The Struggles Of Having Long Hair | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Struggles Of Having Long Hair

It's not easy dealing with the hair of a modern day Rapunzel.

87
The Struggles Of Having Long Hair
www.M-Magazine.com

If you let your hair grow to be quite lengthy, you know as well as Rapunzel the multiple struggles we go through in order to maintain these long locks.

1. Short life spans of shampoo and conditioner bottles.


The longer the hair, the more product you'll use. And, of course, you won't run out of shampoo at the same time you run out of conditioner. It's a fact, it never fails. You may think the family size will last a long time...but think again. Seriously, they need to super-size these products; screw 29 fluid ounces...give me a whole freaking gallon!

2. It takes forever to dry...even with a hair dryer.


It doesn't matter if you towel-dry your hair, use a hair dryer or alternate between the two...it still takes forever to be completely dry. Have a date later and need to wash your hair first? Do it like three hours in advance. Not even kidding.

3. Styling...yikes...as if drying didn't take long enough.

So your hair is nice and dry, and if it's anything like mine, it'll be a poodley mess. Whatever are you going to do to tame it? Straightening? Crimping? Curling? Classic ponytail? Side pony? Pigtails? Simple side braid? French braid? Waterfall braid? Fishtail braid? Braidsbraidsbraids so many braids.

Deciding may be the easy part, but gathering enough motivation to actually do it? That's another story.

4. It gets caught in literally everything.

Doors, jewelry.(particularly necklace clasps), jacket zippers, desks, lip gloss, Chapstick (this is sooo annoying!), trees, purses, jackets, the wind, your boyfriend's facial hair... You name it, your hair will find a way to get caught in it. Don't even get me started on the tangles that arise from this.

5. Bed-head is no joke.

Welcome to the world of tangles, snarls, and rat's nests. Restless sleeper? A detangler is a must.

Or just avoid the whole situation and go to bed with your hair in a simple braid. The next morning, just comb down your bangs and part and let the braid loose and—boom—instant mini waves. Goodbye bed-head, hello easy waves.

6. Costly DIY hair dye


If you dye your hair and have long hair or thick hair in general, one box of dye just isn't going to cut it. Heck, sometimes two boxes isn't even enough. But at least you're still saving money instead of paying an arm and a leg for a professional dye job, right?

7. Shedding.


This is the freaking worst, I swear it. You can't go anywhere without dropping strands of DNA around. Drains will hate you. Not to mention after a few days of usage, your hairbrush looks as though it's saving up to make a small wig. "You shed worse than a dog!" Believe me, I know.

8. The occasional mini heart attack due to thinking there's a bug on you...

We've all been there. That freak out moment when you feel something tickle your arm or shoulder and it feels as though it's actually crawlingon you...oh wait...it's just your hair.

9. Hair ties live on your wrist.

Devastation is leaving for the day without a hair tie. You never know when you're going to need to pin back that mass you call hair. The weather warms up? Tie that junk back: messy bun, ponytail, braid...whatever have you...anything to get it off of the back your neck, right? Planning on exercising? Have fun having to constantly push hair out of your face. Going for a car ride and the driver insists on having the windows down and you don't have a hat or a hair tie? Hello again tangles and mats for days.

Just hope one of your female buddies brought an extra she can spare and save the day! Or just always make sure that little elastic fashion statement is always on you.

10. Running is annoying.

I hate exercising just as much as the next person, but back in my days of playing basketball where running was prominent, nothing was more annoying than being whipped in the face with your own long ponytail. It happens to us all—you're getting your exercise on and your hair is tied back and all is right with the world, right? Wrong. You think your hair is contained but it still comes back, swinging back and forth like a pendulum, eventually gaining enough speed to whip around and poke you in the eyeball. Ugh, it's the absolute worst, I swear.

11. "Oh my gosh your hair is soOoOoOoO long!"

"How long did it take for you to grow it that long?" "Are you ever going to get your hair cut?" "I wish I had long hair like that..." among many other comments. I mean, I get it, I guess compliments can be nice and questions are OK in moderation, but there comes a point when it just gets to be downright annoying.

But despite the many struggles, you wouldn't give up your luscious locks for the world.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179791
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6888
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

452247
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

23180
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments