How to grow long hair? My mistakes in hair care. Results of the past year and more

It can seem like an impossible task to grow long hair, especially if you’re always fighting breakage, sluggish growth, or a lack of patience. After a year of committed care, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from my own experiences and errors. You might be able to avoid the same mistakes by using what I’ve found out. I’ll go into the actual lessons I’ve learned in this post about taking care of long locks and avoiding common mistakes.

I’ve tried a lot of different things over the past year, like DIY treatments and different shampoos, and I’ve discovered that not everything works for everyone. I made some unsuccessful attempts and some that even made me regress. I’ll go over the main lessons I learned from my own experience, including the hair care routines that worked and those that didn’t quite work.

This guide will assist you in navigating the ups and downs of achieving long, healthy hair and will help you avoid the mistakes I made. Prepare to learn what I found to be effective and how you can incorporate these ideas into your own hair care regimen. Let’s get started and discover how to grow longer, healthier hair with fewer obstacles.

Topic	Details
How to Grow Long Hair	Focus on a healthy diet, regular trims, and avoiding excessive heat or chemical treatments. Use nourishing hair products and stay hydrated.
Common Mistakes	Skipping trims, using harsh shampoos, over-styling, and not protecting hair from environmental damage.
Results of the Past Year	Improved hair growth and health after addressing mistakes, using better products, and maintaining a consistent care routine.

My mistakes

Experiments with hair color and other people"s opinions

Until I reached adulthood, all of my hair color experiments crushed me like a steamroller. The first staining used a chemical dye that had a distinct redhead but was still the native color. Regretfully, no more pictures exist. Following – staining in a radical black, deaf 1.0 in the palette – very quickly. I recall how people at school remarked, "A real Carmen!" in response to my phenomenon.

While receiving attention might seem enjoyable to some, I found compliments to be embarrassing. When I first appeared, people’s opinions and attention to my appearance increased. Maybe because I was young and rebelled like a teenager, everything seemed simpler.

Or perhaps not. While composing the post, I recollected how I ended it for myself. Yes, I removed my square from just below my ear at home while crying and using my mother’s tailor’s scissors. I received the same shocked looks and compliments on length the following day, but not on color. Even though their hair color remained gloomy, I kept coloring their hair dark.

Regretfully, this episode did not put an end to other people’s opinions about my hair color and appearance. It’s only got started. It took some time for me to start having the persistent feeling that the dark color makes me appear older and more serious, even with the support of people around me. I am among those whose composed demeanor gives the impression of seriousness to others. This fact was made even more striking by the dark hair. But, folks, I’m just feeling laid back! No one has died, and I am not planning a murder; I am just thinking.

My fair skin, ash eyebrows, black lashes, brown eyes, and black hair don’t seem all that criminal in hindsight. What right did it serve to mock a teenager for being so serious and melancholy? The deep color was really striking! But maybe it was a good idea to go from the glaring darkness to chestnut.

The harsh remarks made by others regarding the seriousness and gloom of black hair had a significant impact on how I saw myself. There were tears, an acid wash made at home, and shades that defied comprehension. By the time school ended, I had grown a little in my natural color, had cut off the square in the hair salon, and had been lightened in the same area to become blonde. I’m still not sure if it was a conscious choice or the product of negative pressure from others.

The hairdresser’s work was, to put it mildly, subpar! And the funds were transferred. It turned out that the warm shade’s bleached roots (which are naturally ash blond, or roughly seven tones) were lighter and cleaner than the length, despite the hairdresser’s attempt to tint everything with a single composition in a wheat shade. Okay, I get it. Fine wheat chicken. I appreciate you pointing out the loose ends. That’s it.

My hair was curled with a large curling iron and covered in hairspray for my graduation at the same hair salon—the only regular one in the entire city. My hair stood up straight; its big, varnished curls were completely wrong for the shape of my face. I resembled a permed Soviet doll wearing big curlers. Curlers. I recollect how, just hours prior to graduating, I attempted to remove this embarrassment from my hair.

Declare aloud that you are not going to learn how to defend your position immediately and that the outcome is different.

Not only did the styling attempt fail, but a hot tool burnt my scalp, making me less inclined to take a vacation. And even more so for any follow-up appointments at the hair salon. I started taking care of my blonde hair at home after this incident, and it worked out fairly well.

My face is visible anywhere there is hair. I feel ashamed as well. This is the reason for it. The majority of the pictures feature waves or curls after braids or buns; I personally don’t like straight hair, and I didn’t like it back then either.

