Set Yourself Up for Success Growing Long Hair

• Educate

Just Barely Awkward

If you're growing a long mane, awkward stage hair is inevitable. As I’m inching towards three months of hair growth, my toes have officially entered the proverbial pool of awkward...so here I'm going to share my best tips for success growing long hair.

Right now I’ve got hair sticking straight out over my ears, the shape of my head seems to start wide and get narrow, and my neckline is horrendous. I’m talking wolverine-esk type of neck hair over here.

It’s time for some much-needed maintenance. But how do you set yourself up for success growing long hair?

There are some purists out there who believe you should never trim or do any type of cutting to your hair as you are growing it. While it’s true you just have to power through the awkward stage, that doesn’t mean you can’t look good doing it.

Just Barely Awkward

If you're growing a long mane, awkward stage hair is inevitable. As I’m inching towards three months of hair growth, my toes have officially entered the proverbial pool of awkward...so here I'm going to share my best tips for success growing long hair.

Right now I’ve got hair sticking straight out over my ears, the shape of my head seems to start wide and get narrow, and my neckline is horrendous. I’m talking wolverine-esk type of neck hair over here.

It’s time for some much-needed maintenance. But how do you set yourself up for success growing long hair?

There are some purists out there who believe you should never trim or do any type of cutting to your hair as you are growing it. While it’s true you just have to power through the awkward stage, that doesn’t mean you can’t look good doing it.

Tips For Success Growing Long Hair

ARE YOU IN?

Grow It Out With El Moreno

Co-Founder and Chief Follicle Office (CFO) at The Longhairs, El Moreno first grew his hair long in 2012, letting it ride for seven years before shaving his head at The Great Cut and donating 24 inches of hair. He’s growing it back out and he wants you to grow it out with him.

Whether you’re growing it out to donate or just to let it ride, join El Moreno’s hair update list for videos, progress checks and real-time tips and tactics through the awkward stage and beyond.

#growwithmoreno #TheGreatCut2024 #whosgrowingwithme

THANKS TO OUR HAIR PROFESSIONALS

House of Imago Beauty Collective

Shayna has been our most trusted hair pro, sharing hair knowledge and expertise since the founding of The Longhairs. She volunteered and helped us plan The Cutting Zone for The Great Cut, where she ceremoniously cut El Rubio’s mane.

Having never met before, Steven Jones immediately agreed to participate in The Great Cut when we walked into his barber shop for the first time. He ended up volunteering over five hours of his time performing haircuts, including shaving El Moreno’s head down to the skin.

He has continued supporting The Longhairs with hair knowledge and skilled craftsmanship with the clippers. Visit his shop in Pacific Beach, San Diego for a touch up or a beard trim.
@truegritbarbershop
@_skjones