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Today Netscape got eaten alive by AOL. The commercial interests are probably going to make the internet like television. Television probably encourages people to keep their hair short because commercial interests probably believe that people with short hair spend more on haircuts and hair care products than people with long hair.
If we can show them what products long hairs would buy, maybe commercial media will advertise products for long hair, which may encourage more men to grow long hair. Many products for long hair exist but aren't promoted by commercial media. If they were advertised they probably would sell more and make it worth while (profitable) to encourage more people to have long hair, then the media would probably buy more programming that includes long hair.
These are some products and services that I think long hairs would buy:
Shampoo: Long hairs probably use more shampoo than short hairs. If major companies knew this they could probably encourage men to grow long hair and beards.
Special conditioners that prevent hair from being too dry or getting split ends.
Device for finding and cutting only split ends, leaving each hair as long as possible. A small fluorescent light bulb might make split ends easier to find. Maybe a flashlight type light be attached to the scissors which would make it easier to find and cut split ends with the other hand.
Medicines and pills. The pharmaceutical companies could invent products to make hair healthier.
Treatment for damaged hair to repair things like split ends or dryness.
Beard styling gel or wax.
Places that style men's long hair.
Places to massage or braid long hair.
Items to tie up hair or wear with long hair.
Hi
My hair is currently about half way down my back. I haven't decided how long I will let it get yet. Guess I will see how long it gets.
It is very fine, and seems to get greasy REALLY fast. I currently wash and condition it everyday, but I'm conserned its getting damaged.
Also, I've recently started to get (or notice) split-ends. I was wondering if this could be caused by having wet hair in sun-zero temperatures? What can I do about them. Is the only solution a (dare I say it) trim?
Paul
Has anyone seen the Blockbuster ad with the "futuristic" Santa flying around and dropping cards into chimneys? I would laugh if this ad weren't any more absurdly ironic. Here Blockbuster is, armed with a longhaired Santa character, who, in reality, wouldn't even be considered for hiring if he himself applied for a job there. That's like having a Rabbi spokesperson for the Mormons! :)
I have heard that taking pre-natal vitamins will give you healthier
hair and potentially make your hair grow faster. Has anyone tried this? Do these vitamins speed up hair growth some? I am a guy and I want my hair to grow long enough to have it cut in a one length bob about an inch below my ears. Right now my hair has some layers in it and the length from the top comes to just above my ears. I want to get to my bob as fast as I can so if anyone can justify this claim or offer other advice for healthier faster growing hair I would like to hear it.
Thanks,
Jamie
What is the best way to get optimal hair growth. I had long hair once and it grew shaggy and i started to lose it. Soo i thouhgt that by cutting it and starting again i would get better gains. What vitamans, techniques, products, hair chemicals.
Thanks
Todd
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I have a concern here. I engage in activities that require near contacts with other people. of course before i engage with this activity, i take a bath and wash my whole body including my long hair. My question is will it be bad for the hair to be washed again after this sweaty encounter? I at least do this activity three times a week. Will shampooing and conditioning my hair more than nine times a week ruin it?
I know this is a men's board, but I was just thinking; remember back when Jennifer Aniston had that godawful "Rachel shag" back in '95? It just occurred to me that that style looks an awful lot like the "awkward phase" of growing out; shorish in front, longish w/ varying lengths in the back, and there's hardly any styling that can be done with it. In fact, I've seen those episodes of Friends that have been rerun lately and every time she would try to put her shag in a ponytail, the front would come popping out! It made me laugh, because that's wat I went through when growing mine out. Anyway, I just thought it was strange that a woman, who was perfectly longhaired before, purposely gave herself a hairstyle that men (growing their hair) dread having to wait through. Thank god she finally got a clue and grew it all back (though it's too light now, I think)!
Hi there
My name is Kim and I live in Sweden
I am going to let my hair get as long as possible
But my hair isn´t so thick so It vill propably take some time
I have had my hair rather short the last 10 years because I cut
it when the hair looks a little messy when it gets longer!
Does anybody have tips if there is supplements to take to make
the hait thicker !
I have earlier tested Silica Forte but doesn´t think it work so well
and I don´t want to spend a fortune on Viviscal who someone advised me
to take.
Is there any other tips on getting better hair, suck as cold water
shower or giving hair masssage ?
I´m looking forward to any tips .
I heard onece that if you massage your scalp for about 10 minutes a day, your hair will grow faster and it will grow in thicker. If anybody has any info on this I would love to hair it.(hehe)
Thanx,
Paul
I have been reading messages on this forum for some days, and now I want to introduce myself: my name is Simone and I'm Italian, and (if my parents will let me) I'm going to start letting my hair grow long. Since I look some years younger than my age, I think that I would have a very good look with the hairstyle that David Gallagher had in "It Was Him or Us". I'm sorry if the question sounds stupid or weird, but since I have read that we can also talk about beard, here it is. Even if my face gives me a boyish look, the beard already grows on it. The problem is: if I shave, my skin becomes irritated because it is sensitive (and an after shave makes the situation worse); if I don't shave, I feel a very annoying sensation on my face and I look like a jerk. So I'm asking you (please don't laugh!) if I can use depilatory soaps or creams against the growth of the beard, so that I can keep my good look without irritating my skin.
I trust that my question will receive a serious answer.
Thanks.
