How to Use Hair Products for Long Hair

As your hair grows, it is important to keep it healthy so that you look your best. From shampoo to styling sprays, you should use hair products that keep your shiny and manageable. With a good cut, you should be able to minimize your use of products, but keep a few tips in mind when caring for your long hair.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Anti-frizz spray or serum
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Shine-enhancing sprays
• Curl oils

Use Hair Care Products for Long Straight Hair

1. Use a good leave-in conditioner to protect your long, straight hair while using a hairdryer or flat iron. You should also use a sealer or heat protectant if you find yourself using hot tools on a regular basis.
2. Spray your hair with light products, instead of using heavy creams or gels. Quickly spritzing your hair with anti-frizz spray or hair spray will keep your long locks shiny.
3. Moisturize your hair regularly with a good conditioner, but be careful of adding too much oil to your hair. Most long straight hair needs to be washed on a daily basis.
4. Reactivate lifeless hair (and your styling products) by spraying the roots with water. Besides helping you refresh your style, the water will add body to your roots. This keeps dry, limp long hair looking better throughout the day.
5. Use a pomade to create a piece-y layered look that falls exactly right. Avoid waxes that will make your hair sticky and clumpy, and stick to pomade to style your layers.

Use Hair Products for Long Curly Hair

6. Control the frizz with an anti-frizz serum. Besides controlling stray hairs, the serums define curls. Avoid overstyling to prevent further frizz from forming.
7. Use shampoos and conditioners formulated for curly hair. Regular shampoos weigh your hair down, making your curls limp and lifeless.
8. Work with your curls to achieve healthy long and curly hair. Using too much mousse or gel will harden your hair and dry it out. Instead, try oils or buy styling products specifically made for curly hair.
9. Visit a professional to color your long, curly hair. This type of hair can dry out easily, so you want to avoid overtreating it with do-it-yourself products.

Tips & Warnings

• Embrace your natural hair type when caring for long hair. Excessive use of products and chemicals can damage your hair, causing your hair to look frazzled or dry.
• Use a shine-enhancing spray to add life to dry hair. For curly hair, spray your hair and scrunch the curls with your hands. On straight hair, simply spritz and comb through.