I'm a girl who feels comfortable wearing ponytails. But every time my hair finally grows past my shoulders my parents make me get it cut to a bob that is above my ears. They think it "suits me" but I feel uncomfortable with short hair. I feel like I'm being forced to have the cut. I'm pretty sure a hairstyle can't suit you if it makes you feel uncomfortable. I told my parents I wanted long hair and they said ok but now I'm stuck looking like Dora the Explorer until my stupid hair grows. My hair is shoulder length at the moment because my last haircut was 3 months ago. How do you grow hair long? I know you have to be patient but any tips?