Trimming Long Hair

Hair is an important part of your appearance. Long hair is a stunning look on some women who take great pains to grow their hair to a certain length. Long hair should be brushed no more than twice a day with a high quality vent brush. Leave in oils such as jojoba make a nice hair conditioner the night before you wash. Using a high quality soft boar bristle brush to distribute the oil. Braid your hair and leave in for at least an hour or overnight if you are going to wash your hair the next day.  Just add a couple drops each to a 2oz bottle of jojoba oil. A hair cut is different from a trim in that considerably less is cut when you are trimming the hair as opposed to when you are giving a hair cut.

Sometimes, long hair gets damaged by environmental conditions, or specific styling requirements. The best way to tell if this is a problem for you is to look at your hair. Trim the top and the side sections of the hair by combing them straight down on the sides. Work on the left side first, then the right side. Comb the hair through one final time after you've completed it to check for evenness in the hair. Use a large wide spaced toothcomb to distribute the product. Keep the blow dryer on a cooler setting and use your fingers to comb the hair as you dry. For special nights out when you are going to use a curling iron or flat iron make sure you get a good distribution of the heat safe product on your hair. If you hair is on the oily side use the type of product that is thicker and looks like a lotion.

Brush out the hair to remove any tangles and section the hair in to workable divisions. Use clips to hold the hair you aren't working with out of your way. Wear a hat, cap or scarf if you can to protect hair from over-exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, wind and air pollution. Hair grows at a rate that is in accordance with your body’s chemistry, balance and well being. It is a misnomer that after a certain point hair growth slows. Eat a well-balanced diet, work out and supplement your diet with our vitamins, which are specifically designed to help balance your hair. Drink plenty of water too. The healthier your skin is the better off your hair will be. Biotin has been proven to be a great vitamin for enhancing healthy skin and hair growth.