To keep long hair in peak condition takes time and dedication.However,if your are prepared to put some work into maintenance,long,glossy locks can look stunning.The number one enemy of long hair is heat.The tips of your hair are probably about four years old, and four years of regular treatment with hair-dryers and various electrical styling appliances may result in some damage.
Be aware that long hair is heavy on produsts needing far more shampoo and conditioner than a short bob.The ends need regular, possibly daily conditioning with a specialized conditioning oil to keep split ends at bay.One of the main problems with long hair is split ends, which can't be mended , but rather, have to be cut away.A regular trim every six weeks can be the solution.
1. Wash your hair
2. Use conditioner
3.Rinse long hair with warm or cool water.Hot water can damage your hair.
4.Invest in a top quality hairbrush with natural bristles and wide toothed comb to detangle your long hair. Comb through wet hair from roots to tips, making sure the ends are completely tangle free without pulling on the ends to make them so.
- Using wide-toothed comb to brush out any postwashing tangles is much gentler on the shafts and less likely to cause trauma to the hair.
- A wide paddle brush is the best brush for long hair,effectively allowing hair's natural oils to coat all the way down to the very ends.
- Dirty brushes make dirty long hair
6.Make every attempt to let your long hair dry naturally, but if you must use a blow dryer, keep it on a cool setting and avoid pulling long hair while you dry it.
7.Avoid exposure to excessive sun, salt water, chlorine, sweat, or other elements.Whenever come in contact with these elements, cover your hair under hat or swim cap.
8.Your lifestyle shows health of your hair.