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This is my first post on here and I'm trying to grow my hair long for the first time. I buzzed it in Early December and now its about 3 inches long in some spots. I know a lot of you guys have really nice long hair but was wondering if mine will turn out like yours in the end. The look I'm hoping for is something like Mickey Rourke/Johnny Depp/or basically a straight shoulder length look. Would anybody who has long hair like that now mind sharing any pictures of their hair when it was short and kinda at that awkward length.
I really appreciate it,
Jordan
It's actually really hard, nay, impossible to predict what your hair will end up looking like, so going through the journey is basically the only way to find out! It's all about the journey anyway, that's the fun part :)
For starters you can get an idea of what your hair might look like by looking at your parents or anyone who has long hair in your family. If your mom has long hair, that can give you an indication of the kind of hair texture you might end up with. Start digging through family albums and pay attention to the kinds of hair textures in your family, and most likely you could end up getting their texture. I had to look back to my grandparents, and sure enough I had a combination of hair textures from them, while my sister inherited my dad's hair texture.
The bottom line is, while you do not know what kind of hair you'll end up with, at least you can get an idea of the possible hair texture you might end up just by looking at longhairs in your immediate family, or even men in your family who might have slightly longer hair than a buzz cut (4 inches or more can give you an indication to identify what kind of hair texture it is). It's all about genes, and I would dig as further back in your family tree to see if there is a pattern of having straight, curly, wavy, etc.., in your gene pool. It's all about genes because it will dictate whether you can grow hair to the floor (according to many other longhair sites).
Start asking the women in your family how they care for their hair, because most likely you could end up with a similar hair texture and thus would be a good starting point to ask what works for them. For now, enjoy the fact that you are beginning an exciting journey. Aspire to be you and be happy with the hair you'll end up with. The secret to growing longhair is to love your own hair no matter what it turns out to be, the more you love your hair, the more it will reward you by it making you look good.
best,
rowie
Actually may not be a good idea. Alot of women put lots
of stuff in their hair that has damaging results. And between
straighteners, perms, and other stuff the hair they have now
may bear no resemblence to what your hair may look like.
The best way to find out what your hair looks like long is
to take the next few years and just let it grow.
Avoid scissors, stylists bent on cutting hair, harsh chemicals,
etc.
For now, enjoy the fact that you are beginning an exciting journey. Aspire to be you and be happy with the hair you'll end up with. The secret to growing longhair is to love your own hair no matter what it turns out to be, the more you love your hair, the more it will reward you by it making you look good.
- Not all women are product junkies. In fact throughout the history of humanity, a great number of women have consistently maintained long healthy hair compared to men, even if it were for some during their childhood because of cultural prescriptions. Isn't it logical to get their perspectives? Yes, because a smart person takes into account "multi-perspectives" and uses common sense and discretion towards each unique hair care practices of an individual regardless of sex.
I know from experience that I have a similar hair texture with my older sister. Theoretically, we inherit traits passed down, so perhaps someone can get an idea with hair texture patterns passed down within family lines. It's not about getting definite answers, just limiting it to be able to make guesses, and having fun learning about one's own family tree while waiting..
Obviously, sisscors are necessary when you start getting fairy tail ends (thinning out hair, although some like this look). Scissors should not be avoided if somone has acumulated a lot of damage or split ends.
Your hair won't look like mine, or anyone else's here. Your hair will look like your hair. The best chance you have at kniwing what your hair will look like is looking at relatives with long hair, but even that is no guarantee.
You just need patience, avoid scissors no mater what, and don't use dyes and the like, as they won't show you your hair.
Peace
Jarvis