Getting through a Bad Hair Day: Combating the Common Problems of
Long Hair
Crowning glory, status symbol, fashion statement, source of
livelihood, object of art, an extension of oneself, the hair means
several different things to women. For whatever meaning it has for them,
women are known to pay a great deal of attention to their hair. Women
dream of long, beautiful, luxuriant, seemingly flawless tresses. Such is
the reason why millions of women all over the world flip restlessly
through the pages of magazines, scouring the shelves of the stores for
the best hair care products and visiting uptown and downtown salons for
expert advice. Women, regardless of age, color, social, religious,
political, and economic background, all share one great fear: the bad
hair day.
Long hair is subject to a number of problems related to styling,
handling and natural hair characteristics. In order to achieve that
lovely long hair that they dream of, women must learn to combat the
common problems faced by long hair. One of the bad hair day problems
faced by most women with long hair is spilt ends. Split ends are caused
by improper handling and erroneous brushing techniques and struggling
against knots and tangles. It is therefore advisable to brush the hair
gently and use a wide toothed comb, especially when the hair is still
wet. One must also remove elastic bands and other hair accessories
carefully. Regular trimming helps remove unsightly split ends that can
ruin the overall appeal of an otherwise fine long mane.
Another problem that is frequently experienced by women with long hair
is dryness. Several factors can contribute to this problem such as use
or overuse of incompatible and harsh hair products, undergoing risky
hair styling procedures and excessive exposure to heat, be it natural or
synthetic. One way of handling this problematic condition is by thorough
moisturizing and conditioning. A broad variety of hair conditioning
products and treatments can be purchased in the market. If planning to
undergo a potentially damaging and drying styling procedure, one may
consider extensive conditioning several months in advance. The use of a
boar bristle brush can help lubricate the hair naturally by spreading
the natural oil evenly throughout the length of the mane. A frequently
encountered and seemingly inevitable hair problem is the tiny fly aways.
A recommended quick fix for stubborn fly aways is spritzing a bit of
hairspray on a fine bristled baby brush and gently smoothing off the
stubborn strands. If the hair problem is a bit too massive, one can
always find creative ways of concealing the disaster. A fashionable hat
or headscarf shall do the trick. |
