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Hi, Ive just got a couple of questions.
I've been growing my hair long for the last year. I've done nothing with it and have not been to a hairdresser. I can now make a poney tail.
Is it recommended to get it trimmed and neatened up? And do I have to worry about split ends? Should I got to a special long hair dresser and get a specific cut?
Do you grow the hair straight out from the hair line at the bottom of the neck or trim it?
p.s have any of you received descrimination for long hair when applying for a job?
thanks Forsen
I grew my hair out several years ago and had it cut. When I grew it out the first time, it was "layered". This time I have removed the layers at half ear level and at just above collar level. What this does is to create thick ends as opposed to thin ends. This looks alot better when the hair begins to grow down to the shoulderblades/midback. My recommendation is that you have trims to accomodate this thickness "at the ends" as well as shape early in the process so that you will be more satisfied with the results later on... just do not let them take too much off at the trimming. The goal is to eliminate the thin, cheezy ends.
You could go to a long hair dresser, but the guidelines I give you are as follows, 1/2 inch removed every 6 months to a year (OR) if you have layers in your hair, have it cut up to the top layer and resume growing. This is only advised if you want a nice tight clean line/contour where your ends are.
I grow out all hair including the "peach fuzz" under the back of the hair line for volume. This is only a matter of preference. If you remove it, you will have constant stubble back there.
There will be some discrimination regarding work, It depends on the type of work you do, if you present a clean appearance and professional, you should have no trouble.
Should you have further questions, post reply to this.
Do what you think is best for you and your hair without worrying about what others think.
While neatness is important, I personally think that too cultivated a look tends to look artificial and less 'masculine'.