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All,
Please bear with me as I work with support to resolve the current problems. If you notice that response time is poor, please do not post messages.
My host has moved my site to a new server (without first notifying me), and the move has not been smooth, to say the least. I have made frequent support calls with hold times exceeding an hour. Besides having terrible performance, my disk quota seems to be changing to a default value. When this happens, you cannot post new messages. Additionally, there is a risk of individual messages or the entire board getting truncated.
I will post an update when the matter seems to have been resolved.
Meanwhile, I was going to clean up the board, but with the current problems, that seems too risky at the moment.
My message must have been deleted, so here it is again.
One of my goals in life was to have longhair, at least have it to see if I liked it or not. 2 times I grew it out,longest being past my chin. But both times i cut it due to pressure. Now, at 23, Im trying again. But now Im also beginning to bald. I guess that flowing head of hair is out of the question. Ive had a widows peak all my life but it is just now beginning to recede.
My question is what is everyone's opinion of bald/balding long haired guys? I know some guys can really pull it off like Sean Connery, George Carlin. I just dont really see too many young balding guys with long hair. My fear is that people would view you even worse than just having longhair. Such as "Why doesnt he just cut it and come to the realization he's bald" and stuff like that,
Im just curious. I also wouldnt mind seeing people post pics of themselves that are balding.
Thanks
Sorry for so many postings, I'm like a kid in a candy store here. Anyway just stumbled across this page which has good supportive content. Apologies if this is already well known to you all.
All,
I apologize for the problems you have had here during my absence. It seems that my host, cihost.com, saw fit to migrate my site to a new server during Christmas. All the recent problems result from that.
I just got off the phone with someone in technical support, and the main issue has been resolved. However, all posts made since the 20th are now gone.
I do expect some, if not all of those messages to be restored. Anticipating this, I increased the message number, so that if they are restored, they will not overwrite new messages.
To keep things running smoothly, however, I ask that you not reply directly to any thread below. Instead, if you have a reply to an existing message, please start a new thread.
A lady at work can't keep her hands off my hair. She braids it everytime we're on shift together. I'm okay with that( not sure her husband would be though). Earlier this week she laid that tired old line on me that I had split ends and needed to get a trim.
I just told her politely that I wasn't going to do it.
When I got home I dug out two magnifying glasses, one I use for photo work and another used for counting threads in fabric. Both magnify the ends of my hair very well.
I only found one split end! and that was just about a 1/4 inch split. All the others were clean cut with no split. What she saw was an optical illusion of two or more hairs together that just look like one hair is split.
So my suggestion is if someone is ragging you about having split ends dig up a good magnifying glass and check them out yourself before you rush off for a trim.
Hey, have any of you fellows who have grown your hair extremely long (i.e to mid back, waist or longer) ever gone through a period of time questioning whether or not to cut it short. For three and a half years I've been resolute about growing my hair long and it is now well down to mid-back, but all of a sudden about a month and a half ago I started struggling with whether to keep my hair long or not.
Part of the problem is that I am about one year into growing out my bangs and hair over my ears (you know, a former mullet style). It still isn't long enough on the top or sides to look good. I remember john (lower case intentional) responding to one of my posts earlier this year about growing out a mullet. He said it takes about two years for it to look good. I guess I'm half way there.
Anyway, I need some encouragement from some of you long-term long hairs. I've extended the "two week" rule to two months and I'm still pretty much resolute NOT TO CUT. However, I still have these thoughts and I don't like it! I would like to know if any others have struggled in this way. THANKS for your input!
Kent
I've been growing it, for the first time in 15 years, since August. Started from total biz do. The transition was tough. Wish I had stumbled on this site sooner, I'M NOT ALONE!!!
Wondering if any other longhairs & like-minded folks are planning any outdoor or other interesting gatherings for this New Year's? I'm not personally interested in standing in a crowd of drunken strangers and paying enormous sums of money I don't have to mark the pass into 2000.
HOWEVER, I am thinking it would be cool to make a campfire on a beach or mountain viewpoint somewhere in the San Francisco Bay Area that night with a group of fellow longhairs
and people who favor our kind.
Sort of a bring your favorite substance party and a fairy circle (knew you'd all enjoy that!) to mark the charge into the 21st century! Bring a poem, burn a bad memory in the fire, hang out and chat and groove into the 21st century. . .
Mt Tamalpais and Muir Beach apparently will be officialy 'closed' with Nat'l Park service gates blocking the lots and road entrances there. (Thought I'd like to watch the fireworks and see the lights go out from atop the mountain--if the park rangers don't freak out.)
However, there could be other places far enough away from the maddeningcrowds to make for a fun time.
Haven't seen anything in the papers. Perhaps it's
better to organize something this way than getting crowded out on Ocean Beach. Ideas, anyone?
Anyone in reach of the Bay Area interested in starting something or can recommend a gathering? Please post a follow-up, or. . .
Drop me an e-mail at my work address (I don't have a home one up yet) with your phone number and we'll see about doing something worth remembering!
Aloha, Tundra Tim
tim@putumayo.com
510-526-8221 x112
I fantasize over long fringe ( on the forehead, Cub Scout hairstyle,
big pomp, slicked hair)...I am seeking guys with same interest, fantasies.
Je fantasme sur les longues mèches. Je cherche des mecs avec le même fantasme.
Speaking of it, can you buy it over the couter? if so, where?? thanks
My hair is down to my waist. I volunteer as a crisis counselor for the fire dept. Since male firefighters wear their hair long I get a few teases when I'm at a station. I braided my hair before going on duty last shift, thought it would be easier since my tail is also pretty full from using some of the products reccomended here.
When I was cleaning out our rig I raised my head up and somehow snagged the hair above my ear on a zipper pull of a fanny pack hanging from a seat. Whatever I did I was hooked solid. Tried to pull free without being able to see what I was doing. Hoping no one would see me, but my EMT came out just as I gave up,got out my knife, and cut myself free. He was kind and didn't snicker where I could see him.
My hair was a mess from the struggle, so just put it in a pony tail for the night. If I get in a hairy situation I tuck it inside the back of my shirt.
A couple years ago I was riding with an engine company and when the rig bounced my hair snagged on a piece of velcro attached to a helmet that was hanging above me. The firefighters enjoyed that, I didn't.
I wear glasses for distance, and often put them up on the top of my head for close work. Every now and then my glasses hang up there when hair gets tangled in the nose bridges.
Female firefighters with long hair clip it up or do elaborate braids for duty. I don't feel that's an option for me, just not enough in touch with my feminine side to walk into a fire station on duty with a French braid....
Anyone have any suggestions for detangling hair when it gets hung up on stuff. Something other than a crew cut.
I have a recurring problem with my mid-back length hair that I can't really figure out and has plaqued me for some time.
My hair will be in good shape as far as softness, tangle free, etc. then all of a sudden it seems I wake up one day or go out in some wind or whatever and it does a 180 change in texture to me. There seems to be no way to soften it back up again or get it as manageable as before unless I go get a slight trim. I've had this problem for a while now and think I've tried everything else I can think of.
Just wanted some thoughts from anyone whether advice, suggestions or a similar situation. Stylists just seem to want to cut, cut, cut.
I have medium length hair, about three and a half inches long. I would like to grow it longer to about seven inches on top, similar to Hugh Grant's haircut. Does anyone have any advice on growing it longer?
The mother of a longhaired boy posted this before the board was corrupted:
I am amazed at how this thread has grown to dealing with the ills of pedophilia, homophobia, etc., but no one is dealing with the question the poor lady asked!
Because male and female children before puberty look much alike (girlish voices and facial hair, boyish chest and body shape), it's harder to tell what sex they are. And nowadays, little girls don't for the most part wear dresses. There is nothing wrong with this - people should have the right to look like they want. But quite a few people, not having other markers, themselves turn to hair length. When enough people do this, longhaired males before puberty are presented problems that those of us older do not face.
So if mothers, or fathers for that matter, of these children want to talk about those problems, and about strategies, hair styles that work, etc., yeah, including pictures, why can't we let them do that in peace? And why not here? This is an appropriate forum, and the adults here will be supportive - we know what it is like to have long hair and suffer discrimination for it. The adults here also know what is appropriate behavior as concerns children. As with the other infrequent inappropriate behavior which has from time to time appeared, we should support those parents and young longhairs by showing the miscreants the door.
Just saw the movie "Being John Malkovich". Among the characters were John Malkovich, a bald man:
and John Cusack, a longhair:
The plot was that various people spent time inside the body of John Malkovich. Well, nothing was said about it, but I couldn't help but notice that, during a several month period when Cusack was in Malkovich, they had Malkovich's normally buzzed/bald hair grow out to a length of several inches all around the edges. By the end of the several month period, Malkovich had hair well below the collar, and despite his baldness on top, he looked quite the longhair!
The message was, of course, that certain aspects of oneself - those we call "identity" - rest in the mind, not in the body. And being a longhair is a state of mind. :-)
All,
Sorry about the recent mess. Of course it had to happen when I was preparing to leave on a trip to Canada. I think the board is OK now. You can view missing messages at the following link.
Talking of longhairs portrayed in a positive light in the movies, John Lara (I hope that's right) plays a long haired male cyborg in the movie American Cyborg, where he fights against the injustice of a computer gone awry following a nuclear war and helps the heroine deliver a human foetus which will be delivered to Europe to regenerate the human race.
Another story is Freedom Deep about a longhaired poet going back in time on a noble mission. I haven't watched it all since it seems a rather deep story which has to be watched when I'm not tired.
Charles
About 3 years ago I saw a program about permanent hair coloring treatment. (It was on 60 minutes or some other news program) They stated that animal testing had been completed and that human testing would begin in '97. The company has developed a one time, permanent treatment using manolin. Some of the details I remember were that once you did it, you couldn't change it,(you would get mottled color), that it was perfectly safe, and that the only people against it were Clariol etc. It was projected to cost around $500. They showed how hair gets its color and how the treatment replaces the depleted manolin. They even showed mice with red hair, blond etc.... Now I know this sounds crazy but I did't imagine this! There must be others who saw the program. I can not find anything at all about this on the internet. I wish I could remember exactly which program aired the segment. Any help would be appreciated!
I've alwaya wanted to have hair that long, I want a wig like youres and to meet you,, Steve
I have started experimenting with wearing dangly earrings
with my long hair. Any other guys think this is OK.
How about the ladies out there. Is this going overboard
with look? I am especially fond of the wide variety of
Indian style earrings generally designed for women.
You guys talk about the akward stage a lot here. I'm just wondering what exactly is the akward stage? What length is that?
Is there such thing as overconditioning (applying too much conditioner) of one's hair? I suspect that there is, so I have a few questions related to conditioning.
I use a separate shampoo and a conditioner. At this point in time, I use Pantene Pro-V shampoo for dry hair (the red one) and Pantene Pro-V moisturising conditioner for dry hair (red also).
In the shower, after applying and rinsing the shampoo, I usually wait about 3-4 minutes after I apply the conditioner before rinsing it out. (I remember reading John Romero on Planetquake.com say that he spends waits 3 minutes aftere applying the conditioner). So a question here would be, is this enough, too little, or too much? Is it better to wait 1 minute instead of 3, or 7 minutes instead of 3? For how long do you usually wait?
Another person here has been regularly suggesting Infusium 23 conditioner. Unfortunately, drug stores/supermarkets close to me don't carry it, so I bought Pantene Pro-V light leave-in conditioner for normal hair. I figured that a leave-in conditioner will help me control frizzy hair and generally improve how it feels.
Another question is, then, should I apply the leave-in conditioner *in addition* to the usual rinse-out conditioner, or should I apply the leave-in one *instead* of the rinse-out one?
I also noticed lately that my hair isn't quite as shiny or "separated" (as in not stuck together, but each strand flowing freely) as it was before. Could it be because of shampoo/conditioner build-up (I read about that somewhere). Would it then be worth to try a clarifying shampoo? If so, is it ok to use a "daily clarifying" shampoo every week or so? Or should I look for a non-daily clarifying shampoo? In both cases, how often should I apply this clarifying shampoo?
Finally, what are effects of having overconditioned hair? What does it feel, look and behave like? On the other hand, what are the effects of having underconditioned hair?
Thank you very much in advance for your replies. I've been in the dark with most hair care issues for way too long now. I'll definitely appreciate you shedding some light on the above issues.
I found this site while searching for links on selling hair and was really surprised to find there's this whole site dedicated to men with long hair. At any rate, I'm thinking about chopping it off to conform with society's passe standard in regards to men with long hair. Sad isn't it?
Last night the satellite channel "ZDTV" had a program called "Internet Tonight" that featured this very website and forum! It was a nice segment and actually didnt make fun of men with long hair (too much). If you hurry, you could probably find a repeat today. But also check out their website www.internettonight.com Pretty cool!
Has anyone seen the newest Metallic video, the one with the symphony in the background? Well, it looks as if James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet are letting their hair grow back. It's definately longer than what they had a couple years ago...
