Q&A for How to Wash Long Hair

For long hair, you want to wash infrequently, ideally no more than once every three days. You should condition every time you wash, and when you shampoo, wash only the root area and make sure you massage through all the way to the crown.

Conditioner hydrates the hair and helps with detangling. This is especially important on long hair because the hair's natural oils don't get all the way down the hair strand.

You can apply coconut oil to your hair after it has dried. Rub the oil between your hands to liquify it and scrunch the product into the ends of your hair. It can clog pores, so it shouldn't be used on the scalp.

Yes, that works well. This keeps the natural oils from being stripped from your hair by more frequent shampooing.

It depends on what color and type your hair is. You should not wash it every day, but you should wash it at least two or three times a week.

Yes, but try using Herbal Essences Daily Detox. The shampoo was made for daily use, but is good for less frequent washing as well.

This depends on the amount of oil you produce and not on the texture or length of your hair. If it is very oily, you should wash it every day. If it's somewhat oily, every other day. For normal hair, do Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For dry hair, wash twice a week and use loads of conditioner.

No, you can just dry it and brush it. You don't have to do anything extra if you don't want to.

Use hair lotion or hair spray, or search and look for heat protectors, that aren't too expensive, nor too cheap.

Follow the methods in Get Your Hair to Be Long and Healthy .

Most shampoos will do fine with this hair type. Some examples include Pantene, Dove or Aussie.

As long as you maintain proper hair hygiene, you should be good. Make sure you're washing your hair every day or every other day, depending on how oily your hair is. It may also be beneficial to brush it before you go to bed.

Try using a conditioner that softens or hydrates your hair. You can also try a hair mask.

It depends on your hair type, but people with thick hair should not wash their hair every day. You don’t need to put a load of products, but try to use shampoo and conditioner every time you wash. If you are blow-drying, you can add the heat protectant serum.

Yes, it’s always a good idea to wash your long hair in the shower, since it is harder to wash hair, especially long hair, in the sink or in a bath.

That isn't the best way to wash out your hair. Instead, after washing it, gently squeeze it out with a towel. Don't rub your scalp and hair, because it will create friction. Be gentle, because while your hair is wet, it is in its most fragile state, and you don't want to do anything to harm it. Split your hair into 2 sections and gently squeeze out the moisture with a towel. Any towel works, as long as you don't create friction.