If you've decided you want really long hair, special hair care is critical to keep your long locks healthy. While nothing will make your hair grow faster, gentle treatment, proper scalp care and rich conditioners will reduce breakage and hair loss, keep your ends healthy, and encourage a healthy scalp. Protective hairstyles, smart washing routines, and appropriate supplements can keep your hair at its best while you grow it out and once it's long and lush.
Step 1
Eat a healthy and well balanced diet to grow your hair to your waist. Limit caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Healthy hair requires a healthy body, so making good choices will help your hair achieve its optimum growth. Take a multivitamin or a vitamin and mineral supplement designed for hair growth, recommends HairBoutique.com.
Step 2
Limit or avoid potentially damage chemical hair processes or styling aids. Replace peroxide based colors with a non-peroxide colorant or natural henna, recommends LongLocks.com if you want waist length hair. Allow your hair to air dry and avoid curling irons, flat irons or hot rollers.
Step 3
Get a good trim to remove damaged ends and prevent hair breakage. Plan to trim approximately 1/2 inch every three to four months as you grow your hair out to waist length.
Step 4
Shampoo your hair less often. Replace daily shampooing with once or twice weekly washing, recommends Long Healthy Hair Advisor. Deep condition your hair at least once a week and use a rich, protein based conditioning treatment at least once a month.
Step 5
Wear your hair up. As soon as your hair is long enough opt for up-do styles or braids with hair safe accessories. Choose ponytail holders or hair pins that will not break or damage your hair. Keeping your hair pinned up will prevent hair breakage and allow your hair to reach your waist sooner and in better condition. Sleep with your hair in loose braids and use a satin pillowcase to maximize your long hair's health.
Things You'll Need
- Multivitamin
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Deep conditioner
- Protein treatment
- Hair accessories
- Satin pillowcase
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