Trying to grow my hair down to my waist but I bleached it a year ago and it appears to be pretty damaged, should I chop it off?

[Anonymous]

Should I chop it off and start fresh or just continue growing it out? It's my dream to have thick long healthy hair.. I'm just afraid of leaving those ends and then maybe causing damage.. what do you guys think?
Should I get the ends chopped off?

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1 y

I got it trimmed once since then but not that much

[7Phoenix7]

Definitely as you care for it and grow it out... trim those damaged ends for sure.

My hair is difficult to manage being super curly and coily, more prone to dryness etc.

Your hair is damaged by the dye... grow it out and cut the damaged hair off. I've cut my hair 3 times and grew it out down my back each time. Only now I'm thinking of dyeing it dark red lol

[Asker]

Should I cut them off now?

[Asker]

I just really don’t want to lose my progress ughh

[7Phoenix7]

I would let it grow to a length that you're comfortable with. And then start trimming.

You don't have to cut everything off in one big chop. That's what I did lol... but it's not absolutely necessary. But it's probably better to avoid split ends getting worse.

[Asker]

Ehh I don't know what to do

[Asker]

I just want all the blonde gone and want my virgin hair back

[Asker]

Well I did trim an inch off a couple months ago but it wasn’t that much

[7Phoenix7]

Yeah that's how I felt when I chopped my hair.
I just wanted my healthy natural hair back. So I did what they call a "big chop".

I rocked a short cut... and to be honest it helped me gain confidence. I learned to love myself and my appearance regardless of how long my hair was.

And I took care of my hair and it grew like a vine.

[Asker]

I’m growing from a buzz cut, so this is a whole year and 6 months growth

[Asker]

I’m hoping to do the same, my hair has been short for so long

[7Phoenix7]

I see... you should just forget about length then. And just focus on healthy hair. The length will come...

[Anonymous]

Yup, trim it all off.

[Asker]

That’s what I was saying it’s gonna ride up the hair root if I leave it any longer right

[Opinion Owner]

Your hair is damaged. Only way to fix it, is to cut it (go bald) and not treat your hair like trash for a quick fix.

[Asker]

I’m actually growing out a buzz cut

[Asker]

All the brown is new hair growth

[Opinion Owner]

There ain't much brown there. If you'd like, then go for a couple of mm so you can safe those couple of mm you've yet to destroy for vanity.

[AI Opinion]

Growing out your hair while ensuring it's healthy is definitely possible, even if it's been bleached. Trimming the damaged ends can be a good option to prevent further damage. Regular trims and deep conditioning treatments can help maintain the health of your hair as it grows. Moisturizing and using heat protectants will also be beneficial. It's all about balance! 🌟

[Anonymous]

better just cut it in a hot bob