I am almost 45 years of age, and started growing my hair long again since I was in my teens and early twenties. A close friend asked me if I was going through a mid-life crisis because of my long hair. It started me thinking about what *is* the reality of it all. I have only had opposite sex partners all my life, and have had gay men and women as just friends. My long hair is having a profound effect on the way I feel about myself, and having friends and neighbors seeing me with such a radical change. At first I didn't think it would ever be a big deal, and now that my hair is really getting long, I am more self conscious of my appearance than I thought I would be. When I think about the feelings I am having now with my long hair, and then looking for reasons for these feelings, I will say "oh sure," it's because I like the way it looks, or the way it feels, or my wife likes it. Then I was sitting at a friends house in front of a big wall mirror, and was wearing my hair down (wow, it is really getting long) and decided to put it in a pony tail. As I was watching myself with this process, it was really like seeing that same familiar process that a woman does. Then I wondered that if what I was doing was in some way acting or being feminine. If not then what? Am I androgynous or bisexual? Are all human beings bisexual? Is it bad, or did someone at some time decide that it was improper for a man to feel his feminine side and even act on it without being labeled as some kind of aberration or deviant of society. I really do love my long hair, and I'm having a lot of intense emotional feelings about it. I want to feel I have dignity and that my choice in entering this elective minority, (long hair) is okay and good for me. I am glad to have a longhair hyperboard to share these feelings. I really don't want to end up cutting it. I saw the movie "Ma Vie En Rose," and really felt sad for the people who where so closed minded that they wouldn't let a person, in this case a 7 year old boy, discover his true feelings as they really are, and support and love him as he is. I think everyone throughout life continues to come to new realizations about how they identify with themselves. People just need to be supported and loved. Sorry, this is so long winded.
Sis i lost you , leave a message or a place i can contact you
I've got curly hair, but like to wear a straight ponytail. I've got MPB and can't afford to lose any more hair. Up to a few weeks ago I was using a blow dryer to get my hair straight. I know it does damage, but I really don't like my hair curly. The dryer damage probably has something to do with limiting my "terminal length" to about a 14" ponytail.
This is what I do now. After shampooing and conditioning, I work in a little bit of gel. Not more than about 1/2 teaspoon. I then put my hair into a ponytail with a thin fabric covered elastic. While the tail is still very wet, I brush it smooth and pull it forward around the side of my head, and plaster it across the top of my forehead.
I use one or two bobby pins to hold it near the back and above the ear. I use cellophane tape or "Hair Setting Tape" to hold it flat against my forehead. Usually 2 strips across the tail, one right near the end.
I sleep with my hair this way. It is very comfortable. No wet hair down my back or against my cheeks. Not at all like sleeping with rollers. (I've done it, but that's another story)
In the morning, my hair is dry and straight! I just brush it out and put into a tail. It's so nice and smooth that sometimes I just leave it down for a while before putting it back into a tail.
I haven't blown my hair dry in about 3 weeks. I may actually get longer hair out of this. Anyway, I'm saving energy;)
Has anyone else tried anything like this?
Hi to all
I included a picture of myself after 2 years of growing it out !
I took the picture with my hair loose , because I like it the most.
I'm very pleased to say that I passed the so called "awkward phase" !
I can tie back almost all my hair in a ponytail , which I must
for my job.
With these I would like to encourage all "growing out" starters ,
just be patient , It grows !!
Greetings to all !
Happy Ronny (alias manes)
Folks,
Last month, I posted a question on what browser longhairs preferred and why. Thanks for your responses as my story based on my mini-surver saw print today, Tuesday December 14, 1999, in In.Tech, the computer and information technology pullout of The Star, Malaysia's leading English language daily newspaper.
To see the story online, you will have to visit our web site at http://thestar.com.my/intech, then click on "Home User" in the left sidebar and then scroll down past a Linux focus till you find a heading "Length does matter."
I've also appended the body of the text below.
Please note that it was the editor's idea to put John's name in brackets and other names -- some of which are obvious psuedonym's -- unbracketed.
Anyway, thanks once again.
Regards
Charles
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Dec 14, 1999
Length does matter Our CHARLES F. MOREIRA is a passionate and opinionated journalist, and wanted to write about something other than the next great report-generating software utility for small and medium enterprises.
So we told him, go ahead Charles, write on an issue you feel strongly about, something of great social significance, and which could affect the nation's plans to develop an information society.
This is his story ....
SEVEN out of 11 long-haired men on the Men's Long Hair Hyperboard say their preferred browser is Netscape Navigator, while two preferred Internet Explorer and one lone individual favoured NeoPlanet.
About four of the seven say they have no choice but to use Internet Explorer at work, while a respondent going by the name ``John'' says, tongue-firmly-in-cheek, that he uses a browser which ``... does not crash at a drop of a hat.''
One of the two IE dudes, Al, says, ``Internet Explorer 5 is incredibly stable, fast and never crashes.''
SFMarkH, the lone NeoPlanet user, says, ``It's got lots of cool skins.'' NeoPlanet can be downloaded free from www.neoplanet.com.
The 11 had responded to In.Tech's question, ``What browser do longhairs prefer?'' posted on the web-based forum dedicated to all matters concerning long-haired men.
These include advice on growing hair long, haircare, discrimination against long-haired men, family and societal pressure on long-haired men to shorn their locks, the history of long hair on men, and so on.
The forum can be found here.
Nick, a 44-year-old software engineer with hair down to his back, says he mainly uses Netscape running under Linux at home, and only uses IE under Windows 95 about once a month.
``Diallers and Internet connections are handled entirely by an old 486 PC running Linux -- I won't let any Microsoft product connect to the Internet without going through a Linux firewall,'' says Nick.
``After all, I'm a Linux longhair. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with IE at work,'' he adds.
Meanwhile, Victor also uses Netscape at home and IE at work, although he says his preferred browser is the 1994 vintage NSCA Mosaic developed by the University of Illinois.
``It was the fastest browser of its time,'' he says.
The Men's Long Hair Hyperboard was created and operated by Victor Engel, a long-haired analyst/programmer with Dell Computer Corp in Round Rock, Texas.
Based upon earlier informal surveys regarding their occupations, a large proportion of ``longhairs'' who responded say they work in fields related to computers, IT and multimedia.
Hmm, does this boy have too much time on his hands or what? -- ED
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Hi, I am a 19 year old male, and last week I decided I would grow my hair long. Right now I have really plain short hair, not really any style to it. So what should I do? Should I just leave my hair as it is and grow it out. Or should I get it styled a certain way to grow it out? please help me.
THE DEMIZE OF FICTIONMANIA AND ROLLERMANIA
What a sad day to open two favorite sites and read that they are no longer on line.
I hope and pray they the webmaster fully recovers and Enjoys a very special Holliday and New Year. I for one, and im sure for many will miss these two sites.
I just pray that the same thing does not transpire with this site, Perhaps all should take the time to the letter posted at Fictionmania, and think long and hard befor responding and making demands of the people that take hours out of their time to devote to websites, and get little in return.
I will allways appreciate the time , and effort put into these sites and wish nothing but the best for Mindy Rich. Thank you for the pleasure you have provided to so many.
hi
i have a thick long hair. i just love my hair. but the problem is it does'nt dry up when i swim. my friends told me i could get some suggestions in this site. can some body help me.
OK, Guys. Listen up! I've gotta say this.
During the "awkward" phase - the *messy* phase when growing out hair
from 1 mm. to a nice shoulder length or below, much against the
will of most of us, we'll *have* to curl/wave the hair - mostly at
night - to get it to look presentable. That means (ga-a-a-gh) rollers,
pin-curls, wave clips or whatever, but it *has* to be done. Now, I
know the arguments: "What kind of weirdo puts his hair up in
rollers?". Well, think of looking *decent* with our lengthening hair,
guys! That's why women did it from the 1930's on when most no longer
wore hair to the knees and beyond. They *had* to control it - look
presentable - and they *did*. We can do the same with gender-neutral
or masculine stylings, lots of "natural" (though they're really
*not*) waves and curls which, I understand, the ladies *love*.
So let's bite the hair-set bullet, fellows. We wouldn't do this because
we have some *roller fetish*. God forbid!! We do it to look *good*,
mostly for the ladies.
Amen.
OM
This is my first time posting here.
Anyway, I'm growing out my hair, I just really don't know what to consider 'long hair'. My hair is fairly long ( in my opinion ), but I want it A LOT longer. Shoulder length would be nice, but right now I'm fighting just to get it past my ears. Anyway, by looking at the pic below, what length do you think would look good on me? Mouth length? Chin length? Shoulder length? And how long will it take me to get it that long?
Hi! I have been into various ways of ignoring gender rules to present the appearance that is the most "me" for a number of years. My is dark brown, wavy and goes about 1/3 of the way down my back. I often wear it back in a colorful scrunchy, and lately have got into using barrettes. (I'll work on getting a pic of myself - you can see several pics of me at www.thegrove.net/kim). Anyway I have a dream of having all of us men's fashion pioneers become a liberation movement that is recognized by the public at large, and helps let the individual male who is out there breaking the rules feel less alone. To this end I am writing a book. I have spent the last 4 months researching the history and philosophy of appearance, gender, and men's liberation. And now it is time for interviews. I want males who break the rules to share their stories with the public (with anonymity if desired). I have a web interview I send out (I have 20+ responses already) and I'd love it if some of the folks on the long-hair hyperboard would like to be interviewed. I'm interested in any biological male who breaks dressing taboos; alittle or a lot. From long-hair macho to the femme. if you want an interview, please E-mail litangel@peoplepc.com
Thanks,
Kim
Does anyone know of any website like this one but that deal with boy's hair? I have a son with exceptionally long hair and we'd like to find some kindred souls (mothers and sons) to correspond with. Ops, I've ended with a preposition... well, anyway does anyone know of such a site?
since you're into what we enjoy we would love to invite you and love it even more if
you join our webring:
men with manes
here is our URL: http://knightmayor.com/mwm/men_with_manes.htm
also let us know if you have any troubles if you wish to join us.
if you're not interested please forgive our intrusions.
yrs,
Llori Cool.
men with manes.
YOu spoke about hiding long hair with the "COif". Can you tell me what that is and how it is done. thanks
Can anyone tell me a way to hide long hair in the back. I am getting slack about it. I need some way to twist or roll it up in an unoticable ball or something. It is only long in the center of back so bottom hairline is short. I would appreciate any advice. thanks
Does anyone know of any website like this one but that deal with boy's hair? I have a son with exceptionally long hair and we'd like to find some kindred souls (mothers and sons) to correspond with. Ops, I've ended with a preposition... well, anyway does anyone know of such a site?
A while ago, a message was posted looking for the web page link to Mart, one of the original "Sampsons"
Where can I meet on the net or in person in the So. Ca. Gay men with
long hair? Can anyone help ? any info about this or related subjects would greatly be appreciated Thank You Big Mike
I have long hair and starting to get slack about it. I was wondering if anybody knew a good way to hide it. only have long hair in the center of the back of my head, so If I put it up in some kind of ball, THe hairline on the bottom is short to make it look like a short hair cut. Does anybody know how to do buns or anything like that that wouldn't be to femine and completely hide the long hair unlike what a ponytail does. also, I am against wearing a hat to hide it. thanks.
My hair is all one length and reaches just below my shoulders. I would really love to have it "flip" up a little (not an extreme flip) at the ends, without doing a lot of work with it every day. Is there a way to have it cut so that it naturally flips up? thanks in advance.
Where can I meet on the net or in person in the So. Ca. Gay men with
long hair? Can anyone help ? any info about this or related subjects would greatly be appreciated Thank You Big Mike , please e-mail me at TeddyBeartop4u@aol.com
The only way to get to it is to click on "Post a Message" from this page and then link to it will appear at the top of the "Post a Message" page.
Okay, guys, I'm at a crossroads. My hair is finally touching my shoulders, and almost all of it fits into a ponytail. The problem is my neck hair (in the back), I don't have much, but it is sort of unruly. When I tie it back, it looks sort of messy right under the ponytail.
Does anybody share this problem? Does anybody shave their neck hair? I am hesitant to shave it as that seems counter productive. It seems like neck hair grows slower, or has a much shorter terminal length. SHould I just ride it out and see if it gorws long enough to fit into the tie? Any ideas will be appreciated.
Kilgore
I've recently been getting my hair highlighted -- I very much like the look. Unfortunately, the process leaves my hair extremely dry, and living in Colorado's zero humidity certainly doesn't help any. I've been using Thermasilk products for a while, but even the "moisturizing" ones have no benefit. Any recommendations for shampoos/conditioners/etc. that will work for my situation? I prefer not to use products with silicones in them.
I'd guess that salon products are probably better than drugstore products. If you can provide any pointers to web sites selling salon products, that would be great. Thanks.
See these two articles from the web site of the San Francisco Chronicle:
I came across this site and thought that some of you might find it interesting in light of events in Seattle last week.
Quincy Wright and the Commission to Study the Organization of Peace
I have a potential long term modeling gig lined up that could pay off in a big way, the problem is they want me to cut my hair! Many LH models have recently taken the plunge, and I am affraid I might be next.
I have been growing my hair now for over four years and have had some success *WITH* my long hair. I am seriously considering getting it cut. Any suggestions??
