Long hairstyles for black hair. Though there are a number of women who want to dye their hair to another color such as ginger or blond, there are still more who prefer theirs to be jet black.
Long black hairstyles are always great to look at, because they always appear shiny and voluminous. They can also go together with any look.
However, if you do not take care of them properly, you will also lose your shining glory. To make sure they do not get damaged, follow these tips:
- Stimulate production of oil. Oil is the main reason why your black hair will appear shiny or full of luster. You can stimulate the production by massaging, not scratching, your scalp when you are taking a bath.Moreover, if you are going to style your hair, it is recommended that you wet your hair the night before to allow the oil to really get into the hair shaft.
- Minimize the use of shampoo. This is especially true if you have long black curly hair, as shampooing has the tendency to leave your hair drier. You should limit the shampooing to at most three times a week.Instead, make use of a good conditioner. The conditioner should be according to the type of hair you have. For example, if you have dry hair, you need a conditioner that can moisturize the strands. If you want a more manageable hair, you can find a conditioner that can also act as a smoothener.
- Wash in one direction only. The problem with long hair is there is a possibility that the strands will get entangled with one another. You can avoid that by washing and rubbing your hair in just one direction.
- Do not rub the towel. Once you are done taking a bath, do not immediately rub the towel into your long hair. It could cause tangles, if not breakage. Split ends do look ugly on black hairstyles.
- Avoid hot appliances as much as possible. The easiest way to straighten or curling the long hair to get a different hairstyle is to make use of hot appliances.However, you may want to limit their use as the heat can cause dryness or even breakage to your hair. There is also the tendency of the hair to frizz.
- Choose your products well. Just because they are cheap does not mean they are worth the purchase. It is still best to invest in quality products, those that will not cause harm into your scalp and, most of all, your hair. Some can even lighten the color of your hair.
- Use your fingers. If your hair strands get entangled, stop brushing for a bit and use your fingers to detangle them. You should continue combing only after you have solved the problem.
