Caring for long hair

Aitikulta · 2014-03-19T20:19:53+00:00

Prenatal vitamins! I have a large family and each time we've been trying to conceive and I take prenatal vitamins my hair and nails become amazing. My hair is below my shoulders and thick and shiny

My nails grow stronger and faster and my hair grows thicker and healthier. Now I just take them all the time. That way I know I'm getting essential vitamins and minerals and my hair and nails are beautiful. Also I hear great things about taking fish oil supplements though I have tried them yet.

DevilishRogue · 2014-03-19T17:04:09+00:00

Guy here, formerly of rockstar like locks. Try to avoid brushing when wet, it's the easiest way to break and damage healthy hair. Go easy on blow drying (don't put the temp on max) and avoid straighteners as much as possible. Invest in a decent brush (boar/nylon mix if you can afford it - good ones are expensive) and brush it every day. Some people swear by using different shampoos/conditioners rather than the same one again and again.

Akordia · 2014-03-19T17:11:48+00:00

Do not brush your hair when it is wet.

Avoid hair dryers and such, avoid dyeing.

margerym · 2014-03-19T17:55:20+00:00

What helped me to grow my hair out was proper diet (which can look different for everyone, follow your body cues. Too much meat and dairy makes my hair fall out, unfortunately), stopping the shampoo (I now alternate between baking soda and apple cider vinegar), and oiling my hair with coconut and/or almond oils.

Your hair may be tangling up easily because there is too much build up. Try adding a hefty amount of baking soda to your shampoo to clarify/strip it. When I do this (add it to Dr. Bronner's) my head feels 10lbs lighter and after a good condition it's much more manageable. I do have super curly hair, though.

eatplaycrush · 2014-03-19T18:00:09+00:00

Coconut oil and avocado mask once a week. Use a high quality hair oil like one made by Moroccan Oil daily. Shampoo it once a week and when you go to condition let it sit on there while you do everything else and brush your fingers through it so the condition distributes evenly. I brush my hair with a proper hairbrush made by Moroccan oil as well. You can say you don't want to use leave in products, but you will need to use this oil or a similar one to make that head happy.

Also, I don't know but pureology hydrate is the most amazing shampoo and conditioner for my hair that is at my lower back and thick as heck.

marashadows · 2014-03-19T19:09:49+00:00

The Long Hair Community has some really great tips. They kind of see long hair as a lifestyle lol. Some tips will be too much commitment for most people, but everybody can learn a lot from that site.

I also find that Farah Dhukai on YouTube has some great hair videos involving DIY remedies which are cheap but super effective :)

pinkantlers · 2014-03-19T20:02:30+00:00

What texture is your hair? I'm cursed with straight hair myself, but my friend has lovely curly hair and has great success with something called the 'curly girl method', could be worth a try?

Occasional (tiny) trims can help too - I've been trying to get my hair in better condition after dying it for a few years, I've found it gets way less tangled when I trim the very ends off every so often, because they're in the worst condition. I do it myself because some hairdressers can get way too scissor happy/ try convince you to do something trendy rather than attractive.

[deleted] · 2014-03-19T21:20:54+00:00

I've recently done a lot of research on long locks! Cut my hair bob short in college (highly recommend the experience at least once in your life), and have been growing it out since. It was down to my bellybutton in Dec but very damaged so I had to cut off 6 inches! I'm always at the beach and the salt, sun and frequent washing it's hard to keep it healthy. Here are the tips I've found for growing it out healthy (note that these work best for curly/wavy/coarse/thick hair):

-Frequent cuts to keep split ends from getting worse

-Nopoo Method: avoid shampoo as much as possible, instead use conditioner on the roots the same way you would use shampoo

-Boars Bristle Brush to spread natural oils. I brush before showering, then use my fingers in the shower when loaded up on conditioner, then don't touch it. Every few weeks I let it get as oily as I can stand then I give it a serious brushing.

-Dry hair with a cotton T-shirt instead of a towel, keeps cuticles smooth

-Sleep with a silk/satin pillowcase (I have a silky robe that I wrap my pillow in)

-Product: always use natural products, use deep conditioner mask, I recommend Infusium 23 leave in conditioner spray, use heat protectant if blow drying

-Cold water rinse at the end of my shower to seal cuticles. Used to not be able to stand it but now I love it, good for the skin too.

