5 Reasons Why Having Long Hair SUCKS (Part 1 of 2)

About this video

McGoff discusses five practical challenges he experiences with longer hair after growing it out for eight months. He covers the extended awkward phase, increased maintenance and drying time, vulnerability to wind damage, more complex styling requirements, and unsolicited opinions from others, while emphasizing that these drawbacks haven’t deterred him from continuing to grow his hair out.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues the awkward phase of hair growth lasts 6-18 months when hair is too short for certain styles but too long for others, requiring acceptance of limited styling options during this period
• McGoff finds longer hair requires significantly more maintenance including longer showers, more shampoo and conditioner, extended drying time, and careful balance to avoid hair looking either too clean/frizzy or too greasy
• McGoff recommends using lighter-weight products like gels and styling creams rather than high-hold putties and clays for longer hair, along with a blow dryer for better styling control
• McGoff advises ignoring negative feedback from others about hair choices, emphasizing that personal grooming decisions should reflect individual preference rather than others’ opinions

Episode details: published May 28, 2019 · 244K views · 7:57 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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