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Hi, I've been lurking here for a while but never posted anything. Recently I have become very interested in growing my hair long, and I haven't gotten a haircut since the summer, right now my hair only goes to about my eye brows naturally, but when I pull on it it goes to the bottom of my nose (just so you have an idea of how long it is)...anyway I have really thick hair, and it gets puffy all around, my question is is it definitely possible for me to grow my hair long without having like a big puff ball on top, and if so will it look nice? (I know I may sound stupid because I don't have a pic yet, I'll try to get one)...many people are telling me to cut it, but I don't want to.
I too have very thick hair that puffs up when it was shorter. But give it time the hair will weigh down and be less puffy believe you me. Also using hair-friendly oils like Olive or Jojoba oil can keep unruly hair a bit flater whilst allowing the hair to breathe. Or else just become a Mad Hatter for a while. All the best, Duncan
The puffy/poofy look, along with the 'wings', 'dips', 'cowlicks' and other problems of unmagineability; are all part of what is called 'the awkward stage'. While it may look cute on a tyke, it can be maddening on an older child and adult. As it gets longer, weight and gravity will pull it down to a more manageable style. It requires patience, hair products, styling tricks and head gear to often get you through it. You CAN get through it. You will also need a thick skin to ward off the inevitable uninvited/unwanted comments directed at you from the peanut gallery.
Since many with your hair type have gone before you in MLHH, you will get lots of tried and true advice for managing hair during the phase known as 'the awkward stage'. Give it a try, and when you run into a particular issue, post about it, and attach a picture if at all possible. You don't have to show your face, just your hair. Pics help users with suggestions. It is possibly for just about anybody to have long hair (unless seriously follicularly challenged), but you must want it, be willing to be patient during the awkward phase, and more importantly... tune out the naysayers telling you to get a haircut.