Hope that helps! longlocks.com is also a great resource.

valkyrieone · 2014-03-20T05:00:03+00:00

I also normally braid my hair out of the shower and try to stay away from using too much heat styling. TIGI products work really well with my hair and I also use a light leave in for my ends. I also only wash my hair up to twice a week. I do brush my hair before I shower to make it easier after shampooing. I have thick, course, wavy hair that does not look it's best just air dried or naturally brushed out so i tend to flat iron it into soft curls or just straight but it stays that way for a couple days before I wash it again.

candyqueen1978 · 2014-03-20T05:25:29+00:00

ok, this sounds gross, but i only wash 1x/week. twice in summer if i'm working outside. i only comb it BEFORE i shower, not after. if your hair is dry, leave conditioner in and put it up in a clip for a few minutes before rinsing. i let it air dry. usually i go to bed with it wet and put a towel on my pillow since it takes a few hours to dry, unless it's summer. i haven't used a hairdryer in over 20 years and never use any products or heat tools. i've noticed the less i fuss, the better.

the best tip is to keep your hair UP and off your face. i use a sleep cap at night and have far less tangles because of it. you can find them in the ethnic hair care sections. it also stays clean longer this way.

when i do comb it, i use a wide tooth comb. i also take biotin as a supplement and have noticed my hair and nails are stronger, not that they weren't before. i trim with the seasons myself, so only 4x/year.

himynamesmeghan · 2014-03-20T00:13:12+00:00

I have extremely long, extremely thick hair. I wash it about once or twice a week. It doesn't get greasy very easily at all.

When I wash it I only use Matrix shampoo. I stopped using conditioner because it was weighing my hair down.

Occasionally I'll use some smoothing serum.

If I blow dry it, I use a hot air brush to style it. Otherwise I let it air dry and then flat iron it.

My hair so you can see the length.

blondie_brownie · 2014-03-19T17:02:58+00:00

Maybe try switching shampoo/conditioner. I LOVE this shampoo and conditioner. It's all natural and very very gentle on hair. Aloe vera helps hair become stronger and grow faster. I actually find the shampoo feels slightly drying before I apply the conditioner, but then my hair feels amazing. I try not to wash the conditioner out too much. I recommend washing your hair at night, braiding it, and then taking it out of the braid and combing through with a wide-toothed comb. That way, the waves stay all day and I don't have to worry about brushing constantly to make my hair look smooth.

[deleted] · 2014-03-19T21:47:31+00:00

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[deleted] · 2014-03-22T23:31:46+00:00

I've recently done a lot of research on long locks! Cut my hair bob short in college (highly recommend the experience at least once in your life), and have been growing it out since. It was down to my bellybutton in Dec but very damaged so I had to cut off 6 inches! I'm always at the beach and with the salt, sun and frequent washing it's hard to keep it healthy. Here are the tips I've found for growing it out healthy (note that these work best for curly/wavy/coarse/thick hair):

-Frequent cuts to keep split ends from getting worse

-Nopoo Method: avoid shampoo as much as possible, instead use conditioner on the roots the same way you would use shampoo

-Boars Bristle Brush to spread natural oils. I brush before showering, then use my fingers in the shower when loaded up on conditioner, then don't touch it. Every few weeks I let it get as oily as I can stand then I give it a serious brushing.

-Dry hair with a cotton T-shirt instead of a towel, keeps cuticles smooth and lessens tangling

-Sleep with a silk/satin pillowcase (I have a silky robe that I wrap my pillow in)

-Product: always use natural products, use deep conditioner mask, I recommend Infusium 23 leave in conditioner spray, use heat protectant if blow drying (which should be avoided as much as possible)

-Cold water rinse at the end of my shower to seal cuticles. Used to not be able to stand it but now I love it, good for the skin too.

Hope that helps! www.longlocks.com is also a great resource.

Title	Caring for long hair
Author	ejtnjin
Upvotes	6
Comments	33
Date	March 19, 2014 4:05 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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