Tips
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Category: Long Hair Happenings
Forum Name: Long Hair Support
Forum Description: Growing it long takes commitment and support.
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Printed Date: April 11 2025 at 10:35pm
Topic: Tips
Posted By: sadeyes24
Subject: Tips
Date Posted: October 26 2008 at 2:07am
| I normally had dark blonde hair but then I dyed it to a really light blonde for about 4 years and used a hot iron and every other damaging product you can think of for my hair. I recently decided to change my hair to a more natural look that would be easier on my hair, so I went to a salon and they died it close to my natural hair color, took off all my split ends and deep conditioned. This was 3 weeks ago. I have not used my hot iron at all but I still use a blowdryer, I condition daily and deep condition once a week, and I never use hairspray. I really want my hair to remain healthy and grow long, are there any tips that anyone can offer me?? |
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: October 27 2008 at 9:18pm
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Quit using the blow dryer! It's still going to dry your hair out and split your ends! I use extra virgin olive oil on my length over night, once a week and condition it out in the morning. I have cut back to washing my hair about once a week now, conditioning only. I have noticed a BIG difference!
I have even started doing an apple cider vinegar rinse after conditioning with a quick rinse to help tame and smooth my hair and it's also suppose to add shine. I fill up a 20 oz bottle and dump a bit in and mix.
But yeah, you should stop blow drying your hair unless to are using a cool setting. I'm sure others will weigh in soon!
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Posted By: Bob S
Date Posted: October 29 2008 at 10:11am
I think that blow-dryers are OK for some, as long as the super hot setting is not used. Lots of conditioner, even cheap stuff, is helpful, and toss any plastic brushes. I can tell you that since my wife stopped using brushes, and replaced them with large Goody combs, it's hard to find a split. And her hair hasn't been trimmed for a year! Good luck to you, Bob 
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Posted By: Sophia1
Date Posted: December 09 2008 at 9:57pm
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I am also trying hard to grow out my hair...and I would recommend the same thing Addy mentioned- not washing my hair each day ( maybe 3 times a week ) really helps to keep dryness and breakage to a minimum.
Your hair really does not get that dirty unless you're sweating a lot, or in a smoky environment, etc...And try to keep styling products like gels to a minimum too. Though it's not attractive, I gently tie back my hair so I don't even touch it most of the day :-) Also, I use a wide-toothed comb instead of a bristle brush as much as possible; it's easier to de-tangle while both wet *and* dry...Oh, and of course condition, condition condition ! I use Mane & Tale herbal spray ( it has both olive oil and jojoba I think ) and it works wonders too. Hope this helps :-) |
Posted By: Kimbearly
Date Posted: December 16 2008 at 6:32pm
Addy - what kind of difference does this make for you? I really want to try this. Do you wet your hair first or just put it on dry hair? I am also thinking you put a cap over your hair. |
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