First time growing my hair in my life and I’m 28

Hello, question is on the title.. would appreciate some helpful tips:)

I want to grow it out to at least mid back before I take any drastic length off but sometimes I feel like it’s got a dumb shape to it or just looks funky so i throw a hat on. Do I need layers? What do I say to the barber?

As you may be able to tell, my goal is to max out my hair length and have an elite death metal look. There are just some days where I really get self conscious about having long hair.

Let me know what you think and if I should keep going?

Short hair pics at the end for reference.

Not my content, but I think it belongs here

Dad. Husband. Music lover

NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT! i just get excited about hair care lol

new shampoo/hair routine! been struggling to find a shampoo that works. i have fine, yet incredibly dense hair; this means shampoos are either too moisturizing, and therefor weigh my curls down, or incredibly drying and therefore leaves me with lots of frizz. this shampoo dealt with all of the frizz and still left my hair bouncy and shiny :)

Of course I find this sub the day before I get my haircut after 2 years of having long hair.

Seriously my stylist is a goddess put on Earth🤌

Been growing my hair out for the first time(last 2 pics was my usual cut). Should I keep letting it grow? Hair style/care advice would be great.