Long hair: the perfect care
Long healthy hair is the wish of many women and often a problem that feels insoluble. The tips become thin, the hair breaks off at the base and stands unsightly in all directions. One has the feeling that the hair does not grow any further in length. Now you cannot even go to the hairdresser in the current situation and don't know how to help yourself, because especially long hair needs special care and attention. But do not panic! With these tricks and products you can manage without a cut for a while and you can care for your hair in length from home!
How do I wash long hair properly?
To mention this first of all: the hair does not need daily washing. The hair and scalp can become brittle and dry out from daily washing. It is best to wash your hair only 2-3 times a week. If you now say that this is absolutely not possible with my hair - believe me, you can train your hair. Lengthen the distance between the hair washes slowly. You will see that the hair will become greasy more and more slowly. You are doing your hair a good thing with it.
Please use shampoo only where it belongs, namely at the roots. The lengths and tips are cared for and cleaned by conditioner and hair conditioner. We are already on the subject. Long hair needs care. So please make sure you use good conditioners and conditioners here too. I will present a selection of optimal products to you in the course of this article.
Before washing your hair, you should comb it out. On the one hand, this prevents the hair from getting unnecessarily tangled during washing and, on the other hand, larger residues and dirt are brushed out of the hair.
After washing your hair the hair is very sensitive, because the cuticle layer of the hair is still swollen. Please do not rub dry, but press dry with a towel.
Which brush is best suited for long hair?
The Paddle Brush is well suited for long, strong hair. It has relatively wide bristles, which glide more easily through long, strong and curly hair. Pay attention to natural bristles. Natural bristles have a wider surface density, which means less hair breakage and split ends. In addition, natural bristles give the hair shine. Use a round brush for blow-drying and styling your hair. After washing your hair, use a wide-tooth detangling comb instead of a brush. This is more gentle on wet sensitive hair.
How do I blow-dry long hair?
Let the hair dry a little in a towel and then blow-dry with a hairdryer on a light setting. Hot air from the hairdryer can damage the hair and dry it out. Before blow-drying, you are welcome to use a heat care protector to protect your hair from the enormous heat. Pay attention to high-quality electrical appliances. If you want to continue styling your hair, the SteamPod from L'Oréal Professionnel is ideal for long hair. It uses steam to straighten or curl hair. This is gentler than traditional straightening irons.
The SteamPod 3.0 is a grooming styler with steam technology. Steam technology protects the hair from heat damage. Smoothing hair is gentler, yet extremely efficient. Optimal straightening of the hair fiber and an intensive shine is created. SteamPod's special care products further improve the result. Click here and here for the blog post about the new SteamPod 3.0.
The right care for long hair?
Conditioners and hair treatments are indispensable for long hair. Long hair needs intensive care and support. You can rely on the right products for your hair type. There are also product series specially developed for long hair. The active ingredients of conditioners and masks form a protective film around the hair and prevent matting or static electricity. The care products prevent dehydration and hair damage. A leave-in spray treatment can be used on top as care for easy combing.
Once a month a peeling for hair and scalp can also be very helpful. Care and styling products leave behind residues that can eventually leave the hair dull and dull looking. All residues and dirt can then be regularly removed from the hair. An efficient product is for example the Fusio Scrub from Kérastase.
For very thin hair, special active ingredient ampoule treatments can help to strengthen the hair.
From time to time, a little hair oil in the tips does the hair a lot of good. The hair is provided with moisture and receives shine and suppleness. You can use for example the oil from Moroccanoil or the hair oil from Olaplex.
L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer
The PRO LONGER series from L'Oréal Professionnel has been specially developed for long hair. The products of Pro Longer stimulate hair growth and promote hair structure. The lengths and tips of the hair become fuller and stronger. The hair gains suppleness and shine. Less split ends and thus an improved structure are also a result of using the Pro Longer series. The ampoule treatment was specially developed to strengthen the tips and prevent split ends.
You can care for your hair with the complete range of products without worrying about length.
Kérastase Genesis
Kérastase also offers a series that is ideal for long hair. Many women with the desire for long hair know the problem of hair breakage or hair loss. The hair becomes thinner and thinner in the lengths, because the hair breaks and thins out strongly towards the bottom. The Genesis products counteract this problem.
The Genesis series consists of seven products. Two shampoos for fine and thick hair, a strengthening conditioner and a hair treatment that strengthens and regenerates. A leave-in spray that protects against heat, an anti-hair loss serum and an ampoule cure against hair loss.
You can read more information about Kérastase Genesis here in our Genesis Blog Post.
Does stress affect my hair growth?
Stress and also nutrition can have an effect on the condition of the hair. Expose yourself to as little stress as possible and pay attention to a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise. If your body is healthy, this will also help your hair. Nutrients such as zinc, protein, vitamin C, iron, folic acid and biotin ensure beautiful and healthy hair.
The right hair accessoires
Generally avoid hair slides or braids with sharp metal edges. The cuticle layer of the hair is damaged and the hair can break. Hair bands with a complete fabric cover or cable ties without metal are ideal.
During the night the hair should be tied together with a bun or loosely braided braids. Open hair can become statically charged in bed or be damaged during restless sleep. A silk pillow provides additional protection for the hair.
How does the weather affect the hair?
Protect your hair from UV radiation in summer and from dry heating air in winter. These environmental influences damage the hair severely. The hair becomes strawy and brittle. UV rays damage the hair and are particularly damaging to chemically treated hair. In summer, you can use special UV care products or wear a hat or cloth in the strong sun.
Long hair – don't care
I hope we have been able to give you a good insight into the care of long hair and help you with these tips and product recommendations to turn your hair into a long dream mane.
If you would like more information about hair growth, please take a look at our Beauty Guide.
