I’m all about #yolo but sometimes you don’t need to take drastic measures to freshen up your locks. I’ve been growing my hair out for about a year now and there are a few things I try to do to push past the feeling of “MUST CUT HAIR OFF IMMEDIATELY”.

Move your part over a bit. You don’t need to change to the other side completely, but sometimes moving it left or right by an inch can help your hair to feel fresh
Deep condition and take really great care of your ends. Healthy hair styles better than unhealthy hair, plain and simple. So, do a deep conditioner a few times a month (or more if your hair needs it) to really make sure you keep your hair in tip top shape. I’ve seen lasting health benefits for my hair from this deep conditioner (perhaps more than any other I’ve tried) Add bangs or just a face frame. If you are really dying for a change, go for a full fringe. If you want something a little less bold, try a soft face frame, or maybe a cheek grazing bang on one side.
Ask for a few balayage highlights if your color feels dull. I love that balayage has become more popular than traditional foiling methods. Women in Europe have been doing it for years, in fact I remember learning about the technique way back in beauty school before they even taught us how to foil! It’s a soft method that grows out like a dream, and adds brightness exactly where the sun would.
Practice braids or a simple half up style. I’ve found ...