Long and Lustrous hair is the dream of women worldwide!
I would love to sport long hair but maintaining long hair is always so very hard! But that has never kept us from wanting it, has it?
Long and healthy hair needs a lot of care
- Oil your hair post identification of your hair type
- Opt for Leave in conditioning treatments
- Air dry your hair rather than using hot air implements
- Eat a protein and vitamin B rich diet
These tips are easy to follow but sometimes these tips don’t do the trick and long and strong hair remains elusive.
How to make your hair thick and look longer than it is
1. Cut your split ends:
Healthy hair looks longer when left open.
- Make sure your hair roots and ends sport the same hair color. Ensure frequent touch up of the roots
- Hair should be trimmed periodically as per the requirements. The split ends should be cut .There are many split hair treatments available which seal the cuticles. Opt for these leave in treatments to create an illusion of sleeker and longer hair
2. Straighten:
Irrespective of the hair length, Straight hair looks longer than curly/wavy hair. So, adopt straightening into your hair routine
- Opt for semi-permanent processes such as brazilian blowouts / keratin treatment. These processes are expensive, so do your research before investing into these treatment.
- Use straightening balms / products
- Use a flat iron to get that perfect sleek look.
3. Parting techniques:
The way we part our hair decides the look/length of the hair. Try parting at the middle. Middle partition makes your hair look longer.
4. Style it:
Here are a few tips on how to style your hair for a sleek and longer looking hair
- Shampoo and condition hair.
- On towel dried hair, apply mousse to add volume as thick hair looks longer than fine hair.
- Blow dry by bending your head down. Concentrate on the roots.
- Once it’s done, use a round brush try to add waves to the ends.
- Turn the silky hair little messy by tousling it / teasing it.
Styling your hair in loose waves provides an illusion of longer hair. This is an excellent evening look as well.
5. Add Layers:
Layered hairstyles have been popular since ages.
- Razor cut or step cut adds volume to the hair. Opt for one that gives you many layers.
- This hairstyle is extremely flattering for people with round and heart shaped faces. Sharp / loose layers add a level of sophistication.
- This look requires a little extra effort in styling to achieve that polished look. For a casual look you can just air dry and tousle your hair a bit.
- You can also opt for side bangs .This will provide extra height and volume.
6. Go Dark:
When you want to colour your hair, opt for the darker tones rather the usual highlights. Go for dark reds, plums, chocolate etc. The dark highlights gives an illusion of thick hair which in turn makes them look longer.
7. Hairstyle:
Wear hair in a messy ponytail.
Here is an excellent reference to get you started
- Part your hair into 3 portions and wear ponytails on each.
- Make sure the last partition is placed at the bottom most part of the head.
This look adds a lot of height and volume. This is aupdo which suits casual as well as party looks.
At the end it is important to understand that all these tips work in conjunction with good hair care.It is important to maintain your hair post any chemical treatments.Love your hair and your hair will say thank you by being long and strong.
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to conquer the world with your fabulous tresses .
Have you already used any of these Tricks? Do let us know if they have worked for you?