Hi, i'm a 19 year old male, and I just decided in the past week to grow my hair out. Right now I just have a plain short haircut, no style really. I just want to know whether I should just let my hair grow long as it is, or should I get it styled a certain way to grow it long?
I am looking for a hair accessory (hair band?) for men with long hair. Apparently when Leo DiCaprio had long hair he wore some sort of head band. Would anyone know the product name or store where one might be purchased? Thank you.
Check out these people. Would people have invested today if the picture was taken yesterday?
Hi Brian,
Where are you? So what's your decision on cutting your long, beatutiful hair?
Charles
Have you read the comment about the aging long-haired hippies, and how they wear their hair? Better hurry, the article is about to change!
I have a question for everyone. There are a lot of talented musicians out there with beautiful hair that falls in their face when they sing. Is there any male musicians with long hair that people have seen where their hair does this? Someone at one time talked about Jerry lee lewis and how he had hair that flopped around as he sang. How about some others? I'll actually throw out another name, John Cougar Mellencamp in the video The Walls Come Crumbling Down. His hair is over one eye for the video and then he does some dance moves and his hair falls across his eyes. ANy one else have others?
Yes, i do remember him! i remember he used to call himself Attila the Hunk. i saw an interview with him a very long time ago and I remember being fascinated with his hair and how long it was. I remember it was one of the first times I had seen a guy with long hair.
Hey folks,
Does anyone remember this guy? I may have his name misspelled but I do know it started with Attila. He was unique back in the early 80's/ late 70's for being the only male supermodel with long hair. All the other guys had their hair in contemporary lenght - i.e. mostly short.
Not Attila.
Aside from being exceptionally handsome, he also had a full mane of beautiful long hair. It was his main claim to fame and he achieved no small amount of noteriety over it.
Does anyone know where he is now? A blast from that past to be sure, but I think it worthwhile.
Thanks,
Madoc
My site. Warning! Bi and Gay content. Nothing X rated, just that I like guys too!
Ok here is my situation....
I'm a 22 year old male who has been "trying" to grow my hair long for 2 years now. Every time it gets about to the bottom of my eye I get mad and cut it all short again, just to be dissapointed I did....and so the cycle goes on...Anyway, I have really thick wavy hair. I really think It would look good long....but In the process of growing it long it looks so crappy. I get all these flips every which way and I just can't bear it, so I cut it. I've tried all the gels and such, but it takes so much I feel like the fonz, hahaha. Hats were never a big love of mine either. I really think that If I could get a decent haircut style that is suitable for growing it out that would help a lot. I always go to great clips or something and they just look at me like I'm an idiot when I ask advice for a style. When It's short I usually part it to one side, but as it gets longer It looks funny if I do a side part, and a middle part seems to give ,me all the flips which I so hate. If I could just find a decent style until it got long enough to weigh down the flips I think I'd be ok. Please...any help??? I would like to do this before I get even older...haha. I guess my hair is about the same thickness and color as lorenzo lamas had his on renegade if theat helps out (if anyone watches that show besides me!)
Hi,
I thought I would say hi here. While I do not have long hair, I wear a long wig that comes down to the floor on me. I love the feel of the hair. I have a wig stylist who helps me with the wig. She is very understanding and has shown me various ways to wear my hair, such as in braids, ponytails and loops. Do other men here wear long haired wigs? Would women like to see men wear a long haired wig? I am also looking for a female who likes long haired wigs on guys and also has very long hair. Thanks,
Tom
I am a long-time admirer of men with long hair, but sometimes they do cut it off for a number of reasons. If you do find you're going to be Delilah-cized, please consider doing what Sammy Hagar did on the Tonight show and donate the hair to a very worthy cause which uses donated hair to make hairpieces for children suffering hair loss from medical treatments and conditions:
Locks of Love
1640 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 104
Palm Springs Florida 33461
EMail: info@locksoflove.org
Phone: (561) 963-1677
Fax #: (561) 963-9914
Toll free: (888) 896 1588
Or go to the Sammy Hagar website listed here.
I personally am not affiliated with this organization or with Sammy Hagar, but have seen effect that this act of generosity can have on both the giver and recipient.
I'm considering cutting myself (in the hair) for none other than a free season ski pass to the Jackson Hole Ski Corporations mountain in Teton Village, Wyoming. The pass-a roughly $1500.- value(and a free pass for Grand Targhee) is provided by the ski corp. upon accepting employment. I have another job to pay the bills and would only work two days a week for them with time to ski on those days as well. Do I really want to work with a bunch of people who've sacrificed their long hair for a job?... Do I want to sell out too?-NO! I'm really disapointed that so many ultimately sell out! If not for yourself only, then for the cause brothers! Keep it long! Other minority groups have perservered-so can we-unless we're content in the back of the bus. Boycott! and let them know you're doing it(e-mail etc). Not only is my hair mine, but it keeps me warm onthose -50 degree days. JHSC (jackson hole ski corp.): open your eyes! descriminate not! your not hiring brokers or surgeons(though they too should have long hair if they please).
I'm considering cutting myself (in the hair) for none other than a free season ski pass to the Jackson Hole Ski Corporations mountain in Teton Village, Wyoming. The pass-a roughly $1500.- value(and a free pass for Grand Targhee) is provided by the ski corp. upon accepting employment. I have another job to pay the bills and would only work two days a week for them with time to ski on those days as well. Do I really want to work with a bunch of people who've sacrificed their long hair for a job?... Do I want to sell out too?-NO! I'm really disapointed that so many ultimately sell out! If not for yourself only, then for the cause brothers! Keep it long! Other minority groups have perservered-so can we-unless we're content in the back of the bus. Boycott! and let them know you're doing it(e-mail etc). Not only is my hair mine, but it keeps me warm onthose -50 degree days. JHSC (jackson hole ski corp.): open your eyes! descriminate not! your not hiring brokers or surgeons(though they too should have long hair if they please).
I have been in a committed relationship with a wonderful women who is also a hair stylist. Since I have know her, she has cut my hair and has been encouraging me to grow it longer. I am not shy about this, but worry that my hair is becoming too femimine. It is about chin length now and all one length usually parted in the middle. I would greatly appreciate some feedback from some of the female readers of this board as to your thoughts as to men (I am 24) having long hair that is not simply straight and long, but more mid-length styles. Is this attractive or is my girlfriend using me for some sort of fantasy? For the record, I do like it,but am more worried of being accused of being a transexual or something.
Does anyone else have a passion for 1970's style men's hair? This period is when I grew up, and, I must admit, my tastes center during this decade. Prime examples for me include Warren Beatty (tops!), especially the way his hair looked in THE PARALLAX VIEW, DOLLARS, and SHAMPOO, William Katt in CARRIE, Ryan O'Neal, Bobby Sherman, Michael York in the MUSKATEERS films, Jim Morrison in the SEVENTEEN layout (1960's, but still the look), John Davidson, Michael Landon, and Jeff Conway on TAXI. That shaggy, tousled, layered, blow-dried, shoulder-length look I think, is quite beautiful and romantic and very flattering. Anyone else think so? Comments?
hi
i have a very long and thick curly hair. i am also a swimmer. my hair does'nt dry up even after hours, after swimming. any idea what to do.
ram
Great one Bill,
At least it will put two longhairs in a good though perhaps goofy light.
I'll look out for a copy of the movie in the video CD or video tape shops (whether original or pirated)and if its good, I'll pay for the original.
Know any good movie director friends? Perhaps you can persuade him to do a movie portraying longhairs in good light -- computer whizzes, fighting hackers (thet Japanese guy who caught Kevin Mitnick is a longhair), artists, graphics animators, musicians, singers, scientists and so on.
I recall seeing an old Quatermass movie (British sci fi) about fighting some parasite and the hero of the story was a longhair who was Quatermas' scientific assistant and found a way to stop a plant from outer space which was taking over human bodies and turning them all into plants.
When I saw the first episode of Star Wars, I wished Luke Skywalker had long hair.
Charles
I've been trying to grow my hair out for the last 6 months. It's maybe 3 inches, but it is very large and bulky in a messy fro form. I was wondering what i should do. Reading other messages, it seems like cornrows or braids are the way to go. My question is: Does anybody know how long my hair has to be to have cornrows, braids, or even mini-dreds? I've been growing it out for 6 months (it was shaved when I started). Do you think I can do anything now or if not, how many more months do I have of growing? (I'm beginning to get made fun of because my hair is wild right now.)
Hey folks,
I knew that subject line would catch your eye! Seriously though, I _did_ get my hair cut - my hair is now 1/8th of an inch less long than when I started the weekend. I also had it thinned a bit.
This was the first time the I went into the salon in, oh, about five months. Mainly I went in there to ask my "hair care professional" her opinion on hair care and maintenance.
So far, I have been using the same shampoo that I have always used. Just shampoo, no conditioner. Well, now that my hair is as long as it is, I knew I needed something more.
She suggested that I use a moisturizing shampoo as well as a conditioner. I agreed and bought a bottle of each. The brand name of which is "Crew" - anyone hear of that? Is it effective?
She also suggested I try something else to help control the fuzzies and decrease the volume of my hair. For this she suggested some stuff called "Flat Out." She said that was a bit expensive so she gave me some sample packs to try before I bought the full bottle. Any thoughts here? Does this stuff work well? Is this stuff in general a good idea?
I told her that I have noticed a buildup of some gunk on the combs and brushes that I use. She said that is most likely shampoo residue and suggested that I use a specific type of shampoo every once in a while to clean my usual shampoo out of my hair. Any thoughts on this?
Finally, I have noticed a bunch of hair on my wide toothed comb that I use after showering. I am not too keen on seeing that much of my hair wind up on a comb and not on my scalp. She said this was actually normal and that we lose an average of one hundred hairs a day. That seems a bit excessive. What is your collective experience with that? Is 100 per day a real number or just an old wives (or old hairdresser's) tale?
That's it for now. I appreciate your comments and help.
Thanks,
Madoc
Anyone like the movie The Big Lebowski? What do you think about Jeff Bridges (The Dude) with his long hair? I noticed he had it up at one side at one time with a big barrette. I laughed at the scene of the people coming after him with the giant scissors, and him running from them terrified. A reminder of how important our long hair is to our identity and love of who we are.
Here's an article on how they cancelled an entire weight division in a boxing tournament rather than let a boxer fight while wearing a beard.
I think the 'safety' argument is that the opponent cannot see
there the chin is (to hit it) when there is a large beard. However, the boxer in question was willing to wear s net over the beard to
keep it contained.
i have stated this before, but when I grew my hair fairly long(for me), one of the feelings I enjoyed the most was when my hair fell in my face. i had never had hair that long and I just really enjoyed the feeling when it fell across my eyes. I remember one time going for a walk at night and I would let my hair fall in front of my face, then toss it out, then let it fall. for someone who has had short hair most of their life, this was a totally new experience. Has anyone else gone through this and have stories to share?
Folks,
Thanks to all who responded to my first question, "What browser do longhairs prefer?"
Most prefer Netscape but some did not say why. So I have a few more questions:-
1. Why do you prefer your browser?
2. What do you do for a living?
3. Do you use your browser in your line of work?
4. How old are you?
5. Are you a longhair?
Thanks
Charles
Why is it that men with longhair(not all men) prefer to wear their hair in a ponytail instead of loose? I understand wearing it up for work etc...but wearing it up all the time!? Why bother with the long hair if it is not worn loose at times. I myself prefer the hair worn loose!! Anyone else with me on this?
Hi there...i'm 17 and I'm growing my hair out (wow). I have 6 months to visit the barber and my hair are getting longer but I'm going through this "bad hair" fase. I mean that my hair look like s**t...:( (i hope my msg won't be deleted for this). Even though it's straight, it begins to get over my ears and it doesn't stay behind them, the bangs get in my eyes, etc...many guys, especially relatives say "you don't look nice" "cut it" , blah blah blah. What should I do? I mean do I let it get longer or go to the barber to do something to look better? And if i do so, how will I look, i mean I don't want to look like a jerk! What did you guys do?
Had my hair down to my shoulders for a couple of years. Then got into the buzzcut look like anybody else. Every body said I finally got with the times. But I miss my hair so I am growing it back. It is about an inch all over right now. It will probably be a year before I get it where I want it but I am on my way back.
Well Nick, as someone pointed out, there are many ways a man can wear long hair that look good (like models).
I am 17, and Heavy Metal is the 3rd thing in my life after Football(Soccer in U.S) and school, and women, ok fourth. (only when beautiful)
There are a few thing i can suggest:
The first is based on my personal experience: If you natural hair colour allows, highlight it, it looks, if well done very beautiful, and it gives your hair that model look. I have even been complimented at a job interview about my hair, it was a woman, go figure.
Number two: You must face this reality... No matter if you have highlights or not, hair till your back WILL GET YOU NO JOBS, you must get it cut, it must not be longer than you shoulders.
Pay a lot of cash on hair products, conditioners etc...
Hair is not a piece of s.hit, it is a reflection of one's own self image.
From experience, it helps to have good looks, caus if you look like a killer to begin with and then grow long hair, you will scare people away.
I hate this society, especially American (i grew up in Eastern Europe), and i know what you mean... Social "norms" and crap...