During the six months I went blonde, everyone said how great it looked on me and how it made me look younger and more beautiful! And what a wonderful girl I am, that I lightened my dark hair. The praise gave me hope, but I made an effort to look past the negativity. Regretfully, the anticipated inner tranquility and contentment with the new hair color—particularly with the gentle nod of approval from others—did not materialize. I started looking again for that one color that would go well with me and make people happy.

It will fit the people around you, you know. The views of others were more important to me than how I saw myself.

I returned to my original color scheme of red and golden after going blonde. Using chemical dye first, and then henna.

Additionally, the bleached hair was dyed separately with herbs to achieve brown and black tones after henna, allowing the natural color to return before applying more henna. My refusal of basma was influenced by the same scathing remarks made by those around me as well as the challenging process of obtaining dark shades.

My ex continued to give me poisonous advice even after I made the firm decision to grow a long red canvas with henna: perhaps you should dye your hair blonde or let it grow out naturally as ash? I like my hair long and light naturally. However, you were incredibly gorgeous when you were a blonde!

By that time, I had already learned to respond to toxicity and unsolicited advice, but the resentment inside grew, as did the comparison of myself with others. As luck would have it, there were pretty girls around, with a childish appearance. And all of them, as if selected – with long natural hair or blonde. And I am like this, not quite cute in appearance, with a serious expression on my face and a red bob. Honestly, according to my self-esteem, it was significant. And the lack of support, as it seemed then from close people, finished off completely. I am surprised how I did not give up and did not give up trying to grow my hair with henna.

You should only take advice for projects or experiments from others if you hear it.

Even though I love to play around with the traditional color palette of red, brunette, and blond, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with trying new hair colors. Coloring and altering my image has given me the opportunity to better understand and accept who I am, feel a wave of rebellion, or recognize my uniqueness. However, it is a pointless endeavor to alter my hair color based on the opinions of others in an attempt to appease everyone.

Your perception of beauty and level of inner comfort define your own beauty. It is never a good idea to base decisions about appearance, including hair color in my case, on the opinions of others.

The mass turned red as the basma ends were gradually severed. I made a pathetic attempt at taking care of my hair for a long time, despite seeing conditioners, sulfate-free shampoos, natural oils, and henna flash by on the shelves. There was no desire to attain it and no regular care. I was once unaware of the fact that my hair was falling below my chest. I was furious when I saw the ends’ state because, by this time, there was still not enough care.

Regular haircuts and hope for the quality of natural hair

Regular haircuts were a result of constant hair color experiments. As you can see from the pictures, I’ve had the bob for a very long time. After much tossing and turning, hope began to flicker in my thoughts: this color is definitely mine; all I have to do is cut off the hated previous shade and I will finally grow long hair of one color. For several years, the ends barely touched the shoulders.

Unfortunately, I fell into a haircut cycle not just to get rid of the unappealing shade but also because I started to believe that having my hair grown out naturally would be healthier and better. I find the knotted ends bothersome. All you have to do is trim it off and start over! The canvas will then unquestionably be better! When something is already dead, why save and waste cosmetics on it? however, it is resurrected.

The primary defense of yet another short haircut turned to the ineffectiveness of applying makeup to dead ends. The less makeup applied to hair that is shorter, the happier the inner Scrooge. Furthermore, I somehow missed the fact that hair is merely dead tissue that requires daily attention and constant cosmetic care. or never got to me at all. The quality of the freshly grown hair, which was said to be healthy and untreated by cosmetic procedures, did not appeal to me in the slightest. Beautiful, brittle and thoughtless!

The causes of brittleness are covered in this article.

Interestingly, hair does not grow longer as a result of regular haircuts.

After some time, I concluded that regular haircuts won’t improve the quality of hair and that the length will stay the same without established cosmetic care and the removal of mechanical damage. The canvas that has been seriously harmed by chemical dye may be the exception. or thinning ends following hair loss, in which case regular haircuts are intended to progressively thicken the hairstyle. In these situations, getting regular haircuts is really essential for ease of mind and simpler maintenance. Let’s not get into the fact that it can be difficult to cut the length at times.

The quality and length of hair will not increase with frequent drastic haircuts without proper cosmetic maintenance and daily handling.