I just moved to Denver. I'm looking for a good stylist. A quick glance through the yellow pages didn't reveal anyone advertising that they specialize in long hair. Does anyone know of a good stylist here who understands the needs of those with long hair?
I have seen these but don't know were to buy them.
It is a silver hair clip that is about an inch long and 1/2 to 1/3 inches in diameter and have very cool designs on them. If anone knows were i can buy them or even the name of them drop me a line
Okay, okay, its been a while since I've fired off my mouth about something on this board. But anyway, I just wanted to take the time and tell all you long hairs and long hair supporters out there to have a very joyous and safe new year. Also lets send a 'mo hair peaze' new years' wish into the world to grow out that God-awful 90s shag carpet cut and get long hair a little more acceptable -- not just for vanity's sake, but I'm sure there are many men who would care to breathe a little easier by looking they way want to look and to feel like they have a say in the hair fashion world.
Take care all,
Chaeya
I love long hair; I am a medical doctor with shoulder lenght hair; I would like grow it more but I am afraid that my patients don't accept my long hair; please give me an opinion
I thought I posted this before but noticed it was not posted. In any even, here goes again.
I had the experience of trying out for a local rotary show with my 15 year old daughter in the "Sound of Music". My daughter sort of convinced me. I got up spontaniously (sp) and sang Edalevice(spP and thought I did pretty good. tonight I went there for the 2nd time and got asked if I wanted to read. Before I could answer, the director which is female asked me in front of the entire cast if I would be willing to cut my hair for the part. I immediately said no and she would not let me read. Instead she simply ended the readings and closed the set. It made me upset but at the time I said nothing. My hair is well past my shoulder blade all one length. I generally wear it in a ponytail or one braid down my back. My goal is to have it long enough to sit on. I simply love wearing my hair long. It will take about two years more growth to get it that long. In any event, my daughter pleaded with me in the car to cut my hair because it was important to her that I be in the play with her i.e. father daugher closeness etc. I really wanted to do that but know if I cut my hair I will regret it after the play is over. I would have to have a ken/attorney haircut and will hate it. I was forced to wear my hair like that as a kid and hated it then. I know I will hate it today. I am flexible about many issues and concerns except my hair. I guess I am asking for support and suggestions? Are there wigs and hairdressers out there that could give the illusion of short ken/attorney type hairstyes and still keep my hair long?
Hi guys!
I love this message board... everyone here is so danged supportive!
Anyway, a few of you might have wanted to know exactly why I cut my hair a couple months ago. Well, I was so close to having my hair back in a ponytail, but everyday Id get a comment from someone criticising my hair. Everyday a comment. ANyway, it finally got to me. SO...snip. The next day he sees me and says "Hey, I was only joking!" Let that be a lesson!!!!!!! I have to admit, tho, I liked my hair short. But I just really miss knowing I was going to have long hair.
So Im growin out again... from a butch. I'll be graduating college Dec. 1999, so Ive got about a year until I have to look for a job in my scraggily hair phase. Luckily Product Designers are usually pretty liberal people, so I shouldnt have too hard of a time getting a job. Still, I cant help but think how long it would be now... about 10 inches! sigh :(
well, Im here again!
-jason
An earlier thread was talking about musicians and long hair. Well, I along with many others, was disappointed when Metallica all cut their hair. BUT! On a recent tv appearance I see 2 of them (James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet) are growing their hair long again!
-jas
should a guy wear his hair in his face ?
My wife likes my long blond hair, bob style, chin length. I wear this style since 2 years now and I think it's time to change my style. Two years ago my wife asked me to grow my hair long and she told me that long hair on a guy is ok if hair and style is neat and proper. So we decided that I should get a bob style not to long, chin length and chin length for my bangs as well(even the bangs are a little longer).
In the early days of my bob I was very unsafe owing my style.
Essential part for my uncertainty was that my hair endless fall into my face but in the meantime this feeling is usual for me. More than that, I decided to let my hair grow to shoulder length and wear my bangs always into my face (one half) so normally the half of my face is coverd with my hair.
In the opinion of my wife this style is to feminine to wear in public but she loves this style.
What do you think, ist this long bob with bangs into my face to feminine?
Should I wear such a style in public?
What could give my wife more certainty?
Is there someone else with this style?
Hi,
Im 16 years old and have been growing my hair for a year. I got an undercut shaved. its the type of undercut thats only shaved at the sides but the top is left. I kinda regret getting an undercut and ive been over thinking that if i should shave my head and start from scratch. I also talked to my friend about growing it out, im not sure how many months it could take ta grow it out. Ive started growing out my undercut around march. Is it true that my undercut would soon be equal with the top part of my hair?
it would mean a lot ta me if ya answer my question..
thx a lot and have a good day :c)
Because it is an expression of ourselves and our likes. It feels so good brushing the skin and swirling around ones head and shoulders, it feels nice blowing in the wind, so pretty sparkling in the sun, bouncing when we run, being fondled by whoever and brushing against our face when engaged with our lover. Just that much is enough to get me reved up, ready to go hug someone with long hair. We need hugs and a lot of them, us sweet, kind, gentle, intelligent, creative people who are the best lovers in the world. Please, every day tell someone especially a stranger with long hair that you like it, I tell them I love it and brag on it a bit, they all need support. Oh yes, Tina.... You are a sweet doll. Randall
