Complex sentence: In an attempt to get his attention, Akane grew out her hair longer like Kasumi's, however during one of the first fights between Ranma and Ryoga, her hair is cut, a look she retains for the rest of the series.
Split into simpler sentences: In an attempt to get his attention, Akane grew out her hair longer like Kasumi's. However during one of the first fights between Ranma and Ryoga, her hair is cut, a look she retains for the rest of the series.