I think we all have this problem. I was able to get the front of my hair to catch up to the back once. I think I was doing scalp massages to the front half of my hair on a daily basis.
I also manipulated the front less. I realized that when I was combing my hair in the am, I naturally concentracted on the hair that framed my face. Ultimately, I was causing more breakage to the front.
I usually wear my hair parted to one side, that side is usually combed more often in styling. That side is shorter than the other side which doesn't get as much attention.