Welcome to one of the most difficult hair dilemmas you will ever face. OK, it’s not really THAT bad, but it can seem like your short pixie will never become a longer style.

Recommended Video Growing out a pixie cut into a bob, lob or even longer will take time and some adjustments, but these 10 tips will ease your transition and help you avoid throwing in the towel and shaving it all off.

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#1: Know the Timeline

The idea of growing out a bad pixie cut is one of the main things keeping women from cutting long hair short. Of course, the grow-out timeline will differ for everyone, but on average, hair grows a half-inch a month, which gives a pretty good idea of when you will be able to grow out your short hair to a shoulder-length hairstyle.

You also need to factor in trims along the way to keep your hair healthy and in some sort of style. All in all, for most people, growing out a pixie cut into a medium bob will take from 6 months to a year, depending on the length they’re starting from. Thus, start your transition with realistic expectations and keep your patience.

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#2: Get Regular Nape Trims

To get it trimmed or not to get it trimmed, that is the question. For my clients who are growing out their pixie cuts, I offer ‘clean ups’, which consist of trimming at the nape. This area will get long, flippy and bushy repeatedly throughout the growing process and keeping it in check maintains a polished look. At the same time, avoid trimming hair on the top unless it’s damaged or needs to be reshaped. You won’t need to get all of your hair trimmed frequently because that would be counter-productive, but those nape trims can save your sanity and prevent a mullet look. This is especially helpful if you’re growing out a pixie into a bob, as you will start to see a vision of the bob more with each nape trim.