As someone who had a bob in high school and grew it out in college, I can attest to the preference of long hair over short. You always hear about the struggles--and sure, there are plenty--but we hardly ever discuss the perks. I mean, so many women grow their hair out for a reason, right? Here are my favorite parts about having long hair:
1. You don’t even have to do anything to it
I wake up and go to school without even brushing it more times than I’d like to admit.
2. But if you were to style it, anything is possible
Curl, straighten, wave, braid, seemingly impossible Pinterest tricks--literally anything.
3. Messy buns and high ponytails are especially fool-proof
I can actually plan to wear my hair up to school or an event instead of resorting to it last minute because nothing else looked good or I woke up late.
4. You don’t have to wash your hair everyday
My roommates and I keep track of how long we can go without washing it. I won’t tell you the results because it might gross you out, but you can’t even tell it’s been that long! It’s also a lot healthier for your hair, and it gives you more time throughout the day to do other things.
5. But when you do shower, it’s an excuse to stay in longer
It’s admittedly very difficult to leave once you get in, but when you have a mile of hair to wash and condition, the longer you get to put it off.
6. Fewer haircuts
I know everyone says you have to trim it regularly to help it grow--and you should--but it’s a lot less work to maintain the style. Much cheaper, too!
7. Your hair is less affected by weather
It’s easier to protect from wind or rain by tucking it into your jacket. But, even if you couldn’t, it still remains basically the same, just maybe a little tousled (not a bad thing).
8. Well, wind is a pain--unless you’re walking against it
You kind of feel like a model. It’s nice.
9. You may shed everywhere, but it’s a nice reminder of all the beautiful hair you have!
Sometimes when I sweep and create a hairball the size of my head, I want to puke. Then a few seconds later I’m grateful I even have all this hair to shed (this may be a stretch--I’m just a generally optimistic person).
10. Everyone wants to play with it
You don’t even have to ask, people just offer. And the answer is always an enthusiastic yes.
11. The compliments
As someone who isn’t very fond of receiving compliments, I don’t mind the ones about my hair. I’m like, “Yes! Thank you! I grew it myself.”
12. It’s quicker and easier to cut hair than it is to grow it out
If you’re itching for a change, it’s a lot easier to cut your long hair than it is to grow your short hair out. And there are no awkward lengths once you reach a certain point.
13. If you spill something on your shirt, it’s easy to cover up until you get home
Same with holes! And it usually works no matter where the blemish is located.
14. One word: mermaid
To be honest, letting my hair float in the pool is something I mostly did when I was younger, but it’s still nice to know I have the option.
15. You’re easily identifiable
You pretty much can never get lost. Someone will always find you.
16. Extra warmth in the winter
This is more important than it sounds.
If you have short hair, I’m sure it’s beautiful and amazing and certainly less heavy--I used to have short hair, after all--but you’d have to pay me a lot of money to get rid of my long locks now that I have them.
