The cooler months of the year are a preferred time when lot of men decide to grow their hair long. Growing out your hair can be fun but it isn’t always as easy as you might think it would be.

Hair grows at about half an inch per month (that’s six inches per year). Most men who grow long hair start from a relatively short style. Therefore, going from a short haircut to a longer hairstyle takes preparation, patience, and proper hair care. If you wish to achieve a long haired look, follow these simple tips on growing out your hair for men:

1. Identify your hair type
This is the most important step before you grow out your hair. You should identify your hair type so that it helps in setting a realistic look. Hair can be divided into 4 broad categories: straight, wavy, curly and frizzy.

2. Decide your look
Before you begin the process of growing out your hair, it’s important to decide your look. You must have a specific look in mind while achieving the long haired look or else you will end up quitting within a few weeks. You can find a gallery of long hair for men and pick a style on a model with a similar face shape and hair type.

3. Don’t trim
Some people believe that trimming helps hair grow faster. This is false. Your hair will not physically grow any faster, thicker or stronger if you cut it more frequently. No matter what type of hairdressing scissors you use, excessive cutting will never make it grow faster.

4. Take care of your hair
Its very important to develop a good hair care routine for growing out long hair. Keep your hair clean by applying shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis. Avoid aggressive towel drying, tight ponytails as they can damage your hair.

5. Be patient
Growing your hair can take time and there’s nothing you can do to speed up the process. Realize that for you may look fairly silly with your half grown hair for the better part of a year. People may even make fun of you, but don’t be disheartened. No matter how crappy your hair looks, think how sweet it’ll look when its done!