One of our fave forums for hair facts is The Long Hair Forum. If you want to grow your hair longer, it is THE site to see. They have a great list of tips that we’re sharing with you in today’s post. Click here to read their orginal list: “Keeping Splits At Bay: Secrets of Gently Handling Your Hair”
1) Move Your Mane
If your hair is long enough to get caught under coat collars or under shoulder straps (for Messenger bags, back pack, etc) then be sure to move your hair before putting on that bag.
2) Keep Air off Your Hair
Does your hair whip in the wind? Wind knots up hair. Knots damage length. Damaged length causes more splits. Eventually the damaged length splits. Restrain your hair when you are going to be in a lot of wind.
3) Wash Warily
Only apply shampoo to roots where it needs it. Avoid washing the dried out ends.
4) Be Picky About Piling Hair On Top
Do you pile your hair on top of your head when you shampoo? This creates MANY opportunities for splits. Shampoo really only needs to be applied to your roots. That’s where the grease/oil is. Personally, I condition the length of my hair, apply shampoo to my scalp (down to ears), rinse, then apply conditioner again, rinse. This is called CWC (Condition Wash Condition). All the while, the length of my hair just hangs down my back.
5) Towel Drying is Treacherous
When you dry your hair, do you scrub your scalp with a towel? It feels great, but it will rip, strip, pop, snap and fry your hair in no time! Many of us use some sort of a turbie type towel/turban for drying our hair. Others put a towel on their back and let the hair drip onto the towel.
6) Blow Off Blow Drying
Do you blow dry your hair? The heat and the wind created by the blowfryer (no that isn’t a typo) really damages hair, too. Any heat styling tool can potentially damage hair. If you feel you must use them, keep the temperature low and exposure time to your hair short.
7) Subdue Your Shampoo
How often do you shampoo? Regardless of HOW you shampoo, how OFTEN do you do it? Many of us have found that 2-3 shampooings per week is sufficient. It takes a few weeks to train your scalp to have fewer washings, but it helps protect the ends. Not everyone has success with fewer shampooings, though.
Condition, condition, condition
Do you use conditioner or a cream rinse when you shampoo? My personal belief is, if you want long hair you need to condition it EVERY time you shampoo. If nothing else, it helps detangle my hair. You also might consider using a leave in conditioner, especially one that helps detangle (and gives slip).
9) Oil Often
You can oil the length of your hair daily. Many long hairs do this. They put a small drop in the palm of their hand, rub their hands together and lightly apply the oil to the ends only of the hair. There is an abundance of oils that you can use, some are quite exotic. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is probably the most common, but there is a long list of oils everyone has tried and ones that each person likes/doesn`t like.
10) Consider Combing Cautiously
After you’ve shampooed, when/how do you brush/comb your hair? Generally, brushing wet hair is bad for the hair. Hair is most delicate when wet. Brushing tends to stretch the strands. Stretching the strands puts wear and tear, which causes damage, which causes splits.
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I have hair just passed my shoulders and split ends around my face. My hair is naturally wavy and I would LOVE to wear it like that, but I can never seem to get rid of frizz. I use conditioner and moose. I’m afraid to put oil in my hair b/c it gets very flat when I do. What can I use?
Great tips and advice! I have had long hair since I was 10 years old and even went through a decade of spiral perms in the 80’s and early 90’s! My long hair back then was very healthy with no split ends because I shampooed it every other day and blow-dried with a diffuser. Now, I am almost 40 and wear my long hair (middle of back) naturally straight with some highlights added. I do the same routine but with out the diffuser, use a plastic pick when hair is wet, and towel dry and blow dry to slightly damp every other day. My hair is very healthy (medium to thick), no split ends and no tangle problems. I will try the oil suggestions for the ends and maybe a sleek/shine product after reading all of this.
Thanks for sharing!
I am 66 years old and still have my long (to my butt) strawberry blond hair that I had when I was in my 20’s. Have not colored it, and it has not turned white except for a few strands around my face.
My hair is fine and thick and healthy. I never blow dry and very rarely (maybe once a month) use a curling iron. I wash it everyday with Sebastian Shampoo (used Mohair for years and they just changed the shampoo to “Thick In”). Have no split ends, but I do keep it trimmed every six months. Use a conditioner on the ends once every three or four weeks, if the weather has been unusually harsh (we get lots of wind where I live). It grows a half an inch a month.
