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  • Question
    How do you let your hair grow out?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Get minimal trims every 2-3 months and treat it gently. It's also helpful to pick out a specific end goal so you can track your progress and build toward that shape.
  • Question
    How long does it take to grow hair from your shoulders to waist?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    This depends on your height and your hair texture. Your hair grows about 1/2 inch a month, so you get approximately 1 foot of hair every 2 years.
  • Question
    How long does it take for your hair to grow 12 inches?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Your hair grows about 1/2 inch per month. At this rate, 12 inches will take about 2 years.
  • Question
    How long does it take for your hair to grow back after you cut it?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    This depends on how much you cut off and what length you are growing your hair to. To grow hair from short to long usually takes 2-3 years.
  • Question
    About how long will it take to grow short hair into a jaw length bob?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Growing your hair to a jaw length bob depends on the rate at which your hair grows. While it’s different for everyone, on average hair grows about half an inch per month. Depending on the current length of your hair, it may take about 6-9 months to grow your hair long enough for a jaw length bob.
  • Question
    How often should I trim my hair while growing out a pixie?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    Expert Answer
    You should get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks. Getting rid of the split ends will help your hair remain healthy as it grows.
  • Question
    How long does it take to grow out pixie cut?
    Jenny Tran
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Jenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    A pixie cut typically takes about a year to grow out to more of a bob length.
  • Question
    Does my hair grow at the back first or the front?
    Community Answer
    Your hair usually grows the same amount all at once, but the "mullet effect" is due to the back of your head being lower down (even when the back is cut the same length is looks longer). Most people's hair grows and looks like a "mullet" shape when growing out a pixie cut. That's why you need to trim the back of your hair more than the front when growing this style out, eventually the front of your hair will grow longer than the back of your hair and look even.
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    Is there any way to style a mullet so that it looks less like a mullet?
    Community Answer
    Wearing a bandana style headband.
  • Question
    If I have a pixie cut, how long would it take to grow it to about my shoulders?
    Community Answer
    About a year to a year and a half.
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    How long does it take to grow out short hair?
    Community Answer
    It usually takes about a year to a year-and-a-half for it to reach your shoulders.
  • Question
    How do I regrow hair quickly?
    Community Answer
    There are vitamins you can take for hair and nails that will help with the growth and shine of your hair. Plenty of moisture and coconut oil should be massaged in the scalp.
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    Is there a way to style it so I do not look like someone placed a bowl on my head and cut around it?
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    Sure there is! Pin the bangs back or use a headband. Pixies can tend to look strage with head bands if they are poofy, so to fix this you can put a wide headband while your hair dries, and it will stay that way. When you're ready to go, just swap the wide headband for a decorative one!
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    I need a light oil to put on my hair that won't weigh my hair down. Any suggestions?
    Community Answer
    Argan Oil. It works really well, and you can buy it for about $8 at Ulta beauty or a similar store. Don’t use too much when applying or your hair will be greasy, but a little dab will go a long way to make your hair smooth and shiny and stop frizziness.
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    Should I use conditioner with my pixie cut even if I have naturally oily hair?
    Community Answer
    Get a conditioner that is designated "for oily hair."
  • Question
    How long will it take to regrow my hair 2 feet longer?
    Community Answer
    It would take about four years, seeing as hair grows approximately half an inch a month, which is 6 inches a year. But it could be more or less depending on your lifestyle and genetics.
  • Question
    Approximately how long would my hair be in two years if I trim it regularly and use normal shampoo on it, if it is a pixie cut now?
    Community Answer
    About to your shoulders/collarbone, depending on your hair growth rate.
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    I need to grow my hair out to a bob in 7 weeks. Is it possible?
    Community Answer
    Probably not. Depending on the length of your pixie, you will most likely not be able to grow your hair that quickly.
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    If my hair is a short bob, how long will it take to grow to touch my shoulders?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how fast your hair grows. Probably about 6 to 8 months.
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    Without using these tips, how long would my hair take to grow out naturally?
    Community Answer
    Depending on the rate of your hair growth, growing out a pixie cut to a short bob could take anywhere from 8 months to a year.
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    The ends of the back of my hair are fluffy, yet they are not dead ends. How do I fix this?
    Community Answer
    You can use mousse or hair spray to put the fluff down or you can use a blow dryer to puff it up a bit.
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    How long will it take for a pixie cut to grow to the shoulder?
    Community Answer
    Approximately 2 years, depending on how fast your hair grows. On average, hair grows about 1/2 inch a month.
  • Question
    I have an undercut and very curly hair. How long would it take to grow it to a pixie cut?
    Community Answer
    It can take a year if it grows fast, but curly hair may take longer.
  • Question
    How do I grow out a pixie undercut?
    Community Answer
    Carefully and with the aid of a great stylist. Trimming the hair closest to the edge of your hairline is key.
  • Question
    How can I hide a mullet that I cannot cut out?
    Community Answer
    You can wear headbands or twist it (like a french twist) and pin it to one side. This takes a quite a few bobby pins, depending on the length, but it looks very nice and comes across professionally if you need it to.
  • Question
    My hair a bit longer than where my jaw is, how long will it take to grow to my shoulders?
    Community Answer
    Your hair on average grows about six inches a year, so it should take a year to a year and a half.
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    Can I grow my hair without trimming it?
    Community Answer
    You can, but there will be a bit of a mullet effect. If you don't want that, you can either trim it in the back or wear bandannas or headbands.
  • Question
    What is the easiest way to get my hair to lay down in the morning?
    Community Answer
    I find it easiest to just soak it (a proper soak, not just a few wet strands at the top) and then towel dry.
  • Question
    How do I evenly grow out one side that is shorter than the other when growing out a pixie cut?
    Community Answer
    One way is to change your part more to the center of your head, so that some of the longer hair goes to the shorter side. Put your hair behind your ears to hide the differences in lengths.
  • Question
    How long will it take to grow my hair to my shoulders if my pixie cut is to my ears?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how fast your hair grows, but generally, it should take anywhere from 1-2 years.
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