Long hair can be sexy and fashionable when taken care of.However, keeping long hair styles healthy takes more than routine shampoo andconditioner applications. While long hair care doesn’t need to take loads oftime, it’s important for your overall hair health. Most people understandproper nutrition and vitamins can help your hair stay healthy. However, thereare also a few beauty techniques that can show you how to keep your long locksaway from split ends and tangles.
Washing Your Long Hair Doesn’t Need To Be a Hassle
The number one mistake women make when it comes to theirhair is over-washing. Sure, you may feel like your hair should always be clean.You may be a lady who feels the urge to shampoo on a daily basis. The good newsis you can keep your hair clean, without using shampoo daily. If you must“wash” your hair daily, do so without shampoo. Either opt for a water-onlywash, or opt for using conditioner only if your hair is dry or damaged.However, shampoo should only be applied every other day (at the maximum). Yourhair will be shiny and silkier than ever before!
How to Protect and Care for Your Hair at Night
Many women find long hair annoying when they sleep. Theyoften throw their hair up into a ponytail or a tight bun, just to get it out oftheir face during the night. This can be damaging to long hair. Bedtime hairroutines should start with combing or brushing. After all tangles are out,arrange your hair into a loose braid. Tie your braid off with accessories madespecifically for fine hair because they won’t cause your hair follicles tobreak. Sure, an old fashion rubber band can be used on your hair. But, it’scertainly an accessory you should avoid if at all possible. If you’d like, youcan even wrap your hair in a silk scarf to keep it smooth and naturalthroughout the night.
Long Hair Still Needs To Be Salon Styled Cut
Another major mistake women make with long hair is avoidingthe salon. In fact, many women only venture to the stylist if they need aproducts or a formal updo. Although you may want to keep your length, to avoidsplit ends you will need to have a trim. Small cuts can help your hair retainits best shape and natural volume. This is particularly important if your hairis thick or curly. If you learn how to accessorize with clips you can stretchyour trims to about 12 weeks. However, trims are ultimately necessary!
Long Hair Care: Don’t Overdo It With Heat
When you have long hair, you understand the time it takes toget it dry. Sure, a blow dryer may seem like the most obvious tool to use forthis task. However, the amount of heat you need to dry long hair completely candamage your hair. Think about allowing your hair to air-dry for about 20minutes after washing it. Then you can attack it with the hair dryer. It willcut down on your drying time and the amount of heat exposure your hair gets.
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