And phooey to the people that think old people shouldn’t have long hair because of their age! I get so many compliments on my hair from all ages, and it makes me appear younger! My husband and kids love it, and all my friends say if they had my hair they would keep it long too!
If growing older makes you look less than perfect, and if you are able to maintain your long beautiful hair, it enhances your appearance. To the eye of the beholder you appear more beautiful! Yeah for all the older long haired ladies!
I have long thick naturally curly hair that comes to the middle of my back and I grew it back out after cutting it, by washing it once a week, applying cholesterol (generously) right after washing it, comb through and let sit for about 10-15 minutes, rinse and apply a leave in conditioner (this is a weekly routine) In the summer I only wear it curly and I use either mousse or a non alcohol based gel (cause it will dry my hair out). When it’s blown out, I flat iron it and then it’s wraped at night or plated into sections. I try to avoid curling irons everyday and use rollers if I want some soft curls. These tips work very well for someone with my type of hair. I wore my hair curly the whole summer and I just went to get it done and my hair is sooo long now and very healthy! Don’t forget to trim your ends!!!!!!
I have medium coarse, curly underneath, and fairly straight on top, hair. I use Abba Scentsation every 3 to 4 days, and It is AWESOME! It has a peppermint scent that is very uplifiting in the shower. Just leave on for 2 minutes. More if you are heavily damaged. I haven’t used oil the way everyone is suggesting, but I will give it a try too! Hope you like the Abba Scentsation!
I used to have waist length hair but at 67 find that shoulder length is more flattering and makes me look younger. I had a 6 month period of loosing hair and used the Nioxin line of products with great resuts. My hair is back to being very thick. Now I use only Pureology products but will give the oil suggestion a try. I also wash every other day and use a pick to “comb” out and let it air dry till I style it with a cool blow dryer and sometimes just a touch of a curling iron. I have very few split ends even though I use highlights.
What I did to grow it out. After a salon botch-job, my long hair had to be cut to above-shoulder length. After a period or intense sobbing, my friend recommended “fake” hair. So I purchased a clip of long natural/real ($120.00) hair that matched mine and did nothing but wash and condition-NO blow drying or heat-and placed my clip of fake hair on for 18 months. The clip was easy and my appearance looked polished. The clip is now stored away and my hair back to normal! What a life saver!
Hi ladies, I can tell we all care greatly about our hair and appearance. I can relate to TERESA. I found that the new Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Breakage Defense is working for me. It states on the label it will “strenthen and fortify weak and exhausted hair to provide up to 90% less hair fall due to breakage in 1 month!” My hair still falls out in the shower but not as much. This product has made a difference. My stylist recommended it. Although it’s not the best smelling shampoo (not horrible odor but not pleasantly scented either) my hair has gotten a little longer and I’ve noticed less split ends! My hair has always been baby thin and short, and I don’t think that will ever change. My nails are very healthy and grow incredibly fast but my hair breaks very easily so I will probably never have a thick, long flowing mane. My grandmother and great-grandmother had VERY thick and long hair that they used to be able to sit on it. They used to swing it around and brush it 100 times too! They had to get it thinned because it was so heavy that it used to hurt their heads. My mother had very thick hair as well. The good hair stopped with me. My hair is now all one length (bob style) and just touching shoulder length after I got it trimmed to one-length and highlighted. I am mid 30s and never had long hair. If it’s not meant to be for me to have “long hair,” it’s not the end of the world. So be it. Stress will DEFINATELY make your hair fall out. I’ve also seen change in diet, new/change in medication or even the birth of a child can effect your hair! Keep the tips coming and try not to turn this website into a war against each other. Everyone is entitled to free speech and their own hair style. I’m going to try some of the suggestions mentioned here. Thanks ladies!
has anyone ever heard of Crush products? This is a protein mud mask that I used and it did wonders for my curly hair. alas I bought it at marshalls or someplace like that and can’t find it again. any ideas? it made my curly hair very soft and shiny and the curls were distinctly separated, not frizzy.
