Write an article based on this "Get a trim. Condition more aggressively. Use protein treatments. Use a hair mask."
Before dyeing hair that's already damaged, get a trim. This will help remove split ends, which can keep your hair healthy in the long run. In the weeks leading up to coloring your hair, go for a more aggressive conditioning regimen. An extra hydrating conditioner can help prevent future damage to you hair. Use an extra hydrating conditioner daily, a deep conditioner once a week, and use a leave-in conditioner on hot days to prevent your hair from drying out in the sun. Start using a shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair because they're gentle and moisturizing. Switching your hair products now will also ensure that you have the right products after coloring. Protein treatments can help strengthen and replenish damaged hair. You can get protein treatments done at a salon or buy protein treatments to do at home. You should only do protein treatments every one to two weeks. Otherwise, they could make your hair more brittle.  Protein treatments are similar to hair masks. You saturated the hair with the protein treatment, let it sit for a set period of time, and then rinse it out. Make sure that you follow all of the instructions for using the protein mask. Leaving the product on for too long can cause your hair to become brittle. The day before coloring your hair, purchase a deep conditioning hair mask from a salon or department store. Apply the mask to your hair and leave it in for the recommended time frame before washing it out. This will ensure your hair is adequately hydrated prior to dyeing, minimizing further damage.  If you're getting your hair done at a salon, ask your stylist for a recommendation for a hair mask. They will probably have some experience working with damaged hair and can give you a good recommendation depending on the kind of dye job you're getting. Natural ingredients that are good for the hair include things like olive oil, milk, honey, and coconut oil.