If you're blessed with beautiful long locks, you may have found that long hair can be quite a job, especially in the morning. In addition, you may sometimes wonder which shampoo is best for your hair type. With curls it is perhaps a bit obvious which products are suitable: “curl shampoo” (for example). But long hair, like curly hair, is a category of its own, with an extensive "manual." Below we will explain everything about it, so that you will know exactly how to handle it!
In addition to having long hair, there is of course also the pursuit of long hair. So basically: stimulating hair growth. Can you make your hair grow faster and if so: How do you go about it?
How do I care for long hair?
If you have long hair there are two major challenges. How do you keep those long locks from crown to tip in top condition? Without hair breakage or split ends. And how do you keep your hair looking voluminous? Long hair is heavier and you naturally want to prevent your hair from hanging limply along your face.
How you keep long hair healthy depends for the most part on the products you do (or don't) use. But there are also a number of general tips (which apply to almost every hair type) that can play a major role. We have listed these tips for you below. Some tips might be old news to you, but better save than sorry :) :
- If you use heat tools, it is important touse a heat protector .
- Wash your hair a maximum of 2/3 times a week. If you wash your hair more often, you remove important natural oils from the scalp. Is your hair getting too greasy? Then usedry shampoobetween washes.
- Shower with lukewarm water.
- Drink a lot of water. Hydration and a healthy diet contribute to the maintenance of healthy, long hair.
- Be careful when your hair is wet. Brush your hair only when it is dry. Your hair is very vulnerable when it is wet and therefore breaks down a lot faster.
- Give your scalp a regular massage. Thisstimulates blood circulation, bringing more nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles. In other words: it is healthy for the scalp :)
- Wear your hair in a braid or a low (loose) ponytail while you sleep. In addition, it is better to sleep on a satin pillow. This prevents friction between your hair and the pillow.
- Don't forget to have your dead ends trimmed by the hairdresser regularly!
- Vitamins: Like any other part of your body, hair follicles need proper nutrition to function optimally. If your hair does not get enough of these vitamins, the condition of your hair will suffer.
Which shampoo is suitable for long hair?
You are on the page with shampoos for long hair, so all shampoos on this page are suitable for long hair. With long hair it is important that you use a lightweight (mild) shampoo. You want to prevent your hair from losing volume because your hair is aggravated and therefore hangs straight along your face. What you can pay particular attention to is avoiding heavy fats such as coconut fat. castor oil and olive oil. Below you will find three good options especially for long hair:
L'Oreal SE Pro Longer Shampoo
Schwarzkopf Mad About Lengths Split Ends
Redken Extreme Length With Biotin
Which conditioner is suitable for long hair?
First of all, just like with shampoo, it is best to use a light conditioner. In addition, it is important to mention that with long hair you really only apply the conditioner in the tips. A conditioner is already quite aggravating, because it is an intense diet. Below are a few good options:
L'Oreal SE Pro Longer Conditioner
Redken Extreme Length Conditioner With Biotin
Maria Nila Palett Pure Volume Conditioner
Which hair oil is suitable for long hair?
We strongly recommend a hair oil for long hair. A hair oil or hair serum keeps the length and especially the tips of the hair healthy and prevents hair breakage or split ends. If you are injured with long locks, you also want to let them shine! hair oils can also stimulate hair growth. For example, you can massage your scalp with a nourishing oil before showering.
Biosilk Silk Therapy Original Treatment
Goldwell Dual Senses Just Smooth Taming Oil
CHI Aloe Vera Curls Defined Oil
Why can't I get long hair?
First of all: This may have to do with genetic determination. The maximum length of your hair is genetically determined. But don't worry! This does not have to be the case at all. We have a checklist that you can go through to see if there is still something that will give you your long locks!
- Hair vitamins
- scalp massages
- Reduce stress
- The right shampoo and hair care
- Damaged Scalp: You may be suffering from adry scalp . This could be a cause!
When is the best time to cut my hair if I want to let it grow?
If you want to grow your hair, it depends on the condition of your hair how often you have to have the ends cut off at the hairdresser. If you have naturally sensitive hair that breaks off quickly, you will have to cut the ends off more often. Then you're good with a hairdresser's appointment every 8 weeks. However, if you have strong, thick hair, you can come back every 10 weeks.
Facts and myths about long hair
There are many myths about hair at all, especially about hair growth. We've listed all the facts and myths about long hair below for you:
Fact:
- If you are pregnant you will indeed get a fuller head of hair. You lose an average of 50-150 hairs in a day. If you are pregnant this is a lot less, so you have a fuller, longer head of hair
- Hair growth supplements really work. The vitamins in the supplements certainly affect the condition of your hair and therefore also hair growth.
- The maximum length of your hair is hereditary, like many other properties of your hair. One has to make a lot more effort to let the hair grow long than the other.
- Your hair grows faster in the summer. Beats! This has to do with the absorption of vitamin D.
Fable:
- If you cut your hair more often, your hair will grow faster. This is not true. Hair growth is determined by the quality of the hair follicles, what the ends of your hair do has no influence on it. Your hair can look fuller if you cut it shorter.
- You cannot stimulate hair growth. You can indeed stimulate hair growth. Simply a regular head massage or a few good vitamins can stimulate hair growth.
- Split ends can be repaired with a good conditioner. This is not true, unfortunately. Once a hair is split, you cannot undo it. Of course you can prevent it with the right hair products!
Do hair vitamins really work (for hair growth)?
Yes, we are convinced thathair vitaminsreally work. Quite logical too, the growth and condition of your hair partly depends on the nutrition you receive. That's how our whole body works, right? There are a number of vitamins that are even directly related to your hair growth:
- Biotin (B8)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
These are all vitamins found in your daily diet, which is why diet is such an important factor when it comes to the condition of your hair. In fact, sunlight makes your hair grow faster.This is due to vitamin D that is in sunlight and that your hair absorbs on its own. With this vitamin, your hair can grow 2 times faster than it does in normal circumstances.
But hair vitamins mainly work if you are deficient in something. And we always recommend to assess the result after the first 2 or 3 months. Only then will you see real results.
Long hair in men
Hair care is just as essential for men as it is for women. Nowadays there are many hair care products specially developed for men. The same tips apply to keeping or growing long hair in men as for women, which you will find above. And in addition, it is of course important to use the right products. For men with long hair, theSchwarzkopf BC Scalp Genesis Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is recommended.
Are you already familiar with Neofollics?
Neofollics is the 'hair growth brand'. Neofollics works with high standards, which is why all products are clinically proven and use only scientifically proven ingredients.
Neofollics shampoo:
- Reduces the DHT hormone in the scalp
- Improves the scalp and hair follicles
- Improves hair growth through stimulating ingredients
- Reduces inflammation, dandruff, itching and flaking
- Improves the absorption of active ingredients
