How to Grow Long Hairy

Thinking about growing your hair out? its not as easy as you might think, but my idiot proof guide will help you guys out. Unless you are willing to be the subject of much discussion then don't try this. I have grown my hair and I have gotten compliments and insults. Many people may mistake you for a girl but if you persevere then it will be worth it. Also if your hair is getting in your eyes then don't be afraid to tie it up.Steps; 1. Make sure this is something you want to do. Most guys who grow long hair start from a relatively short style, and hair grows at about half an inch per month (that's six inches per year).
2. Identify your hair type. There are umpteen different 'types' of hair, but for the purpose of this article they can be classed in 4 broad categories, straight, wavy, curly & frizzy. This step is important as it will affect how you care for your hair later down the line. If you don't know what type of hair you have, ask your parents. Chances are you haven't always had a shaved head, and they can remember what it was like before.
3. Don't cut your hair. This seems obvious, but some people are under the impression that hair needs to be trimmed to promote growth. This is not true, and doing so will only lengthen the time needed to grow your hair long. Only do so if your hair is growing without style. Once in a while, have it trimmed to the shape you ultimately want it to turn out.
4. Develop good hair hygiene. Keep your hair clean, but remember that the natural oils in your hair are what strengthen it. So, every once in a while, it's okay to go without washing it.
5. To Wash: the basic routine for a guy is to thoroughly wet your hair, shampoo all over, then thoroughly wash the shampoo out. Conditioner is NOT optional. Let it air dry.
6. If your hair's long enough, put it in a loose ponytail.
7. As your hair lengthens, its type (see above) will become more important. Straight hair is easy, but curly wavy & frizzy hair can be troublesome. If you're growing out hair of this type, make sure you brush it as best you can, to avoid unruly knots. This is a lot more uncomfortable than you can imagine if you've never had an obstinate knot in your hair before.
8. The longer your hair gets, the more you may need to tie it up to keep it out of your eyes (for whatever reason), good ways to do this are. Just a simple ponytail behind your head. The main downside of this is your hair needs to be least medium length to do this. If it is, ask your mom, sister or a friend to show you how, it's not as easy as it appears at first. Other ways to restrain your hair are bandannas, & beanie hats. Ways to NOT restrain your hair are: pigtails, hair clips,plats or any elaborate & effeminate style of ponytail.
9. Be patient. Hair takes time to grow, and until it gets to shoulder length or thereabouts it will look crappy. There are no two ways about it. Please realize that for anything from a few months to a year and a half, you'll look fairly silly with your half grown hair. But don't be disheartened, the important thing to remember is to be a man about it, no matter how crummy your hair looks in this awkward period, think how sweet it'll look when its done!
10. There you have it, the manly way to grow hair!