i am aN OLder woman and i quit taking my hOrmones {just]\ estrogen} when the scare come out and i have noticed hair loss, buT my dr doesn’t see the necessity of returning to my hormones now that i have been off them for 3 yrs about, but if i thought it would help my hair loss i would take them in a new york minute .my hair was pretty thick and mediUm fine and i could do anything with it .its now grayer as i quit coloring it for the Dermotologists says coloring can damage hair and he Suggested i let it rest. but it is still coming out had a blood test for thyroid but they say there is another in-depth thyroid test i plan to have that one my grandmother had a goiter and that is thYroid trouble i think, anyway i am still hoping to find the problem aLSo a Dr here in fl where i live says there is a test for para-thyroid disease and thaT IS A CAUSE FOR DRY SKIN-HAIR LOSS AND A NUMBER OF THINGS .WILL CONSULT HIM ALSO.he says a small tumor can come on the parathyroid glands that only if normal are about the size of a grain of rice,and there are 4 of them and if one is enlarged or a tumor is there ,it can cause hair loss and a number of problems.our bodies are a wonderful thing but boy they can be full of puzzles also.
I found that some straighteners take and completely torch my hair. I have ugly waves in my hair and I feel that I must use a straightener. What should I use to help replenish my hair after I straighten it.
To Cloey. I was employed for 30+ years with my hair below my waist the entire time. I too washed my hair daily and never owned a blow dryer even though I fought the seasons in Ohio. After a shower, I wrapped my hair in a towel while I had my coffee, got dressed and put on the minimal amount of make-up. Last on the list – my hair. I took it out of the towel. It was no longer dripping wet, but yes, it was damp. I gently combed it only enough to detangle it and then left the house. It was dry by the time I arrived at work – and if it was still damp – oh well. The lack of heat was far better for keeping my hair healthy and shiney and with minimal split ends. A one inch trim twice a year and my hair is gleamy and strong. I agree with all of the washing and conditioning tips. Shampoo the top, condition the rest. Everyone needs a conditioner no matter how oily your scalp is. Those oils do not reach the ends. Whether you use a “Shine In” hair product or a natural food oil, all ends need help. Recently I started a swimming routine and found this was taking a toll on my hair. I didn’t see anyone mention the wonderful long hair products by the George Michael salons. The light Madera pink conditioner is my saviour. I rub a dab on the ends of my hair, twist it or braid it to help keep the conditioner from rinsing out immediately while I swim. Then I rinse the chlorine our of my hair as soon as I leave the pool. My hair looks as good if not better than before the swimming classes. I will cheat and use some cheaper shampoos, but I always use the George Michael conditioner and the 60 second thicker conditioner. It’s the best. It’s concentrated so it last a good while and as they say on TV, your hair is worth it. I don’t know if this addresses those with gray hair, but mine is turning and I plan to continue using George Michael productions (including a blue shampoo to occassionally clean off the build up.) See if you can find a salon who carries it.
I have brown hair down to my shoulders and an oval face. I dont know if I should cut it or let it keep growing. I also wash my hair every morning because it gets oily. Now I have split ends and I dont want to make my hair look stragely with conditioner but I need help with my hair!! Some one help!
I have brown hair. What color highlights should I put into my hair to make it look better?????
I have had long hair for over 30 years (I’m now 52). Thank you for the tip on hormone cream – I lost hair going through menopause, so I’ll be trying that one! I put coconut oil on the ends of my hair, and tie it back and wash only my scalp most days, leaving the rest dry. That way I’m only wetting all my hair twice a week (I have a very oily scalp). Conditioning is the key, only use a wide toothed comb, and watch when you wear it down – think of the friction from car seats and chair backs can cause problems. I know this, because I can sit on my hair. For a deep condition, I use natural egg mayonaise and sit with it under a shower cap for about an hour. Then wash it out and use a conditioner. The eggs and oil in the REAL mayonaise do your hair the world of good and make it lovely and silky. Unattractive at my age? I receive tons of compliments, and the man in my life wouldn’t have it any other way – he loves my hair.
One product I LOVE is a straightening aerosol spray – I purchased mine at a Bath and Body Works Flagship store, but I’ve seen John Frieda ones too. I have a lot of volume naturally, and I love how light this spray feels – it isn’t for hold, it just feels like you’re spraying silk on your hair.
Wait, so are you saying that I should not brush my hair when it’s wet. I usually take a shower, find my part, and brush my hair, then let it dry over night. Lately I’ve been just brushing out the part, and leaving the bottom messy, should I be waiting the next morning to brush out the little tanglies? Am I doing this correct?!
