How do I grow my hair but keep split ends away?

If you see a split end, get rid of it! Always remember, split ends are the enemy. A little trim of an inch or less once or twice a month can help fight split ends.

Make sure your scissors are specifically for cutting hair and very sharp! Dull scissors can make split ends worse. Buy a good 100% boar bristle brush.

A boar bristle brush is a must have tool for people with long hair! It is excellent for spreading your natural hair oils to the ends of your tresses. It feels great on the scalp and does wonders for dry ends.

However, you should not replace your regular comb or brush with the boar bristle but use it as an oil distributor at least twice a week. Avoid dangerous accessories! Don't use any hair accessory that has rigid edges, plastics with sharp seams, or metals that can snag or rip your hair.

Some metal hair clips are okay if they don't have rigid edges that can get stuck in your hair. Also, avoid any pony tail holders that have metal bands. Buy the soft scrunchies or all fabric hair ties.

It is very difficult to remove a tangled hair band from super long hair. Avoid using plain rubber bands with no fabric covering at all cost as well! They will definitely cause damage to your hair or worse, get stuck and most likey have to be cut out.

Don't wash your hair every day! Even if you have oily hair, wash every other day or every two days if you can. Shampooing too often strips away the oils from your hair and can cause dryness or overproduction of oils in the scalp giving a greasy appearance.

Never pile long hair on the top of your head to shampoo! Also, it is not neccessary to shampoo the entire length of your hair, just lather at the roots and the shampoo will rinse through the length of your hair. Use natural oils to condition, repair damage, prevent split ends, and add shine.

Oils such as coconut, olive, jojoba, and others are a huge part of the hair care routines for many women who have beautiful long lengths. My personal favorite is cocconut oil. It is best to use the night before you are going to wash your hair and leave on overnight.

Start with a small amount and concentrate on your ends. Your hair will love it! Avoid heat as much as possible.

Heat is very destructive to hair. Try to let your hair air dry after washing whenever it is possible or let it partially dry before blow drying. Use a heat protection spray before blow drying or styling.

Try alternative non-heat methods of curling.