I think that society's trends are like a train, the ones influenced are on it,and the ones against it are in a car on the tracks (us, longhairs, heavy metalists), we can try to stop it but it crushes us.
That is why i live up to the stereotype. We might as well thrash things if we can't change our image.
We have a gift, we hate norms, and so did all the people who changed the world.
Back to you Nick. When going out in the forrest of society, tie you hair back, keep it clean, colour it, make it nice for youself not for the wankers of "socitety". Get a good job, then grow it long and try to sabotage all the computers of your company.
My father always said: " Give them what they want (=cut your hair short), get close to them, to your ennemies, and then f**k them over.
Use a litle gel to keep the fly away hairs in their place.
If you have any other comments, please share them with us.
hi
i am 49 m from india. i have a male kid of 9 years old. i never wanted him to cut his hair and i have seen to its maintainace. now he has a thick black hair just below his waist. do any body have m kids with long hair.
Since I haven't checked out the Hyperboard in so long I decided to start at the bottom and work my way up. Usually I do this and respond to a couple of letters, but this time my responses would have been small and they all related to each other a bit, so I'm just a going to go ahead and start a new chain. :)
A lot of men professed a desire to have female feedback. Here's mine: I LOVE long hair. Probably started as a child with cats and dogs. Might be internal. I remember running my fingers through my father's (short, but thick and silky) hair for the pleasure of it, same with the pets :). With the advent of adolescence I discovered I found boys with long hair to be sooooo much more attractive to me. At some point I came to want long hair for myself and it is now to the top of my butt. I imagine that you fellas, like me, enjoy the way it feels on your back and the attention (when favorable) that you receive. To my mind, there is hardly Anyone who doesn't look better with more hair. I'm talking length, not referring to baldspots. My husband's bald spot is one of my favorite places to kiss him when he is sitting. Perfect target :)
Seems like some men with dreads feel that other men/ppl here might not accept them as 'real' hair. I have experience with 2 men who are hugging-friends of mine. They both have waist length dreads. I love the clean spongy feel of them. The smell is always fresh and sweet. Everytime somebody acts like dreads are the result of poor hygiene I want to stomp my feet (haven't seen that here, btw). One of these guys is my best friend's brother and, like her, he's half black. He got the BEST hair. Dark brown with bright gold highlights. His hair naturally turns into dreads unless he makes an enormous effort to prevent it. I swear, it comes out of his head in perfectly spaced tight fuzzy corkscrew curls. Lucky devil. The other guy is a rastafarian intellectual activist type. Very dark. I imagine he has to work to make his hair dread evenly. I suppose I've seen men with dreads touch their hair, but I probably thought it was a habit, didn't know they need maintenance til someone here said so.
Swim Care-- I'm neurotic about my hair care because I'm trying to grow it to my knees. No one else here may wish to be as finicky as me. I love to swim. Before going in water with chlorine salt I work an oil that has coconut oil in it and doesn't have mineral oil (recipe varies) through my hair. I found one in a spray bottle once. I then have braided it, but I was still receiving too much damage. Now I've discovered (and it looks dumb) that my husbands dive hood works. I make a bun on the top of my head and put my head into the hood kindof like one puts one's foot in a sock. I stretch and gather it so that the exact spot where my hair will be is on the hair and pull it down around. silly huh? works great though. I also wet my head with shower water before going in and wash with a chelating shampoo when I get out. (removes buildup and minerals- good to use every week or so to remove shampoo deposits anyhow) My hair is extra soft and healthy looking afterwards, sort of a hot oil treatment.
I Always enjoy the samson posted, but I like best to see the hair falling free and wild. glorious I love when you guys post your picture on the hyperboard, you are all lovely.
My husband cut his long hair and beard off. I'm happy with him, but I still need my longhair guy fix.
Thanx! *hugs for everyone!*
Jennifer
Hello,
I'm 39, and determined to grow my hair long before it decides to fall out.
A problem I've always had is that my hair is very, very thick. As it grows longer, my head starts to get really "poofy." Soon, it looks absolutely enormous.
What can I do with my hair to stop the "balloon" effect as it grows longer?
Long meets short? I kinda like it.
Im an 18 year-old university student whos hair is about eye length. I like to grow it out long. I didnt get it cut 4 about 6 months, but it seems to be growing slow. Any natural tips ,advive, or recomemded products that u think can help me grow it faster? Please help!
I am looking for differt perm and roller pics. if you have any please send them to me. I don't care if they are men in rollers or not.
Anybody in the Niagara Area this weekend, check out the link.
I was a teenager during the 1980's.I've always had
a passion for the hard rock/metal music culture
that was prominent of the decade.Music became a
part of my inner
soul as far back as I can remember.I was
influenced by
a variety of artists who's members sported the
long-hair
image.Because of my goal and dream of becoming a
musician,
and a slight self-esteem problem,I began to grow
my hair
following HS graduation.I wasn't happy having the
"clean-cut" boy-next-door image that so many of my
peers
had at the time.My self-esteem was low when I had
short hair and I hardly ever attracted attention
from women so
I essentially was a misfit.Within the next 2
years,my hair
was growing in at a rapid pace and I started
experiencing
a change in my social life.I was attracting more
attention
from women and gaining more male friends as
well.It lifted
my self-esteem enormously and became a happier
person in general.By 1995,My hair was 3/4 the way
down my back and
still going.But by this time,the media and
cultural environment have changed rapidly,and it
seemed that more
and more people were reverting to that short-hair
"clean-cut" image brought on by the "alternative
rock" wave of the early 90's.Most of my friends
who dressed in black and sported the long hair
look between 1987 and 1994,were
slowly becoming possessed by the cultural climate
and gave
in to the new society by chopping it off! Their
reasons for giving in to this new "conservative"
look ranged from absurd to paranoid.But live and
let live.I resisted all notions of "change".I was
happy with my image until the end
of 1995 when I found myself in the midst of
changing jobs.
It seems that a lot of employers frowned on male
employees
sporting long-hair and really never seriously
considered
those who did as viable candidates.So I was forced
to visit the barber for the first time in 6
years.It wasn't because of social pressure or
musical and fashion "trends",it was
simply a case of human survival.I was already in
my mid-20's at this point and supporting myself.It
was give
in to the "norm" or live in my car! But I also
realized that my post-high school friends drifted
away and sort of
"grew-up".They outgrew the lifestyle we once held
dearly.
I found myself an alein in a rapid changing
culture,unable
to find new friends.I felt like an outcast and a
relic in
a forgotton decade.
So my question is,how do you long haired guys
maintain that
look without a backlash effect from society in
general and
what kind of support does it take to feel
comfortable with
the image?
I’m a german young man and I’m dreaming of a lovely woman, who loves to growing out my hair, who loves to comb, to braid, to style my hair.
I’m dreaming of a woman, who loves to bury her face in my freshly washed hair, to running her fingers trough my hair, who loves to playing with my hair.
I'm a 49 year old man with long hair (18 inches plus). ... Right now I "manage" it by tying it back in a loose ponytail. However it might be practical but not always as neat and "professional" as I'd like.
I just dont know how to make a braided ponytail on my own. I mean I know that its possible for someone to do it on their own ... but i dont know what the secret is.
Any advice, hints, tricks or instructions would be GREATLY appreciated.
I'd like to bring back a subject that bothered me a lot some time ago. As some of you can remember I used to work for one of the biggest american airlines, and one of the biggest in the world. I was forced to cut my hair after being prohibited to participate of a selective process for new employees, after had made myself all the material used on that process. I felt very bad 'cause I was a valuable member of that reservation's office in São Paulo, Brazil. Disregarding all the corruption involving the managment staff, I was finally got cut of that airline. The corruption, sexual harrassment, traffic of influences, vanity fair are still happening there, but only my long hair counted to be a reason of shame. If you ask me if people up in the USA knew about all of that was happening here, my answer is I don't know, but I just have something to say about all of that. Be brave and say no to this stupid dress codes. Why some different types of corruption are tolerate and our long hair not? Now, I'm self employed and I still miss my free tickets, I still miss visiting the USA, a Place that I really love, but I'm in peace with myself. Let's go ahead. Say no to this bullshit!
Folks,
Currently the "A&E" cable channel is showing episodes of their "Hornblower" series. These are new tales using the ones originally written by C.S. Forrester for the base. They are about the adventures of Horatio Hornblower's service in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic era. Aside from being entertaining to watch, they are also filled with Longhairs.
In fact, it is a rare man seen on that show, who does not have a full mane of hair. Worn mostly tied back in a tail and rarely - if ever - covered by the white wigs of the period, the Longhair in this series is very refreshing to see. It is not paid much attention because it was so normal for the period - and that is exactly why it is so special. It was part of everyday life and it was the shorthair who was in the minority.
So, have a look yourself. I think A&E is still running it and will undoubtedly do so again in the future.
Madoc
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Heavy Metal and L> Transfer interrupted! rigdate
True.
And of course, we've heard classical referred to as "longhair" music.
Then for jazz, there's Kenny G...
and for new age... Yanni...
Let's not mention Michael Bolton... former longhair!
Men with long hair are often thought of as musicians or into music.
I like music myself, but it has nothing to do with my hair... especially since I consider myself to have quite an eclectic taste.
I always thought that long hair that huged you forehead looked stupid, that is why i always try to have volume in the front at least.
Hair, even long, has to be styled. It makes a handsome man look handsommer and an ugly man look more dangerous.
Anywasys, is pommade good for achieving that little volume i need in the front?
Or do you guys recommend anything else. My hair is a little bit longer than chin level.
Heavy Metal, Vodka, and long live long haired warriors
I just wanna say i think it's amazing wheen boys are so clever they save their hair long.....
They doesn't look like other then...I mean most of the guys in the world have short hair...And the long haired boys you see at once then....
You are Great!!
Keep saving your long hairs :)))
hugs from/Linda 20 Sweden
Hi!
I currently have short hair, but I would like to grow it out. Would it be better to have a hair cut and start growing my hair out at one length at a time at the top and shaved at the sides and the back or should I just let it grow out the way it is.
Hy! My name is Uwe. I’m coming from germany and I’m growing out my hair. I need a helping hand for get healthy and shiny long hair. I have dark-blond and thick hair and I will grow out my hair till my hips. Where is the friend or girl-friend, who talks with me about hair, care, styling, the live with long hair? My e-mail: uwnestle@yahoo.com.
Gotta check this one out!
It just opened in theaters a week ago, and the reviews have been really good. They said it's about a guy trying to make a movie.
The two have always been paired up.
I personaly am a very big headbanger. Life with no metal is no life at all.
Anyways, why have those two things connected?
P.S: Anybody know really good speed metal (progressive) bands?
I am relatively new to the longhair club. I've been married for 17 years when I discovered long hair will keep me from charring my face and head while working in the desert. Then I discovered long hair turned my wife on. Now things are fresh and fun again. My hair is now below my shoulders. Why didn't i do this 19 years ago, when my hair was all black, instead of half silver and black?
Just wondering, what Web browser do longhairs prefer?
Charles
I'm confused. I've had long hair forever. Never above my shoulders,never quite mid-back, with long bangs or "wings". Seems like I'd know this by now, but I need some explanation. I see references on this board and elsewhere to "feminine" or "girls'" cuts vs "masculine" or "boys'" cuts where there is little or no difference in the length of the hair. My basic question... What's the difference? I'm sure I'm just old school, but, to me, long=feminine, short=masculine. To me, the major difference is how it is styled. Here, feminine = rollers, curling irons, updo's and high ponytails. Masculine = natural, ponytail at the hairline. So, especially for any hairdressers out there, what's the difference?
Thanks for all the help on telling me how to grow my hair longer. I've decided to try long hair. I'm in college, and can try pretty much any style. So, I'm letting it grow for a while. I've got it about four and a half inches long now. It actually looks pretty good longer.
My main problem is styling it as it grows. Right now I'm using gel to slick it back to make it easier to style. The style looks great.
I'm probably going to try a short ponytail. If I don't like it, I'll probably keep it about six or seven inches long, kind of similar to what Hugh Grant wears.
I am the person who traded his 6-inch hair to a 6-digit salary work. However, with your support, I am the on of recovery. First, I was not assigned to work for the manager who hired me. Second, the VP, who might have problems with long hair, resigned from the company. Suddenly, my long hair is not an issue anymore. My hair has got, more than, 1/3 what lost back. I determined a 100% recovery and more. I believe that, within one year, my will have waist-length. It is black, shining and silky. When it is down, it looks like a black fall, so great. The only thing concerns me now is the styling. I keep it in ponytail in daytime and braid it when I sleep. Something, you feel it is a little boring. But I will keep as long as it will practically possible.
M.J- How long did it take your hair to start growing down as opposed to out? and how long is it now and is it hard to maintain?
This is a nice one of The Headbangers' singer Ucop with his hair visible as he horses around on stage.
Charles
Here is another on eof the Headbangers' guitarist.
Same head down stance and to his right in the purple (or maroon) shirt with dreadlocks is Aru, from an alternative band called Koffin Kanser, who have a homepage at http://www.koffinkanser.cjb.net/ below but it has been "under construction" for a long time now.
Unfortunately, the spikey haired member of the audience in the blue tee shirt is in the way. Can't help that though.
