Write an article based on this "Start your new hair care regime immediately. Use a clarifying shampoo if your hair is dry or staticky. Strengthen your hair with a protein-based conditioner. Turn a deep conditioner into a hydrating mask. Replenish your hair with a hot oil treatment. Give treatments 3 months before reassessing your hair. Cut the damage off as a last resort."
The sooner you catch and treat the damage, the better. The longer you wait before treating the damage, the more difficult it will be to repair. In some cases, you may have to resort to more extreme treatments, such as cutting your hair. Your hair care regime includes not only treatments, but also good habits, such as avoiding heat styling. Clarifying shampoo can help smooth and calm your hair when it's dry or crispy. If you can't find a clarifying shampoo, use a gentle shampoo instead, then rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar. Wash your hair no more than twice per week. Skip the hot water and use cool or lukewarm water instead. Don't use a clarifying shampoo if your hair is severely damaged, as this could make the damage even worse. If you're unsure whether to use it or not, ask a stylist. Protein-based conditioners fill the tiny rips and tears in your hair, making it stronger. The repair is not permanent, and only lasts until the next time you wash your hair. The benefit is that your hair is stronger and more resistant to damage. Consider using a leave-in conditioner after you step out of the shower. This will help lock the moisture in and keep your hair hydrated throughout the day. Follow the directions carefully. Don't leave the conditioner in for longer than the recommended time, as this can make your hair brittle. Get your hair damp first, then apply a deep conditioner to it. Pull your hair up into a loose bun, and cover it with a shower cap. Wrap a hot towel around your head, wait 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse the deep conditioner out. Look for ingredients such as keratin, olive oil, protein, or shea butter. If you are in a hurry, apply a deep conditioner to your hair after you rinse the shampoo out. Leave it in for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse it out. You can use hair masks once or twice each week. Heat some olive oil over the stove, then allow it to cool down to room temperature. Apply it to clean, towel-dried hair. Tuck your hair under a shower cap, then wrap a hot towel around your hair. Wait 1 hour, then rinse the oil out with cold water. Use shampoo to remove any residue, if desired. You can do this treatment 1 to 3 times a month. How much olive oil you use depends on how long and thick your hair is. You need enough to completely saturate your hair. For a deep conditioning treatment, leave the oil on overnight. How often you use a treatment depends on the product itself, so read the label carefully. In most cases, you can use them once or twice a week. If you don't see any progress after 3 months, your hair is likely damaged beyond repair. Visit a salon to have the damage cut out. Keep in mind that not all treatments work for everyone. What works for your best friend may not work for you. How short you cut your hair depends on how far up the damage extends. Ideally, you should cut all of the damage off. If your hair is damaged all the way to the roots and you don't want to cut all of your hair off, cut layers into it instead. This will prevent the damage from creeping further up the hair shaft. Make the most of your cut. Go for a chic bob or a cute pixie. If you want something more edgy, try an undercut instead. If you don't want to go too short, you can trim your hair every 4-6 weeks until the damage is gone. This will take longer, but will prevent the ends from fraying, which can increase the damage.