Who doesn’t love having long, strong locks? Despite the popularity of pixies, bobs and many other fabulous short hairstyles today, long, sleek hair still and will remain on trend not only because almost every woman can rock long hair, but also because there’s just so many things you can do with it. Curl it, straighten it, braid it, pin it—long hair is simply the most versatile!
However, as much as we want to grow long, luscious strands à la Rapunzel fast, it is actually much harder than it sounds. On average, hair grows about one centimetre or half-inch a month, which means it could take a while, or even forever, for you to achieve the long tresses you desire. But fret not. Luckily, there are several ways you can try to trick your way into having thicker and longer-looking hair.
1. Get the right haircut – Whilst it might seem counterproductive to have your hair chopped when you want it to grow longer, having the right haircut actually helps create an illusion of a longer and fuller strands. And for this, blended layers are your best bet. Layers do a better job in making your hair appear longer than square, flat cuts as they add volume to your hair and make it look flowing. Trimming your hair also ensures that no split ends affect your mane.
2. Change your part – Changing your hair part may not exactly be a revolutionary hair styling technique,but it’s surely one of the most subtle yet effective tricks to getting longer-looking strands. A middle part, in particular, will help you achieve this. You can wear just about any kind of hairstyle with a middle part, from wavy and textured, straight and sleek, to ponytails.
3. Opt for hair extensions – If you want to get longer strands in an instant, then here are two words for you: hair extensions! There are many types of hair extensions available today, which includes micro link, tape, weave, pre-bonded and clip-in hair extensions. Bear in mind, though, that if extensions aren’t applied by trained hairdressers, they may cause permanent hair damage, which is why clip-in hair extensions would be more suitable if you want a safe, easy and budget-friendly option to make your hair look longer. You can easily apply or remove them to help you achieve any hairstyle you want.
4. Try a darker hue – If you’re keen on experimenting with your hair, then why not try putting on a darker hue? Dark reds, chocolate browns, plums, dark blondes and anything that’s a shade deeper than your original hair colour will be effective in making your hair appear thicker and longer.
5. Straighten hair – One of the easiest solutions for helping you get the longer locks you desire may just be sitting around your beauty corner at home—your favourite hair straightener! If you have curly or wavy strands, straightening your hair can help make a huge difference in length. However, pin-straight locks don’t only create an illusion of length, they also look smoother and shinier. Having the right tools and using the right hair styling technique are, of course, essential if you want to achieve perfect sleek and sexy hair.
With these tricks, you won’t be needing magic or wait excruciatingly for months to have your hair grow anymore. You can instantly let down your hair fast by just following these tips!
By Debra Wright
Debra Wright is a creative and innovative blogger and online marketing specialist. She uses her wordsmith skills to share her ideas, thoughts, and tips to other people about topics that fascinate her, such as beauty and hairstyling. Follow Debra on twitter @debrawrites…
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