The main decoration of any woman, of course, is hair: luxurious , beautiful, healthy. And proper hair care, especially for long ones, requires much more time and energy than for short ones. Elegant braids of a Russian girl at all times were sung in songs and poems. Even today, long hair makes people around you attract attention, 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 the owner of a chic head of hair, then care for long hair is necessary, and it must be carried out correctly.
How will be correct?
Many give advice on hair care: both professionals and those who have no direct relationship to this, but know the secrets of beautiful and healthy hair from friends, colleagues, colleagues, as well as from personal experience.
First secret
Every day, comb long hair with a comb with infrequent teeth. It is better to start from the tips, gradually attaching the upper strands. It is better to use a comb made of natural materials, ideally wooden. Combing your hair along its entire length, you improve blood circulation, which contributes to their growth and healthy appearance.
Second secret
Long hair should be washed with warm water so that it does not dry excessively. The right choice of shampoo for washing your hair is important. Its choice depends on the type of your skin. Of course, normal, oily and dry hair needs to use different shampoos. When buying it in a store, do not forget to read the label, which clearly indicates the type of hair for which the shampoo is intended. For dyed hair, you should choose a special shampoo, for problems with the scalp - therapeutic.
There is a peculiarity of washing long hair: it is better to wash it while standing in the shower - it is easier to distribute a portion of shampoo, which should first be diluted with a small amount of water, over the entire length of the hair. And do not forget about the conditioner or balm to facilitate combing.
Third secret
Now about drying. Beware of drying long hair with hot air; you must use a cold dryer with a hairdryer. Natural drying under normal conditions at room temperature is beneficial.
Secret Four
Proper hair care includes respect for their structure. Do not allow them to twist, tighten, pin hair in a tight bun and wind it onto all known heat curlers. Long hair is not recommended. It is better to choose a hairstyle with a free arrangement of curls or with loose straight strands.
Fifth secret
The longer the braids you have, the more important is proper hair care. The fact is that the hair of long hair is susceptible to such a disease as trichoptilosis, when there is fragility and a section of the ends. Then the hair requires constant hydration with moisturizing and nourishing masks. Oil is excellent in this case. In your arsenal should be such oils 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. Flush the oil should not be very hot water.
The split ends of the hair must be trimmed. The procedure of popular cutting with hot scissors will be useful , when the cuticle flakes fit snugly on the hair shaft due to the melting of the ends. You need to trim the ends at least once a month.
The most important thing for owners of long braids is to remember that proper hair care should be done regularly and daily. Then you will keep this luxury for many years!