Overcoming the length limit and maintaining the cut

For many, the goal of growing long hair seems like a never-ending journey. When your hair seems to be stuck at one length and won’t grow any longer, it can be frustrating. But don’t worry, there are strategies to get past this obstacle and maintain the gorgeous appearance of your hair.

The first step is to figure out what could be causing your hair to stop growing. Determining the problem will enable you to make the necessary adjustments, whether it’s split ends, breakage, or just bad hair care practices. When paired with proper upkeep, the appropriate haircut can really make a big difference.

We’ll look at useful advice in this post to help you keep your ideal length without compromising style. With the correct strategy, you can have both long hair and a clean cut without having to choose between the two.

Genetics

And the first reason why hair can stop growing to a certain length is, of course, genetics. Do you believe in it? My grandmother had a thick, beautiful and thick braid, when I look at her photos I envy her with white envy, why am I not in her? My mother has excellent hair, thick and she has been dyeing it blonde at home all her life and her hair does not get damaged or break, as mine is natural, and when she goes to a salon to get her hair cut, her hair is always praised. My father, at 53, does not have a single gray hair or bald spots, he has excellent, thick.

Who is it that gives me my thin, brittle, and rapidly damaged hair? When I used to get my hair cut outside the house, they once took out half of my head because I hadn’t properly combed it, and they once discovered a fallen strand inside of my highlighted hair. I am 29 years old and, thank God, I have not yet developed gray hair, so I am unable to attribute my current state of not having gray hair to heredity. In this, I hope to emulate my father.

Additionally, as you are aware, hair grows actively during the anagen stage before breaking off from the root and falling. New hair eventually starts to grow in its place. This is a typical, organic process. Because their hair has a short anagen, many girls’ efforts to grow their hair to the desired length are in vain. Naturally, I’m not sure how long my hair is, but it’s probably quite long because my hair loss is seasonal. And although I experience hair loss on a regular basis, I don’t live with it permanently.

Natural structure also plays a significant part. Many girls go a year without cutting their hair, and it still looks decent. My question is, what will happen to my hair if I wait a year to get a haircut? I won’t be able to and I won’t even dare to check.

Sincemyhairisthinandhardertogrowtothedesiredlengththanthick,dense,orevenporoushair,I’vealwaystendedtobelievethatmynaturalstructure—ratherthanthephaseofactivegrowth—iswhatkeepsmefromgrowingmyhairlonger. In theory, there isn’t much that can be done for thin ones, but they can be somewhat subdued with special care products. I will stress once more that I combat hair breakage in every manner possible and that there has been improvement in this area.

I can confirm that receiving excellent care for your hair type and making efforts are worthwhile because I can see the differences in comparison collages. The hair in the left picture hasn’t been cut in three months, as you can see from the worn-out ends and the front strands that are yelling "help." The hair in the right picture has also gone three months without a haircut. Although I won’t call them perfect, the caliber of the ends and front strands indicates that the work was not in vain.

Brittleness

My hair starts to play tricks when it reaches a certain length, about 80 centimeters. Naturally, I’ve already talked about the front strands in a few posts; they thin out, break, and I don’t like how they look. The front strands are already begging for scissors and have answered their prayer for many years when the ends are still good enough—they are dense and unbroken.

On the other hand, some people ignore scissors and believe that it is preferable to let your hair grow to the desired length before trimming the ends into a thick cut. Still others believe that cutting your hair at least 1-2 cm each month will accelerate the growth of new hair.

Almost everything that grows back can probably be cut regularly, so I’ll probably always have a nice, cut. Frequently, the idea occurs to me that I should cut my hair to this length because it doesn’t spoil as much, so I shouldn’t worry and stop growing it. However, the restless thought and desire for longer hair always make me reconsider. and I continue to grow it.

When I dreamed of long, luxurious curls, I tried to grow my hair without cutting it. I also wanted to get the length I wanted as soon as possible because I had a growing ladder. I never gave thought to dreaming of a straight, thick cut. Then, expansion was the aim. My hair grows very quickly, and if it weren’t brittle, I could grow it out a few centimeters while trimming the ends once every two months without sacrificing quality.

Breakage of hair Although you can’t totally eradicate it, you can effectively conceal it, nourish your hair with different ampoules and fillers, and safeguard it with pre-care. I was once able to grow my hair to 70 cm and overcome the terrible breakage thanks to deliberate and careful care, but I was not happy with the quality of the lower portion of my hair. I chose to conduct another experiment for this reason. It is currently being done in an effort to try to grow 70–75 cm with neat ends.

