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Long Hair-How To Feed And Care For Your Long Hair
Healthy, beautiful long hair offers so many rewards! Getting there isn't difficult, but it requires a partnership between you and your stylist.
Healthy, beautiful long hair offers so many rewards! Getting there isn’t difficult, but it requires a partnership between you and your stylist.
Step One - Handle with Care! The number one obstacle to growing healthy long hair is damage - and most of it is self inflicted. Hair should always be handled gently - especially when wet. Detangle with your fingers, then a wide tooth comb. Avoid metal barrettes and rough elastics - plastic clips and hair sticks are just as versatile and much healthier. If you heat-style, try to reduce the heat, and use leave-in protectors before applying the heat. A little extra time and care will really pay off.
No. two- Your stylist should share your goal of beautiful, healthy long hair. If you have experienced an over-zealous “cutters”. You know, you started with long hair and ended up with medium length cuts. However, even worse is the stylist who imposes their idea of what your long hair should look like in a more subtle, but as damaging as the “cutter”.Always insist on a consult before any services are provided. This is your time to get to know the stylist and get a comfort level that they share your goals. If they do not listen and do not seem interested in your needs, go elsewhere.
When you feel comfortable to proceed with a trim, observe how he treats your hair. Look for gentleness and respect - not a hurried, rough approach. Ask to look at the back of the hair together - and be sure you agree on precisely how much should be trimmed. If you can see that you really do need some length trimmed, and are comfortable with it, then accept the short-term loss for the long-term gain.
Your stylist should not use damaging cutting techniques, such as slide-cutting or razoring. These approaches damage the hair’s cuticle beyond repair and won’t allow you to grow it long and healthy.
Step Six- Products Matter Long hair has special needs - it’s older and more porous. Your shampoo should be gentle, but not overloaded with conditioners that prevent proper cleansing. Alternate conditioning with moisturizers and deep protein treatments. A Cream Rinse should be used after every shampoo - it’s not the same as a conditioner! It will gently detangle your hair and smooth the cuticle without building up.
7). There are a number of good products-such as Redken and Sebastina hair products you can utilize to handle your long hair. As your stylist for a recommendation as to which products are best for your long hair.
Step Eight - A Healthy You Hair always reflects your overall health - so pay attention to your nutrition and exercise. Give your scalp a boost by brushing dry hair daily starting at the roots. Use a natural boar bristle brush, with a wooden base. This will stimulate the roots of the hair and massage the muscles of the scalp.
NO. Nine- Long hair is versitile hair. It offers a number of different looks as compared to short hair styles. Your stylist can offer you a lesson on quick changes to your long hair for a different look. Books and videos are also available.