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How do you let your hair grow out?

Laura Martin
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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.

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How long does it take to grow hair from your shoulders to waist?

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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.

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How long does it take for your hair to grow 12 inches?

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Your hair grows about 1/2 inch per month. At this rate, 12 inches will take about 2 years.

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How long does it take for your hair to grow back after you cut it?

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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.

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About how long will it take to grow short hair into a jaw length bob?

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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.

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How often should I trim my hair while growing out a pixie?

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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.

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How long does it take to grow out pixie cut?

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A pixie cut typically takes about a year to grow out to more of a bob length.

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Does my hair grow at the back first or the front?

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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?

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Wearing a bandana style headband.

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If I have a pixie cut, how long would it take to grow it to about my shoulders?

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About a year to a year and a half.

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How long does it take to grow out short hair?

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It usually takes about a year to a year-and-a-half for it to reach your shoulders.

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How do I regrow hair quickly?

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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?

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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?

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Get a conditioner that is designated "for oily hair."

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How long will it take to regrow my hair 2 feet longer?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Approximately 2 years, depending on how fast your hair grows. On average, hair grows about 1/2 inch a month.

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I have an undercut and very curly hair. How long would it take to grow it to a pixie cut?

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It can take a year if it grows fast, but curly hair may take longer.

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How do I grow out a pixie undercut?

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Carefully and with the aid of a great stylist. Trimming the hair closest to the edge of your hairline is key.

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How can I hide a mullet that I cannot cut out?

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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.

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My hair a bit longer than where my jaw is, how long will it take to grow to my shoulders?

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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?

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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.

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What is the easiest way to get my hair to lay down in the morning?

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I find it easiest to just soak it (a proper soak, not just a few wet strands at the top) and then towel dry.

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How do I evenly grow out one side that is shorter than the other when growing out a pixie cut?

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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.

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How long will it take to grow my hair to my shoulders if my pixie cut is to my ears?

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It depends on how fast your hair grows, but generally, it should take anywhere from 1-2 years.

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