At age 16, I decided to grow out my hair. I wanted it to be long - not just past the shoulders long, I wanted it to reach halfway down my back kind of long. I'd seen so many people with beautiful, long locks and wanted those for myself!
For the past few years, I've been struggling to grow out my hair. I've been told the best way to go about it is to get frequent haircuts. As much as I know this is true, I just can't bring myself to do it! Everytime I feel I have made progress, I get that 'little trim' to get rid of those nasty split ends. But they never just trim you hair, do they? That's because, according to about 95% of hairdressers out there, those 3 1/2 inches they removed was all 'dead'. If you're like me and trying to grow out your hair, 3 1/2 inches is a BIG deal!
So how do you avoid these unfortunate events? Yes, you can stop seeing a hairdresser. But will this really help? You're best bet is to keep your hair as healthy as you can. This way you will a) have to hit up the hair salon less frequently and b) lose less of that precious hair whenever you do go.
That being said, here are 3 products that can help keep you ends hydrated and healthy.
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| Left to Right: Moroccan Oil ($45), Biosilk 'Silk Therapy' ($18), Jojoba Oil ($14) |
Moroccan Oil: I personally LOVE this product. The texture, the scent - it's one of my favourites. I apply it to damp and even dry hair and it leaves it feeling silky smooth! When used regularly, it has really helped with my split ends. It softens them and prevents further damage. The only downside of this product is the price - it is a little expensive. However, a little goes a long way. A few pumps of the oil is enough to cover the ends of your hair. I definitely plan on repurchasing this product,
Biosilk: I have had this product for a long time, even before I discovered Moroccan Oil. If you're looking for something a little cheaper but that still works well, I would go with Biolsilk. This is not an oil. The texture of this product is quite nice, like it says it the name, it feels like liquid silk. It has a nice scent to it too! It isn't quite as moisturizing as the Moroccan Oil but is definitely a close second. This product works best on wet or damp hair - not so much on dry hair. If you're looking for something to mend your split ends but don't like how greasy Moroccan Oil can be, Biosilk may be a match for you. I need to use a little more of this product to achieve the results I desire.
Jojoba Oil: I recently purchased this product from the acne.org website. Initially, I was using this product as a moisturizer for my face (I mix a few drops in with my daily moisturizer). I decided to give it a try in my hair. Jojoba Oil can be applied from root to tip, either in the shower (massaging in the product and then rinsing it out) or afterwards (leaving the product in). I found I needed a lot of this product to give my hair the moisture it needed - and it ended up looking pretty greasy. I would recommend this as a hair mask. If you know you will be staying in for the night, you can apply a (generous) amount to your hair - depending on your hair type you may wish to just apply to to your ends or to your entire hair - and leave it in. You can put your hair in a bun since it will be quite oily. Leave the oil in your hair for a few hours or even over night, then wash it out. Your hair will feel soft and smooth!
There are natural remedies for your hair as well - avocado, olive oil, depending on the amount of time you have and your budget, the are plenty of treatments available to suit your needs.
Morgs
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