Urge to cut..........Help!

Thank you all for your help. I will try all of your suggestions and keep you posted with my progress. ~Ivy~

Oh I get the hair bug all the time, its a pain in the butt.

What is fueling this urge - boredom, lack of patience?

If so, there are ways to combat it.  Beauty about long hair is, that unlike short styles, you can have many, many different styles to wear it.  When your hair gets a bit longer - go pick up some books or style manuals on braiding or up-dos.  Start teaching yourself how to french-braid, dutch braid, rope twists, the many, many combinations in between, french twists, chignons, etc.

Also when you get bored, change up the style from wavy to sleek and straight.  Remember you can do alot more with long hair versus short hair.

 

Ok the best way to fight that urge is to use the 3 week rule.
Anytime you get an urge to cut or trim more than just some splits give yourself no less than 3 weeks to think about it. If after those 3 weeks you know it in your heart and mind that it's right for you then you'll be doing what's right.

Just like you pointed out Anais hair gather yourself a private collection of inspiration photos. Meaning most people won't mind you downloading or printing out their pictures if you're using them as inspiration. A friend of mine from another site used to save pictures from magazines and such and pin them to a bulletin board in her room. You could do that or get a photo album or something. Buy some hairtoys now that you'll want to use later. Sometimes that helps keep you on track. Set short and long term goals so that you can have some milestones to celebrate along the way. Like first ponytail or past the in between stage when it's just below the shoulders. Think about things like bangs and layers and whether or not you'll grow them out or get them.

In the meantime examine your current routine, and think about past routines and take that knowledge and the tips on this site and perhaps try some new routines or products. But take it slowly so you can give things a good try. We may seem like we're doing lots with our routines but most are really simple. A calender, notebook, or journal can come in handy. There is a journals board here if you want to make your own Journal thread and share your journal.

You can do it. Your goals are reachable. Good Luck. It's nice to have you here.

I have tried to grow my hair out several times because I think long hair (waist length) is beautiful. But everytime I get to a certain point I get a strong urge to cut it. I have not been able  to fight this urge. I get bored with it and want a change. Then a couple months later I regret it. I have short hair now  inbetween jaw and shoulders. Please help me with ideas so that I don't cut my hair again. Thank you!!