How do you stop hair from breaking?

If your hair is breaking, you are already actively doing something wrong. Breakage is a result of serious damage. So, your first course of action should be to give your hair a break. For instance, if you straighten it every day, stop using the straightener as much. There are also a number of hair care products which can help with breakage. Also, make sure that when you brush your hair you are starting from the bottom and working upwards!