I, too, have thyroid problems: a goiter that’s been growing for 30 years, although my blood thyroid tests come back normal. One can have thyroid problems if the body’s cells’ receptors for thyroid hormone are not active. Since there is no test for the activity of the cells’ receptors, if you have symptoms of thyroid disorder, please treat it. My internist gives me DHEA, that the body can change into various hormones as needed, and “Sam-e”, a natural metabolism booster. Also, once I got my “silver” fillings, that actually contain more than 50% mercury– the most toxic chemical known to man– removed, my hair fallout decreased significantly. And, when I started using Jason’s Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, it ceased altogether.
I had one molar removed that was abscessed, and I asked the doctor if I could have the tooth to show my kids. He said, “No. By law we have to put this in a toxic waste dump because of the mercury in it.” Yet, it was ok for them to put in my mouth! Get those “silver/mercury” fillings removed and your fatigue will disappear, too. (God bless you.)
To people with broken ends close to the scalp like Su, the Native American woman with silver hair (sounds beautiful). You might try using a couple of drops of olive oil with a little of any silicone product, like silicone gel added in. Smooth it on the part of your air that “corkscrews.” It really helps mine.
Infusium 23 is the best conditioner. It’s a little more expensive but there’s a reason for that. It’s the closest thing I’ve found to the super awesome conditioners that come woth the hair coloring kits.
I have long, brown, naturally straight hair to the middle of my back. I’ve never colored it. I don’t use a blow dryer. I use the old Herbal Essence Shampoo and Conditioner for normal hair. (They have since discontinued it, but I bought in bulk direct from their store since I’m a fan of their new products). I comb through my hair when it’s wet to detangle and I brush it shortly after. I let it air dry. I rarely have split ends, only getting them when I try to curl my ends when I dress up. My hair is RIDICULOUSLY shiny, INCREDIBLY soft, and very silky. I’ve received compliments from strangers from every where I go asking how I have such beautiful hair. I’ve had many ask just to run their hands through it – men AND women. Not using heat, chemicals, or oil has given me my trademark hair. It may take a while for your hair to get used to it, but believe me, it works. Sounds weird, but your head will FEEL better with healthy hair. Try what I do for a month or so, see what happens. Don’t know if it will work for all hair types, but it definately worked for me. Just some suggestions…
To Iris: I actually put the conditioner on dry hair. Just the tips and then sleep with a towel to protect my pillow.
To Amy: I break out very easily with hair products and soaps. It doesn’t matter which brand or ingredients I try. Soaps and conditioners must leave a residue on the skin that mixes with natural oils or sweat and causes pimples for people like you and me. I used to get pimples on my face, ears, on my back and chest, and occasionally in other places! What I have been doing for the past 10 years to fix this is: Rinse my hair out COMPLETELY after conditioning especially along the hairline, followed by scrubbing my entire face and body with a wash cloth down to the last crevice. I have also tried loofah and such but it seems too abrasive for everyday–washcloth works best for me. If I skip a day, I end up with a pimple somewhere–it’s worth the extra few minutes daily! I also use a benzoyl peroxide face wash (peter thomas roth) but you may be ok without (my father has the same problem and doesn’t need anything beyond the washcloth method). If I use styling product, I try not to get it too close to my hairline (maybe 2-3 inches away) but I only use product maybe once or twice per week. I also occasionally use benzoyl peroxide moisturizer but it doesn’t moisturize very well and can bleach fabrics.
I hope some of these tips help you. If they do, make sure the person washing your hair at your salon knows to spend a little extra time rinsing the conditioner out along your hairline!
Good Luck!
Chris, like a long- or a short-haired dog (or other species), people seem to have pre-set hair lengths! My grandmother’s hair, for instance, has never been cut, and is short and curly !
