Controling long hair?

i had long wavy thick hair up until i was like 17 wheni cut it really short. it's been short for the last two years and it's been amaizing. since theres less i can control it and it has a finer more controlable texture, but i've decided to grow it out for a while, it's at a mid length npw and the texture is already more difficult. i can barely straigten it and it seems more damaging when i do. how can keep my nice texture if i grow it out?

long: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22765038@N0...

medium:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22765038@N0...

short:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22765038@N0...

Controling long hair?

I have long, thin hair, but I have a lot of it, so I know a little bit about this subject. I love yours - it's so dark and thick and pretty! I would suggest combing a conditioner through every time you shampoo, buying a smoothing/shine balm (I use Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine - it's a weightless anti-frizz serum) and I sleep on a satin pillowcase. It sounds lame but it really helps - the pillowcase will keep you hair smoother and prevent tons of breakage when you toss and turn at night.

All of these things will help keep it under control, but note that they are relatively "gentle" steps to take. You want to avoid more harsh things like getting your hair straightened (chemically or with a flat iron). If you're going to blow it dry, make sure you use a product that is heat activated (that will shorten the time you need to use the hair dryer, in theory). You will also want to get regular trims, about every 8 weeks, to keep the ends neat and the rest of your hair healthy looking.

Good luck with your lovely locks! :)

Controling long hair?

first off your hair is way way cute short i love it, and idk if there is much you can do