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- 1. Never use a brush on wet hair. Stick to a wide toothed comb to avoid breakage when your hair is wet.
- 2. Always use a leave in conditioner to protect against heat, sun and split end damage. Kérastase carries an amazing cream version. Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique Reconstructing Milk, $39
- 3. Chlorine strips out the natural oils that protect your hair from damage and daily wear, coat your strands with hair product before jumping in the pool. Oil and silicone-based hair serums can protect your hair and add shine and moisture to parched locks
- 4. Shield your hair from sun damage by using sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner and protect your mane with SPF for your strands. The sun can do a number on your dye job, by spritzing your hair with a UV protectant spray you can extend your color and mai