She admits that a leave-in conditioner might help alleviate breakages on wet hair, as a cream will reduce friction and help detangle, but other than that, there’s no quick-fix product that will help. Limiting your heated tool usage will have a huge impact on breakages, but there’s another tool to consider: your brush.

“If you use the wrong brush for your hair type this can seriously damage the hair over time,” says Holden. Her advice? Pick a brush specifically designed for what you want to achieve. “Once your hair is dry, choose a brush designed for your hair type and hair goals; if you’re trying to achieve volume when drying your hair, choose a vented round brush. If you want shine, choose a boar bristle brush. If your hair is thick or curly stick with wide-tooth brushes and combs.” She believes using the latter, sectioning the hair and gentle brushing is key to reducing breakages.

So, next time you wash your hair, watch an episode of The Traitors before brushing – just to be safe.

Are we brushing our hair wrong? This easy change could make all the difference when it comes to breakage