6 Effective Ways Men Can Take Care of Their Long Hair

If you just got into the long-hair tribe, congrats! You made it. However, it’s time you learn what it takes to keep your long hair in excellent shape.

Most men are unaware that long hair requires specialized care, so they treat it similarly to short hair. This might cause long-term damage to your hair. Take these ideas into consideration if you want to keep your hard-earned locks in good condition.

1. Use the Proper Brush

You probably won’t be able to use the same brush as your short-haired buddies if you have long hair. Brushes and combs with fine bristles can damage your hair by causing too much friction and ripping out individual strands of hair. You should avoid using these brushes, especially when your hair is damp since wet hair is more damage-prone. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb or a boar bristle brush.

2. Hydrate Your Hair Often

When you have long hair, deep moisturizing treatments can be beneficial. Long hair is more prone to drying out and heat damage, especially if you spend more time treating it with heat styling tools. That’s why you should use hydrating treatments regularly, whether it’s a shower hair mask, an oil treatment, or something else that adds moisture to the hair follicles.

3. Towel-Dry Gently

If you have the time, the best approach to dry your hair is to let it air-dry, styling a little with your fingers if needed. On the other hand, Towel drying may be a significant cause of damage to men’s hair, short or long. This is usually because your hair becomes tangled in the threads and breaks off when aggressively rubbed with a towel. Rough drying can cause frizziness, split ends, and damage to the cuticle (the shingle-like outer covering of the hair).

Shake off any excess water and massage your hair in the direction it grows rather than rubbing it back and forth to prevent damage while towel drying.

4. Don’t Overwash Your Hair

Your hair’s natural oils are designed to maintain and preserve your tresses. Shampooing too often may remove these essential oils. It causes a vicious cycle of oil overproduction and the need to wash often. Ideally, you should only wash your hair two to three times each week to keep it in top condition. Invest in a pleasant natural dry shampoo to help you get through your next shampoo session while adding volume and texture.

5. Don’t Get Left Behind on the Trims

When it comes to long hair, split ends are a significant issue. If you can’t get your hair to grow over a particular length, you may need to do something counterintuitive: trim it every few months. Split ends can cause your hair to stop growing and add to the appearance of your hair being thinner and duller.

6. Maintain a Healthy Diet and Exercise Routine

Finally, your hair is a direct reflection of your body’s current state. Stress, bad food, smoking, and a lack of sleep can lead to poor health and dull, lifeless hair. Although cosmetics can help, your hair’s health is determined by your overall health, so eat properly, drink enough water, decrease stress, and live well. Your body and hair will be utterly grateful.

Conclusion

Compared to short hair, maintaining long hair entails making several minor adjustments. These adjustments entail using different hair products like wide-combed brushes, getting regular trims, and using natural dry shampoos for a lovely hairdo every day.

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