My hair is currently 80 cm long, and I intend to cut it down by roughly 10 cm if, as many people believe, genetics cannot be defeated. Until then, I will continue to push back against hair breakage, and I have already noticed improvements. Furthermore, I doubt that I will be able to go more than six months without getting a haircut; a year and beyond are not about me, but in theory, six months is doable if you really try.

I can quickly dismiss thoughts of trimming my hair when they arise, or when I start to feel that my hair is damaged and I don’t like it, I can quickly erase the thoughts by opening an album containing old pictures of my hair. When I start comparing the current brittleness to what it was in the past, I realize that it’s a drop in the ocean and that, in most cases, I’m just being picky and idealistic.

Nutrition

Nutrient-rich food is essential for healthy hair because hair follicles provide the necessary nourishment for healthy hair. Naturally, I’ve seen a lot of fast-food-eating girls with great hair, but in this case, their hair is probably genetic. Food is really important to me and my hair. About the time I was 25 or 26 years old, I progressively changed to a proper, healthy diet and started counting calves. These days, cereals, seafood, nuts, meat, poultry, liver, vegetables, and fish are all essential parts of my diet.

Protein must be a part of the diet. poultry, fish, meat, eggs, dairy, and legumes. I consume poultry products on a daily basis, including eggs, cottage cheese, and chicken or turkey. This doesn’t bother me because I genuinely enjoy these products and they form the foundation of my diet. However, some people do not get enough protein, in which case I would suggest using specific dietary additives or supplements, like isolate.

You cannot give up fats either. I am aware of how many girls give up all fats in an effort to maintain a trim figure and avoid gaining excess weight. But if there aren’t enough of them in our diet—I’m not talking about baked goods and fast food—our bodies let us know right away. I am referring to omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in nuts, seeds, seafood, and other wholesome food sources.

Additionally, you can use fish oil, flax seeds, CHIA seeds, tuna, salmon, trout, and sesame and flaxseed oils. I consume Omega 3 because my diet frequently leaves out important fats.

Iron: Because I have anemia, I try to use iron frequently and take it in the form of liver, pomegranate juice, pomegranates, green vegetables, and dates as directed by my doctor. I get tested regularly and manage my iron levels. However, meat is the best source of iron.

Water: I make an effort to consume 1.5 liters each day. I have been drinking it throughout the day, before lunch, and before dinner. Lately, I’ve been thinking of switching from coffee to chicory. Water is involved in all metabolic processes that take place in cells, and this includes the growth of our hair. Like all other body cells, hair requires water to grow. Water is also beneficial to the hydration and beauty of the skin.

Vitamins

I currently take vitamin D, magnesium, and omega 3.

I take Omega for my skin and nails in addition to my hair’s health and beauty. I prefer to drink dietary supplements because I believe it is very difficult to obtain the necessary amount of healthy fats from food on a daily basis.

Magnesium: When the body doesn’t have enough magnesium, it shows right away in our hair, which starts to thinning, brittle, and exhausted. My eye began to twitch, and my legs began to cramp, indicating that I had a magnesium deficiency. It participates in the uptake (digestibility) of vital nutrients for hair, such as phosphorus, calcium, and vitamins B6, B1, and E.

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with dandruff, severe hair loss, and dry, brittle hair. Once more, food products like milk and fermented milk products, eggs, greens, red fish, caviar, and milk are good sources of vitamin D. Following a course of this vitamin, hair gets stronger, glossier, and easier to manage. This is something I observed about myself.

These dietary supplements support me in taking care of my body and filling it with beneficial ingredients.

Thorough care

I still chose to grow my hair longer, so the ends and front strands require extra attention and nutrition to get a more perfect cut down the road. I’ll be going on my fourth month without getting a haircut in a few days. This is a lot for me because, generally speaking, I cut the ends of my hair every two months to avoid having unattractive hair. I am currently almost always satisfied with my hair; however, after adding a few extra steps to the care process, I received a different than expected outcome.

I would like to share with you the current care guidelines I follow to postpone getting a haircut and prolong the life of the cut in a respectable manner. I used to think that the best way to grow your hair was to cut the ends as often as possible, but after my hair grew past the +75 mark, I started to have second thoughts. I now believe that in order to get a nice cut with thick ends, you must first grow more.

I’ve already tried trimming, but I couldn’t go over +80 before getting brittle, so I’m trying something else now: going without a haircut. My current measurements show that I am 80 centimeters long. When I had my most recent haircut on June 14, I was 75 cm tall.

