Tips to Help You Grow Your Hair from Super Short to Long

Aug 12

1. Have a plan before you start

Tell your barber you are growing your hair out.

That changes the whole approach. Instead of cutting everything back into shape, your barber can start building towards a longer style.

Bring pictures of the final style you are aiming for so we can focus on the end goal. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to build the haircut over time.

2. Get maintenance cuts

Growing your hair does not mean avoiding the barber for six months.

A maintenance cut every 6–10 weeks can help control the awkward stages, balance the shape and keep the hair looking intentional. The goal is not to cut loads off. The goal is to make it grow better.

3. Learn how to style each stage

At first, you might need a matte product for texture and control. As it gets longer, you may need something lighter to keep movement without making the hair heavy. Ask your barber what product works for the stage you are at, not just the final style you want.

4. Keep it clean and conditioner

As your hair gets longer, dryness, frizz and product build-up become more obvious. A good shampoo and conditioner will help keep the hair feeling clean, soft and easier to manage.

We recommend Firsthand Shampoo and Conditioner for keeping longer hair in better condition as it grows.

5. Be patient with the awkward stage

This is the most important tip of the lot.

Every long haircut goes through a weird stage.

That does not mean it is going wrong. It means the hair is between shapes. This is the point where most people give up and go short again. Don't be that guy.