Long hair looks more beautiful if it is always cared for to keep it healthy and hydrated so it doesn't dry out or break. The best way to take care of long hair is to wash your hair with shampoo 2-3 times a week and conditioner every day. In addition, do a hair treatment once a week by applying a moisturizing cream and then massage the scalp gently for healthier hair. To get maximum results, eat nutritious foods, use silk or satin pillowcases while sleeping, do not use hot styling tools, do not use hair dyes and products that contain chemicals. With patience and perseverance, long thick and beautiful hair will be yours.
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Method 1 of 3: Washing Hair
Step 1. Wash your hair 2-3 times a week using a sulfate-free shampoo
Don't wash your hair with shampoo every day because shampoo strips hair of its natural oils. Instead, shampoo every 2-3 days to allow your hair's natural oils to moisturize and repair your hair. Pour an adequate amount of shampoo into your palms, rub your palms together to evenly distribute the shampoo, then apply the shampoo to your hair and scalp while gently massaging.
- Wash your hair if your scalp feels itchy or if your hair is oily.
- Buy a shampoo that contains vitamin E, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and zinc. These vitamins and minerals are useful in increasing the production of keratin. Keratin is a protein that makes up hair and is a great source of nutrients that make hair longer, thicker, and healthier.
Step 2. Apply conditioner to your hair every day, even if you don't need to use shampoo
When showering, wet your hair, then apply an adequate amount of conditioner to the roots and ends of your hair. Massage your scalp and wait 1-3 minutes for the conditioner to absorb. Moisturized and well-groomed hair is usually not dry and ends without split ends.
- Use a conditioner that contains coconut oil, argan oil, shea butter, and panthenol (vitamin B5).
- While you don't need to shampoo your hair every day, you can keep your hair moisturized and healthy if you use conditioner every day.
- Conditioner replaces lipids and proteins in the hair shaft to maintain healthy hair. Healthy hair will grow longer faster.
Step 3. Rinse hair with cold water
Warm water is bad for the scalp and hair. If you can control the temperature of the water, lower the temperature after shampooing. Rinsing hair with cold water evenly helps close the hair cuticles to strengthen the follicles before styling.
When washing your hair, make sure the shampoo and conditioner are rinsed thoroughly
Step 4. Treat your hair using a cream conditioner to compress your hair at least once a week
Scoop out an adequate amount of conditioner and apply it to your hair after shampooing. Apply more conditioner to the ends of your hair as these are usually the driest and most fragile areas. Let the conditioner soak for 15-45 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. For maximum results, wrap your hair with a plastic shower cap while waiting.
- For best results, use a hairdryer to warm up hair that is still wrapped in a shower cap. This method allows the conditioner to penetrate deeper into the hair.
- Compressing the hair using a moisturizing cream helps to hydrate the hair. This method speeds up hair growth and prevents split ends.
Step 5. Massage your scalp with essential oils 1-2 times a week
Drop the oil onto your fingertips and rub your palms together. Then, form the letter L with your palms and massage the scalp starting from the roots of the hair on the forehead. Continue massaging the entire scalp for 5-10 minutes by making small circles using your fingertips. Massage helps improve blood flow to the scalp so that hair is healthier and grows longer.
- Essential oils are also beneficial for reducing stress. Prevent hair thinning by controlling stress.
- You can use eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, or tea tree oil as essential oils.
- Do not press the crown and neck too hard while massaging.
Method 2 of 3: Maintaining Healthy Hair
Step 1. Eat foods that are rich in vitamins A, C, D, zinc, and protein
The first step to having healthy hair is eating nutritious food! Therefore, choose foods that nourish hair, such as spinach and broccoli, dark green vegetables that contain vitamins A and C. In addition, eat salmon, eggs, avocado, sunflower seeds, almonds, oranges, and sweet potatoes.
- Sweet potatoes are a source of vitamin A, sunflower seeds contain lots of vitamin E, oranges contain a lot of vitamin C. Almonds are very high in biotin and protein.
- Salmon contains a lot of vitamin D and protein, eggs contain biotin and omega 3, the concentration of essential fatty acids in avocados is very high.
Step 2. Get in the habit of taking vitamins, such as biotin, B vitamins, and vitamin C
This vitamin is useful for nourishing hair and thickening hair follicles. When buying a multivitamin, choose a vitamin to treat "hair, skin, and nails" or a separate one. In order to get the best results, make it a habit to take vitamins in the morning according to the dosage listed on the package.
