Tips and Tricks How to Caring for Long Hair

Thursday, May 14, 2009

The dust and pollution in the air will clig to your hair especially if you have long hair, so in need of extra care. Keeping your hair looking healthy and clean is no gigantic task and can take just a little time to accomplish. In that same vein it is utilizing high quality hair care products and taking the time to use them correctly can certainly ensure that your hair looks its' nice.

The three C's of taking care of long hair are vital in beautiful, healthy hair: Cleansing, Conditioning and Controlling.

Some tips to caring for long hair you can do at home without having to come to Curly hair with the rather expensive cost. Such as ....

Firstly, as it pertains to drying your hair, many say that it would be wise to occasionally let it air day. Constantly drying it via a blow dryer over-exposes your hair to heat, which can be potentially harmful. It is also advise that you not rub your hair vigorously when drying with a towel and simply pat your hair dry, as this will reduce split ends.
Next the secondly many experts encourage individuals to use conditioner just as often as shampoo. This will ensure that your hair not only looks clean but strong and full of energy at the same time.
The third is hair masks are also becoming quite popular and you would treat them in much the same way that you would when conditioning your hair. They are to be applied and then sit on your hair for about 5-10 minutes to allow it to soak into the follicles. Rinse it out as you would your normal conditioner with the only difference being that you would apply the mask only about once a week. you can do this treatment at home by buying conditioner products in the curly hair or some shop cosmetics
And the last one is if you are planning to be in the sun for an extended period of time, you should wear a brimmed hat to protect your long hair. You can also check your normal hair care products to see if they contain sunscreen. As the public is more and more aware of the damages that sun can cause, companies are making it a point to include sunscreen in products such as shampoo, conditioner and hair sprays. Products such as this will aid in the preservation of your long hair.

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