My haircare routine helped me grow waist-length locks – I stopped a bad habit but love a controversial ingredient
HAVING regretted her decision to chop her hair chin-length one woman developed a routine to stimulate rapid growth.
She confessed that it involved using an ingredient that many beauty enthusiasts have warned against applying to tresses.
She shared a photo of her now waist-length locks and a snap of how short it was before on Reddit’s Long Hair forum, which has over 501,000 members.
LONG LOCKS
She revealed that it’s been six years since she made the “worst decision” of her life by undergoing a dramatic haircut.
She said without her long locks she didn’t feel like herself.
The Redditor’s box-dyed black hair looked healthy in the recent photo as she revealed growing it was a journey.
“A few botched cuts along the way… and having to learn how to rock my natural hair with no heat styling,” she said, writing under the handle Studentjoblurch.
“Hair care routine: shampoo/conditioner twice a week (I love sulfates lol), Ouidad Moisture Lock in ends, dry with cotton t-shirt then air dry, Davines Oi Oil nightly.”
According to Healthline, sulfates help to remove dirt and oil from locks but the ingredient can “irritate” sensitive skin.
Some people fear daily exposure to sulfates in shampoo could cause harm to health and be damaging to certain hair types.
Many beauty fans prefer to use a sulfate-free shampoo to avoid any potential issues.
The Redditor added that her locks are trimmed by a professional hairdresser every four to six months.
“I am fortunate that my hair grows extremely fast – but I noticed a big difference in growth and health when I stopped heat styling after every wash,” she said.
Over 2,000 people upvoted the post and many took to the comment section gushing over her tresses.
“Wow, stunning hair.. jealous!! Congrats.. also the bob cut did make me laugh.. it’s happened to the best of us!” one person said.
“Your hair is GORGGGGG. I just chopped mine and I’m regretting everything!!” another said.
“What’s your styling routine like, please? Those layered end curls look gorgeous,” a third commented.
“Thanks! This was after my hairdresser styled it but I do the same at home every once in a while,” the Redditor replied.
“I just pin-straighten my hair and curl just the ends, put my front pieces in rollers, and then set it with hairspray and hair oil for shine.”
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Over 2,000 Amazon customers have bought Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave-in Conditioner in the past month.
The $19.50 product contains green tea, vitamin B5, and botanical extracts formulated to moisturize curls and prevent frizz.
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The brand recommends applying a “quarter-size” amount of the conditioner to damp hair and not rinsing it out.
Customers have given it a whopping 4.4-star rating out of a possible 5.
Over a thousand shoppers have also bought Davines OI Oil from Amazon for $51.
The “oil-based” serum protects locks from heat and environmental damage, while also adding shine.
One customer said it “works like magic,” while another penned a lengthy review revealing it’s become an “essential” part of their haircare routine.