Charles
This is especially for J.J.
Since you are curious about the Headbangers' lead guitarist, here is a closeup of him and as you can see, he almost always plays with his head slightly down.
Charles
This is a message for Charles. The group that you showed pictures of, The Headbangers, does the lead guitarist always play the whole concert with his har in his face or does he fling it out sometimes. Is his hair well-kempt or is it really ratty? Any other information you have about him and his hair would be appreciated because that is how I'd like to grow mine, if it is well-kempt. Thanks!
i feel that hair is a natures gift to a person & hence it must not be cut as it is like other organs like eye, nose etc.
i have been growing hair since five years. now it is just about hip length. i am 19 M from India
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I have brown fairly straight hair that's ALL a few inches past my shoulders (I really don't like undershaves ::shivers::). I love the way the Crow has his hair in the original movie... it's, like... perpentually wet or greasy without actually being greasy. I like the wet, seperated look. Short of putting gel or other 'hardening' agents into hair, how can you accomplish this? Also, I saw in a recent magazine, a picture of some girls from Sweden who had kind of seperated, perhapse centimeter strands of hair comming down. Since it wasn't braided or twisted, I figured perhaps it was a wax of some sort? If anyone has any input concerning this matter, feel free to post a reply or email me at lordsteven@yahoo.com
Just ran across this site with info about dreads - mostly extensions, but some cool pics nevertheless...
Folks,
This is my former colleague Zeff doing a hairdance at our farewell for him before he left for a job with a multimedia developer in San Francisco. His beautiful wife is beside him.
Charles
This is Ucop again, he is the singer.
Charles
Here is another scene of Headbangers, this time with Lolen (hair-in-his face as usual) on lead guitar.
Charles
Folks,
Meet Headbangers, a rock band currently playing at the Colors pub in Damansara Utama near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The picture is not very good but in the foreground, you can see Ucop tossing back his hair, while Lolen, who's all hair-in-his face plays lead guitar.
Colors is one pub which is quite a hit with longhairs here.
Hmmm! Now that I got the hang of uploading pictures (that's if this works out), I could send more later.
Charles
i am 20. my girl friend is 19. the irony is i have a very long hair upto my knees and my girl friend has a very short hair. we both love each others hairstyles. she does different hair styles on me. of course i can only comb her hair as it is short. well are there any body with this kind of combination.
I'm Dr. Joe, a medical doctor growing his hair.
I'm very glad about my choice.
And now a new doctor working in my Hospital has a waist lenght ponytail, so I'm not more THE long haired doctor but A long haired doctor.
Dr.Joe
Does anyone have a correct e-mail for the first Samson featured on this board or know how long his hair is now? The link associated with his picture doesn't work. Would like to ask him a few questions. Thanks for the help.
Recently, my seven year old son has started to ask about having his hair cut. His hair has never been cut and is almost waist length. His younger brother has never had a haircut either.
Is there any support material anyone can give to help us keep him a longhair? He has always loved his long hair up to now, but I feel that peer pressure may be getting to him.
In my country, in the 13 century, most blond boys were favored if they had long hair. The reason is that most other blond kids were Goths(Croatians) and being mistaken for a Croat is very bad, so Serb boys grew it long to be known as Serbs and not mistaken for Croats.
Anyways, i am planning to join an army brigade in Serbia, one of a kind, that let's men have long hair, but a condition applies: you have to be the best soldier in the army to join that regiment, nicknamed the "The Tigers". I am currently living in Canada and it eats my heart away to see my ocuntry being destroyed while i cower in this peacful land.
Back to the hair. There was also a certain way to arrange your hair, but i don't know what it is called here.
We would make a pony tail at the top of the back of the head, the rest of the hair(in the back of the head) would fall back and cover your neck like a carpet.
I ahve a question. my hair in the front is coming to just under my lip when i strech it, how much longer does it have to be so i can tie it in a tail in the back of my head??(pony tail, but it is positioned higher that normal pony tails). How long does it take to grow 5 cm of hair?
My wife encouraged me to grow my hair long over the past few years. I can't tell you what a great thing that was for me. I've always loved having long hair as a child(mom let my baby curls grow really long, and as a teenager), and now that I'm 23, I am in a professional position, but one that is protected by federal discrimination laws. So I probably will lose a promotion or two over my dress and hairstyle, but they can't fire me. Thru my wife's guidance and love, my hair reached 6 inches below my shoulder blades....just yesterday she took me to her stylist and I received a shoulder length page boy with long bangs, and a body wave to curl under the ends. I also got a lesson in how to set my hair so that it always looks just right. I was astonished after I saw "me" for the first time in my new do. My wife adores it. I can't wait to go into work today and hear all the comments and receive all those stares.........I must say that I feel strangely liberated, as if I shed off any hidden masks....that this is who I really want to be.
Jayme
How does one braid hair? I'm 16 and I grew up in an environment where I didn't have much contact with females that braided their hair (let alone talk about it) and braiding was not popular. So, I don't know how to braid my hair, but I would like to. This is a question that seems to be too embarrassing/uncomfortable to ask in person, so I hope that you, fellow longhairs, will provide a few useful instructions and tips.
My hair is a bit lower than my shoulderblades, and I'd like to experiment with braiding it.
In addition, how hard is it to braid hair all by oneself? I was also considering a hairstyle where instead of using a scrunchie or some other ponytail holder to have a ponytail, I could braid my hair at top of my neck for about two inches. Is that realistic with hair of my length?
Thanks to all in advance!
I need suggestions. I'm in my early 40's and work in a professional capacity of a conservative corporate office. Dressing in a suit and tie is expected everyday. I have always been very conservative in my appearance at work.
A few months ago, I decided to try a longer hair style. The top and side are combed straight back, and kept trimmed over my ears. Although pretty conservative in front and on the sides, the back of my hair is about 1" below the bottom of my collar. I generally blow dry the top and sides, but let the back dry naturally, making it pretty curly. I think it looks pretty good, as does my stylist, and am planning to let it grow. If I continue to let it grow, I think a small ponytail might be possible for a weekend look.
A group of us recently met an ex-employee for lunch. I had not seen this person for while. In front of the group, the ex-employee announced that it was time for me to get a trim. This remark was taken lightly by those with us, but I wonder what an appropriate response would have been? I laughed and ignored the remark. Any help for future ignorance?
I'm just going to post this link without any comment:
hey dont tell the guys on the beard/moustache page you have long hair all they do is tell you to get a hair cut............
Thank you Kilgore, you made me change my mind...
Please try to type up something more intelligent next time
I don't often go swimming, but I just came back from a week at a warm beach, where for the first time I had to think about what to do with long hair when swimming. I've been growing it for three years and it's down to my shoulderblades. It's mostly straight.
As is my usual everyday practice, I tied it at the top of my neck at the hairline with ponytail tie. But much of the hair came out of the tie, and the tightly-wrapped tie kept slipping down. So much hair was in my face that I seemed to spend half my time wiping it away. And it clung to my face; I had to be real careful not to pull hairs out just trying to wipe it away from my face.
Finally I tried just removing the tie. Big mistake. I put it back on after a few minutes.
I noticed that many women had thier hair tied as tightly as mine, but much further up on the back of their heads. It may hold the hair better, but it creates a look that seems feminine to my eyes, and I wouldn't want to wear it that way.
I thought about braiding, but I need to learn how first. :-)
Once out of the salt water, we all would often want to rinse the salt off before going out someplace. As the only longhair in the group, I'm afraid I kept the others waiting sometimes. But I found that if I didn't detangle, shampoo, and condition when rinsing, I'd end up with a hyper-tangled rat's nest and would regret it.
On the plus side, when I managed to turn a jet ski hard enough to throw me off, having the strap on my glasses below my ponytail may have prevented them from flying off the top of my head and getting lost at the bottom.
Anyway, what do you guys do?
Hey there!
I need some advice. I am looking for better ways to dry my hair.
I do not own a blowdryer. It has been years since last I had one in the house and that was for my girlfriend/lover of five years. When I get done in the shower I simply towel dry my hair. Aside from saving time and hassle it is also something I have been able to get away with because of where I live, San Diego, and because of my hair having been short.
Well, now I have Longhair and I am finding there are risks to simply towel drying my mane. For one thing, Winter is coming on (and San Diego Winters can be sooo harsh!) and I don't like the prospect of running around with such a damp mass on my head in the cooler weather. Right now I am fighting off a nasty cold and am wondering how much my wet locks contributed to my getting it.
I am also recognizing that my scrubbing my head "dry" with the towel can not be good for the hair. Perhaps it is stimulating for the hair roots but not for the hair itself.
So, what should I do? As I said, it has been years since last I owned a blowdryer. What should I look for? How do I best use one now that I have all of this hair to deal with? What do you guys do? Hot air drying or unheated air drying? Deep questions I know but hey, if I can't ask them here then where can I?
Thanks,
Madoc
My site. Warning! Bi/ Gay content! Nothing X rated just that I like men too!
Is there a product out there that accelerates hair growth, other than proteins and vitamins??wothout doint any damage to it?
thanx in advance
I have slightly wavy, thicker long hair down to about the middle of my back which has always been one length. Maybe out of boredom I am wanting to change, so what do you think of adding layers? I need to keep the layers long enough to pull it back, but it might be interesting. Any suggestions?
so after I decided to grow my hair long, i now need some advice. While it is growing out, what can I use to keep it in place and not have it look all messy and sticking up everywhere. I need something that will keep a lot of hair in place and bangs out of my eyes. It has to look extremely professional or else it won't work. Is gel or hair spray good for curly, slightly bushy hair. This is something I won't have to worry about until next fall when it will be very long(for me), but I want to start preparing now.
Hi, I am 16 and I want to grow my (straight, blonde) hair long (already about 5 inches in the front.. a little below my eyes).
I was reading some stuff about Formula 37 and how it is 'supposed' to make hair grow faster. I was wondering if anyone has gotten it to work personally (or have not seen any results). Thanks!
I use a small black (about 2.5 inch) claw clip to hold my hair out of the way while swimming. I roll up my hair at the back of my head and put the clip over the roll. No comments about it, in the 18 times I've used it so far.
I've never seen any other guys wear claw clips, anytime. Does any one else use them?
I have decided after a lot of thought, I will grow my hair and see how long I can grow it and keep it presentable and professional for my job. I've decided this for a number of reasons. One, my own curiousity. Two, I am a fan of long hair and after suggesting my girlfriend to do it, I realized that maybe I'll just do it myself and see what happens. So, I need people's support and suggestions on how to deal with very thick, curly , somewhat bushy hair and keep it presentable. Here we go!!!!!!!!!
I'm 15, Italian, and have thick dark brown hair. It's a little over 1 and a half inches on top of my head. I dont put gel in or anything and I comb it every few days. There's still not too much to comb. It was a crew cut but a few friends want me to grow it long so I'll try it, sounds good to me. It grows pretty fast. How should I do this? should I just not cut my hair at all and let it grow out, nape of my neck, hair above my ears, all of it long, or should I get some kind of mushroom cut (I really hate those) and let it grow on top?
Hi,
I thought I would say hi here. While I do not have long hair, I wear a long wig that comes down to the floor on me. I love the feel of the hair. I have a wig stylist who helps me with the wig. She is very understand and has shown me various ways to wear my hair, such as in braids, ponytails and loops. Do other men here wear long haired wigs? Would women like to see men wear a long haired wig? I am also looking for a female who likes long haired wigs on guys and also has very long hair. Thanks,
Tom
I am currently thinking of growing my hair long but as a man of ethnic heritage, my hair not only grows long but it grows out. I get curly bangs that often fall in my face and I just end up with a lot of hair. I work in an office that is fairly liberal and has allowed men with long hair to work there without cutting it as long as it looks presentable. What can I do with long, bushy,curly hair to keep it presentable and professional? When it starts getting even remotely long, I have had people feel my hair because they can't believe there is so much of it and that's only after I don't cut it for under a year. I love the feeling of long hair and would like to keep it, but keep it manageable. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have just posted a new Samson page featuring a member of the board. Enjoy. If you have suggestions on the next featured Samson, please let me know.
I have very oily hair if I go without washing. Will it damage my hair or make it fall out more (damn long hair) if I wash every day? I always let it air dry.
Though it is a cool cause(give the organization some $$$ and keep the hair). Sammy is going to look odd to say the least with a short cut. check out my web site http://www.cloud9.net/~hairboy
Sammy Hagar is getting his long hair cut off on the tonight show this Friday night. He will be donating the hair to "Locks of Love", and organization that supplies hair to children who have lost their own hair to medical treatments for cancer. I think that this is a dramatic event, but for a GREAT cause. His fan sit is hosting a survey asking fans how short he should go and also asked if fans would be interested in doing the same. What do you all think? Is he crazy?
City Guys is a teen sitcom on Saturday mornings on NBC and one of the main characters is played by Scott Whyte,who has been growing his hair longer for the past two seasons(it was short in the first season of City Guys in 1997). Has anyone else here ever seen this show?
I have noticed that there are very few men of color that have long hair. I have seen some that let their hair grow long then they pull it back in a pony tail.
