By Tara Young

You know when you're growing your hair and you get to that point where you just need a drastic change in the form of a pixie cut a là Linda Evangelista? Same.

This is for all of you who are growing your hair out, dreaming of that hip-grazing hair moment. Consider this your reminder to hold out.

For some, growing out your hair is the ultimate goal. From that cool pixie cut to the chic bob to the shaggy long layers, with each style comes a new persona and the refresh is energizing. But what happens when you're growing your hair out? Well, once you surpass precise styles and venture into long hair territory, it takes on a whole personality in its own right.

From The Birth of Venus and Lady Godiva to Naomi Campbell's runway hair flips, there's just something about long hair that has reeled me in. It's ultra-feminine and witchy with a youthful allure. It’s elusive and wild. Now, I just can't imagine my hair any other way.

Two and a bit years ago my daughter was born. Six weeks later I asked Sean (from colleen salon) for a bob and thank goodness he gracefully declined and cut a longer-layered style with curtain bangs. Since that day, I’ve been hell-bent on growing my hair; barely getting trims (they call it "dusting" in the salon), taking Vida Glow Hairology, combined with minimal hot tool usage and a solid haircare regimen and now I’ve finally made it. My hair is grazing on my waist between my top and jeans, almost long enough to tuck in or wrap around my neck as a scarf. Perfect. But how long is long enough? It’s almost too long for a top knot, it could strangle me in my sleep and gets tangled up as quickly as a hair flip is swished.

I'm at the stage where I can't help but lust over shags and tiny chin-grazing bobs sidelined by thoughts of bleach and red lipstick. Oh how easy it is to get a haircut when your hair stylist is a mere phone call away.

I know I'm not the only one. So, here is some long hair inspo to remind us all how glorious long hair is; a mood board of different styles to play around with, and accessories for when you want to glam it up or keep it out of the way. Anything to avoid colleen's hot seat and snip happy scissors.