Stress affects “hair color,” too. I have observed white returning to dark at the roots, then returning to white again when Stress (re)hit!
thank you so much for all of the tips. I was about to cut my hair but thanks to this article, I will try these tips first.
i have very dry ends, and very healthy roots. i’ve come to learn about two products that are in my opinion AMAZING. first is a sulfate free shampoo. shampooing daily is only harmful when it contains sulfate in it. did you know sulfate is also used on the streets in the winter to prevent sliding in the snow? not on my hair. i also use a cleansing conditioner by WEN. it may not lather, but it smells great and is really good for helping you grow your hair faster. my scalp will get a cool tingling which means its working really well. it’s great on my dry ends. it washes them (not too much) and conditions them at the same time. it’s also a leave in conditioner and is great for shaving!! ♥
Thanks for all of your GREAT tips! I have long hair, all of my life, and am older too, I’m going to try quite a few of the tips I’ve read on here…Thanks!
Loved all the tips. I’ve been using the Sunsilk line of products lately, and been applying some of the conditioner after my shower, combing it through and then keeping a towel on my head, turban style for about half an hour. I never blow dry, EVER. I’ve been growing my hair for several years now, for the purpose of donating it to Locks of Love, http://www.locksoflove.com
They make hairpieces/wigs for little girls who have lost their hair due to medical conditions. So, if any of you ladies are ever considering a 10 inch or more “trim”, please consider this worthy cause. See the website on how to donate (there are specific directions.)
OK…love all the tips, but one thing that was not made clear. Do you oil with damp hair or totally dry hair????
The tips are great, especially about oils and prenatal vitamins. I think i’ll try both. My hair was long straight,silky,black and smooth and grew really fast. As soon as I turned 12-13, my hair became a different personality. It was coarse, dry, curly and won’t grow past 3 inches of my shoulders. I’ve had the same hair length since I graduated high school!! I’m 24 now. I’ve cut my hair only once since then in a salon. Every now and then I cut it at home about an inch and a half to get rid of split ends. Only thing is…if my thyroid is the problem (i have extreme intolerance to cold, my hair is dry and falling out, and thinned, my lips are dry almost all year, and I’m fatigued most of the time, and I’ve been overweight most of my life.) Despite all this, my nails are very strong, white ends with pink nail beds and have been complimented continously for my beautiful nails. They dont break easily,nor are they brittle and they grow incredibly fast. So can it still be my thyroid???
if you dont want dried out dead ends. do not use any product with alcohol in it daily. the alcohol will dry out the hair if used alot.
I have fine, stick-straight hair and have had a lot of success with the Fructus Long & Strong products. It has improved my split ends by 90% at least and my hair has grown longer than I’ve had it in years! Unfortunately, my hair is so fine and thin I do need to blow dry to give it some volume and I’m sure the heat cancels out some of the product’s effectiveness, but since I’ve learned how to all curl with a round brush at least I’m not using a curling iron.
There is always something about yourself you don’t like/ or would wish you could have by envy of someone else. I am 48 years old and I have always loved my HAIR. I have been very lucky to have a beautiful head of hair, almost perfect. It is not to oily or to dry, it grows fast, is just the right texture, not to thin, not to thick. It is very shiny,soft,managible. I have colored it myself at home since I have been 26 years old, with a family recipe my MOM mixed togeather using two different colors by clariol. I have used the same color all my life. It is so radiant that People have always asked me if it is a natural color, almost like perfect natural highlights that just glow, ( I color to cover grey). I think that is the only flaw is that in my family we turn grey at a young age, but it has never effected me. I have found myself with a mirror just admiring my own hair. How many people can say that. Before anyone thinks the worst of me KEEP READING my story.
I found myself unable to enjoy my hair these past 8 years with tears in my eyes and a hurt in my heart. I have a daughter that is 22 years old that has and has had many medical problems in her life that her hair is such a main focus of her saddness. I don’t think I have to explain what hair means to a teenage girl or a young woman. Where things stand now at this time in her life is very hard to detect the reason for her hair falling out, the baby fine thin straw like hair really never grew much along with bald spots. From medications, tramatic surgeries, stress to polycystic diesease and numerous female problems, it has been very hard to watch her look at and touch my hair always telling me mommy I wish I had your hair,what happened to mine. I avoid doing my hair, messing with it,most of the time keeping it up, but I think about her every minute of every day and if I could give her my hair I honestly would. I guess is what my point is that look at yourselves and be happy with what you got . Everyone is beautiful, stop stressing and fix your hair up nice the way you like it, enjoy your hair, there are alot of women that would give anything for a beautiful head of hair like yours or mine.