Pre-pu care

It would appear why I required "pre-pu" care and for what reasons. Masks before washing have never really appealed to me, with the exception of natural oils. I decided to give this method a try in the summer when I had tangled hair from sun exposure and an unsuccessful curl. Using a spray and needle to comb through my hair would have meant tearing out half of it. It was also a great idea to apply a mask after shampooing and soak out tangles because, after washing, everything would get tangled into one big tuft.

I decided to try using the conditioner on my tangled, dry hair in an attempt to revive it. To my surprise, after shampooing my hair after using the conditioner, I had silky, knot-free hair once more. I suddenly realized that this solution for my tangled hair is truly amazing.

I currently have two "pre-pu" care combinations. When I wash my hair after curling it with papillotes or a curling iron, I use these combinations. Or when my hair tangles more frequently than usual and even slightly appears dry. In the past, I would take a needle and some spray to make combing easier, sit in front of a mirror, and carefully untangle each knot. Sometimes this worked without any losses, but other times I had to tear out the knots, which naturally made me feel very bad.

After the wind, I had to follow suit because this kind of weather required me to wear my hair loose even more frequently. I can now afford to use a working product prior to shampooing, mix it with oil (like coconut oil), and achieve a beautiful outcome.

Option 1

Spaclean balm was included in the care before washing because, according to a post about the product, I found it unsuitable for use after washing. Furthermore, I had no idea that I would enjoy it as much as I did when I first tried it! It appeared to have been designed for "pre-pu."

I previously wrote a separate post about Barex Shelkoterapiya Shampoo—actually, I wrote a post about the entire Shelkoterapiya series. This is an extremely cool shampoo that hydrates hair well, makes it slightly thicker, and cleanses it gently and softly without making hair frizz-free or light. Excellent, pleasant-smelling, soft shampoo.

After using the Barex Shelkoterapiya Mask, hair is incredibly manageable, smooth, and silky. They are dense at the same time, which is significant to me.

I purchased a two-phase spray from Concept at the end of the summer to swap out my blue Kapous. I really enjoy this brand’s sprays, but I feel like Kapous is starting to fall behind because it used to be better.

Lee Stafford Hair Spray has a texture akin to a light cream spray but a powerful effect. I use the product because I like how it tames any protruding hairs, if any exist. It also reduces breakage and protects against damage. I like that you can apply it the day after washing and that it doesn’t feel heavy or oily on my hair.

For me, leave-in care is a crucial and essential step in hair care; in fact, my hair started breaking less frequently when I started using silicone leave-in oils and sprays for easier combing many years ago. I use multiple leave-in products at once in pairs because my hair is now quite long and I can call it that.

Usually, I combine spray with cream leave-in or spray with oil, but occasionally, like the second day after washing, I layer cream over oil to add more smoothing.

When my hair gets really tangled or begins to show signs of dryness, this regimen works great on it. First, pre-pu levels out the knots and tangles, then shampoo gently and carefully cleanses the hair and scalp, the mask serves as an extra conditioning product, and lastly, leave-in products do their work. I leave with a smoothed-almost-silky canvas of hair, and the urge to chop it all off turns into a crazy sense of sympathy. And after such care, even uncut ends resurrect.

Option 2

Constant DELIGHT Con Collagene Maschera hair mask: I used this mask to hydrate my hair, but it ended up working better as a conditioner. I like this mask as a mask, but I liked it more for "pre-pu," so I now use it for that purpose. This mask is meant to make combing easier, moisturize, and nourish the hair.

Barex moisturizing shampoo with banana In my opinion, this is the most contentious example of shampoos I have ever tried. Step 1: I have a strange relationship with it that has evolved from love to hate. I can say with certainty that it hydrates at five different points, and when I wash it, the scent is like something out of a fairy tale. My hair is guilty of being fluffy from this shampoo, but it becomes more manageable after the pre-care. I appreciate it for providing excellent hydration overall.

Restorative protein mask with panthenol MOCHEQI: This mask works even better than my favorite Numero with oats at untangling tangles of any complexity. I just apply a small amount of this mask to the knots in my hair if I find that the shampoo has caused them to become tangled, and they "melt" before my eyes and go away. I dislike using the mask frequently because it is "teeming" with silicones, but for intensive restoration—especially after pre-care—I think it works great. It’s in perfect condition.

COCOCHOCO Thermal protection for hair: Although this cream is marketed as thermal protection, it can also be used to give hair a unique sheen and obedient texture.

