I do love long hair. It doesn't only give me a feminine look but it goes with the style. But having long hair is hard to maintain. With our exposure to dust, sun, smoke and other pollutants, our hair quality suffers and starts losing its softness and shineness. So for those who wants to have beautiful long hair, just take note of these reminders on how to care for long hair.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT KIND OF SHAMPOO. Nowadays, shampoo varies according to hair type. A lot of trends is being done to hair like rebonding, hair relax, hair spa, hair color or dye, etc. All of these techniques can add beauty to our crowning glory but it can also be the main cause of hair damage. Using the right type of shampoo for our type of hair will minimize if not eliminate hair damage.

REGULARLY WASH YOUR HAIR. Clean hair is a must in order to avoid dust turned into scalp flakes or what we call "dandruff". But hair cleaning doesn't mean applying shampoo onto hair everyday. Too much shampoo can also make our hair dry. It is advisable to regularly wash your hair and just use shampoo every other day. Conditioner can be used everyday for it is less harmful than shampoo. T

HOROUGHLY DRY HAIR BEFORE WEARING HEAD ACCESSORIES. Fashionable headbands, ponytails, ribbons and hats are good for hair for it doesn't only goes with style but it also adds beauty to the bearer. But make sure to wear head accessories when your hair is completely dry. Avoid using hair dryer, it is advisable to dry your hair naturally.

USE APPROPRIATE COMB OR HAIR BRUSH. Combing your long hair for more than 100 times each day will not only help make your hair shiny but it will also rejuvenate hair natural oil. But make sure to use the right comb for your hair to avoid hair stress. Soft hair brush is advisable, it is light to use for scalp and it can minimize hair friction that usually causes thinning of hair.

MINIMIZE HAIR COLOR AND OTHER APPLIQUES. Although it is part of today's fashion, application of hair color can truly damage hair. As much as possible, extend more gaps in the schedule of your hair coloring. If you can minimize the frequency, so much the better. Same with other hair appliqus like cellophane, hot oil, etc. These can help make your hair smooth and bouncy but too much application can also cause hair damage.

USE NATURAL TREATMENTS. There are lots of herbal plants and fruits that can be favorable to hair. Using natural fruits and plants as hair treatment like aloe vera, coconut oil, etc. will surely make your hair healthy and free from toxic chemicals.

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