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Because long straight hair lacks a curl pattern to hide imperfections, damage and split ends show up very easily, making a preventative hair care routine essential. Split ends start when the protective outer cuticle is worn away by friction, heat, and environmental stress. To combat this, you must treat your long straight hair like fine silk. Always use good quality heat protector sprays when blow drying, straightening, and curling your hair, and always maintain your heat styling tools at less than 350 degrees F. Switch from your regular cotton pillow case to the smoother fabric of silk or satin pillows to minimize friction damage on those delicate ends. When brushing, always start from the very tips of your hair and gently work your way up to the roots using a flexible detangling brush or a wide-tooth comb—never yank through a knot. Incorporate a nourishing hair oil or split-end mending serum into your daily routine, applying just a few drops to the bottom two inches of your hair. Finally, schedule regular dusting trims every eight to twelve weeks to snip away micro-splits before they travel up the hair shaft.

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