How I did it: Rather than having hair cuts, I had hair trims. I would have an inch or so taken off every 6mo though. Lots of deep conditioning on the ends, and I never, ever used a blow dryer. 

Lessons & tips:

• If you can grow your nails long, then you can probably grow your hair long. Otherwise, I'd just go for hair extensions. 
• Long hair is a PAIN in the neck - literally. If you suffer from headaches or neck strain, I wouldn't recommend this style. 
• Avoid razor-cuts, since they are a magnet for split ends.

Resources:

• Good genetics! My mom and both my sisters have had waist-length hair several times.
• VO5 hot oil hair treatments! 
• Hairdresser that can thin out bulk hair once you start accumulating lots of length.

Aug 16, 2009, 12:42AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer