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Long Hair Care | 6 Expert Tips

Maintain Long Hair Naturally

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A Long Hair Care Routine is vital for the maintenance of longer hair. Take the time to look after long hair and you’ll be rewarded with hair that looks and feels great, plus it can be healthy too.

I’ve been working with hair for over 35 years and whilst long hair requires more maintenance, it’s worth putting the time in to get the swishy, shiny hair.

Start by building a good long hair care routine. Once you get into the rhythm of a weekly routine it’s easy to maintain.

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1. Get Long Hair Trimmed Regularly

Long hair needs regular trims to prevent split ends.

Split ends can make hair look frizzy as it becomes weak and brittle.

Long hair is more prone to split ends and if left unchecked, they can ride up the hair shaft, leaving hair looking dull and damaged.

Visit your hairdresser about every 6-8 weeks for a trim. Regular trims will rejuvenate your hair and keep the style looking sharp.

2. Wash and Condition Long Hair

I understand (and sympathise) that washing long hair can feel like a chore. However, regular shampooing and conditioning is essential to keep long hair looking healthy and shiny.

Greasy long hair attracts dirt and without regular cleansing and conditioning hair can become dull. 

Maintain shiny hair with good routine of cleansing, conditioning and deep conditioning.

3. Weekly Deep Conditioning Treatment for Long Hair

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Avoid frizzy hair by treating it to deep conditioner, Restore and Shine Hair Masque.

It will be the best use of 10 minutes and you get to sit back and relax as your hair soaks up the nourishing ingredients.

I recommend weekly deep conditioning for all hair types. It’s the best thing you can do for your hair.

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Long Hair Care | Deep Condition with Restore and Shine Hair Masque

Moisture Boosting, Smoothing, Detangling, Shine Enhancing hair mask formulation targets the causes of dry, dull, frizzy or damaged hair.

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Katy
Oh my goodness! After one use, I didn’t recognise the feel of my hair as that of my own! The reviews are all accurate – this product is mind blowing! So much so that after only one use, I’ve ordered another two – one for each of my beloved sisters!
Rashpal
Was a little skeptical about this product but so glad I ordered it. It definitely lives up to what it says on the website. No frizz, soft silky hair with a great shine. I was suffering from very dry frizz hair due to dehydrated ends – I’ve only had it for three weeks and used it once a week and every time I use it I get asked what I use to get a great shine!
Karen
Beautiful product, smells great, I’ve been using it twice a week for a few weeks now and can see the difference already (as can my hairdresser), my hair is really shiny and in great condition.
Clare
This is the most amazing hair masque. I have used it for years and it makes the condition of my hair lovely, and smells wonderful.
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4. Choose the Right Hairbrush for Long Hair Care

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It can be tempting to rake a brush through your hair then make a dash for the door. Rough brushing is the fastest way to break your hair.

Take some time for gentle brushing. 

Choose the right brush for your hair. If you have long, straight hair, try the Paddle Brush. 

With padding at the back and shorter bristles, the paddle brush is more gentle on long lengths of hair. The bristles are the same size so it will prevent tangling and this brush is great for increasing shine. 

For long wavy hair the round brush is the best choice.

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5. Use a Cooler Setting to Dry Long Hair

To minimise heat damage, turn down the heat on your hair dryer. Never dry on the hottest setting.

 

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Are you Over Drying Your Hair?

Avoid over working your hair. Check if you are over drying your hair by following some simple steps.

  1. Time how long it takes you to dry your hair with a hair dryer.
  2. The next time you dry your hair reduce that time by 1 minute.
  3. Note what difference it makes to your hair. For example, is your hair less flyaway or less frizzy with less drying time?
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Keep checking this and reducing your drying time until you find the right amount of drying time for your hair. When hair is not flyway or frizzy after drying, you’ve hit the sweet spot. 

Drying your hair for less time makes a difference to how the hair looks and feels. If you continue to dry hair after the sweet spot, it will become more dry at the ends, more flyaway, more frizzy and hair will lose its shine.

6. Styling Products For Long Hair

Ogario London Styling Mist for Volume with Argan Oil and Keratin

Keep it natural with my exclusive styling range. Developed to give you styling control with a natural finish. Use Volume Boosting Styling Mist for Natural Hold or Hair Shine Spray Styling Mist for Glossy Finish. They reduce drying time to reduce heat stress to the hair.

Plus, it helps hair retain moisture to combat the drying effects of blow-drying hair.

This exclusive formulation contains pro vitamin b5 to condition hair. Tiny bubbles of argan oil and keratin seal split ends, leaving hair with a super shiny finish.

Give damp hair 2-3 spritzes of either of my exclusive styling sprays before you blow-dry your hair.

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Fiona
I just love this product! After suffering a lifetime of fine, flat hair I have at last found something that totally does what is says on the bottle!
Anon
Brilliant. I don’t usually do reviews but I am so pleased with this. I have grey fine hair which I am growing into another style. This spray has kept my hair looking tidy and natural.
Clare
This mist is amazing, has natural hold without being claggy. It’s smells amazing too.
Ellen
I’m amazed that this product has made such a difference to my hair. I took it to my hairdresser and she loved it too. It detangles my hair and leaves it with a volume that lasts for a couple of days.
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Mrs Stroud
Brilliant my hair looks so healthy , and lovely shine , people commenting on my hair will def buy again and recommend it.
Sheena
Excellent as always. Love love your products.
Annette
Really pleased with this product, especially when I’m swimming in the sea and therefore washing my hair every day. Spraying this product on damp hair makes it easier to comb.
Liz
Love the shine and hold for my short hair style.
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Long Hair Care | About the Author

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Norris Ogario

Norris Ogario is founder and Creative Director of Ogario London. Developed in his London salon, the Ogario London haircare products reflect his belief that hydration is the key to fixing most hair problems. Hydrated hair can be styled with ease. Plus, hydration leaves hair shiny and healthy. Norris has over 35 years of hair know-how. With expertise in all hair types; from dry hair to fine or grey hair, from frizzy hair to damaged or bleached hair, curly hair and afro hair, Norris has created a healthy hair blog to share his expert advice.

Healthy Hair Care Blog

I write about all aspects of healthy, shiny hair. From preventing frizzy hair to stopping split ends and styling bob hairstyles I share my experience of how to get the best from hair.

Whether I’m working with hair, writing about hair or developing hair care products I stay true to 3 principles.

1. Less is More

This is a principle I have adhered to all my hairdressing career and it gets the best results. I like to minimise the heat stress to hair from heated styling tools and take a simpler approach to styling. Over working the hair can leave it dry, damaged and flat. A simple approach is the best way to add volume to hair and keep hair looking and feeling smooth and shiny.

2. Hair needs Moisture

Moisture is the foundation of good hair care. Hair needs a routine of deep conditioning to stay frizz free and retain flexibility and strength. When it has moisture, hair elasticity is maintained, making hair easier to style.

3. Great Hair Care is Holistic

Holistic in the context of hair care is about making sure we eat a healthy, balanced diet and that we feed our hair with nourishing products. Maintaining hydration in the body contributes to good quality hair growth. Using nourishing hair products ensures our hair can retain moisture.

You’ll see these principles threaded through my blogs. My goal is to share the simplest tools and techniques to give you easy ways to care for and style your hair at home.

Ogario London is a salon developed range of natural hair care products. Because we are passionate about our products, delivering the best results is at the heart of what we do.

If you have a question, please get in touch at info@ogariolondon.com.

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