8 Tips to Maintain Your Long Straight Hair

Keeping long straight hair healthy and shiny does take a certain commitment. It takes longer to wash and dry, and can be prone to problems if left unkempt.

The good news is that there are some easy tips you can follow to bring back health and shine. This helpful information will also be helpful if you are only just starting to grow your hair out.

Tip 1. Avoid Over-Washing Your Hair

One of the most important things to learn about long hair is that you shouldn’t over wash it. If you’ve been used to short hair, the temptation is to shampoo it every time you get in the shower. If you do that with long hair, you risk drying it out, which will lead to breakage and split ends. If your hair feels brittle, and breaks easily when you brush it, that’s probably the cause.

Tip 2. Choose The Right Hair Brush

Your best choice is a brush specifically designed for long hair, made from wood and bristles. Your brush should be quite soft and you should always brush your hair slowly and gently. Long hair can be prone to knots and tangles but being rough isn’t the answer. The best way to detangle your hair when wet, is with a wide toothed comb.

Tip 3. Keeping Your Cool

Long straight hair can also be damaged by excessive hairdryer use. Before you start blow-drying your hair, it’s best to apply a heat-protectant product. And try and avoid using the highest heat setting. The ‘cool’ setting will dry your hair just as well, without causing as much damage.

Tip 4. Avoiding Breakage

A rough dry towel can damage the hair shaft, causing breakage. The experts recommend using a microfiber towel and just blot and squeeze the hair dry, rather than rubbing it. For much the same reason, many people swear by using only satin or silk pillowcases, as they believe cotton is too dry for both your hair and your skin.

Tip 5. Natural Oils For Shine And Growth

Some of the best hair treatments are made from natural oils – and different oils suit different purposes. As with any natural oil treatment, the best way to use it for long straight hair is to apply it before shampooing. Take time to massage it into your scalp and hair, and then leave it for at least 30 minutes. Two to four hours is better.

Tip 6. Choose Your Shampoo Carefully

Remember, the type of shampoo and conditioner you choose will also make a big difference to the health of your hair. There are certain ingredients you really don’t want to see on your shampoo bottle, such as sulfates, formaldehyde, parabens and propylene glycol. These chemical-based products can cause dryness and damage to your hair and certainly won’t do any good. Instead, choose shampoos that contain natural ingredients, like nut and seed oil. Acidic ingredients are good, too, to give you the right pH balance.

Tip 7. Essential Herbs And Vitamins

In fact, there are quite a few home remedies you can use to improve the condition of your long straight hair. The herb is also excellent for hair growth, as it boosts blood circulation to the head and scalp.

Tip 8. Avoiding And Treating Hair Loss

The best four vitamins for hair growth are biotin, folic acid, vitamin D and the B Complex vitamins. Vitamin D is one of the most under-rated vitamins. Hair loss can also be caused by stress, grief, illness or by eating the wrong diet. Pregnancy, too, can cause your hair to fall out. But before you panic, hair loss can often be short-term and can be treated with the right vitamins and products.

Grow Your Best Hair Ever

If you do have long straight hair and you want to keep it looking good all year round, it will require a little work. But nobody ever said beauty came easily, right?

The good news is that whatever you do to improve your hair, will most likely be beneficial to your general health and wellbeing. So for your best hair ever, take those first steps today.

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