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I have grown my hair for 4 months from a regular barber cut to a longer style and I want to grow it very long. My problem is that my hair is getting poofy and I wanted to know if i should have it chemically straightened or will it ruin my hair.
Ah, the dreaded awkward stage is upon you! I recommend gel.
Get a good non alcoholic gel (as alchol will dry out your hair). I use Dep level 8 with good results.
Also, I recommend to anyone just starting out. Give Bill Choisser's excellent treatise "On Being a Longhair" a read. I've linked it below.