Booking a hair cut in Manchester when you’re trying to grow your hair longer sounds backwards, but it’s the quickest way through the awkward stage. Growing out a pixie, a short bob or a heavy fringe isn’t just a matter of waiting. Hair grows at different speeds in different places, so without a plan the back gets shaggy, the sides go wide and the shape stops looking deliberate long before you reach the length you want.
For the full picture of how a cut and finish works at our salon, start with our hair cut Manchester page. This guide is only about growing out: how to plan it, what happens at each stage and how to make the in-between months easier to live with.
Planning a hair cut in Manchester when you’re growing it out
The aim of a grow-out cut is to take less off than usual, in the right places. Length is kept wherever you want it to build, usually the top and the front, while the parts that grow fastest or sit worst, often the nape and around the ears, are tidied so the overall shape stays balanced. Each visit moves the outline one step closer to the finished style rather than resetting it.
It helps to agree the end point before you start. Growing a crop into a chin-length bob is a different route from growing a bob past your shoulders, and a fringe you want to blend into face-framing layers needs its own plan. Our guide to choosing the right salon for your hair cut covers the consultation basics, so here we’ll stick to the stages themselves. If your hair is cropped very short right now, our post on short hair cuts and finishes explains why short shapes lose their line so quickly, which is the same reason the first few months of growing out need the most attention.
What to expect at each stage of growing out
In the first stage, the back and sides catch up with the top. Your stylist will often keep the nape neat while leaving the top and front alone, so you avoid a mullet-like shape. Once everything reaches roughly the same length, the second stage is about shaping a short bob or a soft, layered crop so the hair has a clear outline again. After that, it’s mostly trimming the ends and adjusting the layers as the length builds.
Fringes have a timeline of their own. A blunt fringe can be swept to the side, then cut into longer, softer pieces that blend into the sides as it grows. Grow-out appointments are often lighter than a full restyle, and how often you come in depends on your hair and how fast it grows, which we agree at your consultation. Thick hair tends to puff out at the halfway point, so our guide to cuts that remove weight from thick hair is worth a read, while fine hair can look flat at the same stage and benefits from the techniques in our post on volume-boosting cuts.
Why grow your hair out with David Rozman
Growing out is easier with a stylist who knows where you started and where you’re heading. Each visit picks up where the last one finished, because the shape is planned across several appointments rather than one at a time. We work to the standards set by the National Hair & Beauty Federation and use professional brands such as Wella Professionals, and before you leave we’ll show you how to style the in-between length at home.
If frizz makes the middle stage harder, a keratin smoothing treatment can help the hair lie flatter while it grows. Colour can help too, as soft balayage draws the eye down the lengths instead of to an uneven outline. Our autumn and winter hair plan shows how to space cuts and colour over a few months, and if you’re new to us, our guide to your first visit to the salon explains how appointments run. See finished shapes in our lookbook and read what clients say on our reviews page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I stop getting my hair cut while I grow it out?
No. Skipping cuts usually makes the awkward stage last longer, because uneven sections keep growing without being balanced. Small, regular trims in the right places keep the shape tidy while the length builds.
How long does it take to grow out a pixie cut?
It depends on your starting length and how fast your hair grows. Most hair grows around a centimetre a month, so reaching a chin-length bob from a short pixie usually takes many months, with a few shaping cuts along the way.
Can I grow out a fringe without it looking messy?
Yes. Most fringes can be swept to the side early on, then cut into longer, softer pieces that blend into the sides. Your stylist can tidy a fringe between full appointments so it stays out of your eyes while it grows.
Book your hair cut in Manchester today
Ready to grow it out without the awkward stage? Get in touch to book your appointment and we’ll plan each step with you. You can also read more about our ladies cut and finish or meet our Manchester hairdressers before you visit.
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