The perfect illustration is by Beau Bollinger at Hairstory Studio Dallas who cut a truly epic shag (below) on a client with hair “so long I could barely fit it in the frame.” In his 20 years of cutting hair, “This took the prize for the longest – and perhaps maybe most nervous-wracking – haircutting session,” and required bringing in to style it with Hair Balm (never shampoo) to bring out the best in her curls. The Shag haircut can be a great option for long hair for this very reason because, “First, you look straight at the eyes framed by the bangs, and then the side layers draw attention to the cheekbones, and on down to the clavicle.” By definition, the Shag is a multitude of lengths that all work together to frame any feature. “Long hair has the tendency to draw the eye downward and away from the face, which is where you want someone to be looking, ideally.” We asked scissor wizard Wes Sharpton the question: What is the modern long haircut? “You have to understand that the eye has to travel, he replied,” as Diana Vreeland famously said. In fact, it can obscure your features and distract the eye. There are a variety of long hair cuts and hair doesn’t have to be all one length. Start at the ends, and gradually and gently make your way upward so you don’t complicate knots by pulling them down in one motion from the roots. Once you’re out of the shower, pat and blot your hair dry with a soft towel or tee (a microfiber towel is best) rather than rubbing and getting roughed up… and tangled! Before styling, use your fingers to gently coax out any snarls, then move to a wide-tooth comb. After washing, don’t attempt to comb it out without using conditioner first hair is most elastic when wet and most prone to snapping off. In the shower, use a brush designed for wet use to comb your conditioner through, and to help rinse while letting the force of the water sculpt hair smooth. Best avoid knotty situations altogether: Secure your hair in a ponytail, bun, hat, or scarf in windy situations. Tangles are extra stress for any hair and frustration and impatience can lead to breakage keeping lengthy hair tangle-free can be a full-time job. We recommend a scalp massage brush to help release dead skin and stimulate blood flow to bring more nutrients to your roots. To grow long hair, you have to start caring for it at the root. Thoroughly massaging your scalp on a regular basis is a simple and sensual form of self-care that also stimulates blood flow to the follicles to deliver the nutrients necessary for healthy hair growth.
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