I have the privelege of havin a partner who is a star at ahir care. having owned and operated a salon in Scottsdale, Az. He is now retired form same. But he will cut and trim if asked. My hair is now at mifd back length. on of my major goals. hoever. there asome "scraggly" ends. I had him neaten all that up and give me his take on everall condition. He says a bit more frequent conditioning. due to the amount i may be in the sun on any given day is in order. (now at twice a week) but overall, no split ends. The loss of the "scragglies" had an immediate effect of leaving the back of may hair and my 'tail" more full. It was worth the loss of up to an inch on a few strands to achieve this. Still at mid back, in length, over all. I am letting it continue to grow, however, not certain if I will go all the way to waist length. Mid back was/is my personal "Classic" length going back to the early 70s.