Are there a lot of black men with long hair? I only know of one and he is not a celebrity or anything. He is just an average 50 year old blue collar worker.
I RECENTLY STARTED BEING ATTRACTED TO GUYS WITH EXTREMELY LONG HAIR LIKE WAIST LENGTH AND LONGER I NEVER LIKED GUYS BEFORE BUT ALWAYS LOVED GIRLS WITH EXTREME LENGTHS OF HAIR IS THERE A REASON FOR THIS HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANYTONE ELSE?
I have longhair to mid back and was considering having short bangs/baby fringe, but a few on my friends reckon that this would look very fem on a man.
I would greatly value you comments and opinions.
Thanks,
Mike.
Hey guys, I just wanted to share this info for, hell I don't know, I just want to share it.
Today, I took my daughter to McDonald's Playland in Orange, California, for a nutritious healthy meal, uh, anyway, there was the cutest boy there about five or six and he had this great thick hair that fell down to his mid-back. He runs over to me and asks me where my daughter is and I point to her and they began playing. The lady with him told me that no matter where he is he always zeros in on the babes. I told her at 2-1/2 my daughter manages to always get a group of boys running after her. I thought she was the mom, but she said she was a friend. I told her I loved his hair and she said his dad had long hair. I was gonna turn her on to this board, but she didn't appear to be totally for the hair, but I told her that I hoped the parents would never cut it. The boy was a bit wary of heights, but somehow my daughter coaxed him into climbing way up into these tubes to the slide and they had a great time. The other kids around were playing with him and not one of them mentioned his hair. I thought that was great.
Hope I run into some more long haired boys,
Chaeya
A men's long hair mailing list was recently created and everyone is welcome to join. It's basically dedicated to the same topics as this hyperboard. The list is currently unmoderated, but if the need arises, it'll be moderated. All messages are also archived forever.
If you want to sign up, enter your e-mail and click this button:
This hyperboard rocks, but I just thought that a mailing list (w/ each message delivered to your e-mail address) would be really nice...
Uksi
Sebastian Bach is the lead singer of the heavy metal
band, Skid Row. Check out his home page:
http://www.ifu.net/~bachoff
Any guy growing long hair will be truly inspired!
Waht is a good gel for long hair ( highlighted and mildly damaged)???
Do you guys use mousse, hairsparay???
Help me out here
I´m 16 and want now long hair.
It have now 3 inches.
How long must I wait till I have beautiful long hair....??
THX and you wish you a LONG happy day
Hi Everyone!
I am 6 months into growing my hair out from the sandpaper/military look and it's getting really scraggly. It's all the way past my ears on the sides and below my collar in back. In front my bangs touch the tip of my nose.
I really like having longer hair and do not want short hair again, but on the other hand, I don't think it looks all that good the way it is.
I've been looking around at pictures of longer haired celebraties trying to find a style that I could emulate. I think maybe it would be easier on me psychologically if I had a better idea of what I was shooting for. Anyway, and I am almost embarassed to admit it, but I really like Leonardo's hair in Titanic.
First, does anyone know if this cut has a name? It may not be important, but I'd rather not ask for a "Leo cut" (yikes). Also, if anyone has any advice or ideas for me at this point, I'd love to hear anything you have to say. For example, will it start to look better at some point? When does it go from looking-much-longer-than-short to starting-to-look-like-long-hair-is-supposed-to-look-like?
Thanks!
This is very annoying, but i have long copper-blonde hair with highlights, and i am looking for good gel or whatever to hold my hair behind my ears when i decide not to tie it in a pony tail. I hear KMS is a good line of products, what else is good , that nourishes your hair , or a least does not poison it more? i dont careabout the price!!!
Thanks
I was having a long debate with my girlfriend about waht kind of men should have long hair. i mean to insult no one but most of the guys who have long hair are not too handsome, although i have see good looking guys( i am 100% hetero, and i speak as one, for those who can't acknowledge good looks in men as men, then you are insecure, and more likely than me to be gay).
What kind of face goes with long hair?
My name is Devon i am 13 years old my hair is 2 inches long i need to
grow it in to weeks so i can braid it can u help me.
devon
What do you call the haircut where the person ties a ponytail at the back of his head, but not quite at the bottom, and the rest of his hair in the back falls down to make a carpet.
This soccer player has it, check out the site
Well just got home from a 3 hour interview and was accepted for a new job at 36k pr yr its a step up from my $8.00 pr hour job and my new boss didnt comment on my shoulder length hair once.Which shows that by letting the real person show through and not worrying about what others may think the real person shines through.And If you worry that they may be thinking bad stuff about you then youll probably do something to make them feel that way. my advise is that longhair is part of you and is what makes you an individual.And there is nothing wrong with it.So dont think there is and youll be a happy succesful longhair and maybe youll change some negative personal opinions of others and not even know you did it.
christopher k
Hi All,
I am a vegetarian, and when somebody gives me a hard time about it I just rattle off a few names like, Einstein, Kafka, Thoreau, Da Vinci, Darwin, Thomas Edison, Mark Twain, Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Schweitzer, Pythagorus, Socrates, Gandhi, Plato, Voltaire, and Hank Aaron. Just to name a few famous herbivores.
Many vegetarian sites on the net have massive lists of famous vegetarians. I think somebody should compile a list of famous longhairs. It's amazing how fast people shut up when you mention somebody they look up to who also had/has the same characteristic they are questioning you about.
Kilgore
Voltaire
This quy has cool hair!!,
really cool. Someone please comment
everybody grow their hair one full year without even a trim no matter how long it is now go a full year from now........are you with me?huh are you......................
My hair is shoulder length is split really bad now. I'm sure it's all the wind, blow drying, etc that caused it. Everytime I run my hand through my hair, a strand will break off. It's getting really annoying. The ends are all split and frayed. Everytime I look at my shoulder there are a few strands. I really don't want to cut it, but I'm afraid my hair might start going thin if I don't if it splits all the way to the scalp. Is there anything I can possibly do to fix this so I don't have to cut it? Shampoos, oils, etc? Please help
I really feel disgusted at all the men who have long hair because they are too lazy to cut it!!That is not the point, growing long hair is done because accordind to you or others it looks nice. Personnaly i am obssessed by my hair, it eats 1.5 hours every of my day. Long hair should be aesthetic. As an example, please someone look at a soccer player called Emmanuel Petit, in my opinion(as a hetero), a pretty good-looking guy. Just go to a search and type his name, see some pics. What kind of dew does he have?
by the way, if i cut the tips of my hair , will it grow faster?
I am a longhaired female who has grown to admire longhaired men very much. I've always liked you guys, but I do so much more now.
I have had very long hair most of my life. As soon as Mom would allow me to grow it,("you can't have long hair until you can take care of it yourself",)-I did.
I was messing around with the color for awhile and eventually damaged it, of course. I had the damaged part cut off and was growing it again when I went to a very famous salon in NYC for a 'student haircut'. They just cut it off. What trauma. It was like having a ghost limb! (Not to make light of those who actually do.) I kept 'feeling' it being tugged by my backpack or purse and when I went to pull it away there was nothing there! Freaky. I also felt really funny walking-out of balance for quite some time. So if you are considering cutting your hair-caveat-it WILL feel weird.
I also have a question. Not one single man I've ever dated in my entire life has expressed loving long hair or exhibited any signs that they did. Seeing all these men and women who love long hair is kind of a shock. Do you longhaired men really like all the attention just because of your hair? It's kind of fetish-y, (fetish-esque?)
Hello all. I'm a 24 year old guy who's frantic about the sight of loosing his hair. It seems like it's been a very slow progression with the top of my head becoming less and less populated with my hair. I have naturally curly long fine hair at which measures to my shoulders. And I have had it braided twice before within the past couple years. I'm not sure if this could be the reason it started or lack of vitamins or what. I understand that a person looses hair daily but who knows how much is normal? When I do shower I do wash off some hair but could it be that it's too much? Does anyone have any sound advice for me. Thank you.
After 13 long months, my hair has passed reached my original, 6-7" length goal from what started as a very short 1/2" - 1" cut. I can deal with the very frequent "get it cut" comments. What I can't deal with is the constant flyaway strands of hair or the "helmet" look and feel. What I need is the advice to control the hair and/or the encouragement to keep it.
I can have combed, styled and gelled or sprayed before I leave for work, but as soon as I walk the 100yds from parking lot to office, it is in total disarray. My hair is still to short to look right tied back at the hair line level and too silly looking tied back higher (of course, that would also assume a pony tail would be acceptable in a very conservative company). As such, I am constantly tucking or combing my hair behind the ears. Since my hair is "baby fine, straight and blonde", gel looks too greasy and while still using a very light mist of a hairspray, it too looks to "fixed" and sticky. (Used both products when hair was shorter and never seemed to have a problem).
Has anyone else had these problems with very fine hair? If so, how did you deal with it? Are there products out there that will help maintain a style, yet not create a greasy build up? Will it become easier to control if a little longer? I really dig the longer hair, just not in the 8-5 office environment and don't want to cut it, especially since I am past the annoying stage of "flip-ups" and "stuck in the collar" look.
My quarterly hair "trim a quarter off the ends" appointment is in two weeks. Right now I am vacillating with the "chop it" or "grow it longer" decision. I really want an additional 3"-4" of length, but if I can't get the hair under control, short of finding a "non-corporate - where I can wear a hat or it doesn't have to look perfect - job", I am afraid the former will become reality.
All of your advice and encouragement in the past has been very helpful (and special thanks for the extremely detailed, and often referred to, letter from BobbyT - wherever you are). Wigs and clips are not options, but any other advice or encouragement will be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
I love washing my hair and setting it in rollers. I set my hair probably twice a week on average. I usually use small to medium size velcro rollers, though sometimes I use sponge rollers with a hairsetting net. I have sometimes gone out in public with my hair in rollers, usually with a scarf tied over my head. Though once I had to go to the mailbox to mail a letter and there were just a few minutes before pickup time, so I just hurried out the door and was halfway down the block before I remembered I was in curlers. By then there wasn't time to turn back.
A couple of people stopped and stared and their jaws dropped...
help ive been growing my hair for over 3 years its about 17ins long but it doest seem to get any longer I want it down to my elbows but it stopped growing any body else have this happend to them?
I am a cross dresser and love long hair.
I am growing my hair out. It is just below my shoulders now but the top is still just about half way down. I havent had a perm in over a year but have been getting "semi-permanent" hair coloring every two months or so for about 9 months now. I am 55 and have lots of grey roots that emerge. I wear my hair in a pony tail most of the time. I have been noticing breakage so I am careful about how tight I tie back my hair. Is the coloring causing the breakage?
My question is what is least damaging to my hair:
Continued semi-permanent coloring
or
Permanent coloring with root touch ups as required.
I want to keep growing my hair until it is all one length just past my shoulders.
Could someone please give me advice on this matter?
Terri
Hi there--just discovered this board along with the Beard forum. I've had long hair (mid-back) since my teens; I'm now 28. I've decided to let both my hair and beard grow longer--I'm hoping to get the hair down to my knees and the beard at least to my waist. For those of you who have both, any suggestions on grooming? I've had my hair in braids and cornrows off and on, but have discovered that I much prefer it loose and flowing at all times.
Also--my significant other, Adam, has also decided to let his collar-length hair grow long, though he is keeping his beard short...for now. When we get a little further along, I'll post pics.
BTW, if there are other gay men in this forum, I'd love to know how your long hair is perceived--my gay friends generally look down on men with long hair; most have very short hair or shaved heads.
Right now I have about 2.5 inches on top and 3/8 inch sides. I'm looking to grow my hair out longer. Sorry, I'm not looking for anything REALLY long, but I'd like to maybe try a short ponytail. My hair's naturally straight and brown, and I've been bleaching it to a really light (almost platinum) blond.
Any advice about growing it out?
Thanks...
Thank you Madoc for the link on your page to the LongHair WebRing!!!
These links have MADE MY DAY! *BIG SMILE*
Here is the link:
http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Cafe/4534/tring240.gif
Well folks,
This is the pciture of Matt & Gunnar Nelson at Detroit on June 6, 1999.
The world must be coming to an end.
Charles
Does anyone have any knowledge about hot oil treatments, like which brands are good, how often to do it, and is it good to do it at home, or better to have it done "professionally" at a salon? What does it do to your hair that a great creme rinse wouldn't do? I wonder if it similar to scalp oil in some way.
This is a forum full of dream-men!! I dont get why a lot of guys freak out about the idea of growing their hair. Are they afraid they will turn into a homosexual if they do?
Someone mentioned satin pillow cases help keep long hair from tangling at night. Sounded reasonable, so went looking. After browsing catalogs and a few web searches I stumbled on to them in a beauty supply store while waiting for my lady to pick up some of her stuff.
Damn thing was only $6.49! For a bridal satin pillowcase. Even has a zipper so the pillow doesn't slide out. Made by a company called Betty Dain Creations. Couldn't find a website for them but found some stock information that says they've been in business since 1927.
Tried it last night, worked great on my buckwheat(?) hull pillow.
Ron Mac, who's 55 and proudly wears his full head of hair down to his ass. Just having trouble with the maintenance aspect since I didn't grow it long until I was 50....
