Want long, luxurious locks?

Unlike certain hair styles and cuts, growing long hair is usually a very simple process that most people over-complicate. Does growing lovely locks take 30 dollar shampoos, 4 fancy conditioners, and 10 different herbs? Not at all. So what? Just let it grow? Yes, it is basically just letting it grow. There are some pieces of advice though that you could take to grow long hair if you're aiming for healthy hair too.

Nice long hair does not usually depend on hair products, meaning that you don't need a fat wallet to start on this journey. Handling is the key. Here are some handling tips:

1) Snip split ends

Not all people can do this without getting frustrated or really straining their eyes though, and they can be successful in growing long hair without this tip. Some people find it really easy. I find it enjoyable. When I remember, I sit down, look at my hair under a good light, and remove offending split ends. Split ends are usually a lighter color than your hair, and are usually split like a Y, or look like white dots.

2) Avoid rubbing

If you let your hair down, and are sitting down on a chair, make sure that your hair doesn't rub between your back and the seat. This can cause breakage and tangling. In these situations, I put my hair over my shoulder, or I put my hair in an updo. Consider using a satin pillowcase when you sleep, since cotton pillowcases make hair tangle more.

3) Gently towel dry

Your hair is not any old mop! Don't treat it like one! Squeeze water gently out of your hair after washing, and don't rub the towel vigorously on your head. This causes more tangles.

4) Wash gently

First, don't pile your long hair on your head and start rubbing the shampoo in. Again, this creates tangling, especially on freshly shampooed hair! Another good idea, is to just shampoo your scalp, rinse, and just let the suds from your scalp travel down to the length instead of directly applying shampoo to your length. This way, your length and ends don't get over-shampooed.

5) Comb gently

Don't rip that comb through your hair! We want to avoid broken hairs! When you comb, start from bottom to top. Grab a piece of hair, or put your length over your shoulder. With one hand, grab the section of the hair, and hold it near the bottom. With the other hand, comb out the tangles. Then grab the section of the hair again, but this time, move your hand up a little, and comb with the other hand. Keep going up with the holding hand and the combing hand. Don't just comb from the top of your scalp down, since you might rip through tangles.

6) Give your hair a rest

This means "Don't go overboard with products". Products usually build up, and build-up causes hair to lose its shine. There usually isn't a miracle product or treatment, and trying so many at a time leads to confusion and disappointment. Take it slowly. Hair grows at a certain rate, so you're better off ignoring it than throwing a million products at it.