How to Make Your Haircut Last

My hair falls well past the middle of my back—and I happen to be extremely particular about keeping it that way. Haircuts can be expensive but my stubbornness stems mostly from the fact that I can't bear to part with my long locks and am terrified that my stylist is going to go scissor-happy on me. Regular haircuts are important, but here's a few tricks to prolong the inevitable trim: