I used to deal with a lot of breakage, especially when detangling. My hair would shed more than I felt was normal.
What helped the most was being gentler and making sure my hair was always moisturized when I handled it. Dry detangling was a big mistake I had to stop.
I also stopped rushing through my routine. Taking a little more time has made a big difference in how much hair I lose.
Now my hair feels stronger, and I don’t see as much breakage as before.