Hair long,gorgeous,and healthy tresses are every girl's dream,but most of us end up hating our dull and lifeless hair.Owing to our hectic,modern lifestyle,which includes everyday stress and pollution,long hair extensions can be difficult to achieve.If you don't have long hair,and your hair won't grow past a certain point,these tips will still apply to you,so keep reading!When it comes to caring for long hair,it’s all about using the right techniques and hair care and hair styling products to help keep your mane looking its best.

Get To Know Your Hair,It is extremely crucial for you to understand the cycle of your hair.There are three stages to your hair cycle: Anagen,catagen,and telogen.

Anagen – When a new strand is formed in the follicle.

Catagen – When the lower two-thirds of the hair is destroyed.

Telogen – When the hair enters the resting phase waiting to be pushed out by the fresh strand growing in the follicle.

The last phase 'telogen' is when the hair falls out.Around 10 to 15% of our hair is in its last phase.But due to various factors,sometimes a majority tends to jump to the telogen phase.This is when we face hair loss problems and hair thinning too.

Get regular trims,We get it,you have long hair and want to keep it that way.But snipping strands regularly can actually help.A trim gets rid of damage and split ends.Ask your stylist to snip less than a half inch every other month (since your hair grows faster than that,you won't lose any real length).If you wait too much longer between cuts,split ends could resplit,which means you'll have to trim ore later on.

Care for Your Scalp,Don't neglect your scalp,it can also get sunburnt and dry - lightly spray in leave-conditioner to moisturize all day and rub some pure jojoba oil on your scalp if it feels itchy.You can also put the jojoba oil on your ends - it's a light oil that mimics the natural oils of your virgin hair weave so it won't feel heavy at all!

Use the right hair brush,A boar bristle brush or a wet brush should be your best friend! With long hair,It's super important that your hair brush helps smooth the hair shaft,to minimize any breakage.A natural fiber brush,like the boar bristle,helps to minimize friction when brushing.Therefore,the hair doesn't get caught on any knots,leaving the hair smooth and silky without pulling out hair strands.The trusty wet brush also does a fantastic job as the bristles bend around any tangles putting less stress on the hair.

Purchase a high-quality hairbrush,When you have long locks,a great hairbrush is a worthwhile investment.Select a brush with natural bristles—a boar bristle round brush is ideal.Your brush should be firm enough to detangle your hair,yet gentle enough so that it does not pull too hard on your hair.

Use a heat protectant,It goes without saying - we all know we should use one,but it's such an easy-to-forget step,that really makes a difference! A heat protectant wraps the hair shaft,forming a protective barrier,thus preventing damage and ensuring your style is sleek and frizz free.We did a post here on the best natural heat protectant oils that you can use.The article goes into detail about how heat protectants works and the benefits you can expect from using different natural oils.Do yourself and your hair a favour - use those tips!

Use a deeply hydrating treatment twice a week,If style your hair with heat,you will already know the benefits of using a deep hydrating treatments to replenish any lost moisture.A favorite DIY of ours is the coconut honey mask for your hair.The same effect can also be achieved by using an oil high in vitamin E,such as olive or avocado oil.To get the best results,gently warm the oil in a pan on a low heat and apply to your hair.Wrap in a warm towel and wash out after fourth five minutes.The heated oil allows it to be more easily absorbed into the hair,boosting its effective qualities.Check out this blog post on best 5 oils for your hair to learn more!

Use Conditioner Every Time You Shampoo,Conditioning is a key factor in maintaining good human hair.It locks the moisture in the shaft,prevents dryness,and provides protection from dirt and pollution and,to a certain extent,from the sun as well.It also helps replace the lipids and proteins inside the hair shaft and seals the cuticles to prevent further damage.

Wash your hair the right way,Healthy,beautiful,shiny hair starts in the shower! Firstly: it’s important how you wash your hair.Do you reach for a large dollop of shampoo and scrunch it into the ends of your hair? If you answered yes (probably just like the majority of us would),then you should know shampooing the scalp ONLY is the right way to do it.That’s where most of the oil buildup happens,and it’s important to massage the shampoo into the scalp gently with your fingers (not nails!) to get rid of it.Giving your head an invigorating massage as you shampoo is a good way to encourage blood circulation and helps to detoxify the scalp.Then,use conditioner along the length of your hair to restore moisture.

Use hair bands that don't pull at the root,The 80's scrunchy is back and secretly your hair couldn't be more happy about it! Using a band like a scrunchy,or the plastic coil type,means you hair is not pulled at the root.This makes sure the hair isn't under any unnecessary stress,keeping the strands strong and resilient.Cue the Madonna music if you choose to rock the scrunchy!

Use a hair wrap or an old t-shirt instead of a towel to dry,It may seem slightly simplistic,but those with curly hair are already in the know when it comes to this well tested trick.Rather than a waffle brushed cotton towel,use a smooth fabric,such as cotton or linen,to get rid of excess moisture before heat styling.This way the hair shaft is not caused to fray when you wrap it to dry.The strands are kept sleeker within the fabric,reducing the likelihood of frizz or damage.Read more tips on how to get rid of frizzy hair here.

Don't Overwash Your Hair,If you want your hair to grow,you need a healthy scalp,which means not stripping your skin of natural oils every time you hop in the shower.The easiest way to prevent this oil-free fate is by not washing your hair every single day,and you can always extend the length to time between showers by using a good dry shampoo.

Prevent Breakage When Sleeping,A lot of damage can happen to your hair when you sleep,especially if you're prone to tossing and turning at night.Some people sleep on silk pillowcases to prevent breakage,but you can also loosely braid your hair before going to sleep on your regular cotton pillowcase.

So there you have it,our long haired beauties.Long,beautiful hair definitely takes dedication,patience,and care - but the results are oh so worth it!If you're trying to grow out your hair,remember that on average,hair on a human head grows at a rate of about half an inch every month,so even if you implement all of these tips immediately,your hair still needs time to grow.