How do you grow healthy looking long hair?

Question

I have a lot of very thin hair. It has a lot of body and is growing in very well. I have had short hair most of my life but I've been letting it grow for more than two years and it is finally long. How do you take care of long hair? It sounds really stupid but I must be doing something wrong, it just never feels healthy. I've been braiding it lately to minimize the need to use a brush and avoid breakage. Should I be wearing it up when I sleep? How often should I be trimming it if I am trying to grow it much longer? What should be care routine be, including wash and style?

Thanks for any help- I'm just trying something I've never done before.

Answer 1

keep the scalp clean. When u shampoo u need to gently scratch ur scalp. Its to remove the dirt n oil. Then get a good conditioner

Answer 2

Get herbal essences "Long term relationship" in the red bottle.

It really helps prevent breakage, also remember to get your ends trimmed. By removing dead ends, it helps the hair grow healthy, long, and shiny. For a brush, I recommend a "ionic" paddle brush, and brush hair as usual.

Also deep conditioning about 1-2x a week would be nice.

Avoid harsh hairsprays, I recommend DOVE. It keeps hair very natural looking, and feeling with out getting it greasy or crispy.  When you sleep, just brush it a few times and put it in a loose scrunchie, not to tight.. not to loose. :)Good luck!

Answer 3

Do not use strong shampoo and even conditioner. Type of chemicals that we are using should also base on your hair condition. The most safe are organic materials or content. Try use Brown Rice Shampoo and Conditioner. Its a pure organic elements and very affordable.This brand is from Korea but already available in SM. We have the same problem and this brand stops me searching for another brand. They also have hair mask for hair relax that you can practically apply to ur hair.  

Answer 4

okay, you didnt mention anything about reg trims

that is a MUST

if you have had a trim then you may need inches taken off

i get a trim about every 7-9 weeks

i also use vitamin e on my hair to make it grow

its cheap and its great