Growing Our Hair (original) (raw)

So.

I've been growing my hair out from shaved (#1 guard on the clippers) for about 5 years.

However, 3 years ago I started working construction. Outdoors construction. The first year it was flagging (you know - those "Stop/Slow" sign people) The last two years were earthworks--dirt moving kinda stuff.

Both, however required HOURS of being outside, in the heat and wind, and in the cold and wind.

I don't heat style, dye or do any other real "no-nos" to my hair.

BUT.

even though it has been longer than BSL - I had to get it cut once by about 3 inches.

I have to admit right now. My hair is damaged. Hours in the sun and wind - even though I don't wash everyday and have used protectors and oils and whatnot - have done their damage.

I need to cut more off. maybe even to shoulder length.

This is hard - I do believe that had I been working in an office, or some other occupation, my hair would be close to waist length - It was a few inches away just about 6 months.

But the years of abuse (and trust me, I tried to protect it at work) are taking their toll - and the splits are impressive.

I have to cut a huge chunk off.

Has anyone else had to go through something like this?

It. SUCKS.