Whoa, I nearly forgot! For a long while, my combs were made of wood. I attempted to select the smoothest combs I could find, free of rough edges and sharp joints, even though I still understood something. I won’t claim that I made an effort to comb my hair carefully, but they also didn’t appear to be abused in any noticeable way.

Rejection of silicones and sulfates. Composition analysis and natural care

Parabens cause cancer, silicones are useless putty, sulfates are bad, but natural oils and a garden nettle infusion can save your hair. additionally examining the composition in accordance with Ecoholic and looking for potentially dangerous elements. Was it not? Indeed, it was! It provided numerous advantages? Not in that way.

Frightful and awful SLS

My scalp suffered most in my quest for sulfate-free cleansing; dandruff and itching surfaced, and the sensation of freshness was fleeting. But my scalp needs to be well cleaned because it is oily. Using sulfate-free shampoos didn’t last long for me because of all the unpleasant side effects. The lavender bar from Olesya Mustaeva’s Workshop was the last ingredient I needed to find the perfect cleansing without SLS. I had horrible dandruff from it.

Even so, I repeated the solid shampoo with rose several times prior to the lavender pest infestation and was happy with everything. I’m still thinking about refreshing the impressions and repeating the pink bar.

I’m relieved that I resisted the urge to start occasionally washing my oily scalp. This is a dubious idea because regular scalp cleaning results in hair loss, dandruff, and irritation and soreness in the roots.

Maybe there weren’t any good, affordable sulfate shampoos available in the budget segment that didn’t dry out everything in their path when I was looking for cleansing without sulfates. But this now! There are so many options. Something suitable will undoubtedly be found eventually. The journey can be lengthy at times.

Pre-poo

I never realized the advantages of pre-pooing—applying a mask, conditioner, or oil to dry hair a few hours before washing—until I tried it much later with sulfate cleansing and thanks to the advice on HM. I’m making this correction.

The choice of cleaning should be made with the scalp’s needs in mind. Sulfates are not intrinsically bad. SLS is the key to providing high-quality cleansing, which is frequently necessary for oily scalps. Use pre-pu to shield the length during cleaning.

Silicone

It hurt to see silicones demonized. Catchy words: Dimethicone (and its derivatives) are ineffective putties that don’t wash out, build up and cause brittleness, stop moisture from entering the hair, and generally make things sound awful. These words strike fear in the hearts of people who are afraid of anything that ends in -cone. I looked frantically through the contents of everything I could find to check for the presence of such awful and pointless silicones.

It’s funny, I admit, to remember. If not, using silicones is akin to making a deal with the Devil.

However, silicones have a lot more benefits than drawbacks! And if long-term, high-quality hair is your goal, then you should definitely not be afraid of them. Perfectly smoothing the cuticle, silicone shields hair from mechanical damage, facilitates combing, and performs all other necessary functions. While it is true that they don’t moisturize by themselves, most SLS shampoos definitely wash them out and never stop moisture from entering the hair. But a worthless putty has a lot of benefits, somehow?

To be clear, my home-made blond hair was pretty good and retained all of its derivatives before the advent of conscious hair care.

The inappropriate application of makeup and the rejection of personal traits serve as stronger arguments against silicones’ drawbacks. For instance, if a rinse-off and leave-in care product contains a lot of silicones, it can easily cause thin hair to become overweight and lose its friability, even though in theory the hair shouldn’t require this much film former. Locating your silicone-lined friendly jars is crucial. Although dimethicone can feel a lot like an oily film, "modern" alternatives are already available. Cones with the prefix "peg" are dimethiconol, amdimethicone, and their derivatives.

Silicones help to make the dream of long hair a reality. Exaggerated are the effects and uselessness.

It is logical to assume that I would experience a time without silicones as well. Not so much as conscious. The hair looked split, tangled, and irritated during the unintentional rejection of the advantages of civilization (silicones and sulfates). and had a quick haircut at least once every six months in the hopes that there wouldn’t be any split ends in the hair that was growing. Mistake? Watson, fatal. I will thus reiterate the futility of regular haircuts in the absence of proper cosmetic care, of which silicones are a crucial component.

Ultimately, the best products for protecting hair ends are creams or oils that contain silicone. There is, however, a simpler wash-off care choice available.

Examining the compositions

Yes, ecoholic, indeed. For what purpose was this used? to look for potentially dangerous sulfates, parabens, and preservatives? Yes, indeed. Was there a benefit? All I’ve learned so far is how to draw attention to conditional "benefits."

