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Hi, Im a 20 year old guy and I have always had a buzz cut. However, I am finally fullfilling my dream and growing out my hair long. My goal is mid-back length and I am really looking forward to wearing my first ponytail. Any advice on growing it out would be greatly appreciated. Also, what do you think of my goal length do you think its a good length or should I aim for even longer? Thanks.
Hi there,
Great that you found our community here and I hope that we can offer some good advice to help you through growing you hair out to your goal length. The sounds like a great goal and my best advice for the next year is just to let it grow and not do anything to it. Perhaps you would like to share a picture with us of your currently length.
Cheers,
John.B
John hit it right on the head. "Leave it be and just let it grow" is the best strategy to achieving long-hair. Be prepared for some frustration as you pass through what we like to call the "awkward phase". As far as goal lengths, that's really up to you and what you want from your hair. I will say don't be terribly surprised if that goal changes with time. I originally intended somewhere between shoulder length and mid-back, and now mine is down past my belt. You've got plenty of time to decide on the goal as you make the journey. Best of luck to you.
Keep checking in on this board for tips and lots of encouragement during your journey. I look forward to following your progress.
Best of Luck
WWT (Walter White Tail)
Always nice to see somebody new that has found us and welcome.
Basic advice. Don't get haircuts for a number for years at least. Plenty of info to be found in our "Links" section.
If you included a photo, it might be easier to tell what length might look the best.......but then again all of that is always up to the individual in the end.
Hmm, this sound alot like me about 16 years ago (wow, has it really been that long?) when I was 20 and had always had a buzz cut against my will until then.(thanks dad, I enjoyed every cut) At this point my hair hasn't even been trimmed in over 11 years. I've never had any paticular length goals, I've just let it grow. That is until I see another guy whose hair is a little longer than mine. (as a friend of mine whose hair come to his tailbone) As another mentioned, your goal will most likely change with time, just do what you like best. However, don't do as I did because I didn't change my hair care habits as it grew which I'm sure has limited what length that I could have by now due to self imposed damage. Just let it grow and read this board for tips on care and you will do just fine.
Daniel
"Growing my hair from a buzz cut." I can never hear this enough!!!
Another conversion from the dark side!
Welcome,
Paul
Thanks I honestly have always wanted it long and finally just considered to do it. Im looking at mid back length however I can definately see myself growing it longer. The longer the better :)
Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I really am anxious to have long hair and I love my goal length of mid back. However, I can definately see myself growing my hair to lower back to hip length especially if it is nice and thick. Alot of you have asked about a picture. I have supplied a picture, but it is an older one before I started growing my hair so it is a short buzz. HOwever now it is around 3 inches long. I just thought it was good to show my face structure and that. What do you think would look good with my structure style wise and length wise. Thanks guys.
Welcome to the board and I do wish you success in fulfilling your longhair dreams.Just avoid trimming it or using crazy chemicals on your hair and you will be fine.Your goal is your decision but I always say the longer the better:)Do keep us posted on your progress.Cheers
Mark