u need to get it trimmed slightly to maintain it every like 4, 6 months, u need a proper routine, you need to care for it so that it doesnt get damaged, you have to search through it all for split ends and cut them off. use heat protectant, leave in conditioners, hair oils, hair mousse for styling and so on, know what hair type you have and wash it and style it accordingly. you can do it :) it takes a lot of experimentation but eventually you’ll get there