Have you ever been told it's "unhealthy" to have long hair by "hair professionals"?

[Spitfire]

And the beauty industry also makes sure that one trend never stays for too long. It has to change often, to get people to buy the new stuff that's trending. One example. Some years ago a face was not allowed to be shiny in any way. Mat products was the thing. And now its supposed to have "glow". Just to make people buy something different if you ask me.

Influencers are a part of driving these insane trends too. They're everywhere, including the hair world and they're really trying to sell all of the "miracle" products that they are currently sponsored by.

Yep, that's the truth! They constantly move the goal posts on us. And yeah, I wouldn't trust any of those "miracle" products for the most part. Companies love taking advantage of the "human billboard" model of influencers to sell whatever and anything, generally marketed to solve a manufactured problem that we've never even heard of before.

[Ylva]

And the beauty industry also makes sure that one trend never stays for too long. It has to change often, to get people to buy the new stuff that's trending. One example. Some years ago a face was not allowed to be shiny in any way. Mat products was the thing. And now its supposed to have "glow". Just to make people buy something different if you ask me.

I chuckled when I heard about the new glowy skin trend. I've always been made to feel horrible because my face was so oily and shiny. People would comment on how I was "sweaty". Now I'm finally fashionable

Personally I think that it's extremely boring when everyone looks the same. I have my own style and will not do something just because someone else sais that it's trendy or hygienic or whatever

Same same. Regardless of the style in question, I always appreciate it when I see someone simply doing their thing.

[Für immer]

Same same. Regardless of the style in question, I always appreciate it when I see someone simply doing their thing.

Makes me think of a quote from a show we had here some years ago, that "If I always wear the same thing, then I am modern/trendy every now and then".
and yes, one should just do their own thing and not care about what other people think.

[Pilate]

I since I began my hair growth journey I have vowed to stay away from hair salons and do all trims myself. The stories I hear from TLHC and r/longhair are a real turnoff.