14 Painful Truths About Having Long Hair
There are a million things to complain about when you have long hair. It’s annoying,
it’s frustrating and it gets in the way all the time. As much as long-haired people love
to hate their manes, the truth is they wouldn’t have it any other way. Once
you have long hair it’s part of your identity and shorter styles are out of
the question. Who would you be without your flowing ponytails or barrel curls?
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Now, keep watching for 14 painful truths about having long hair!
14. There’s no such thing as a clean brush when you have long hair. Unless you empty it every
single time you use it, it will look like a bird’s nest between the bristles. Also, be prepared for
grossed out family members every time they see wads of hair from your brush in the garbage.
13. Earphones can get lost in your hair. If you’ve got long hair and lose your earbuds in your do,
it’s basically a search and rescue mission. Do yourself a favor and opt for an actual set
of headphones. Earbuds are just one more thing for your hair to get tangled with.
Do you know what the top 3 hair beauty tricks that can help keep your long hair
in healthy condition are? Stick around til the end to find out!
12. Brushing in the morning. Ask any long-haired person and they’ll tell you the worst part of
their day is brushing their hair in the morning. It’s painful, it’s frustrating and can even bring
you to tears. The part that sucks the most? Knowing you have to do it all over again tomorrow
and the next day, and the next. And for a lot of people, brushing can leave the hair looking frizzy
and poofy. Without the use of hair products to tame it down, it can look pretty messy!
If you have long hair, can you relate to any of these painful truths about having long hair? Keep
watching as we continue to count down the 14 painful truths about having long hair.
11. Hairballs. Hunks of hair can seriously play tricks on you. They can form into whatever your
imagination will allow them to. If you’re afraid of insects, you know what it’s like to have a near
heart attack after seeing a giant “bug” on the ground, only to find out it’s a little hairball.
10. Significant others and family members. Dealing with long hair issues is just a part
of everyday life for those who choose to have long locks. For partners, on the other hand,
the whole concept takes a little getting used to. They too will experience hair in their food,
hair on their clothes and probably at some point, hair in their mouth. It’s one thing
finding your hair in your own food, but you don’t want to feel the wrath when a family
member or partner finds your hair in their food. Unless you’ve got someone else to blame it on,
I’d say you’re better off to listen to mom’s advice and wear it up in the kitchen.
9. You can’t live without lint rollers. Some clothing materials attract lint and
hair like no other. If you’ve got long hair then you definitely know this when
it comes to your go-to black leggings. As long and beautiful as your tresses are,
human hair is not an accepted accessory. Lint rollers are a long-haired must. There’s nothing
worse than getting ready to leave for a job interview or date and realizing that you have
hair all over your outfit. This is why people with long hair should always have a lint roller nearby!
8. Long hair keeps you warm. Here’s one of those
long hair plus sides mentioned. Long locks can double as a scarf on cold,
windy days. You’ll probably have to sacrifice some hair in the mouth, but it’s better than
your lips freezing off. Long hair will also keep your ears so warm you won’t need a hat.
7. Plumbing issues. If you have long hair or live with someone who has long hair,
you better have an arsenal of plumbing products handy. A plunger, draining chemicals,
maybe even a wire clothes hanger will likely all be used to unclog your shower drain at one time
or another. It’s not your fault you shed, but it can lead to some pretty big plumbing issues!
6. Tangled mess. Long hair is definitely a bonus when you’re trying to flirt. You can flip it,
play with it and run your fingers through it. Well,
you can almost run your fingers through it. Long hair gets tangled very, very easily.
Fingers usually don’t make the best hairbrush, although they are quite “handy” (get it?)
5. Styling takes ages. What’s even harder to deal with than long hair? Long and curly hair.
Flat ironing can take what feels like decades. Split your hair into sections,
and then split it into more sections, and then split it into even more sections. By
the time you’re done you might be in your 90s, but at least you look sleek!
4. It’s nothing like the movies. One thing’s for sure,
long-hair isn’t like we see it in the movies. Beautiful women with gorgeous heads of hair,
sleeping like supermodels with their silky locks gently surrounding them. Nope,
it’s more like going to bed with hair and waking up to discover it’s turned into a rat’s nest.
3. Your hair gets in your food. There’s nothing worse than getting a bite of food
only to notice there’s something in your mouth that doesn’t belong. Hair in the food is enough
to make you gag even when it’s your own. And when it’s a long one, good luck digging it
out. Tie up your mane when you’re in the kitchen, it will save you your appetite.
2. The thought of cutting your hair scares you. Short styles are super chic and stylish. But,
if you’re a long-haired person, the thought of parting with your luscious locks can
cause some serious anxiety. Remember that one time you did, and you hated
it for every last second until it finally grew back? Who wants to go through that ordeal again?
1. Long hair gets caught in just about everything. Zippers, velcro, buckles,
buttons, they’re all long-haired people’s worst enemies and they happen to be on just
about everything. While you’re lint rolling the hair from all of your clothing, don’t forget to
pick out all of the strands from your bags and purses. Nothing like getting in your car on the
way to work and having your head jolted when you shut the door. On the plus side, if you’re running
late and didn’t have time to pull out the blow dryer, this is an excellent hair-drying technique.
Remember, having long hair can actually come in handy sometimes. For instance,
if you don’t have a hair tie, you can tie your tresses in a knot. If you don’t have
any dental floss, you can use your hair. Actually, ew, don’t do that. In order to
deal with all of the bonuses of long hair, you will have some sacrifices.
Long hair can be a pain in the butt, but if you know how to take care of it and take the
right steps, it can be a blessing! So, now that you know 14 of the most painful truths
about having long hair, here are some ways you can tame that mane and maintain its health!
Protein. The American Academy of Dermatology states that Protein can help improve hair growth
and give you stronger, healthier hair. Low protein intake can result in weaker hair and slowed
growth. So if you want to improve the health of your hair and make it stronger and healthier,
make sure that your diet is high in protein. Try eating foods like salmon, tuna, chicken,
and other forms of protein to maintain and improve the health of your hair!
Coconut Oil: Healthline states that Coconut oil can help improve the condition and health
of your hair. This is because coconut oil protects hair by preventing protein loss.
Rubbing coconut oil on your hair before or after you wash it can also help to prevent
damage. It can also help you hair grow because it reduces breakage and moisturizes.
Avoid washing every day. Although it is important to wash your hair every few days, you should avoid
washing it everyday, says Healthline. This is because washing your hair strips your hair of its
natural oils, which are essential to the growth and health of your hair and can lead to breakage.
It also dries out the scalp and lead to split ends. Healthline also states that You should only
use enough shampoo to cover your hair, and that you should avoid washing your hair with very cold
or very hot water. If you feel like you absolutely have to wash your hair every day, consider
dry shampoo. And don’t forget to condition your hair, as this can help moisturize it.
So, can you relate to any of the painful truths about having long
hair mentioned in this video? What are some of your funniest or most
embarassing long hair stories? Tell us about them in the comments section below!