The Lebanese beauty is taking hair goals to new lengths
These days, Karen Wazen Bakhazi is known for her sleek cool girl bob, but recently the lifestyle blogger took to Instagram to showcase a super long ponytail by celebrity hairdresser Tony El Mendelek. While Karen’s look was courtesy of hair extensions, it’s single-handedly making long hair great again. So if you’re planning on growing long, mermaid-worthy locks of your own, follow these tips for healthy hair that will grow long quickly.
Commit to regular trims: It may seem counterintuitive, but if you want long hair that’s actually healthy, you need to get regular trims to remove split ends. This will help keep your hair healthy and prevent splits from working their way up your strands, requiring you to chop your locks more often. Ideally you should ask your stylist to take around an eighth of an inch off every 10 to 12 weeks to prevent extreme split ends before they start.
Always use conditioner: According to hairstylist Mark Townsend, if your hair is wet, that means you have to condition it. “Over time, from colouring and heat styling, your strands start to get thinner at the bottom, but conditioner helps replace the lipids and proteins inside the hair shaft, as well as seal the cuticle to help prevent more damage from happening so that you can get your hair to grow longer and look healthier,” he explained.
Sleep on a silk pillowcase: Unlike cotton, silk is easier on the hair which helps avoid tangles and breakage. Slip’s silk pillowcases are made from a high grade, gentle mulberry silk, and have celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin’s seal of approval.
Be careful when brushing wet hair: Your hair is especially susceptible to breakage when it’s wet, so if you can’t wait to get those post-shower knots out, make sure you use a brush that will go easy on your strands, and always brush from the ends, gradually working your way up.
Want to know how Karen juggles home life while maintaining her impeccable appearance? We’ve got the answers in our interview with the stylish influencer.