Although reading the composition is useful, it’s not always something that the average person can do without the right training. The product’s effect cannot be reliably predicted based solely on its composition. Based only on the component’s placement within the composition, it is impossible to comprehend the percentage ratio and effect on hair. These are all like fortune telling on a coffee shop. Errors and experience are essential.

When I stopped thoroughly dissecting the composition and putting it through various websites, I felt much better. It is sometimes simpler to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and give it a shot. Shampoos are not like other products. It can be challenging to select a shampoo for a capricious oily scalp based solely on the manufacturer’s claims. You need to pay close attention to the composition and keep in mind which elements in the inappropriate samples resulted in a bad reaction.

Analyzing the ingredients in rinse-off and leave-in hair care does not ensure that the results will be what is intended. However, dependable protection against uncomfortable scalp reactions brought on by the shampoo’s inappropriate ingredients.

Natural oils and decoctions

Yes, that also occurred! In the garden, I picked and dried daisies and nettles. How humiliating. Calm, acquaints with the natural world and its knowledge, fosters slyness, and incites sloth. Because of the latter, I was able to quickly rinse a chamomile and nettle infusion. And currently, I believe that the long-term advantages of making your own herbal concoctions are dubious. For strengthening or accelerating hair growth and treating scalp issues, how long and how often should you use it? Is it also required?

Apart from applying chamomile and nettle to the scalp, there was also a sin involving burdock oil. Itching appeared but there was no amazing braid to the waist. Furthermore, nothing improved even with the addition of flaxseed, sea buckthorn, grape seed, and shea butter. I learned my lesson from bitter experience, and instead of having an itchy scalp, my entire hair became matte and icicle-like. Generally speaking, natural care’s advantages were outweighed.

So far, all I’ve learned about coconut oil is its pleasant effect, which I wrote about here.

Homemade concoctions won’t be as effective at strengthening and stimulating hair growth as industrial tonics and masks. While it is not a comprehensive hair care solution, natural oil can assist.

Using natural henna for dying

Perhaps, dyeing with Lawsonia was the only thing that was useful in this episodic natural madness. Henna really thickens the hair, sticking to the surface of the cuticle. Gives shine and density, which must be maintained and often, the support of special effects goes hand in hand with the accumulation of pigment and subsequent darkening. Sometimes in herbal dyeing there are many more disadvantages than advantages. I shared some of them in my posts about herbs.

You can read here about getting red without being red, and here about colorless henna and some hot-button issues.

Notwithstanding the allure of henna, I have found that having henna dyed hair does not guarantee problem-free results. The fabric still requires extra attention and care, and color maintenance calls for careful preparation of the coloring mixture. as well as porosity. It appears to have grown even more.

A canvas dyed with natural dyes (henna, basma) is not always of superior quality. Just like any other hair, henna needs to be carefully cared for.

Despite the numerous difficulties associated with herbal dyeing, I am committed to sticking with it because I adore the results and the colors of henna. It reminds me of naturally occurring hair that doesn’t need to be altered. The smell of the herbs and the brewing process don’t bother me, but I detest the use of chemical dyes to achieve the right shade. Not because it damages hair and the only dye worth using to color hair is henna! It passed, and I’ve since moved on. Once a month, I make the witchy decision to sit in my dark corner and smear God knows what on myself.

Rule about moisturizing, nutrition and restoration

As a novice in hair care, I was first introduced to the principle of moisturizing, nourishing, restoring, and equating the three elements. To close the scales in hair care, three masks and a conditioner are required! Conditioner is for show, while masks provide deep care! plus two additional shampoos—ideally SHGO. Additionally, remember to use cream, oil, and spray. These were the exact trends when I first became interested in hair care. Alternatively, I read and recalled posts about this difficult, multi-phase, and time-consuming subject. Not in the slightest about simplicity.

The guideline about the ratios of hydration, nutrition, and repair was very vague.

I didn’t want to be confused with a battery of masks with specific functions and have to learn what hydration, nutrition, and restoration are on their own. And drop big bucks on this! But I had to make a start. The origin was the site’s moisturizing legend, Kaaral Hydra, which had a narrow focus.

It didn’t give me the much-needed hydration, and my hair ended up looking crumbly and shiny instead. Still, I kept using it. They talk about it so much, but hair still needs to be moisturized. Most likely, it paid off to heed the recommendation to use conditioner after the mask. The mask is not for show; it is for deep care.

