Lol I wanted to ask this question so bad, I keep touching and playing in my hair and I know it's not good because of over manipulating and it can cause breakage to your natural hair but I cannot help it and I cannot keep braids in bc of how tender headed I am, I would twist my own hair and unravel it again this is something I really want to stop doing for the health of my hair, especially to maintain length, I almost ruined my hair few days ago bc of how much manipulation I'm causing but thank jesus my hair is ok I really wish I can stop playing/touching my hair I guess I have become too obsess with my hair and having a simple routine is best than over doing it. I think the way to stop is trying to get your mind focus on something else, like watching a movie or either have it covered so you cannot touch it or wear braids so your ends are protected, or wig if you not into those you can wear some cute satin head scarf.