There are so many things you can do with a long hair style, from curling to crimp, to putting it up in a fabulous and elegant up do. There are some popular looks with long hair that never seem to fail, because long hair can basically go with any face type. Long hairstyles must have lots of natural shine, flirtatious flips and long loose layers whether your hairstyle is straight, wavy or curly. Hair grows at the rate of approximately half-an-inch (1 cm) a month, so very long hair is several years old. It has borne the stress of brushing, shampooing and detangling over all that time.

If you talk to ten different long hair care experts you'll receive ten different opinions about the very best long hair growing, care and maintenance tips.

Long hair is fragile and needs intensive conditioning and caring. The length should be trimmed regularly and the hair brushed each day using a pure, bristle brush. The bristles literally polish the hair gently spreading the natural oils from roots to ends. Combs should he wide toothed, smooth ended and of a high quality.

One of the major problems causing distress to long hair is breakage, experienced as a network of shorter strands which may be frizzy, fly-a-way or with lots of split ends.

Long hair offers many different hairstyle options, that other hair lengths do not. A layered long hairstyle is a very versatile cut that gives definition to the face.

The long hair style works out for any occasions. It goes well in a prom dance, it goes well for pageants and it is also a favorite of the weddings. Weddings have special long hair styles that are meant just for the occasion. Long hairstyles take a while to grow, so if you haven't got the patience and time, try extensions.

Hair is most fragile when wet. Never ever brush wet hair to prevent breakage.Detangle hair properly by starting at the very ends and slowly and carefully working up the hair shaft to remove tangles. When possible use either your fingers (finger picking/raking) or a wide tooth comb or pick.

If you have a long hairstyle you have to care a lot to maintain it. To keep long hair cut in optimum condition you should never brush it when wet and if possible allow hair to dry naturally. Special care should be taken in the sun to protect the hair in summers. Wear a sun hat or scarf or use a cream or gel with a built-in sunscreen.

Longer hairstyles are hard to take care of and need extra attention to avoid dry, coarse hair and split ends. Flyaway and frizzy hair seems to be more dominant with longer tresses as well. Try different high quality products recommended by your hair stylist to keep your hair healthy. Try something new with your long hair once in a while, beautiful updos, multiple pony tails, etc. Treat your hair like a guy treats his car, take it to the salon once in a while and use quality products. Enjoy your long hair, many women have trouble growing long beautiful hair.