Check this out.
I'm trying to grow my hair out all one length, but it's not long enough yet to tie back when I work, so I wear baseball caps alot. Does the wearing of hats alot cause hair loss? If so I'd better stop so I can keep this full thick wavy head of hair.
Looking for men who enjoy slicking their hair with gel or other hair products. I especially like men who have a sharp straight side part.
Email me at gelguyakaslick@hotmail.com
Hope to hear from you soon.
Gel Guy
I have difficulty finding shower caps that don't look "girly girly." My hair is down to my butt, but I don't have to wash it every day, or sometimes am running too late to wash it.
Best caps I've found are plain ones, but was wondering if there were any out there made with a more masculine design. Perhaps a budding market for the NFL products folks.
What do you guys do for shower caps?
I really can't believe that I found this site. And from ALL PLACE the Haircut Site. WOW.
I have been searching for a place like this for a LONG TIME ! But then I can hardly ever find anything that I'm looking for in Search ! lol
This is exciting because, men with long hair need a little support with things like, detangling, breakage, relaxing etc.
I can say that a man with long good looking hair that enhances his face and image, well dressed, confident, self loving is a REAL good role model for many. Real sexy too. Tells everyone that he does not need to conform to be happy and fit in. I like that.
Hope to hear from many of you.
Lushhair
I've been letting my hair grow for the past year and had plans to grow it...not sure, but damn long! I hadn't discussed this with my wife, but I figured there would come a day when she would ask me to get it cut back to the corporate geek style. Last night she told me she really liked where it is now, and was looking forward to seeing how long it could get. I was amazed and impressed, as she might have been the only obstacle to my growing it hugely long. Moral of this story: Don't discuss things in theory--let them see what it's going to look like (great!) first.
THX
Have you noticed that Chuck Norris has longer hair whenever he flashes back to the time of the Old West?
This is a forum full of dream-men!! I dont get why a lot of guys freak out about the idea of growing their hair. Are they afraid they will turn into a homosexual if they do?
...Seattle's Nevermore!
I must admit that a man with long gorgeous clean hair can make me wet anytime....
I think it can be considered a fetish at this point. But if I see a man with long flowing locks I start thinking of it, my fingers in it, and like Lady stated before, falling down onto my face, the swaying of it as he rocks his body against me, damn, I need a towel just typing this!
Hi,
Never posted here before. I am 17 yrs old and wanna grow my hair long, into a nice neat ponytail. I also wanna have a goatee and a moustache (people say i have a girlish face, so it'd be good to have facial hair). Anyway, the only thing holding me back right now is that my parents and friends say that people will think I'm a hippie and do drugs and stuff like that. I don't want people to get a wrong impression of me. I'm ranked 11 in my high school, and got a 1540 on my SAT, so i do work hard and am pretty smart. I wanna major in physics and do physics research.. maybe be a professor. So, I just wanna know if any of you is/was like me or faced with a similar situation. Any of u, by chance, scientists or such? (If you are, please tell me if you face discrimination by other scientists, faculty, or anyone). Thanks.
A month ago I got a new long hairsystem with a bodywave and had my hair bodywaved it looks really cool and I am getting my second system cut in in three weeks so I get to enjoy the cutting once again
...belongs to Kory Clarke from Warrior Soul who's since chopped off about 2 feet of it! Oh well...
Folks,
Meet Status Quo, a great 70's British rock band who expressed themselves powerfully with their long hair -- and they had lovely hair indeed.
Charles
I am considering taking this because my ahir is thinning out :(
Can someone tell me the approximate cost for a months prescription?
Thank you.
I have been sneaking in that list since a few days and find it quite interesting to compare the solutions that are posted here for several of the problems encounter when a men want to have its hairs long. Apparently we are living in an evolved society but the opening on the diversity is yet not very large.
As a transgender I am confronted with all kind of rejects and I have to hide my real personality at the job of course. Never the less I have decided last year to please myself and let my hairs grow long, very long… as I always dream them to be. I had more difficulties in the beginning when they where "in between" of course but now that they have reach enough length to be attached in a neat pony tail (the tail is about 8 inches now), it is apparently more accepted as I always attached them tight and clean. The more I look every where and the more I am noticing that there are a lot of men with pony tail (ether short or long).
My goal is to have them down to my buts one day (if they can) and for this reason I am taking a great care of them so they will look good at that length. I also am taking special natural vitamins (Nutricap) to help the grow rate and the health of hairs. Apparently it is very efficient (actually they are growing at a rate of about an inch per month).
I can't wait to see them be very long and I'm so proud to have break that barrier established for men about the length of their hairs. It has raise my moral significantly and, except for some close minded jerks, peoples are finding that very OK (can't please every body, huh?). I think the trick is to have them clean and well styled all the time to avoid being judge negatively.
Don't give up, the more long hairs we will be the more the society will integrate that as it has done for so many other things that looked impossible from the beginning.
Claire
Hey there, Ive got shoulder length healthy hair and lately in the past year or two Ive noticed slight receding in the front by my temples(about 1/8 of an inch) nobody could tell exept me its very slight so Im gonna keep it long as long as I can Im 26 now I think by early 30s it may be noticable.My question is does anyone out there take the prescription Propecia?
Can I stop it or at least slow it down greatly? Is it worth taking it.
The thought of being bald makes me sick not only would I have to cut my hair short because a combover looks dumb but what would I do with my blowdryer,hairbrush,shampoo and conditioner? Could I trade them in for a cool longhair wig?
Since I've grown my hair long it seems to turn up all over my apartment. I had one of those Kirby vacuum's and it kept rolling the hair up around the beater brush, jamming the thing, and burning out the big rubber band that drives it.
I tried a cannister but it doesn't have the suction. I have to use a nozzle and it only covers a small area at a time. Vacuuming becomes a punishment.
Can anyone reccomend a good vacuum cleaner model and brand that sucks up long hair efficiently without jamming? I need to get one.
Thanks!
I have been wearing my longhair in a ponytail, a French braid, a normal braid and down. I saw one man with a bun, and I didn't think it was that great. Women wear all kinds of hairstyles, and I would like to try some others. Some Native American Indians wear pigtails, braided or not, and I am curious if anyone out there in "men's longhair land" could share some ideas, pictures or comments on this subject. How can I wear my longhair in some creative styles without seeming like I'm purposely trying to be ultra effeminate? Sadly, if it weren’t for so much discrimination about longhair on men in our society, where I do not want to cause a serious problem in regard to my appearance, I would wear it any way that I wanted to. Incidentally, I would never cut my hair for any job. Jazbrd
It seems silly to me that so many people would be against men having long hair. Some of our country's most famous men had it! I just saw a documentary on Paul Revere, and most people don't know that he had hair down to his butt, as did many others of his era. George Washington had shoulder length. I work for the Government, and I see very few long-haired men. The ones I do see are VERY respected. I think because they are so respected, they are allowed to be the exception. Almost anyone growing their hai below collar length is reprimanded.
Personally, I think long hair on a guy is very attractive, as long as it's not stringy and messy...just as most guys feel the same way abou a woman's hair. I think if a guy has a really thick head of hair, he practically has an obligation to grow it out...I mean, why would a guy want to waste that luxury by chopping it off???
Both my girl friend and I have long hair. Actually, our hairs have the same length, which is about 24 inches. Both of our hairs are single length. My height is 5’10’’ and she is 5’5’’. However, her hair looks much longer than I. Hers almost reaches her waist and It looks very long. Mine is only about middle of my back and it looks only with one half of her length. When I wear it in a ponytail. It looks even shorter. Our bodies are almost the same proportioned. Except I am 5’’ taller and my head is a little bit bigger, I don’t understand what difference between us makes so big appliance difference.
Take a look at this page and pay particular attention to Red Thunder. I own this album, and the back cover is even more impressive. I want to look just like these guys.
Hi!
My hair is long enough to braid and I have tried to do it but its very frustrating to do it myself. I find it difficult to coordinate the braiding using a mirror. I did have a friend do it a few times but I don't like to ask others to do it. Is there a method to braiding one's own hair or directions somewhere I can look for?
Thanks
I have been having a terrible problem of loss of shine and dryness on my beard (it is about 5" long).
I have been told that the problem can be due to buildup from the shampoo and conditioner that I use.
Any ideas of how to get rid of it?
Also, the hair is colored.
Appreciate your advice.
Steve
hi, i was talking to a new worker today at work about long hair, i ask him what kinda shampoo is best for hair and he said he doesn't use shampoo he uses ivory soap, he saids shampoo has chemicals in them that causes ur hair to fall out, i said well soap drys out the hair, he said the reason for that is soap has animal fat (tallow) which cause dry skin but he uses indain hemp to mostizes his hair, shampoo has chemicals in it that strips all the oils out of hair that does more damage than soap, u don't see people using shampoo on their under arm hairs or pubic hairs do you?? he saids it's all about the money the big companys are after, he sent me a website about the chemcials in shampoos and other household products to read,, http://www.rimart.com/behealthy/myths.htm i would like to know from yous is it a good idea to use soap instead of shampoo?? please write a post,, thank-you
I was just wondering,right now I am between jobs,and my hair is about shoulder length.I'm starting to realize how much discrimination longhair men get,and it totally sucks.
I'm job searching now and want to find a job that will allow me to be myself,by letting me grow my hair out,the way I used to have it and the way I want it back.I guess only construction type jobs allow long hair.Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Guys,
I'm a Longhair in San Diego looking for others down here. There has to be other Bi/Gay Longhairs here! Right? Looking for playmates, buddies, and???
Drop by my site and drop me a line.
Madoc
Hi, I want to grow my hair out but right now I'm completely discouraged. Last time I cut my hair was about 6 months ago and now it looks very bad. I mean that it's quite curly and I feel like cutting it. Every one tells me to cut it and that's very bad. What should I do? Do I have a chance of having better hair when they grow a little longer?
Hi everyone,
I just discovered this web site quite by accident. Anyway, I have extremely long hair (about an inch above my belt line). I've been thinking about cutting it, since I'm a SCUBA diver, and it's a mess after a day of dives. Also it seems that women tend to like shorter hair on guys. What does everyone think? I've been growing my hair since late '92 so it's kind of become a part of me. Any words of wisdom out there to help me with this struggle? Thanks!
Tim
I have just added an upload facility. All submissions to the site can
now be made directly using the provided form. I have added a link at the very top of the message board to link to the upload page.
I have short hair, but am seriously debating of growing it out. i have had it long before and had bangs that were almost to my mouth. Althogh it was occasionally annoying, I liked the feeling of hair in my face especially when it fell in front of my eyes and I would toss it out of my face My hair is also very curly, so i liked the attention of having a lot of curly hair. Does anyone else have any hair in face stories and am I strange for liking that feeling?
hi, i was talking to a new worker today at work about long
hair, i ask him what kinda shampoo is best for hair and he
said he doesn't use shampoo he uses ivory soap, he saids
shampoo has chemicals in them that causes ur hair to fall
out, i said well soap drys out the hair, he said the reason
for that is soap has animal fat (tallow) which cause dry
skin but he uses indain hemp to mostizes his hair, shampoo
has chemicals in it that strips all the oils out of hair
that does more damage than soap, u don't see people using
shampoo on their under arm hairs or pubic hairs do you?? he
saids it's all about the money the big companys are after,
he sent me a website about the chemcials in shampoos and
other household products to read,,
http://www.rimart.com/behealthy/myths.htm i would like to
know from yous is it a good idea to use soap instead of
shampoo?? please write a post,, thank-you
that movie came on star the other night, and remember the lightened god raiden as a god he had long hair than at the end of the movie he became a human and lost all his powers and the funny thing was all his hair was cut off, i thought that was intetresting,,,
Just saw the movie "The Red Violin". There is a scene where a man was a grey braid to his waist for a few minutes.
Does anybody have any input on how to comb hair after washing it?
When I get out of the shower I usualy slick it straight back to
keep it out of my face.My sister on the other hand parts it in the middle and starts to work out the tangles that way.But it seems to me like their would be more breakage.I first use a detangler/blow drying brush then I use a wide tooth comb.I always use conditionerin the shower and want to prevent breakage and have very healthy hair. My hair is very straight and about 3 inches below my ears in kind of a BOB style Im shooting for a little longer than shoulder length and
who knows maybe Ill keep going!!!
having long hair is no big deal I have long hair because i like it but if i had to get it cut for a better job or something like that i would its not that big a deal some people in here sem to think long hair is THE most important thing in there life i feel sorry for them
Does anybody know who he is? I find him on
http://www.pbs.org/stealingtime/images/animate/geanim.gif from
http://www.pbs.org/stealingtime/living/living.htm ,
as well as on http://www.teleport.com/banners/chat_banner.gif from
http://www.teleport.com/ !
are there any long hair Harley riders in this room
I would love a free site to get some more pics of this guy. Can you guys help?
I posted in August about my hair getting caught in collar of dress shirts at work. After good information from others who have had this problem, I have passed this annoying stage. I did see my stylist for a slight trim. After lightly trimming the ends, he suggested that we let well enough alone. I am still considering a ponytail, and as time goes on it is becoming more of a possibility. Thanks for the support!
