A little patience and a little styling gel will ease your hair transition from short to long.
Step 1
Decide what your desired length is going to be, normally healthy hair grows about half inch per month.
Step 2
Do a little math to know when you will be close to your desired length.
Step 3
Choose from the vast assortment of hair accessories available to hold loose ends and create definition.
Step 4
Push hair growth along with conditioning treatments that will help to strengthen it.
Step 5
Get regular trims that will keep ends neat and tidy.
Step 6
Use styling gels and trendy barrettes and clips -- these will hold wisps in place for you if your hair is too short at the sides.
Step 7
Consider adding one of the many clip-on ponytails and extensions for instant length. They are so natural-looking and comfortable that they can really be an asset during the grow-out stage.
Step 8
View online hair galleries that offer free viewing of hair styles. Seeing new styles can give you ideas and inspiration for styling.
Tips
- A stand by rule is that hair is no longer short when it can be pulled back into a ponytail with the majority of the hair caught by the elastic at the nape of the neck.
- Do not think you are in between trends or styles as you grow out your short hair, Meg Ryan has worn her hair short through long hair seasons and trends, always looks great.
- A healthy lifestyle gives healthy hair, your diet, exercise program, and sleep habits all come into play.
- Improving on these will not only help you to have stronger and longer hair, but a clearer complexion and a trimmer figure. That is a pretty good bonus!
- Try to get some extra protein in your diet, this can help boost healthy hair growth. Kelp pills can also help. Hair grows faster during the summer.
- Don't give up! At some stages your hair will not look its best, but remember if you give in and get it cut again, all those months of growing were wasted.
