Long Hair Don't Care

Long hair don’t care.

           

            This is for those girls, like myself, that are obsessed with possessing long healthy hair. When I was a little girl, I would put skirts on my head and fantasize that it was my real, long, and beautiful hair. I guess I was pretty desperate. But every time my hair would get remotely long, my parents would make me get a hair cut. It was very devastating to me even at such a young age. Now that I’m old enough to have a say in my hair… I’m trying to do everything possible to get it to my desired length. Now the first step is coming to terms with the fact that if you weren’t born with thick, full, luscious hair, chances are that you won’t attain it (unless you get some sort of extensions). Now lets talk about the simple things you can do to help your locks. Let’s get this going!

             1. Biotin: I invested in some inexpensive biotin supplements not too long and I saw results in my hair and nails in little over a month. I suggest you buy 1000mg and take one supplement daily. They’re prenatal vitamins so if you end up taking more than your body needs, you’ll secrete he excess nutrients through your urine.

            2. Omega 3 fish oils: These supplements are simply phenomenal for your overall health. You have to take care of your inner body in order to see results on the outer. The benefits of fish oils are endless. Warning: if you so happen to burp shortly after taking these supplements… it will taste like fish. Slightly gross but totally worth it.

            3. Drink PLENTY of water: Try to drink 8 glasses a day…for people such as myself; such a simple task can be so unreasonably difficult. But if you want nice, long, healthy hair than you better start drinking away! Why is water good for your hair? Well, your hair is made up of roughly 25% water which means that if you drink lots of water, you’ll notice that your hair has a healthier shine to it. Water is critical for healthy cells, and well hydrated cells are necessary for hair growth. Therefore, if your cells are “thirsty” they won’t function to their full potential which will then lead to dry & brittle hair. Everything we don’t want.

Simple daily precautions:

•   Try not to shower daily because doing so can strip all the natural oils from your hair (which you need for healthy hair) Even showering every other day will help.

•   Do NOT brush your hair when wet. That is when it’s most vulnerable so brushing it will cause your hair to break. If anything, brush your hair in the shower while there is conditioner in.

•   Try to minimize the heat. Heat can cause your hair to become dry, brittle, and eventually break. Try to cut back how much your blow dry, straighten, and curl your hair with hot irons. Give your hair a little break! It deserves it.

•   Only shampoo the roots of your hair. When you rinse out your hair the shampoo at your roots will run down the ends which will be enough to clean. Make sure you condition the ends of your hair and not the roots. (conditioning roots will make your hair greasy faster)

•   My least favourite tip: TRIM YOUR HAIR! If you have split ends they will continue splitting up your hair. Uh oh.

•   Message your scalp in circular motions using the tips of your fingers (avoid using nails). This motion will help blood circulate your hair follicles better.

I have many more tips & hair treatments coming your way soon!

                      -Donika