Yes, at that point I still believed the conditioner advice to be unworkable. Watson, there appears to be a catch in this!

I spent several jars effectively smearing Hydra, and my dream of long hair remained unfulfilled. The bob stayed in place quite well, but as the hair grew longer, it demanded more attention, which Kaaral Hydra could not give. I even have a tiny jar full of leftover Hydra—enough for a use or two! Occasionally, the desire to revisit the impressions creeps in, but for some reason, I resist.

Although the hair was supported by the use of masks with specific targets, there was no overall effect or good conditioning. Inappropriate care led to the progression of frailty and tangling.

The stars will eventually align, of course, and you’ll have to figure everything out. I can now say with confidence that hair needs water.

Additionally, the moisture-retaining and film-forming ingredients in all wash-off care products have an impact on the hair’s moisture content. It is drawn to the former, and its evaporation is stopped by the latter. and a well-made mask with elements from two different directions. Unlike Hydra, this type of care is not primarily focused, is initially balanced and self-sufficient, and does not require a conditioner in pairs.

Another point to note is that hair does not require its own nourishment, hydration, or restoration. Instead of nourishing or restoring, the ingredients in cosmetic care work together as a complex to accomplish two primary goals: they maintain the proper moisture balance and condition hair, not to facilitate combing.

Humectants, or components that retain moisture, help to achieve moisture saturation. Occlusives, or components that form films and include silicones, oils, proteins, and amino acids, help to retain moisture in the hair. Additionally, the oils, proteins, and fatty alcohols (lipids) provide the canvas a beautiful overall appearance, shine, and a lightness when combing.

If you break down each subtlety of the three rules in detail, the post will get too long. Further notes can be read here.

Water moisturizes hair. Every element of beauty care has an impact on the moisture content of hair and/or keeps it from evaporating. Air conditioning and moisture balance are more important for hair health than separate nutrition, moisturizing, and restoration treatments.

I will remove the amino acids, keratin, and proteins that are involved in restoration individually. I’ll say it again: cosmetics can only make a canvas appear healthy; nothing can actually restore hair. Amino acids and proteins give density, hold moisture, smooth out the cuticle, and perfectly condition the skin. Proteins are essential for protein bonuses, especially for hair that has been chemically dyed. Proteins can truly prosthetize hair.

However, there are differing views on the necessity of proteins and keratin for healthy, natural hair; some claim that these substances induce split ends, stiffen the ends, and cause brittleness.

It’s frightful? In my opinion, yes. I haven’t fully recovered from my experience using products containing this contentious ingredient, so I’m still afraid of keratin. My care regimen just six months ago consisted of conditioner and keratin-infused oil. Evidently, the shampoo contained protein as well. I experienced wild brittleness, most likely as a result of this component’s excess and the absence of complex care as opposed to care that was specifically targeted. There was also no leave-in cream.

I’m making an effort to overcome my keratin phobia, and I lean toward thinking that keratin’s role in washable and leave-in hair care varies from person to person. Additionally, if keratin is not hydrolyzed, its large weight, an unbalanced composition (if keratin is not supplemented with other components – oils, glycerin, silicones, etc.), masks, or excess film (film-forming proteins and keratin) for natural or undamaged hair are the reasons for the noticeable stiffness of the hair after using keratin.

More information about hair structure and keratin can be found here.

Hair type and its needs

The CGM community emerged as a bastion of understanding following the trite rule of three. In general, the atmosphere of hair care was easier and simpler, and the cosmetic approach was more comprehensive than the three masks that were required. Silicone continued to be stigmatized. The novelty of the curly method drew me in, but since my hair is straight, I am unable to properly attend to their needs. An owl cannot be stretched onto a globe, and the curly method’s principles cannot be applied to perfectly straight hair. And my desire for it was strong.

I finally received my first Tangle Teezer to replace the wooden comb during this same time, which was a breath of fresh air made possible by the "curly girls" method. If not for the beard wax, it would have lasted me far longer and served me faithfully. Don’t ask; the answers are obvious.

Giving blood on a comb for the first time—a task that was merely combed—is a difficult one. However, I’m happy that I chose to experience the allure of premium plastic. I suggest! I’m massaging my head and gathering wet strands in the bathroom right now. I eventually came to the conclusion that an old, cool comb would suffice as a stylish skin care product. That I didn’t throw it is a good thing. The old man had been waiting for my revelation for half a year or so.