There is locks of love which i think is wonderful and for good reason of course, but there is help needed for teenage girls and young women to keep there self esteem up through life also. It can take a toll with many adverse effects on them in there young life.
I have promised my daughter my hair(locks) when I pass away, in my will. She will have a part of me with her then while she is able to have a smile on her beautiful face.
I just have to get more info. for her on how to follow through with my wishes for her. If anyone could help with any information i would greatly appreciate it.
Thankyou,
Karen
Have A Good Hair Day !!!
To LEAH:
As I stated above, whilst straightening your dry curly hair, use Dove Sheer Moisture Replenishing Leave-In Mist. (it’s a blue bottle) (Or Biosilk Silk Therapy Oil – a little messier and not as great a smelling product) Just a few spritzes per section of hair to wet it (target your ends) and then straighten. Afterwards, about 3 times a week I used to use V05 Hot Oil treatments but I haven’t seen them in the U.S. only in Canada so far. I just condition my hair with deep conditioners and I’m fine afterwards.
To KATELYNN:
I have very thick, coarse, curly brown hair that tends to frizz beyond belief. I use Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In Cream which smoothes the frizz, along with Dove Smooth & Soft Anti-Frizz cream. For awhile Fructis had an amazing detangling spray but they discontinued it. I mix both of the above in my hair and spread it evenly all the way throughout. I flip my head and scrunch my hair and then let it dry naturally. To really prevent frizz, DO NOT BRUSH YOUR CURLY HAIR. Ever. Throw the brush away. Seriously. Most anti-frizz products work, but the two I use are ones I’ve been using for awhile. Good luck.
Great tips everybody.
To heather and Kimmi….. I have VERY dark almost black, now shoulder length hair and a round/oval face too. I am petite and under 5′ tall so long, “flat” hair makes me look goofy and drab. I found cutting the “pigtails” as I call them or straggly ends off added more volume to my baby thin, very dark and oily hair. Highlights and a blunt, one length cut helped remove some oil and make my hair look fuller. I had my stylist add two colors of highlights…. one color about 2 shades lighter than my natural hair color (a dark auburnish highlight) all over my head and she also went a little lighter on some pieces in the front by my face and top of my head. This added a bit of dimension. (Your stylist should have hair samples that he/she can lay against your dark hair so you can see what it will look like before they start the highlighting process on you.) If the highlights are done THIN, it will be beautiful! I was nervous to do this at first after disasters in the past but I’m glad I did it!!! I too am contemplating growing out my hair but I know how you feel. It starts to look “ratty” after a while and I wind up cutting it. My suggestion? Try what I’m trying. One length still allows you to pull your hair back but a little cut and color can add body and won’t make the hair look so straggly and oily. You can even get away with not washing it every day if need be. Just throw some non-tangling clips in! If it’s all one length, it will look healthy if you want to grow it even longer. Along with the Pantene shampoo I mentioned earlier, I use Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Breakage Defense Strengthening Spray. It’s for women who have “weak, damage-prone, thin hair that needs protection from brushing/stying” and states will “provide strong hair that is defended against damage.” It “targets, repairs and fortifies weak and exhausted hair, building strength against damage to help prevent persistent breakage.” I purchased the “for fine/thin hair” one. The directions say: “Apply to damp hair after shampooing and conditioning. Spray 5-10 pumps evenly over hair. Comb gently through hair for even distribution. DO NOT rinse out. Style as desired. Use every day or as often as needed.” I finger rub it through instead of combing. Use a pick instead of a comb because the teeth are wider and will pull hair less. I also alternate Pantene with the dark blue DOVE shampoo and conditioner (Advanced Care/Repairs Damage). This shampoo and conditioner make your hair incredibly soft. You’ll tell in the shower. I’m going to try the CWC and putting a towel on my shoulders to air dry and will let you know how it goes. As far as the oil on the ends, not sure if hair needs to be wet or dry either. My guess would be dry so you don’t get that “fly away” effect.
WOW!!!! I read this article courtesy of AOL a few weeks ago. Since then I have taken many of the tips both in the article and the comments. I have found that shampooing in the manner described, using first olive oil, then canola oil but didn’t like the scent to using walnut oil in a spritzer to work. I also have found since I have wavy hair, that the suggestions and comments about using the product “Noodle Head” has been incredible!
