To brush or not to brush, that is the question. Women with long hairstyles are very familiar with the conflict between those opposed to brushing as proper hair maintenance and those for it. Which leads to the question, what is the best way to care for your long hairstyle?  Long hairstyles can be worn up or down, wavy, curly or straight, and with differing textures. Because of the different styling options for long hairstyles, they often require more time and patience.

Two of the best investments for a woman maintaining a long hairstyles are a high quality flat iron and curling iron. The long and straight look complements many face shapes, so a ceramic flat iron is used to keep hair sleek and straight. A good tip to remember with regular flat iron use is to use a hair product finisher that contains thermal protection ingredients in order to help prevent heat damage. Another option for long hairstyles is the soft and wavy look. To create the look, begin with blow drying your hair straight. Then separate your hair into three or four sections. With a wide-barrel curling iron, wrap each section. Next roll, curl and bobby pin each section as close to the scalp as comfortable. Once the pinned up curls have cooled take them down and separate the curls with your fingers. If you want to add a little shine lightly spray the curls with a serum and set them with hairspray.

The best looking long hairstyles are those kept healthy and glossy looking. It is vital to use the correct shampoo, conditioner, and styling products for your hair type. Long hair should also be trimmed every six to ten weeks which will help prevent split ends and breakage. If you do use heated styling instruments, conditioning treatments should become a part of your weekly routine. These tips should help you on your way to keeping your long hairstyle looking healthy and beautiful. Read the rest of this entry »