A nice example of the basin method can be found here. It has emerged as a result of CGM in my routine. True, even after washing and straightening my hair, I still use the Tangle Teezer occasionally for smoothing or combing. The strands are not jamkaka when rinsed in water; instead, they just gently smear and straighten my knots.

By the way, the curly method also taught me about applying oil before cream or spray. I didn’t really like the way this leave-in care application format worked, but you can read more about it here.

You can modify the guidelines for other hair types to suit your needs.

The hair was kept in check by the basin method, specifically tailored masks, and sporadic conditioners (like Tresseme coconut conditioner!). However, the scalp and hair ends suffered because of previous mistakes, such as avoiding silicones and sulfates. For several years, the care was obviously lacking in a nice, creamy leave-in.

My eyes were drawn to oils even in the days of blond hair, initially with silicones and later, in the midst of the natural madness, already without. In the absence of ineffective putty, the hair’s appearance deteriorated and moisture vanished rapidly. I didn’t finally analyze my hair type until last year and switched to cream rather than oil. Initially, I didn’t wear silicones either (hi, Vieso!), but I later realized my mistake. Growing would have gone more smoothly if a leave-in hair cream had been around sooner.

Since I’ve had false information about my hair’s needs for a long time, maintaining the canvas largely depends on the analysis of the initial data, which includes the hair’s thickness and porosity, its curly or straight texture, and how often the scalp needs to be cleaned.

Knowing your hair type and what it needs makes a rough list of what you should buy, helps you make fewer bad purchases, and keeps jars from growing a collective mind that wants to kick its owner out of the house. To snoop on the care, it is, at the absolute least, simpler to locate an author on HM with a similar hair type.

It is easy to give in to impulse and make an impulsive purchase when riding the high of applying a mask or leave-in on a different hair type, only to be let down by the outcome.

This is where the incident from the fourth error also recurs: the leave-in care stages of cream, oil, and spray. Rich masks and conditioners, for instance, which girls with high porosity hair so adoringly praise, are frequently inappropriate for low porosity hair types. When multiple layers of leave-in conditioner are applied, the hair becomes overloaded with film, which can be harmful. Low-porosity, thin hair will benefit from the gentle maintenance of a leave-in cream or spray and a mask or conditioner. And I made a consistent effort to use oil. However, it is obvious that extremely porous and damaged hair will not benefit from such a flimsy approach.

Prioritizing your hair and scalp type and accounting for unique features is crucial when selecting cosmetic care. Over-attention combined with improper or inadequate maintenance is a surefire way to cause brittleness and split ends!

Water and hair. Consequences of intensive moisturizing

It is easy to be duped if you overlook another crucial element, such as the room’s microclimate, air humidity, and over-care, after determining the type and porosity of hair, comprehending the rule of three, and choosing a care regimen. Knowing that the two most important things for hair are water and hydration, you start spending hours in the bathroom and take care of your hair for too long.

On the other hand, prolonged wetness of the hair and cosmetic care applied for longer than thirty minutes cause the hair to become overly hydrated and more susceptible to outside influences. Hair stretches and gains volume when wet, then shrinks back down when dry. Certain proteins and lipids are removed when hair is wet and shampooed, making the strands more fragile.

When the strands get wet, prep-pu from oil or conditioner greatly aids in keeping them intact.

Additionally, the hair will not look beautiful if you use moisturizing care that is only targeted at a small area of the room without considering the microclimate (dry air in winter from heating or, on the other hand, a humidifier) and air humidity (you can find out from the weather forecast or by purchasing a hygrometer for the room). The strands will be fluffy, formless, and weak-willed as a result. The air is already quite moisturizing, and the hair is further enhanced by moisturizing products. An excess and an imbalance exist.

If such errors are present in the routine, it is worthwhile to explore the subject of over-moisturizing and preventative measures here, here, and in the over-moisturizing subtitle. Unfortunately, going into too much detail will make the post too long and risk becoming repetitive.

Was? Was! Mistake? And what a! Imagine keeping Hydra for 15 to 20 minutes after a wash. as well as the scent. In addition, I let my hair dry naturally rather than using a hairdryer. Furthermore, the leave-in was weak; within a few hours, all of the moisture vanished. There was brittleness, the fabric was loose and weak. Granted, the brittleness was not as severe as it would have been if keratin and protein-based cosmetics had been used excessively.

