Whether you made a drastic hair change a la Miley Cyrus, Charlize Theron or Anne Hathaway or have had short hair for years, the time may come when you’re ready to grow those locks out. Unfortunately, getting long hair isn’t a simple fix; it takes a lot of time, patience and, yes, salon visits. But with these tips for growing out your hair, you’ll have the luscious locks you’ve been looking for -- and look great while doing it.

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