Have you always wanted long, flowing hair? I have had trouble in the past getting the hair I wanted. Over the years, I have accumulated the top 20 rules for long hair They have worked for me and they will work for you!
1. Never brush wet hair Brushing wet hair makes it stretch and snap. Hair is much too fragile for this kind of treatment.
2. Do not rub your hair when washing it. Only rub your scalp. Work the suds into your scalp and let the rest filter down during the rinse.
3. Air dry whenever possible. We all know how damaging heat is to your hair Heat is the number one reason hair breaks.
4. Detangle your ends first. Use a detangler if it's serious. Ripping out tangles will cause split ends, leaving the bottom broken. This causes the hair to get shorter.
5. Only use hair friendly accessories. No metal clips or rubber bands with metal pieces. And never ever wear actual rubber bands.
6. Wear your hair up in a hair net or use satin pillowcases for sleeping. This prevents hair from tangling at night. It also keeps it from drying out. from rubbing on rough cotton pillowcases.
7. Wear your hair up as much as possible. Same reason as above. Hair rubbing against clothing will break it and dry it out.
8. Don't trust just anyone to cut your hair I don't even trust salons. Use a long haired friend. Salons and hair stylists never seem to really love long hair They always try to get you to cut it! It's not exciting for them to cut a nice blunt cut on long hair It's more amusing to try out the latest style on your hair Don't let them do it.
9. Take your vitamins, especially Biotin, Silica and B complex. All vitamins, especially the B's, will contribute to healthy, fast hair growth.
10. Boar bristle brushes are the best for hair Boar bristles distribute your natural oils evenly and are the most gentle.
11. Wooden wide tooth combs are best for long hair Tortoiseshell combs are great as well. Plastic combs have rough seams where they were molded together. This seam will scrape your hair cuticle.
12. Scrunchies save the day. Sometimes we don't have time for fancy up-do's. A simple hair accessory will keep you from getting frustrated with it.
13. Daily scalp massages are great for speeding up growth. Spend at least 5 minutes a day on scalp massages. Not only do they feel great, but they stimulate growth as well.
14.Humidifiers and vaporizers are great in the winter. Your hair needs as much moisture as it can get. Give it some!
15. Damp bunning: when hair is damp (or spray it damp) and put in a loose bun and cover with a scrunchie. This will keep hair moist and protected throughout the day.
16. Keep hair away from clothes. Hair rubbing up against your shirt will dry it out and cause breakage. Wear it up or wear silky tops.
17. Pink sponge rollers are no good. They dry hair out and areso rough the hair breaks on it.
18.. This is a duh, but believe me- bleaching your hair is bad news. Same goes for highlighting.
19.. Don't shampoo everyday. Try to extend the time as long as possible.
20. Blunt cut hair is the healthiest and strongest.
Hair growth is slow. Set a goal length, follow the rules, be patient and you will be rewarded.





