Welcome Cinderfire!
It can be a daunting task learning how to healthily manage your hair. Although I am not AMAB, I resonate with the whole not knowing how to take care of your hair thing. I was in sports for my entire teenage years, and it incurred a lot of damage because I didn't know what protective hairstyles were, was too aggressive with my hair and over washed it. At the time I viewed taking extra time for haircare as being impractical and irrational. It can take a while to make the switch, but we are here to learn from each other
I'm sorry you cannot grow your hair at the moment to express your gender identity. That's gotta be rough
I hope that you can get back to the Netherlands soon so you can be yourself without persecution. For me, growing my hair long and learning how to be gentle with it has helped me feel more feminine. I know not everyone here feels the same way, but it's been a lovely for me in that way. Best of luck on your hair journey!
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