Hello LHC! I've wanted classic length hair since my calf length locks were cut down to shoulder as a child. Obviously my body itself has grown since, but I reach frustrating plateaus around waist length that end with me cutting damaged or neglected hair. I have 3a/b curls that don't make length gains any easier either. How do I prevent damage on my fine hair? It's high density so I keep it in a braid to prevent a wall across my face, and avoid trims unless necessary.