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Dear American Girl,

I want long hair, but it doesn’t look good after a while

and I have to get it cut off. What can I do? I have to keep

starting over.

Trying

I am trying to grow my hair long. My mom says it still

needs to be trimmed, but I don’t want to lose a single

inch. Why does it need to be trimmed?

Wannabe Rapunzel

Although it may not make sense, hair needs to be trimmed while

you’re trying for those Rapunzel locks, because the ends of your hair

naturally split and break off. Trimming removes these frizzy-looking

ends and keeps hair healthy while it grows.

You can reduce split ends by being kind to your hair. Don’t brush more

than you need to. Use only a wide-tooth comb after shampooing

because wet hair breaks more easily than dry hair, and comb gently.

Use a conditioner or detangler to make combing easier, too. And last:

Heat is hard on hair, so use a blow dryer on a low or cool setting and

avoid curling or straightening irons.

Hair grows about half an inch a month, so if you trim a quarter inch

every couple of months, your hair growth will far outpace the

amount you trim. With care and patience, your hair will be long

—and beautifully healthy.