsquo;s damaging rays. Pro tip: out in the sun this summer? Don&rsquo;t forget to wear a hat! 
__5. Try a Damage-Blocking, Anti-Oxidant Shampoo __

Try a shampoo with damage-blocking antioxidant technology. Certain minerals in your shower water can actually lead to oxidative damage, which weakens your hair. The damage-blocking antioxidants in your shampoo can help protect your hair from future damage, while the conditioner&rsquo;s ingredients smooth micro-cracks and rough edges along the outside of the hair strand.

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