I have hair that comes down way past my shoulder blades. It is thick, fine and quite wavy. It is prone to knots.
I like to wear it out when I straighten it but find that it is too damaging to my hair, that it gets too knotty and when i brush it, quite alot of haor breaks off.

What do you do with your long hair to take good care of it and keep it healthy? I love having long hair and it grows so slowly I don't want to cut it short, but I worry I am doing alot of damage no matter if I wear it up or down.

before straightening it they came out with this spray that keeps the straightner from burning your hair the makers of it are tresseme. Good Luck

I had the same problem. I have very long hair and I straighten mine everyday. I use a staightening shampoo & conditioner, I would tell you what brand but I cannot remember. It's in a pink bottle. It works wonders on my hair, it actually helps make it staright. I also use a very thivk hair serum while its damp, and let it air dry. Then when I go to straighten it, it works very well & it stays straight all day, and if your hair is really damaged already. Only wash your hair every other day, but don't touch it a lot or it will get greasy. I hope this helps a little bit.

I have long hair also and i always wash it at least 3 times a week (usually more) and than deep condtion it every week also when your hair is wet you should comb it and brush it.

after straightening it spray some no-frizz shine from TREsemme. this will keep it glossy and tangle-free. it will also protect it against the weather coz it acts as a conditioner too