Occasionally, I swap out the MOCHEQI mask for moisturizing fillers from Farm Stay, a Korean brand that has been a part of my skincare routine for a year and has never let me down. It has panthenol, silk, collagen, and hyaluronic acid. When I use these products together, my hair gets a healthy dose of weighting without being overfed, which makes it more manageable without becoming light and flying away.

As an alternative to leave-in products, I love the Concept spray for easier combing; it has been my go-to product for the entire summer. It is impossible to overdo it and it detangles hair superbly without making it greasy or weighing it down. I then add COCOCHOCO cream on top, which adds even more smoothness.

My hair split and tangled much less during the day after I started using stronger care routines that included applying conditioners and masks before washing to detangle and provide extra protection for my hair.

Their quality has changed; they have almost entirely stopped drying out. In the past, the comb would occasionally slip on the ends on the second day after washing, requiring me to use a needle to untangle the tangles when I got home from work. However, I now realize that I have forgotten about these issues, which is fantastic. The only thing I regret is not utilizing the "pre-pu" approach sooner. This particular care step is truly miraculous for fragile, thin hair. This summer, I really enjoyed the length of my hair, and now I really enjoy it.

Curling the ends

There is a belief that curlers are bad, but in my experience, they are actually helpful. I’m a huge fan of curls, and I learned years ago how to minimize the harm they can cause. I’ve been curling my hair since I was a teenager. Even when I dyed my hair blonde, I loved using thermal curlers to get a lot of volume in my hair. Looking back, I realize it might not have looked great, but at the time, I was happy with how my hair looked.

My hair held curls much better when it was shorter; you could curl it from the roots and enjoy the results. Because of its length, my hair is now heavier, and I can only curl the ends.

Soft curlers are what I use most often to curl my ends. My mother’s old curlers, which were made of the best material for me, were used to curl the ends just recently. For a year now, I have searched every store and online marketplace for the same ones, but in vain. I made the decision to get used to these since, due to the dense material, they only curl the very tip of the hair and do not lift it higher. Still, it’s preferable to nothing.

First styling method

I part my hair into three equal sections before going to bed, and I wear my hair up in a high, but not too tight, ponytail. I currently wear blue Kapous and Concept. After using a drop of leave-in oil and thoroughly combing through each strand to ensure that there are no knots, I curl it using soft curlers. As it happens, three strands. Occasionally, I split it into two, but the curlers may unravel and grow during the night. My head doesn’t hurt when I sleep.

Because they are gentle, the curlers don’t hurt. However, you must remove curlers carefully because there are small tangles and they are no longer the best fasteners. My mother had curlers, and the perfect fasteners were on them.

As a result, my hair has become voluminous and lush, and I can no longer recognize it. I feel like I own a lion’s mane, and even though the curls slightly break (depending on the products I use to wash my hair; some hold the curls for two days, while others cause everything to collapse under the weight of the hair), the volume is maintained even as the ends of the curls grow. I’ve been using this method for at least ten years, and while my hair doesn’t suffer from it, I’m confident that it can still be lush and voluminous, which is exactly how I like it.

The second method of styling

I’ve started doing this lately because the length grows longer the second day after washing: I braid two braids more tightly to prevent them from falling apart at night. After that, I used a spring elastic band to pull both of them into a low ponytail and used a single soft curler to curl the ends. Additionally, sleeping in this manner is more convenient than using the curling method 1. My hair gets wavy and the ends curl in the morning. Additionally, the volume is good at the same moment.

A high ponytail looks fantastic after this method because the hair appears thicker and the ponytail appears larger, which also makes the braid appear thicker. Additionally, I occasionally treat my hair with Profs salt spray before creating braids; this gives my hair structure, makes it slightly stiffer, and prolongs the styling.

I think the end result is also really awesome. The hair has a lot of volume, curled ends, and concealed damage. The ideal hair for me is voluminous hair, and curling my thin hair is the simplest way to get volume. There are products that increase density and volume, of course, but I never find this to be sufficient.

While growing out your hair can make it difficult to maintain your style, there are ways to let it grow longer without sacrificing style. In order to handle uncomfortable phases and guarantee that your hair stays healthy and fashionable as it reaches your desired length, regular trims, good hair care, and wise styling decisions are essential.

My rules

I often wear my hair up

Despite the fact that I had never seen myself wearing my hair up, I fell in love with buns. I use hairpins and a donut. I’m going to order a large now. I therefore avoid touching or combing my hair during the day to prevent damage. These days, you have to wear this hairstyle in the rain because of the humid weather (which, in this case, is almost always in the fall, though it can also happen in the summer).

