Growing out a straight fringe has left me with an awkward middle stage. The centre pieces reach my cheekbones, while the sides are still uneven. I have been looking at blonde hair with curtain bangs for ideas about the outline, although the photographs rarely explain the transition between cuts. My aim is to connect the front sections to the longer hair gradually. After every wash, my hair settles into a part just beside the centre. I can shape it with a brush, though I would rather avoid heat every morning. Is it better to soften the outer edges now or wait for the middle to grow? I will show the hairdresser how the front sits without a styled finish. I usually wear the rest of my hair loose, which makes the difference between the short front pieces and the longer sides quite noticeable. Experiences with this growing-out stage would be more useful than perfect finished photographs.