Not Eating the Right Things
"People don't usually think about eating to keep their hair healthy. Oats, avocado, broccoli, sweet potatoes, peanut butter, chia seeds, barley and lentils are all great for boosting hair health." -Arsen Gurgov
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Embracing Trends
"People often go with trends instead of thinking about what is right for their own look, especially when it comes to long hair. The best and essential solution to keep your hair long and healthy is to get a right haircut and right shape. If the haircut and shape are not right you will be forced to keep cutting it, which will defeat the whole purpose of beautiful, healthy long hair. It's helpful to look for inspiration that has a similar hair texture." -Arsen Gurgov
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Skipping Trims
"One of the biggest mistakes I see clients make is not coming in often enough to get their hair trimmed. Just lightly 'dusted,' as I like to call it. Most people don't realize that when your hair splits, it doesn't just split and continue to grow. It will continue to break off and split again faster than it's growing. Trim your hair every six to eight weeks if you're trying to get your hair to grow healthy, long and strong. Waiting longer can have the opposite effect that you're looking for." -Cody Renegar, celebrity hairstylist
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Using Box Color Between Appointments
"Box color and professional color do not mix. A big reason people have for wanting to use box color is to save money. What people don't realize though is that using box color can make the stylist's job much more complex and can end up costing you more money undoing the damage box color has done to the hair. This is classified as a color correction. I have seen hair smoke while being highlighted over box color. The metals in the box color do not mix with professional chemicals. If your natural color has a tough contrast from your desired color, you should have a more extended conversation with your stylist about different options." -Cody Renegar
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Overusing Products
"It's pretty common to overuse a product. If you're using something and feel you need more to get the desired results, what you're doing is likely creating buildup. You will want to use a cleansing shampoo at least once a week to get this useless buildup off. Cheaper products tend to have more filler with no purpose, whereas professional products are usually vibrant with ingredients that serve a specific purpose when used in the right amount. If you overuse these products, they will weigh the hair down and create a film over the hair shaft and your scalp sometimes blocking the root growth and causing your hair to come out thin and fragile. Usually, less is more when using styling, cleansing and treatment products. I would suggest reading the directions, using the smallest amount possible and then building from there. You will be surprised how little product it takes to make a difference. Less is more in this situation." -Cody Renegar
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