Home » Beauty » Hair care » Long Lustrous Hair Long and glossy hair looks great! But it takes a lot more effort to groom and take good care of long hair, than it takes to take care of short hair.

Here are some Tips:

• Give your hair the proverbial '100 strokes' with a brush each night.
• Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing. Let it soak. Cover your head with a hot towel and wash your hair after an hour or so.
• Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable.
• Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots.
• Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture.
• Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving.
• After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently.
• Learn to relax. Hair loss can happen because of stress. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B, C and E. Include carrots, amla, onions, garlic, wheat germ, yeast and molasses in your daily diet.
• Boil a few hibiscus flowers in coconut oil. Filter and use this hair oil to control hair loss and thinning.
• As hair ends tend to split, trim about half-an-inch every month. Long hair with a neat, even length is a popular style, too.

• Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.

• Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably.
• Never go out in the sun without having your head covered.
• Stimulate circulation by massaging your head with oil to which some vitamin E has been added. This will make hair soft and silky. Mix a little vinegar in warm water and rinse your hair with this solution. This will add bounce to dull and lifeless hair.