Do you have long, lustrous hair? Lucky you! Or are you among those who have been wishing for long hair in vain? We all desire to have long hair with thick and silky texture but most often end up with dull, dreary hair which refuses to grow after a certain point. This mostly happens because of unhealthy lifestyle, pollution, dust and over-styling your hair. If you are already blessed with long beautiful tresses or if you are waiting for your hair to grow long, you must keep a few things in mind. If you think that trimming is all you need to do to ensure growth, then you are absolutely wrong as having long hair is not enough till the time they are not healthy and attractive. Hence, we have come up with some effective tips to keep your hair healthy and shiny.
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How To Keep Your Hair Healthy Naturally
Here are some tips to maintain long hair:
1. Cleanliness Of Hair And Scalp
It is extremely important to keep your hair and scalp clean. Having long hair brings difficulties to clean them properly. From root to tips they need a thorough cleaning and natural drying. But unfortunately, because of a hectic lifestyle, we tend to lose focus on the cleaning part. Skip the dryer and instead use a herbal or organic shampoo and conditioner to clean and nurture your long tresses.
2. Ditch Regular Pillows
Yes! This is one of the important tips many of us may not know about. While sleeping our hair tends to catch tangles more because of the cotton pillowcase. But the best way to keep your hair healthy and tangle-free while sleeping is switching to a silk pillowcase. Silk is easy on your hair and restricts them to have a clash with the harsh pillowcase.
3. Skip Towel Drying
Towel drying is harsh for your hair and even dangerous if you have long hair. It makes them catch tangles and decreases its quality because of harsh towel rubbing. So, switch to cotton t-shirts or microfiber towel which are easy to your locks.
4. Shampoo Is Never Enough
Never ever wash your hair only with shampoo. Various shampoos make your hair super dry as they wipe off your natural hydration while deep cleaning your scalp. That is why always use a top-rated hair mask or a conditioner right after rinsing with a shampoo.
5. Comb Choices Are Important
Avoid plastic combs and brushes. If you have long hair, go for detangling wooden comb or brush. It helps your hair stay healthy and avoids tangles.
6. Diet Should Not Be Neglected
If your diet is not nutritious enough, then none of the tips can make your hair look attractive. Add a lot of proteins, vitamins and minerals to your daily diet. Few superfoods are also great for your hair, and they are avocado, Indian gooseberry (amla), spinach and yoghurt.
Home Remedies To Keep Long Hair Healthy
Apart from these above mentioned tips, you can also try home remedies to look after your long tresses:
1. Eggs For Hair
Along with eating proteins, you can apply the best protein to your hair, which is eggs. Make a natural hair mask with egg whites, castor/almond/olive oil and vinegar depending on the length of your long hair. Now make a concoction and apply them to your hair and scalp. After keeping it on for 30 minutes, rinse well.
2. Jojoba Essential Oil
Jojoba oil is one of the best essential oils for hair. Its natural benefits are being used in manufacturing many top-rated hair products. You can massage jojoba oil on your scalp and hair directly or can add it with aloe vera gel and make a hair mask.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Serum
No wonder that apple cider vinegar is one of the most searched ingredients on the internet. From keeping your scalp dandruff-free to making your hair shine like sparkles, this useful ingredient is great for your hair. Pour some amount of apple cider vinegar in a spray container and add water into it. Shake it well and make a healthy pre-rinsing hair serum at home.
So ladies, try out these various ways to keep your long hair healthy and beautiful.
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