Ive been unmotivated and because of it, my hair has suffered.

Shampoo and condition gently

Im 100 percent guilty of not doing this.

Every time I shampoo and condition my hair, I feel like Im trying to win a race.

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I do it quickly and not-so-gently most of the time and that can cause a lot of damage.

(Think of dry spaghetti being snapped in half.)

I opt for DIY protein treatments as they are natural and easy to do.

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Apply to your hair and leave it in for 15 to 20 minutes.

Rinse out with cool water.

Shampoo and condition as normal.

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If the DIY life doesnt suit you,OLAPLEX No.

3 Hair Perfector($28) is an amazing alternative.

Its an at-home treatment that reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair.

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It will restore your hairs healthy appearance and texture by repairing damage and protecting hair structure.

It will improve your hairs overall look and feel in just 10 minutes.

Steam your strands

This is, by far, my favorite thing to do.

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The same rules apply to your hair.

For best results, steam hair while deep conditioning for 15 to 30 minutes.

It is quite large, so you will need some space to place it.

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Common protective styles are box braids, two-strand twists, cornrows, and buns.

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