So, is this what's known as the ''Awkward Phase''?

• So, is this what's known as the ''Awkward Phase''?
  

  

  RaisedByTheSword

  
  

  I'm about 13 months into growing out my hair. My bangs reach about one or two inches past my chin, sides are about 3 to 5 inches past the jaw slope, and the back of my hair reaches a bit past the base of my neck.

  Well, my hair is always trying to stick out on the sides. It also poofs out very easily.

  This is cured for a bit when I take a shower/bath, use shampoo, then conditioner, etc... But in about 2 to 3 hours, it does the exact same thing, and I have to comb it down, only for it to stick out again. It is really, really, irritating. I can't tell if this is just my hair period, or is it this dreaded "awkward stage" I hear about? And if it is, how can I at least attempt to tame this beast?

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    Naex

    
    

    Yes, this is the "awkward stage". Fortunately, your hair seems quite long, you've got most of the way behind you.
    Dunno how you, but I had to use 2 then 4 and finally again 2 hair clips, to keep the hair in civilised shape. This depends on a style you want to have. I always wear my hair in a ponytail, otherwise it looks the hair wears me. Some more fortunate guys can have their hair loose.

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      RaisedByTheSword

      
      

      Bah. It really, really sucks. However, I can't stop now. Haha. Eventually my hair will end in the results that I want.

      Also, I might want to say, my hair is only those lengths that I specified, if straightened. I have wavy hair.

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    Horus

    
    

    I'm about 13 months into growing out my hair. My bangs reach about one or two inches past my chin, sides are about 3 to 5 inches past the jaw slope, and the back of my hair reaches a bit past the base of my neck.

    Well, my hair is always trying to stick out on the sides. It also poofs out very easily.

    This is cured for a bit when I take a shower/bath, use shampoo, then conditioner, etc... But in about 2 to 3 hours, it does the exact same thing, and I have to comb it down, only for it to stick out again. It is really, really, irritating. I can't tell if this is just my hair period, or is it this dreaded "awkward stage" I hear about? And if it is, how can I at least attempt to tame this beast?

    Yeah,once tha hair has reached it's mark,You've just went through hell and beat the devil lol

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      RaisedByTheSword

      
      

      I just wish I knew when it stops. It is very frustrating.

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