Want to make my short hair longer
Posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 00:10:15: Previous Next
So it's about time for another haircut; things are maybe a couple of inches long at most. I normally have short hair, but I've wanted to grow it out for a long time. I've always been afraid of doing it incorrectly, and having things look bad. I saw a post below of someone who has the Revolutionary War era ponytail aka "Paul Revere" look, and I suddenly desire to do something similar. Now's the time. So, I've got a few questions now. First, should I go to get a haircut and explain what I want to do to "prepare" the hair somehow? I suspect I'll need to get this done at some point, as I have parted it on the left of center for a long time. I want to avoid a mullet phase if at all possible; I know the transition part can be difficult, but if it's not too horrendous I'll deal with it. I ultimately only want it long enough for a small ponytail. Do you guys think this is doable? You seem to be the ones to ask.
While I'm at it, after doing some reading, I finally think I figured out that my hair is often dry because I shampoo it every day. So, I've stopped doing that so often. Now, it's starting to get kinda thick and a bit oily, nothing too egregious. Are there particular brands of shampoo/conditioner I should use in order to get that silky soft hair look? My hair is pretty thick, and often dry and slightly frizzy right after I shampoo it.
I really appreciate the advice!
Re: Want to make my short hair longer
Posted by Adi on April 01, 2002 at 02:14:20: Previous Next
In Reply to: Want to make my short hair longer posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 00:10:15:
Hi.
I'm growing my hair for almost 7 months.
About the haircut:altough it's been almost 7 months(from about 0.5-1" haircut) I still have the part in my hair on the left and not in the middle since that's the way my hair goes and when I try to arrange it to the middle of the head the hair isn't long enough to make it look nice so I wouldn't worry about it-I guess it'll be ok in the later stages.
about trims:I follow the "popular" advice of not getting trims as it is the fastest way to grow hair but it depends on how u feel and how u can manage with the "awkward stage".
I have curls in the back of my hair but I don't let it annoy me.
I use hair styling products to manage through the awkward stage and currently I use Careline Hair Moisturizer which make my hair look pretty decent.
So,all in all-just start growing and see how it goes!
Adi.
Re: Want to make my short hair longer
Posted by CRUSHER on April 01, 2002 at 12:44:04: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Want to make my short hair longer posted by Adi on April 01, 2002 at 02:14:20:
: I use Vidal Sassoon ultra care shampoo & conditoning rinse. It makes my hair look shiny and smooth. It's in a red container to.
Grow in front for a while
Posted by Dave on April 01, 2002 at 02:44:07: Previous Next
In Reply to: Want to make my short hair longer posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 00:10:15:
Grow it in the front for a while, don't let the barber touch the front. Keep getting it trimmed in the back only. Eventually the front and sides will catch up to the back and you can just let it grow from there. That's the best way to avoid the mullet look.
Re: Want to make my short hair longer
Posted by Bill on April 01, 2002 at 10:07:50:
In Reply to: Want to make my short hair longer posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 00:10:15:
: So it's about time for another haircut...
Get out of that mindset. :-) Some longhairs never have their hair cut at all, especially while growing it out. Those who do go for trims do it very infrequently compared to the "every two weeks" schedule many shorthaired men get accustomed to. The fastest way to get through the awkward stage is to not get your hair cut at all. Some men opt for trims during this time - this will make your hair a bit neater but nevertheless messier than a full grown head of hair. The option then is messier for a shorter time or not quite so messy for a longer time. If you go the trims route, nevertheless tear up the calendar and just go for a trim when you feel you need it.
: First, should I go to get a haircut and explain what I want to do to "prepare" the hair somehow? I suspect I'll need to get this done at some point, as I have parted it on the left of center for a long time.
Long hair parts itself where it wants. This is usually in the middle. Gravity sees to this. You don't really have to worry about any of this stuff. Your hair will take care of growing - your main concern will be to take care of your hair. The health of your hair matters once you're growing it long.
: I want to avoid a mullet phase if at all possible....
It is impossible to end up with a mullet if you stay away from
haircutters.
: While I'm at it, after doing some reading, I finally think I figured out that my hair is often dry because I shampoo it every day. So, I've stopped doing that so often.
Good move. "Two or three times a week" is the most common frequency longhaired men report. Most of us concur that "daily" is too often - it subjects your hair to too much stress. Some men carefully wash in water only, on days they don't want to shampoo, because that helps move oil down into the tips of your hair and helps you neaten it up. Washing in water causes much less stress than shampooing so you can do that even daily if you don't use so much it washes off all the oil.
Good luck. Just take care of your hair and it will do the growing!
Re: Want to make my short hair longer
Posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 14:26:07: Previous Next
In Reply to: Want to make my short hair longer posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 00:10:15:
Thanks for the help guys. I think I'm just going to let it grow and see what happens. Anybody have some links/recommendations for what shampoo and conditioner to use? As I mentioned, it's somewhat dry, and I'd really like to get more soft and shiny. Thoughts? Thanks again!
Re: Want to make my short hair longer
Posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 16:41:38: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Want to make my short hair longer posted by Legolas on April 01, 2002 at 14:26:07:
Sorry to post in my own thread again, but I did some reading online, and it seems as though the following is recommended:
Aussie Moist Shampoo 2-3 times a week
Aussie Moist Conditioner daily
Aussie 3 minute miracle deep conditioning once a week
I also saw aussie slip recommended as a daily cream rinse, but I read about it, and it's recommended for detangling. My hair is pretty short at the moment, so I'm figuring I can get away with the conditioner every day instead. Does this sound right?