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Growing out your hair can be frustrating, here are some tips for making life a little brighter.

About three times a week around here, either in an article or discussion board comment, or from one of the students in my class Finding the Right Hairstyle for You! I get a question something like . . . “I’m growing out my hair, how do I cope while waiting for my hair to grow out?”

There are several things that I recommend

• Change your hair style often, try lots of new things during each new stage, who knows maybe you’ll find the unexpected hair style that looks spectacular on youFind the unexpected hairstyle that looks gorgeous on you
• Pay attention to any look that gets compliments from any source. A compliment should be a great tip off, that a hair style really looks great on you.
• Do lots of fun stuff . . . tie in a scarf, try a hair extension, anrdoezrs, wear hair accessories and hair thingees often.
• Experiment with some different hair colors. Use semi-permanent hair color that shampoos-out easily and quickly.
• Clip out a picture of the new hair style you are longing for and post it on your mirror to keep you positive and determined.
• Take a multi-vitamin daily
• Gently massage the scalp often (hair stylists receive special training on scalp message for a reason, it helps promote healthy hair)
• Drink lots of water
• Keep your hair moisturized with a good moisturizer like Paul Mitchell Super-Charged Moisturizer
• Condition, condition condition
• Don’t set the clock back - Damage is your worst enemy during this stage.
  • Trim damaged ends often
  • Avoid hair styles that pull too tightly, or stretch or snap the hair. Even a simple ponytail can be damaging to your hair if not done with care.
  • Avoid overprocessing
  • Minimize stress
    • Shampoo only as often as necessary
    • No rubbing with the towel
    • Don’t over expose your hair to the sun.
  • Avoid any harsh chemical treatments
    • No perms
    • No hair straightening treatments
    • Easy on highlighting
• Hold up on taking out a second mortgage for some snake oil salesman who claims he has a product that will make your hair grow faster.

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