How to care for long hair

Long and thick hair of any women would envy others. It is considered the crowning glory for women from ancient times. Maintaining long hair requires utmost care and many things must be avoided on long hairs. Yet, caring long hair isn't that difficult if you are willing to follow the basic hair care tips.Here is how you can care for long hair: -Combing: Comb long hair gently with a wide tooth comb. Use the finger tips to detangle the hair and avoid using combs or hair bush. Avoid combing wet hair as it may cause damage to the cuticle of the hair causing broken hair strands. Always allow the hair to dry naturally before combing. Comb long hair always in small sections. Detangle and comb the hair well before a hair wash.

-Hair clips: Never use tight hair clips and bands. Hair braided tightly or tying hair tightly in a pony tail must be avoided as it may cause hair loss. It may cause damage to the hair. Avoid tying hair with clips whenever possible. Use a silk head scarf to tie the hair. Too much rubbing of hair on pillow cases while sleeping may cause hair strands to break.

-Shampoo: Even though shampoos are much popular, herbal products and herbal shampoos are more popular and good for hair. They do not damage the hair, but cleanses the hair much more gently. Hair must be shampooed 2-3 times a week to avoid oily hair. Avoid shampoos containing alcohol.

-Conditioning: Use a good conditioner for the long hair. Never pile up the hair to top of the head while conditioning. Instead, apply conditioner with finger tips from top to bottom of the hair strands with finger tips. Condition the hair regularly in case of dry hair.

-Drying: Always allow the hair to dry naturally. Using a hair dryer or hot rollers or iron rollers must be avoided. Blot the hair with a towel after washing the hair and do not rub the hair with a towel as it may cause it to entangle. If you are particular in drying the hair using hair dryer, do so minimally by maintaining a good distance between dryer and the hair.

-Hot oil treatments: Treating the hair with hot oil at least once every month is essential. It deeply conditions the hair strands. Hot oil treatment can be done a few hours before bath or just leave the oil on hair overnight and use a shower cap. It stimulates the hair for better hair growth.

-Trim the hair: Maintain the hair to the desired length and trim the hair. If the hair is damaged at the ends, trim it to avoid spreading the damage upwards. A trim once every 6 weeks is essential to avoid split ends. Even if you are planing to grow hair longer, give it a trim at least once in every three months.

-Washing hair: Water used to wash hair must never be chlorinated or salt water. Both can damage the hair reducing the hair strands to mere rough bristles of a brush. After swimming wash the hair immediately with a shampoo or use a good shower cap to avoid damage to the hair.

Long hair adds to your beauty. If you are the one with long hair, never be careless while handling your long hair. After all, you have put in extra time and effort to grow the hair to a longer length!

How to care for long hair

By: Dick Carr

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