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    Default Tired of waiting for my hair to grow

    I'm getting impatient with my hair, I was so close to waist and have ended up going back to bsl cause my hair needed shaping, it took me 7 months to go from just above bsl to 3" above waist and although I love the cut and my hair feels much better I really miss that bit of length I've lost. What can I do to avoid needing to get it cut too often and stop obsessing over length.
    What does everyone do when they get tired of waiting to reach goal length?

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    Default Re: Tired of waiting for my hair to grow

    I deep condition, I use pre-poo hair masks, I try new styles and new braids...all kinds of things!

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    I practice benign neglect to keep me from worrying about it.

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    I have the same thing! I'm trying the inversion method, today is day 1.

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    Put it up and forget about it. I have not gotten a haircut in ~three years, thanks to updos (and judicious S&D). Don't take pictures, don't measure. Just put it up. One day you'll take it down and you will have reached your goal length without even realizing it.

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    I am in the same boat so I don't have much advice for you. When am I going to learn that if I want my hair to grow I need to stop cutting it. If it makes you feel any better at least you aren't SL like me! I would love to have bsl . I am sure your hair looks amazing. For me I am going to try wearing my hair up in different ways , I think having it down only makes me obsess about it. I say try to change one thing in your routine maybe that would help? You can't keep doing the same things with your hair expecting a different result

    I need to look up this inversion method I keep hearing about!

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    I think waiting for hair to grow is one of the worst things one can do to one's sanity, since it's such a long-term project.
    I agree with everyone else: benign neglect, putting it up and forgetting it, experimenting with new deep treatments and styles when I get bored with it are pretty helpful on this looooong road.

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    The best thing you can do is wear it up...all day and night. I've worn my hair in a bun for a few years now and it has helped tremendously. The only time it's down is when I wash and air dry it. I wear the bun on top of my head, it's easy to sleep with the bun resting on the satin pillowcase..

    You'll only have to detangle once or twice a day with a wide tooth comb which saves you a lot of damage. Experimenting with different oils and conditioners might be a good idea. Maybe try a deep conditioning treatment every week or so.

    I stopped checking the length because every time I did, I hated it. You're not alone in your frustration!
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    I usually distract myself by buying a new hair-toy (that is perfect for my current length), stalking my favourite etsy shops, plan custom orders etc. Or I just immerse myself in real life and allow myself to become busy with all things non hair related

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    I would also recommend either benign neglect, or learning some new styles. If you really enjoy styling, maybe challenge yourself to try to do a different braid, bun, or updo every day for a week. I've done that a few time to help with hair boredom and it can be a lot of fun.
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