Have you been attempting to grow your hair but seem to be stuck at a plateau? Does your hair not retain length? If so, you have to reevaluate your hair regimen and figure out what you are doing wrong. With just a few alterations to your regimen, you will be on your way to healthy and long hair!
Here are 9 quick tips to help you retain length:
- Detangle only with damp and conditioned hair – Use a conditioner or leave-in with lots of slip so it will be easier to detangle.
- Skip the heat and air dry – Minimize heat usage (which dries out your hair) and opt for air drying.
- Trim split ends regularly – Trimming your split and damaged ends will prevent the damage from spreading up your hair shaft.
- Do a monthly protein treatment – Using protein treatments regularly will aid in making your hair stronger since the protein attaches directly to the hair follicle and protects it from further damage by placing a temporary barrier around it..
- Pre-Poo using oils – A “pre-poo” is usually an oil treatment applied to hair prior to shampooing or conditioning. Adding a prepoo treatment to your regimen helps to prevent your shampoo from drying out your hair.
- Moisturize often – Moisturizers should be a key part of your regimen, since dry hair is more prone to breakage. Need suggestions?
- Use the LOC method – L = liquid, O = oil, C = cream. This method is said to not only moisturize your hair, but locks in the moisture using an oil and styling cream as well. Locking in the moisture will prevent your hair from drying out quickly.
- Massage your scalp – Massaging your scalp regularly will increase your blood flow and promote hair growth.
- Opt for low manipulation styles – Choose low manipulation hairstyles or protective hairstyles. The more you manipulate your hair, the better your chances of causing breakage and shedding.
What steps do you take in your regimen to retain length?
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