For those of you who don't get haircuts

[everythingisginandroses]

I appreciate it's probably a minority here, but if you do not visit the hairdresser, either out of personal preference of for religious reasons, can I ask what you do to keep your long tresses looking presentable? Also, can you give me any hints and tips for pinning long hair up/good combs and clips, etc?

I am mid-40s and white, with fairly typical British hair (brown, straight, fine but plentiful). I have never really enjoyed going to the hairdressers - I just don't find it relaxing or pleasurable, and I did stop going for 9 whole years at one stage without missing it. Having recovered from the Illness Du Jour and not being keen to have a rematch, and preferring to spend the money on books or beer, I think I'm going to stay stopped again.

My main issue now is frizz. My hair is turning white, and I really don't mind that, but the change in texture is awful I'm thinking of investing in a hot brush and some K Water, but what else can I do?

TIA.

@DrFoxtrot

For those doing the front ponytail method, how do you not end up with a ridiculous mullet? I tried it during lockdown and the front section was just below chin length with a massive step to a much longer back section.

If you put the ponytail on the top of your head that will sort out that issue. I then take the section in front of my ears and do a ponytail at the front with just that bit if I am in the mood for layers around my face. I suppose it depends on your hair as to how forgiving it is to a DIY cut.