hairdresser humiliation

just got back from my haircut. haven't actually had my hair cut in over a year & over that period of time i've gone from dark red back to my natural colour, which needed a hell of a lot of bleach. anhyhow, basically, my hair is fucked. my hairdresser is amazed i still have hair. but she gave me a sample of a repair mask that i should use every 3 days; Wella System Professional Repair Mask 3. got a bottle which should last me til the loan comes through then BAM, i'm buying me the whole range!
also, i learnt something i didn't know btu everyone SHOULD KNOW. the hair masks/intensive conditioners that such brands as Herbal Essences & Loreal makes: only use 2-3 times a week. do not think that, even if you ahve the dryest hair, that you can use it in replacement of your normal conditioner. because you can't. they are full of protien & too much will just make your hair brittle.