Nevertheless, I was fortunate to avoid over-moisturizing given the high air humidity surrounding the situation. Including the winter and wet days, the humidity in my area is never more than 50%. Now that I know this, I try to use less moisturizing makeup on days that are especially humid (above 60%). This is made easier for me in many ways by balanced care and the lack of specifically targeted moisturizing masks.

Not only does the use of inappropriate makeup have an impact on the outcome, but so do improper techniques such as leaving masks and conditioners on for extended periods of time, applying moisture care without considering the humidity of the surrounding air, and letting natural drying happen.

Lack of a system and the search for a magic jar

The hunger of a newbie frequently arises with the discovery of a new cosmetic realm. Impulsive, impulsive purchases are made when under the influence of emotions, and it’s ideal if the new jar meets the hair’s current needs. If not, then what?

If your answer is yes to this question and you go on making rash purchases without realizing what’s wrong, there’s a good chance you’ll end up looking for that one magical jar that will make your hair look flawless from the first time you use it. And regrettably, it’s nonexistent! Every product shares some similarities with one another. However, you will undoubtedly discover something that best suits your needs over time.

I talked about how I felt about the quantity of makeup and the way people shop here. I was able to virtually sustain myself through the beginner’s hunger. Indeed, I did spend a lot of cash. Not entirely ecologically, as it turns out.

I gave in to impulse buying during the fall marathon, and when I saw all the identical jars on the shelf, my eyes widened and I wasn’t sure how I would use them to achieve gorgeous hair. Once I determined which masks would work best and attempted to construct a care only with them, it got easier. The first signs of improvement appeared within two months, and even though my hair was brittle, the ends continued to be in reasonable condition.

Having established a rinse-off care, which is, in my opinion, the cornerstone, I felt that I had a better understanding of the characteristics of the leave-in care that I needed. Shampoo was eventually found later on.

I chose to discard the inappropriate products after discovering, for the first time, how many dead hair cosmetics there were in the jars. Some I used in my daily life, and the rest I gave away to trustworthy people. I felt instantly better mentally after decluttering; I no longer felt burdened by the large number of cosmetics, only appropriate products remained in use, and I didn’t have to finish off anything I didn’t like. Something appears, a system.

Because I know this from personal experience, I highly advise you to start with no more than two or three masks that provide a satisfactory tactile and visual outcome. Ideally, so that the ends are softer until the next wash. Numerous posts on the website offer a variety of care options, ranging from masks and leave-in treatments to shampoos and peels. Using this opportunity, I would also like to thank all the girls who have taken the time to write about their experiences and provide a thorough analysis of the jars!

Rapid advancements in hair quality are hampered by improper maintenance, excessive cosmetic use, and disorganized application of said products.

No magic jar exists.

Oh my goodness, I still recall holding the Vieso mask with honey and the corresponding cream, and all I could think about was her—a sobbing toad, not comprehending that she was worth up to four thousand! But mothers, this excitement from the scent and packaging! Not to mention the hair! After a honey mask and cream, I combed my hair without any resistance for the first time in a very long time. I was on the verge of tears that night when I realized that four thousand is not the upper limit for two items. And there is magic in the world! Vieso is still a dramatic teenager, of course, but the first conscious care step is why I adore this cosmetics so much: the emotions it evokes.

The product itself is not magical; rather, it’s the feelings that come from using the mask or cream.

Although growing long hair can be a rewarding experience, there are frequently roadblocks in the way. I’ve improved my hair care over the past year by learning from my mistakes, which has finally produced better outcomes and given me a better grasp of what really works. I’ll discuss my own experiences as well as the most important lessons I’ve learned in this post so you can steer clear of the same mistakes and grow long, healthy hair.

Trial and error is a part of the journey of growing long hair. In the past year, I’ve discovered that understanding the various factors that affect hair growth is just as important as having patience. My primary errors were failing to provide appropriate care and not adhering to the recommended routines consistently. These mistakes—skipping trimmings and using harsh products, among other things—kept me from progressing as far as I would like to.

Reflecting on the past year, the results have been both a testament to the improvements I"ve made and a reminder of what not to do. Implementing a balanced diet, investing in quality hair care products, and establishing a regular trimming schedule made a significant difference. My hair now feels healthier and more resilient, though it’s clear that every individual’s journey will have unique challenges and successes.

The most important lesson is to remain dedicated and absorb knowledge from both achievements and failures. Achieving long hair is about the journey as much as the destination, so approach your personal hair care regimen with curiosity and adaptability. Your hair will appreciate you for embracing the journey.

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