9 months.

I met Naren today on my way to grab a coffee. He tells me that he is into his 7th month of growing his locks.
I gather his 'stylist' told him that she would be able to do something nice with his hair after it grows for 9 months.

I have 7 months to go. I'm sure the wife will threaten to chop them off when I'm sleeping.

Also I think I saw a new desi bloke with a 'hair style' that I like!