Its the little things that can take a toll on your tresses.
Here, stylists weigh in on five of these secretly damaging habitsplus what to do instead.
Your hair is at its weakest when it is wet.
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Otherwise, use a wide-tooth comb to gently comb through the hair once its almost dry.
And FYI, your curling irons and straighteners need to be cleaned, too.
Plus, UV rays can also damage hair cells, potentially acceleratinghair thinningand damage, Taylor notes.
The good news: You dont need to avoid ponytails completely, he says.
