growing out advice?

I let it all grow out, and found an amazing stylist (a God-send) who managed to trim a tiny bit from the longest layers and make it look better at each visit (at first, as often as once every 6 weeks, then once every 8 weeks).  I was very fortunate.  Unfortunately he's no longer in the business (at least, the last I knew)... his band got a contract and released a CD and... I moved out of the area.

Hi Loquacious, I'm reserved.

I understand your friend's concern.  I too work in "corporate America," and keep my hair braided (and the braid ends wrapped at waist-length).  Do you think he could use a heavy dose of gel and slick his hair back?

Loquacious describes me perfectly, LOL.  I just looked over your website.  I'm originally from your state!  Miss it there.

Thanks for the welcome, just the same!  This group is full of so much wisdom =D

Hi all,  I've never given a proper introduction.  I'm loquacious, middle 20s, living in North Texas and attending cosmetology school full-time.  I'm a lurker, mainly reading here in the long hair section and at the extensions board.. and occasionally the short hair board.  I'm in the middle of growing my hair out, but that's not why I'm here.  I'm pretty dedicated and get lots of ideas and encouragement from reading everyones posts. 

Anyway,  my very close guy friend has a short businessy cut.  He works in corporate America, so he can't be wild by any means.  He is, however, attempting to grow his hair out, at least shoulder length.  Right now, I'd say the longest might be an inch, maybe 1.5 inches, pretty wavy, lots of hair.  He needs to maintain a professional appearance.  He has asked me for ideas on how to keep it from looking ragged and unkempt, but I have none.  I work on clients everyday, but they're usually just trying to maintain a short look.  What can he do to ease the grow out process?  Trims?  Trimming only certain areas until the rest catches up?  Any ideas would be very helpful.... thanks in advance

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