Is there anyway I can avoid cutting my ends until after summer?

Question

My hair has been through a lot. I'm just getting over a pretty serious eating disorder. Also, I did a lot of coloring about 2 years ago. My hair broke off almost to my scalp. It is just now growing back to the length it was before all of that. Its a good 6 inches past my shoulder. I'm so phobic about cutting it B/c it feels so good to have hair again. My hair has been such an issue for me. The last time I cut it was a year ago. Is there anyway I can preserve my hair until after the summer? Im so scared of cutting it. But I know I have too... I just want to get through summer if it is anyway possible. I know this is almost a stupid question lol. But this whole hair thing is a big deal to me. So if any of you experts out there can help me out... id be really thankful.

Answer 1

You need to find a shampoo that is natural and soft, something like children's shampoo. I had the same problem with my hair. My hair kept falling out, because I was under a lot of stress. Don't wash your hair everyday either because you are getting rid of natural oils that the hair needs. Also, no more coloring, your hair sounds like it's allergic to the products.
I wash mine every two to three days, but my hair is frizzy and takes a while for the oils to reach the tips.
1. Get a soft shampoo and conditioner.
2. Don't wash it everyday.
3. Don't brush it when it's wet, Hair is at it's weakest when wet. Also try to towel dry it and not use a blow dryer as heat can burn your hair and cause it to get split ends.
4. You're diet needs some omega-3 (from fish or use a dietary supplement) and some fruits and vegetables. Natural food will help keep you healthy and your hair will eventually get a nice natural shine.
and
5. Drink plenty of water. Helps hydrate the hair.

Take care, of your hair :-)

Answer 2

Hi Mandy, I used to be phobic about getting my hair cut too. It was past waist length and I used to freak out at the thought of getting it cut.

What I would recommend is going to a salon, maybe one recommended by a friend. Have a chat with them, maybe get a tricologist to look at your hair and scalp and find out what they think you need to keep your hair looking lovely.

Make sure when you book this appointment that its just an advisory one. it will give you confidence about going into a salon in the first place!

Then, if you feel comfortable with that, consider booking an appointment for a 1/4" trim. You wont loose your hair, it will just look a teeny fraction shorter. As your hair already sounds like its a nice length, you wont find this 1/4" too much I think.

Good luck!

Answer 3

any thing w/ lost of protein also try this method helped me alot
well when ur younger ur hair grows nice n faster b/c of the exercise n deit u've grown up with...i had the same problem u have i use to have long hair down where my bra strap is and i choped it to ear length and it took awhile to grow back...but now its past my clavical...took 2yrs to find the best way to grow it back...what i do is i use oil base condionter n shampoo and precondition my hair b4 i wash it like hot oil treatments or put cond. on the ends of my hair then i wash it and i leave a lil put of cond. on the ends to keep it perfect from the heat n also from brushin it like crazy..i also take prenatal vitamins which help b/c of the folic aicd and vitamin b...also just trim the ends where u see a split end not to much just enough so it won't go ne higher...if u try this method it should help the hair to come back nice b/c i told my friend the same thing n she can't stop tellin me thank u

Answer 4

You don't really HAVE to cut your ends you know. I never do. So... just don't cut it if you don't want to!

Answer 5

mosturize them!!