Know the Secrets for Beautiful Long Hair

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Caring for your long hair and keeping it looking its best takes special attention. Just washing and drying your hair can be quite a task in itself. But being choosy about the products you use will help you manage and protect your hair from breakage and hair loss.

Salon Marjan recommends using Cristalliste Hair Care products by Kérastase- specifically designed for long hair. Kerastase calls their Cristalliste products "the best kept secret for long hair".

Do you have fine long hair that tends to be dry and weighed down at the roots? Add volume and nourish your dry, split ends with Bain Cristal Fine Shampoo for fine hair. The roots are cleansed and hair is left luminous, airy and incredibly alive. Used with the Liquid Light Complex, this system will leave your hair looking beautiful without weighing it down.

For thicker, long hair, we suggest the Cristalliste perfecting shampoo that removes impurities with a high foaming cleanser to get down to the roots, enhancing your hair's natural shine.

Salon Marjan offers expert care and advice to keep your long hair looking its best. We offer these do's and don'ts to help you manage your long hair.

Ponytails and Braids: Try not to braid your hair too tightly which can cause breakage or hair loss and never sleep in a tight braid or ponytail. Use specially treated bands or scrunchies to secure your hair and limit your use of clips and bows
Trim Your Hair: Even if you are trying to grow it longer, it's best to trim your hair once every 3 months to get rid of split ends which weaken the hair.
Use a Gentle Touch when Detangling: Always use a wide tooth comb or pick or even your fingers when detangling your hair, working from the tips of your hair to the roots. Detangle sections of your hair at a time and go in a downward direction. Never brush your hair when it is wet. Wet hair tends to stretch and break when wet.

If you detangle your hair before shampooing, it will alleviate the number of knots and tangles later. Blot your hair with a towel to get out excess water; don't rub it which can cause more tangles.

Sleep Well: Using a satin or silk pillowcase when you sleep is gentler on your hair. Hair can get caught on a cotton pillowcase and break, especially if you toss and turn at night.

Another alternative is to wear a silk or satin scarf at night.

Brush Your Hair: Brushing your hair distributes the oils across the length of your hair to keep it from drying out. Just like in the movies, brush your hair in long strokes, starting at the roots, and follow it by stroking with your hand to get rid of static.

The jury is out whether you should adhere to the "100 strokes" method of days gone by, however. That was developed in the days when people only washed their hair once a month. Luckily, we have great luxury hair care products like Cristalliste to help us clean and nourish our hair. So when it comes to brushing, moderation is called for.

Want to bring back that healthy glow and shimmer to your long hair? You can try the Cristalliste line of luxury hair products at Salon Marjan. Call us at 720-295-HAIR to set up an appointment today.

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