Why Your Long Hair Is UGLY (3 Mistakes)

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Please note that I'm not a medical doctor or a qualified cosmetic chemist. I do my best to quote credible scientific studies and link to all the studies in the description so you can fact-check me, but I can't 100% guarantee that all my info is error-free. It's important to consult your doctor and do what's best for you individually.

[RycoonGalloy]

I'm not giving up on growing out my hair because any bad long hair is better than my short hair, which was always terrible

[AHeroWithNames]

1. Not having any idea of what your hair type is
2. Giving yourself the wrong hair type
3. You don't minimize awkwardness in the awkward stage

[prathamraina]

if you're going to make a part 2, one thing I would really add is the perception of "ugly" just because its not the style you've had for the past years, and the confidence to own a different hairstyle for a while.

[izkmky]

That Thumbnail killed me. thankfully I managed to master my curls

[ymeypma]

I had been growing my hair for about 2 1/2 years, Started just before Covid hit Canada.
It’s reached about 19-20inches. I’ve decided to cut it now but What I’ll say to people trying to grow it out is just don’t care what others think, you’ll go through an awkward stage but you’ll regret it if you just cut it off as soon as some negative comments come. I’ve loved my long hair but ik it’s time to try something new. I’ll be going for 7 inches on top and 4 on the sides and back

[birdineye]

This is a big call-out for me. Whenever I try to do anything to my hair it ends up being frizzy and doesn't stay where I want it to stay. Problem is, I don't really understand all these different types of products and such. These videos have been helping me understand the general consensus of what I should do, (as Trav and this channel are both blessings!) but there is so much to figure out all at once that I am unsure where to start.

[ericochoa]

I started growing my hair out because of the pandemic and 2 years later its past my shoulders and your videos are a huge help with maintaining this because all my life i had short hair and i was clueless about what to do

[utubekebs]

Would love to see a wavy hair tutorial. I too thought I was a mixture of 1B / 2A but leaning to 2A/B. Interesting when seeing the waves become more prominent when combing through wet hair during conditioning.

[EazyModeKamikaze]

Instructions unclear... I'm bald. Why do you torture me like this YTalgorithem?

[araccoonstolemyradiator]

Another important factor in people I see is simply your own feeling about it. A lot of people have good hair but don't ever seem happy with it and they don't style it, and the frown on their face makes their hair seem ugly. A bit of positivity or friendliness can make a hairstyle much more appealing, in the same way that somebody wearing a crazy or ugly outfit can wear it extremely well just because of their disposition.

[pillow]

Why am i watching this video knowing that all of my bloodline were bald

[mandurphy]

PLEASE do some wavy hair content. My scalp gets oily after about 2 days, but my ends are always super dry. Used to shampoo every day for years, used really harsh shampoo from scalp to ends and got super dried out. Used conditioner from scalp to ends, too. Also started using coconut oil, which helped a bit, but poor basic care was putting the cart before the horse. Summer would make my hair super frizzy and split my ends so fast. Hair also dries out quickly. I am a 2a/2b, combination scalp/ends, fine hair strands, dense/thick growth pattern, and I *think* it's pretty porous (hair dries in about an hour and saturates fairly quickly).

I recently subscribed to Formulate, have been using 1mg finasteride for almost 6 months to regrow the corners of my hairline (which is working), stopped shampooing so often (now twice per week), shampoo only the scalp, condition only the ends, dry with a low-heat blow dryer + towel with no harsh rubbing, and put my hair in a loose bun when working out (daily). I'm also using a Tek brush which has helped tremendously for detangling and spreading oils, so I'm noticing a MASSIVE change in my hair health, but it's not quite where I want it to be. It would be great to have a video that directly approaches my hair type with guidance so I don't have to click through 6+ videos to understand what I should be doing.

Thank you!

[Anonymous-fjuo]

As someone who has watched a lot of hair tutorials, the general rule of thumb is to avoid sulphates in shampoos (or at least avoid using it too much). Sulphates dry the hair out, causing frizz and breakage.

[soysaucehairdye]

I have been growing my hair for around 3 and a half to 4 years now and I just got to say its all about the journey and savioring each transition. I have Chris Cornell type of curls and I do think living in a very cold coastal town that is foggy throughout a lot of the year makes the journey much easier than for people who live in humid and hot climates. I could get away with wearing a beanie year round during any bad hair days, because its only noticably hot here maybe 5 to 6 days in the year.

[florianbarras]

I've lost so much hairs in the last few years that it's now impossible for me to grow it out as I used to without it looking sad. This videos reminds me of that time fondely, and hopefuly in the future I'll be taking the route of implants and grow it out again! Looking forward to be a part of the mane community again.

[edd_bx]

For every guy that is growing his hair out, i.m here with you;for me have just passed 5 days since i had a short haircut after deciding to cut it to grow it healthier than before(i have a 2c-3a type of hair) and the first time i've grown my hair out i didn't know that and i've done mistakes that i could not recover anymore, that.s the main reason i've cut my hair short.We just have to be pacient, 1 to 2 years will be enough to achieve a man bun depending from the hair type.A tip that i can give is start imagining your hair long and treat it as it is long already, it all be worth the time.Stay strong!

[GMAceM]

I’m currently growing out my hair and I definitely don’t want to cut it yet because I know it’s definitely easier to get it short again than to keep it long. One cut takes away the almost two years of growing it out lol.
That being said I’m still trying to find a hairstyle that works for me.

[darthdrynn]

I went through my stupid phase with a hard hat on. full on goofy AF. i did it every single day. 2+ years ( I dont remember exactly when i started) later my hair is long, falling on my shoulders. im almost 39. Just wanted to say to those out there not to give up on growing that long hair they always wanted. You will always have to go through "the tunnel" to reach any end goal.

[sarenab]

As a girl who’s grown out a buzz cut, this is just really good advice

[paulrobson]

Hi Trav. I’d love to see a tutorial for type 2 wavy hair. I struggle with my type 2a/2b hair and never know whether to battle with it and try and straighten it or leave it natural and then it can look like an unruly bulky mess.