If you’re blessed with beautiful long locks, you may have realised that long hair can be quite a task, especially in the morning. You might also wonder which shampoo suits your hair type best. For curls it’s pretty clear – a “curl shampoo” for example. But long hair, like curly...If you’re blessed with beautiful long locks, you may have...
If you’re blessed with beautiful long locks, you may have realised that long hair can be quite a task, especially in the morning. You might also wonder which shampoo suits your hair type best. For curls it’s pretty clear – a “curl shampoo” for example. But long hair, like curly hair, is its own category with a detailed ‘manual’. Below, we’ll explain everything so you’ll know exactly how to take care of it!
Besides having long hair, many aim to grow it longer. So actually: stimulating hair growth. Can you speed up hair growth and if yes: how do you do that?
How do I care for long hair?
With long hair, there are two main challenges: how to keep those long locks from scalp to ends in top condition? Without breakage or split ends. And how to keep your hair looking voluminous? Long hair is heavier, and you want to avoid it hanging flat and lifeless around your face.
Keeping long hair healthy depends mainly on the products you do (or don’t) use. But there are also some general tips (that apply to nearly every hair type) that can make a big difference. We’ve listed them here for you. Some may be old news, but better safe than sorry :) :
If you use heat tools, it’s essential to use a heat protector.
Wash your hair a maximum of two to three times per week. Washing more often removes essential natural oils from your scalp. Hair getting greasy too quickly? Use dry shampoo between washes.
Shower with lukewarm water.
Drink plenty of water. Hydration and healthy nutrition contribute to maintaining healthy, long hair.
Be gentle when your hair is wet. Only brush your hair once it’s dry. Wet hair is very fragile and breaks much easier.
Give your scalp regular massages. This stimulates blood circulation, delivering more nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles. In other words: it’s healthy for your scalp :)
Tie your hair in a braid or loose low ponytail while sleeping. Also, it’s better to sleep on a satin pillowcase. This prevents friction between your hair and the pillow.
Don’t forget to have your split ends trimmed regularly by your hairdresser!
Vitamins: Just like any other part of your body, hair follicles need the right nutrients to function optimally. If your hair lacks these vitamins, its condition will suffer.
Which shampoo is suitable for long hair?
You’re on the page for shampoos for long hair, so all shampoos listed here suit long hair. For long hair, it’s important to use a lightweight (gentle) shampoo. You want to avoid your hair losing volume by weighing it down, causing it to hang flat around your face. Pay attention to avoiding heavy oils like coconut oil, castor oil, and olive oil. Here are two good options especially for long hair:
Just like with shampoo, it’s best to use a lightweight conditioner. Also, with long hair, apply conditioner only to the ends. Conditioner is quite heavy as it provides intense nourishment. Here are two good options:
We highly recommend hair oil for long hair. A hair oil or serum keeps lengths and especially the ends healthy, preventing breakage or split ends. If you’re blessed with long locks, of course you want them to shine! Hair oils can also stimulate hair growth. For example, you can massage your scalp with a nourishing oil before showering.
First of all: this could be due to genetics. Your hair’s maximum length is genetically determined. But don’t despair! It’s not always the case. We have a checklist for you to see if there’s still something that can help you get those long locks!
Hair vitamins
Scalp massages
Reducing stress
The right shampoo and haircare
Damaged scalp: You might have a dry scalp. This could be a cause!
When is the best time to cut hair if you want it to grow?
How often you should trim depends on your hair’s condition. If your hair is naturally fragile and breaks easily, you’ll need trims more often – about every eight weeks. If you have strong, thick hair, every ten weeks is fine.
Facts and myths about long hair
There are many myths about hair, especially about hair growth. We’ve listed facts and myths about long hair below:
Fact:
During pregnancy, you do get fuller hair. On average, you lose 50-150 hairs a day. During pregnancy, this loss is much less, giving you fuller, longer hair.
Hair growth supplements really work. The vitamins in them affect your hair’s condition and growth.
Your hair’s maximum length is inherited, like many other hair traits. Some people have to work harder to grow long hair than others.
Hair grows faster in summer. That’s true! It’s linked to vitamin D absorption.
Myth:
Cutting your hair more often makes it grow faster. This isn’t true. Hair growth depends on hair follicle quality; trimming doesn’t affect it. Cutting hair short can make it look fuller though.
You can’t stimulate hair growth. You actually can. Simply regular scalp massages or good vitamins can boost growth.
You can repair split ends with a good conditioner. Unfortunately, no. Once hair is split, it can’t be reversed. You can only prevent it with the right products!
Do hair vitamins really work (for hair growth)?
Definitely! We believe hair vitamins really work. It makes sense: your hair’s growth and condition partly depend on the nutrients you get. That’s how our entire body works, right? Some vitamins are directly linked to hair growth:
Biotin (B8)
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Zinc
These vitamins are all found in your daily diet, explaining why nutrition is key for hair condition. Sunlight also boosts hair growth. That’s because vitamin D in sunlight is absorbed by your hair cells. With this vitamin, hair can grow twice as fast as normal.
But hair vitamins mostly work if you have a deficiency. And we always recommend judging results after two to three months. Only then will you really see an effect.
Long hair for Manen
For Manen, haircare is just as essential as it is for women. Nowadays, many haircare products are specially developed for Manen. The same tips for healthy or growing long hair apply for Manen as for women, which you’ll find above. It’s also important to use the right products. For Manen with long hair, the Schwarzkopf Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is highly recommended.
Are you familiar with Neofollics?
Neofollics is the ‘hair growth brand’. Neofollics works to high standards, so all products are clinically proven and use only scientifically-backed ingredients.
Neofollics shampoo:
Stimulates hair growth
Reduces DHT hormone in the scalp
Improves scalp and hair follicles
Enhances hair growth through stimulating ingredients
Reduces inflammation, dandruff, itching, and flaking
Improves absorption of active ingredients
Any questions about long hair?
Any doubts or questions about caring for your long hair? That’s okay! Fortunately, our experts are ready to help. Don’t wait any longer and contact us! Send an email with your questions anytime to info@haarspullen.nl or call us during office hours for urgent inquiries. We’re available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Happy Haircare!
