u/Acrobatic-Tour1899

In short, I think I've been doing everything wrong:

• Haven't had a haircut in 6 years
• Probably quite damaged hair
• Clean it about once a week, but with a 3-in-1 shampoo
• My hair is split, but looks more greasy in photos than in real life

Please be gentle with me, I know I've been making many mistakes, but want to get better!

I have a gathering I'm attending in a little under a month, so I'm just wondering what my best course of action would be to get better in time?

• Should I get a haircut ASAP and if so:
  • What do I tell them?
  • How much do you reckon has to be taken off?
  • Do I wash my hair the morning before or the day before, etc.?
• Is there anything I can do now, to make it better? Less frizzy hair, less damage, etc.?

It has been very hard for me to write this, looking at photos of how bad I've become. looking for some advice here :(

I want to have long hair, but I know I have to start over in some capacity, I just don't know how to approach this. Any thoughts are welcome (don't be too harsh though)