How To Grow Long Hair Bethesda MD

Long hair is a luxury that many men and women wish to have. Though many want it, not all understand that having long hair is a pursuit, not a whim. By following the steps below, you can grow long, healthy hair that even strangers will compliment.

1. Adjust your expectations. Not everyone can have beautiful knee-length hair. Some people can only grow their hair to their waist (this is common), some only to their shoulders, and some stop even shorter than that (this is uncommon). Whatever your capacity for hair growth, don't get upset if it won't grow as long as you'd like it to. There are plenty of great styles for all lengths of hair that look good and can make you feel good about yourself.
   
   Even if your hair is the type that will grow long, remember--hair only grows about 6 inches per year. Don't expect much more than that.
   
2. Evaluate your hair type. Is it brittle? Thin? Very thick and curly? You're going to have to make considerations for your hair type as you grow it out. Be very, very careful with brittle hair and condition thick hair often. If your hair is very thick, consider thinning it.
   
3. Cut off all dead and damaged hair first. Hair is dead material and cannot be rejuvenated or renewed, just washed and oiled. To be proud of your hair and truly make progress, you need to get rid of everything that's not worth growing out. Find a hair professional who can evaluate your hair and trim (or hack!) off all the split, unhealthy hair that you don't want to carry with you into your growth. Also, if you want your long hair to be one length, you may want to grow out layers and/or bangs at this point.
   
   Make sure to find a stylist who will trim your ends (or dust them) without pressuring you to cut your hair. Hair stylists only make money as long as you are cutting, dying, and fixing your hair. Some stylists, when they hear that you are growing your hair out, will be unsupportive and try to get you back into your old routine. If this happens to you, find a different stylist to help you work with your hair and encourage growth.
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Author: Mariya Malter