HEALTH & BEAUTY
The long and short of growing out your hair
by Chris Moody of Moody Hair, Darfield, Barnsley
Autumn, winter, spring or summer – long hair really doesn’t care what the season, it’s always on trend.
If you’re looking to grow out your signature style, international stylist, Chris Moody, gives us the long – and short - of how to successfully grow your hair while keeping it looking healthy.
First, and most important of all, don’t just hang on in there and stop going to the hairdressers. Like an old wives’ tale, many people, understandably, dodge the scissors and think the best way to grow their hair longer is to stop having it cut. Although your hair grows regardless of whether or not you have it cut, after three to four months trim-free the ends of the hair will start to become dry, brittle and frayed, resulting in splits and breakage. Often, more hair will break off than has actually grown.
Regular small trims will keep the ends of your
hair strong and healthy and ultimately result in more effective hair growth and longer hair. While long hair doesn’t happen overnight, hair grows on average around 2cm per month; however, in winter, it starts to grow a little slower which can seem very frustrating when you’re wanting your hair to get longer quicker.
Commit to a regular appointment every 6-8 weeks and speak to your stylist about cutting just half a centimetre at each visit. This will still allow your hair to grow healthily and prevent any ends from splitting beyond control.
Don’t be put off by generalisations that hairdressers always cut hair short - it’s simply not true. Any good stylist is after long term business, they want to build a relationship and gain your trust. Communicate with your stylist and let them know your long term plans, discuss what length you’d like your hair to be and by when, your stylist will be able to explain what is possible.
The key to growing hair successfully is to aim for a new ‘longer style’ every three to six months. Why not set a goal to get your hair to, say, collar length by Christmas, then shoulder length at Easter time. It helps to keep you going if you can see and feel you’re making progress. You’ll have luscious long locks in no time.
While you’re sticking out that awkward mid-stage, ask your stylist’s advice about the best methods to prevent ends from splitting. Here at Moodyhair we have specialist equipment such as thermal heated scissors that seal and protect delicate ends to drastically reduce splits and breakages. Protein treatments that are left into the ends of the hair are also really effective. Try Redken Extreme Anti Snap (£15.99), Lee Stafford Hair Growth treatment (£9.99) or Tresemme Split Remedy (£8.99).
A little maintenance will go a long way to getting your long hair.
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