The main decoration of any woman, of course, is her hair: luxurious, beautiful, he althy. And proper hair care, especially for long hair, requires much more effort and time than for short hair. The chic braids of a Russian girl have at all times been sung in songs and poems. And today, long hair makes people pay attention to themselves, although it is much easier for many girls to make a short haircut than to work daily on the attractiveness of their hair. But if you are already the owner of a chic head of hair, then care for long hair is necessary, and it must be done correctly.
What's the right way?
Many give advice on hair care: both professionals and those who are not directly related to this, but know the secrets of beautiful and he althy hair from friends, colleagues, colleagues, as well as from personal experience.
Secret One
Comb your long hair daily with a wide-toothed comb. It is better to start from the ends, gradually attaching the upper strands. It is better to use a comb made of natural materials, ideally -wooden. Combing the entire length of your hair improves blood circulation, which promotes hair growth and a he althy look.
Secret 2
Long hair should be washed with lukewarm water to avoid drying it out excessively. Choosing the right shampoo for washing your hair is important. The choice depends on your skin type. Of course, normal, oily and dry hair need different shampoos. When buying it in a store, do not forget to read the label, which should clearly indicate the type of hair for which the shampoo is intended. For colored hair, you should choose a special shampoo, for problems with the scalp - healing.
There is a feature of washing long hair: it is better to wash them while standing in the shower - it is easier to distribute a portion of shampoo, which must first be diluted with a small amount of water, over the entire length of the hair. And don't forget a conditioner or detangling balm.
Secret 3
Now about drying. Long hair beware of hot air drying, you must use cold drying with a hair dryer. Natural drying under normal conditions at room temperature is useful.
Secret Four
Proper hair care includes respect for their structure. Do not allow them to be twisted, strongly pulled together, pinned into a tight bun and wound on well-known thermal curlers. It is not recommended to perm long hair. It is better to choose a hairstyle with a free arrangement of curls or with loose straight strands.
Secret 5
The longer the braids you have, the more important proper hair care is. The fact is that the hair of long hair is prone to such a disease as trichoptilosis, when there is brittleness and cross-section of the tips. Then the hair requires constant hydration with moisturizing and nourishing masks. Oils are great for this. Your arsenal should include oils such as olive, linseed, castor, burdock, almond and others. They are applied to the hair one hour before shampooing, then the head is wrapped in a warm towel. Rinse off the oil with not very hot water.
Split ends need to be trimmed. The procedure of the popular haircut with hot scissors will be useful, when the cuticle scales fit snugly against the hair shaft due to the melting of the ends. You need to cut the ends at least once a month.
The most important thing for owners of long braids is to remember that proper hair care must be done regularly and daily. Then you will keep this luxury for years to come!