It’s been about 3 weeks now, and the difference in oiling, shampooing only my scalp more than all my hair, conditioning my hair tips then oiling when dry or almost dry after applynig Noodle head to give a noticeable difference. My waves look healthy to the point that I was away from work about 10 days and at our Holiday party was given a lot of commendations as to how healthy my hair looks!
More important than how it looks, is how healthy, soft it feels as my boyfriend of 3.5 years noticed after only 5 days! Mind you I already was “anti-hair dryer” and anti-alcohol and have tried so many products to elminate frizz that is common with wavy/curly hair.
I feel like a seductive goddess with long wavy brunette locks now… thank all of you!
To Capri: I have found that oiling when dry is best. I went to other websites after this and many have stated the same thing which is well known to those in the culinary world.. oil and water do NOT mix.
I have tried both as I was unsure myself, but the sites that said to oil with dry hair were pretty dead on. In fact one website suggested to oil dry hair and leave the oil in for anywhere from 4-48 hours then wash/shampoo. Shampooing only after an oil treatment will eliminate any excess oil (so it says, and works for me) while giving your hair ample time to asorb the oil.
Oiling it seems is definitely a hit or miss elimination process and you may have to try a few different oils or methods that works for you and your hair, but keep at it.
Sorry to sound like a re-born, but I’ve had THAT GOOD of results due to this site and feedback.
Also as to other oils, there are many out there. Because I am a “foodie” and like to cook, do internet searches on food oils not hair oils as it will save you a ton of money. To buy walnut oil from a foodstore may set you back about $10 where a hair care product(s) may set you back $100. Oils I suggest if not into Olive oil and canola oil as they have a very distinct scent is natural oils from nuts that the scent is not so “Mickey D’s” like almond oil, walnut oil, avocado oil (be warned it is bright green, not for blondes I would imagine!)
I also have to reiterate having thick wavy hair, I also have been practicing the “no brush rule” unless I want a straighter look. I love my curls, not so much that I aim to enhance my curls/waves to get that big hair permmed 80’s look, but for that “Carrie from Sex and the City look” which I can now have thanks to all this advice.
Hello , ladies ; I am sitting here with a full heart, hair what is it! In the bible it says it our crown and glory! All my life I wanted long hair , growing up, my mother would not allow it, I looked like a boy . Not until I grew up and left home I came into me , women kare , hair or not, I have been growing it for 30 years or more,it apart of who I AM !
little part of me I have grown to have become more then hair,
but recently I have become sick ,loosing my hair ,which now has become longer dreamed ,I have always said when I GET TO POINT OF HAVING IT THERE SOMETHING WILL TAKE IT AWAY ! And it has , saddeness has hit me hard , I want to cut it off with every handfull of hair I see in the shower , in the morning. All or nothing,I am beautifull with it hair not ,I looking forward to controll ! IT WILL GROW AGAIN ! LIKE LIFE EVERYTHING , HAS REASON , AND SEASON ! READING YOUR E-MAILS MADE ME AT PEACE I WISH YOU ALL A BETTER HAIR DAY ,WITH NO FRIZZ TOMORROW ! PEACE OUT BALD FREE !
I have read so many tips that I can’t wait to try. Thank you All! I have a question though about Pantene shampoo and conditioner. Has anyone that’s used it notice more hair loss than normal? I’m 57, and know menopause plays a part with some hair loss, and thining, but I’m beginning to think by my using Pantene for about 6 to 8 weeks now,it’s occuring more so. I have to clean my brush everyday now, and find hair in and around the sink. I’d like to know if this has happened to anyone else. Thank you so much!
We hear comments like this all the time about Pantene but there’s never been any proof that using it will cause hair loss. This rumor was most likely started by some salon brand that wanted to bash the best-selling shampoo/conditioner brand in the world. If it were really happening, many more people would complain about it. You will lose 50-100 hairs everyday no matter what product you use. That’s just biology.