Hairspray and styling products do not really help; once I tried to make friends with my hair styling products, I calmed down and used them on holidays. However, my hair turns into horror when it rains and loses all style or curling of the ends.

I develop a clear care plan for the week

When it was time to wash my hair, I grabbed the jar that primarily drew my attention (since I have multiple products for moisturizing, nutrition, and restoration too). Normally, I apply products based on the condition of my hair. I now write a care plan for myself on Sundays, one week in advance, and I follow it. There isn’t time to think about plans when you get home from work late at night and wash your hair. Now, the days for washing are Tue, Thu, and Sun.

Tuesday: hydrating Thu: sustenance and recuperation Suncare using fillers or ampoules Mon, Wed, Fri: Darsonval massage

I do a regular revision of the arsenal of cosmetics

Additionally, I want to thoroughly organize all of my products, donate the ones I don’t use, use up the things I like, and try to prioritize one or two brands. I’m liking Kaaral’s care right now, so I’m going to try their shampoos. I also enjoy the Korean brand Masil’s ampoule products and masks, and I intend to purchase and try more of their offerings in the future. I’m a perfect fit for these products when it comes to stronger care. They bring them back to life as quickly as possible, and Masil is crucial to keeping my front strands and ends intact.

Strong care is best served by gray bags. I only intend to keep the products that work at number five. Any masks or conditioners that I don’t particularly like will go into pre-care. I won’t torture my hair by throwing out inappropriate shampoos and other care products right away.

What is currently appropriate and enjoyed using:

I try not to burden my hair with unnecessary care

I avoid using potent and gentle shampoos twice in a row. I was guilty of this this summer, and it made me feel like an unwashed root zone. Everything looked amazing, but there was a sense that the hair was stuck to the head. Once again, I am convinced that alternation is the best option for my hair. For this reason, I placed another order for hard bars from Milo; they fit flawlessly, do not dry out, and clean up nicely.

I try to find a balance between moisturizing and nourishing my hair

I want to try a few new products, or rather series, by winter or after the new year. If I’m lucky, I might even switch to this brand and make it my primary concern. but not before testing out novel goods. I haven’t been able to find my perfect liquid shampoo yet, but I would really like to. My ideal among solid ones is that, even if I take care of my hair for a while without it, there comes a point at which I have to buy it again because I’m missing something.

Growth acceleration

I still need to speed up the growth in order to get my hair longer and update the cut without losing length. My hair is currently 79–80 cm long, but I gave it a decent haircut in June. The fantastic working serum is at fault. About it, I’ve already written a post. In addition, new hairs have started to grow out all over my head, so it really works. In addition, I’m resuming my favorite Darsonval course. It will be put to use shortly before the vacation. There is a month-long course.

Acceptance of your hair

My hair is thin and its structure cannot be changed. But you can try in every way to give it volume by curling the ends, you can use density products. To deceive yourself and feel the weight of the hair and thickness. But sometimes I still catch overdrying or overdo it with care and then I don’t like my hair, if this continues for a couple of days, I get the feeling that I want to trim the ends. At the moment, there is no such feeling. I think because my hair and ends now look quite decent for the fourth month without a haircut. Usually I cut the ends once every 2 months and they have time to thin out.

However, since this is just my experiment, I’m starting to conclude—after looking at photos—that my ideal length is between 65 and 70, and that anything longer than that is probably excessive. However, I’d like to feel 85 at least once. However, I don’t think you should walk that far every day. However, as I mentioned earlier, curling hair eats up length, and I adore this industry.

Challenge	Solution
Hair not growing past a certain length	Trim regularly to avoid split ends that cause breakage.
Split ends and damage	Use leave-in conditioner and heat protectant to reduce damage.
Maintaining shape after a cut	Style with the right products to hold the look.
Hair looking thin or flat	Add layers or texture to create volume.

It may seem difficult to get the length you want in your hair while maintaining a trendy haircut, but it is absolutely achievable with the appropriate strategy. Even if you’re growing out your hair, getting regular trims helps stop split ends from moving up the hair shaft and causing more breakage.

Another important factor is paying attention to your hair care regimen and incorporating nourishing treatments. Your hair will stay strong and healthy if you use the proper products for your type of hair, avoid over-washing it, and shield it from heat.

Recall that patience is crucial. Hair grows at its own rate, but you can enjoy the length and health of your hair if you take good care of it and follow your maintenance schedule consistently.

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