The results may be visible after a few months, but if taken regularly, vitamins can help you achieve longer, thicker and healthier hair. In addition, vitamins also make the skin look more well-groomed
Step 3. Trim the ends of the hair about cm every 4-6 weeks
You can cut it yourself or with the help of a hair stylist at a salon. This step keeps hair healthy, removes split ends, and strengthens hair follicles.
Long thick hair looks more beautiful if you cut off the split ends. If you don't cut it, the parting at the ends of the hair will go up so that the hair shaft is completely split
Step 4. Treat your hair with keratin every 8 weeks to moisturize your hair
For healthier hair, do a treatment using keratin 1-3 months. Keratin is a protein that makes up hair. Hair treatment using keratin is useful for protecting hair with a protein layer. This will prevent breakage and smoothen your hair's texture so you don't have to use styling tools as often. This treatment can be done alone at home or at a salon and needs to be repeated every few months.
- Treatment with keratin is useful for protecting hair that is straightened or dyed using products that contain chemicals. This treatment is also very beneficial for curly hair because it makes hair more manageable.
- Some keratin products contain formaldehyde. Ask your hair stylist for the right products to care for your hair.
Step 5. Use a silk or satin pillowcase to protect your hair
The texture of cotton pillowcases is not good for hair and removes moisture from the hair. Use a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction in your hair and retain moisture to prevent damage to your hair.
- Purchase a silk or satin pillowcase at the supermarket or online.
- Silk and satin pillowcases keep hair from breaking or tangling. Hair grows longer if it doesn't break.
- Silk pillowcases are best, but satin pillowcases are more affordable.
Step 6. Do not use hair dye or hair straightener to prevent hair damage
Hair becomes dry and damaged when exposed to chemicals in dyes, bleach, or hair straighteners. Dry hair is more prone to breakage or split ends. To make your hair longer and thicker, don't style your hair too often using chemical products.
Step 7. Use a product to grow hair if hair is thinning
If you want to have long, thick hair, but your hair is thin or fine, buy a hair growth product at a cosmetic store and use it yourself or with the help of a hair stylist. In addition to growing new hair, this product is useful for maintaining healthy hair.
Before buying products to grow hair, search the internet for information because many are produced using chemicals. The only product that has FDA approval for thinning hair is Minoxidil
Method 3 of 3: Hair Styling
Step 1. Comb the hair using a wide brush or a plastic comb to keep the hair from breaking
Choose a hair styling tool that is safe for hair and scalp. A wide brush keeps hair straight, making it appear longer, while a round brush makes the hair shaft curl, making it appear shorter. The natural oils in your hair will be spread evenly, making your hair healthier if you comb with a wide brush.
- If you want to tie your hair, use non-metallic elastic to prevent the hair from snagging or breaking.
- Metal combs often break hair. So, use a plastic comb.
Step 2. Choose products made from natural ingredients
When styling your hair using a variety of products, such as non-rinsing conditioners, mousses, gels, serums, and hardeners, make sure the products are made from natural ingredients, not chemical or artificial ones. Chemicals strip hair of its natural oils and make hair very dry. Products made from natural ingredients are beneficial for nourishing and moisturizing hair.
To style your hair, use products that contain coconut oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, and almond oil. In addition, essential oils, such as peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus are beneficial for thickening hair
Step 3. Use shampoo, conditioner, and other products made specifically for thickening hair
In addition to choosing products from natural ingredients, look for products that make your hair "volume," "thicker," or "longer." This product is made of a material that is able to open the hair cuticle. Also, use products to grow hair.
For best results, use the product sparingly when shampooing or styling your hair
Step 4. Use dry shampoo to make hair look thicker
Spray an adequate amount of dry shampoo on your palms and then rub your palms together. Then, apply dry shampoo to the roots of the hair which makes the hair shaft widen for a while.
In addition, dry shampoo makes the roots of the hair stand up straight so that the hair looks thicker
Step 5. Reduce the use of hot styling tools
Hair becomes damaged, dry, and split ends when styled with hot tools. To keep your hair healthy, don't use hot straighteners or curlers. Instead, leave your hair loose or in a bun!
- If you need to use a hot styling tool, spray a product to protect your hair from the heat before styling it.
- Choose tools that don't damage your hair, i.e. ionic hair dryers and ceramic hair straighteners/curlers.
- In addition, use a tool whose temperature is not too high. For example, preheated hair rollers are safer than hot curlers.
Tips
- Reducing stress is beneficial for healthy hair.
- If you can't wait for your hair to grow naturally, have your stylist tie your hair in a wig to make it look longer and fuller.