I LOVE these tips! My hair is not nearly as long as some of the comment contributors, but it’s to the middle of my back. Ever since I was a kid I have only washed my hair 2-3 times a week. I just thought I was lazy because my aunt gave my sister and I this shampoo especially for oily hair and I was offended so for a while I washed it every day. Then I decided to wash it every other day when I got older. I never really blow dry and I just use a flat iron on my ‘bangs’ just for style. Anyway, I am 31 years old and get the best compliments on my hair. I am geting ready to donate it to wigs for kids through my hair dresser, but I need it at a length so when I cut the 10″ I won’t cry. I love my hair and I really love it long. Anyway, great tips I will try the oil. Thanks!
im sorri but i disagree on one thing ..conditionar is soo bad for ur hair .. it makes ur hair feel soo soft at the moment but its just full with chemicals that are so bad for ur scalp and if u wanna de-tangle hair..wait tel it dries and comb it from the bottom going up thats the right way to do it and avoid towel driying it us ur gonna accedentally pull ur scalp at least 3 times not to mention the times wen u dont even notice..and ther r ALOT of other kinds of oils but i recoment putting it on ur whole head and leave it for like 1-3 hours (depends on how long or thick it is cus ur scalp has to obsorb it)wen u wash it its gonna take a long time togo out so ur gonna use ALOT of shampoos so do it only 1-2times a week ..if u really wanna grow ur hair fast..
Hi,
I have really wavy DYED & FRIED hair. I love the suggestion of oiling before shampooing with walnut or coconut oil. But what is “Noodle Head” that I hear so much about. I would like holistic remedies as conditioners can get costly! Thanks so much! my hair is wavy, long (mid back) tinted and weaved. i usually get so many compliments. but as of late it has gotten so dry. Any advice will do. Thanks again! Elizabeth
thanks for the tips i can’t wait to start but you should prob put a list of these oils you are talking about it would be more help in the future proces
though i also heard if you but beer on your head once a week that it would grow longer faster to =] but i will deffinately try the oil thing =]
thank-you for the tips =]
I had extremely long, thick, shiny blonde hair as a child and grew up receiving constant compliments on my hair. (I used to have hair very much like Jan Brady from the Brady Bunch.) When I hit puberty, my hair texture and thickness changed some, it became a bit more wavy, or ‘bumpy’ as I called it, but not drastically so. Then I had my first bout of noticeable hair loss when I was in my senior year of high school. This occurred after crash dieting, so I figured that was the cause and that when I began eating normally, my hair would return to it’s normal thickness/luster. It did grow back, but as an adult (I am 32 now) I have never had the thickness/length that I had when I was younger and still suffer occasional bouts of hair loss during times of stress. It always seems to grow back, but when you loose that much hair, the overall thickness will eventually change. I have spent most of my adult life trying to ‘achieve’ beautiful hair again, and this quest has preoccupied my thoughts almost on a daily basis! (Before I go any further, I must say that I am grateful for all that I have in my life at the moment—I do seem to be an attractive person in many other respects, so I think it is good for all me to acknowledge that here). For the record, my hair does have good texture, color (strawberry blonde) and shine. I get split ends rather easily, which is part of the reason I have a hard time getting it long; I have to trim it often. I also highlight it on occasion, which I think I will stop doing and just use lemon juice in the summer or some kind of other ‘natural’ helper—I also like the suggestion of not wearing it down all the time. I have no thyroid problems or vit. deficiencies and I take a calcium supplement, which seems to make my hair grow faster. Also, I think exercise/stress management may be important. I eat a fairly pristine, organic diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, not a whole lot of grains, but sometimes I feel I may not be getting enough animal products or dairy? The biggest dietary change between now when I was younger is the daily ingestion of caffeine. Could this be the ‘culprit’?? I went caffeine free for three months one summer, but this may not have been long enough to see a result. I have had cystic ovaries, but no sign of polycystic disease, which is the condition responsible for hair loss in women. So I would love to hear anyone else’s experience with caffeine and hair growth. Lot’s of great suggestions on this site! Thanks of posting!
i do almost a lot have these and my hair is heathy shiney and prettyful.. i dyi it all the time and i flat iron it all the time it to my chin too took me 4 mths to get that hair to grow like that when it was just on top of my head being all short and sad up there but never in my life have i had split ends and people like omg you gonna damage your hair lol.. hair hair is thick very thick i cut it and dyi and put soo much heat on it to get pin stright and well for 3 years i have beeen fine noting is bad the only thing that is bad about my hair is that IT WONT STOP MOVENG around peopel walk past me and It like SWOISH And fallows them i like STAY STAY I SAID SIT DOG SIT whitch i have actuly done that befor ..
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