I've been doing a bit of exploring lately to find pictures of longhairs other than in North America and Europe and found Hiroshi Morie (a.k.a. Heath) of the band X Japan.
The link to the band X Japan can be found at http://namida.animanga.com/english/xjapan.html
Hope to find more, its not very easy wading through many layers of web pages.
Meanwhile ENJOY!
Charles
this summer we went to sea world and the rock and roll hall of fame, both in cleveland, at sea world longhairs were all over the place, I fit right in, I figured this was just because we were so far outside of the "bible belt" but the next day at the rock and roll hall of fame, where one would expect to see an abnormally high number of longhairs I probably saw 10 or less the whole day....pretty strange
boh
I MUST say I think boys with LONG hair is the best thing I know:-))))
And if there are any of you who wants to mail me.... Then do....
I am 20 years old and I'm from Sweden....
LONG hair boys RULE ALL!!!!!!!!!!!
/LINDA
Does anyone have some knowledge of what vitamins, amino acids etc. to take for hair growth. Is it really necessary to buy over the counter products, or is a good diet all that is necessary. I am a vegetarian mostly, with the exception of some fish. I also wonder if hair grows faster at different times of the year. My hair has been growing for a year. I just started to take measurements which I will do every month. Of course, everyone, myself incuded, wants to have "REAL LONG HAIR NOW." All the better that it takes the time that it does. I imagine one learns some great things such as patients, of course, and once past the dreaded "awkward" stage, a genuine and positive acknowledgement of one's ability of accomplishment. Those long two years, (sounds like a blues tune) would certainly discourge me from cutting my hair short ever again. Yes, the reason I have long hair is for me. I think my hair is "beautiful," and so does my loving wife. I sincerely believe that it is in everyone's best interest and right, men and women, to explore one's own true-to-yourself identity, and to lovingly say it out loud. Yea, I love who I am, and I love, that you love who you are. All the "biggots," etc., what they need from us is a GREAT-BIG-SMILE. The universal language of all mankind. Hatred comes from being hurt. Let's be healers. Smile. Why don't you cut your ugly long hair! Response: I think your short hair is very good-looking as I can see that you like it very much, smile...Have a nice day...Smile Three words of enlightment: I CHOOSE PEACE. Happiness to everyone.........
OK,
A question. I am growing out my hair from 0 (shaved head). Do I trim along the way, or do I just grin and bear it for two years and wear a hat?
Steve
gabriel- I don't remember that scene, can you describe it to me some more? I love guys with hair in their face, but there was just something about Jerry Lee with a neat head of hair playing one minute and then the next minute screaming through a mop of long, curly hair flopping around. No one quite like the Killer. If anyone else has jerry Lee, long hair stories, let me know. I'd love to hear them.
I´m pretty new on the block. I´ve been growing my hair for four months now and want to get it at least to shoulder length. The problem is, when my hair gets longer it goes wavy. I hate waves and would like it straight. How can I get it straight and keep it straight? Can anybody help me?
Thanks
Keith
Ok,
So, after shaving my head, on and off, for six years, I have decided to grow my hair. I had long hair about ten years ago, but cut it when it started to thin. In the following years I did not loose as much as I thought I would, and decided that I might as well give it a try.
So, I am currently at like 1/8"...
I NEED HEAPS OF ENCOURAGEMENT!!!!!
The clippers and razors are away.
Only thing, I have a pretty big beard, that I don't want to cut. Do you think that long hair + long beard = overkill?
HELP ME!
Hopefully the link shows up now.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Location/2491/SafeHarbor/Safe.html
I LOVE MEN WITH LONG HAIR AND WISH THAT MORE MEN WOULD GROW THERES LONG.
Say, did anyone see Saturday Night Live this week? David Bowie was the musical guest, and it looks like he's letting his hair grow. That Bowie is a chameleon! :)
Safe harbor is on the WB network on Mondays, 9PM EST. Show is about a sheriff (Gregory Harrison) raising his three sons in a small Florida beach town. Two of the sons have long hair - shoulder length or longer. The link below has some good pictures from the first episode.
I like guys with long hair and big earrings? Does anyone else think this is a good look? I think 2 gage 1 1/4" diameter hoops in both ears looks cool on a guy with long hair? What you think?
I fantasie over long fringe over forehead. I am seeking guys with same interest, fantasies for to speak about this.
You know, I was just thinking; Thank God armpit hair has such a short terminal length.
Could you imagine if it grew as long as head hair. I could see it now, "Hi, nice to meet you." You say as you reach out to shake your new acquaintance's hand. Wait, what's this? Pit hair sticking out of the cuff of your shirt, all tangled in your fingers.......A very bad 1st impression.
forgive me.
kilgore
My hair is currently chin length, all one length and I believe that
It takes a certain kind of person to take care of longer hair rather
than the buzzed look which is so boring looking and Ive gotten compliments from people saying its nice to see a GenXer without a shaved head.I like being my own individual and not trying to look like the collective,no matter what people may think. My question is
Ive heard a bunch of tips from brushing to beer drinking to vitamins
but does anything work to make hair grow faster? Mine grows 1/8 to 1/4
a month and its taken me 2 years to get what I have now. Ill tell you what though because it grows slow I sure do appreciate it more.But it probably wont touch my shoulders until Christmas 2000 I see girls at work and notice their hair grows at twice that rate and its not fair
a little slow
christopher k.
I've been lurking here for several months and thought I'd add some encourgement for anyone undecided about growing their hair out. I just turned 67, am retired, widowed and thinking about long hair for a couple of years or more. Last summer I finally decided "just do it". I chickened out just before Xmas but that was my last cut.
The longest hair is now just below my shoulders and the sides are a little below my jaw. Of course the front has a long way to go. My goal was a ponytail and I started tying it back as soon as I could. Of course even now it takes some gel on the sides, but it's finally getting a respectable length. I have no plans now to cut any hair at all, not until it all gets a lot longer.
I wasn't sure I'd like long hair, but it kind of grows on you. (grin) So far I like it a lot and in truth it does feel sexy and women think it's sexy, too. So I've been told more than once. I have been surprised to find that I also like it loose--the feel of it on my shoulders is great.
So that's enough for now but I want to thank the regulars here for the advice and info. So far all my questions have been aswered even before I asked them.
And, to any who havn't quite decided, my advice is "just do it!"
I have been reading the various posts about male stars cutting their hair and the interesting one about the young son of a long-hair who wants a haircut. I have an observation to make that I'm sure will be inflamatory on this page, but I must make it. My hope is that we can have an honest discussion about it, and not over-react.
My observation is this...I see a great deal of discussion on this board of intolerance of long-hair on men by workplaces, etc. At the same time, I see alot of intolerance of short hair on men by folks who post here. The general tone on this page is one of acceptance of anyone and any style. However, at times it lapses into that "the longer the better" attitude. Some men look better with short hair (as do some women). It is interesting that the guys from Nelson, for example, went from being heroes to traitors with the mere snip of the scissors.
Bottom line is this...Have we in our attempt to advocate for acceptance of men with long hair become the other side of the intolerance coin?
Again, I'm not posting this to inflame people...I enjoy this board, and have learned alot about growing my hair out. But, I would like to see people discuss these issues.
Floyd
Ok ladies, if you know who he is. Did anyone else find Jerry lee Lewis in his prime to be incredibly sexy when he performed especially when his hair fell in his face. Respond and let me know if I'm the only one who thinks that.
A friend sent me a link to this site. I must say that most of these people are just wannabees. Longhair is not some silly "left coast" style. It's a thought process. Get a haircut.......
San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair is the third-largest street event in California, attracting hundreds of thousands of people. Yesterday about 25 Internet longhairs met and did the fair, and the one thing those of us who have done the fair before commented on, over and over, was, "There are lots more longhairs!"
Hair length was longer in general. We saw lots less skinheads, and quite a few guys with inch and two inch hair who were probably buzz cut some time ago. But we also saw a lot of guys with hair in the "several inch" range, and guys with hair a little longer, loose or in short stubby ponytails.
Greatest, though, was to see the number of guys who were already longhairs - guys who had decided to grow their hair longer many months ago. Two years ago at the fair one could quite often look off through the crowd and see no longhairs at all. You couldn't yesterday. Any direction you'd look, you'd see at least one longhair, and often three or four, wandering through the crowd!
There was no mistaking it, we all commented on it, there were more longhairs. Since California is a style leader, hang in there brethren in the hinterlands, long hair is coming back!
hi there, i'm an 18 year old male and i want to grow my hair long. my bangs reach to my nose, and the rest is about 1 & 1/4 in long, sides about 3/4 in. i really want to grow my hair long, and fast. i want to do it fast to avoid the "fuzzy stage." is there any suggestions out there? what shampoos can i use? is there vitamins, specific foods that you can eat that will help? do i need a stylist?? how often should i trim the tips, do i need to trim the tips? i want my hair down to at least mid-back. someone help. thank you. respond asap!!!
~Randy
I work as a computer lab tech at a local college and want to grow long hair. I have very thick hair and have tried once before but gave up after 9 months. I don't think that I would be able to wear caps or bandanas at my job. I wonder if there are any other suggestions for keeping my hair in place during the "shaggy stage"? I am very serious about growning long hair, but with it being thick and curly I need something special to keep it in place.
Thanks,
TL
I think you guys may have heard of this before but braiding long hair before going to bed really prevents tangles. I had to struggle with my comb everytime I would come out of the shower, but after trying the braid technique, the comb just slid off my wet, out-of-the-shower hair and I was done combing in less than a minute. I would REALLY recommend this to all longhaired guys who have had to struggle with waking up to snarls and tangles. Hope it helps. :)
I´m new on the block. I´ve been growing my hair for four months now and want to get it at least to shoulder length. The problem is, when it gets longer it goes wavy. I hate waves and would like it straight. What can I do to get it straight and keep it straight? Can anybody help me?
Thanks
Keith
I was curious if anyone here knew the significance of wearing one's baseball cap backwards? Where/how did this get started? Does it have a cultural or street meaning of any kind? I have nothing against the look of it although many people do. I have done it in front of friends right after they slammed the practice, just for good-natured meanness.
i finding out the longer my hair gets the less i like it in a pony tail .......i just like it to hang loose way past my shoulders
Saw a lonhaired professional computer trainer today who
has dread locks past the middle of his but. Incouraging
that the professional job possibility is there.
Saw a lonhaired professional computer trainer today who
has dread locks past the middle of his but. Incouraging
that the professional job possibility is there.
At forty-one, I am trying a longer style. The back of my hair is now slightly below the bottom of my collar and either rubs against or gets caught in my collar all day. I have to wear dress shirts with a tie during the week a find myself flipping the hair out of the collar whenever possible. Weekends are never an issue and I like the extra length. I am having a hard time getting use to the back during the week. Any suggestions to get over this?
Well I am 25 with hair almost to my shoulders. I was brushing it one day when my sister walked by, giggled and offered to help me. She started brushing it and next thing she did was put one of her scrunchies in. It felt great and I hope she plays with my hair again!!
charles2
Since I've been growing my hair I've been more aware of its feel and texture, and of the obvious variety of hair on other people: straight, wavy, curly, fine, coarse, etc. I often see other long-haired people (male and female) and wonder what *their* hair feels like. However, unless it were someone I know... really well, in fact... I'd be very reluctant to ask someone if I could touch their hair - because I suspect most people would be very taken aback by such a request from a stranger.
I don't think I'd mind, myself, though. In fact, years ago, when I had a buzz cut (younger and foolisher, y'know), a young woman in a club asked me if she could feel my head, and I said, "Okay, sure."
So I'm just curious... anyone else see a nice head of hair and think, "Wow, I'd like to feel that!" Ever actually done it?
And has anyone (particularly a stranger) asked to touch your hair? Did you let them?
Does anybody know where I can find more pics of this guy?
Thanks!
How often should you shampoo long hair? Mine is bit past shoulder length. If I go 3 or 4 days without washing mine, it gets oily and ugly. Is it ok to wash every day? As far as brushing goes, is hair supposed to come out a lot more when you have long hair? There isn't a huge amount in my brush after I comb, but enough to have to spend the time to pick the strands out. Also, everytime I run my hand through my hair it seems a strand or two will end up coming out. Do you just notice it more since it's long?
How about the long hair on the new show - safe harbor - cool or what.
hows this for a guy with long hair
The latest issue of "People" magazine features lists of best and worst dressed celebrities. There is also an article on Ricky Nelson's sons, the group, "Nelson" who have become "de-tressed," as they have cut off their trademark long blonde manes. They are interviewed, and make statements like, "it had to go," and there are photographs of the pair minus their glory.
MTV award watchers may have noticed that the guitarist from Aerosmith (sorry don't know his name) has had his shoulder-length hair cut short, and looks awful. He sometimes plays with David Letterman's band and chats with Dave, and seemed like a true longhair.
Michael
Time for the annual maintanance appointment. But with whom?
I will be driving out of Alaska in a couple of weeks (probably
first week or two of October--weather permitting) and heading toward the Pacific Northwest, and would like to make an appointment at a GOOD hair stylist.
Time for deep conditioning, maybe some "painted in" blond highlights, a few nice braids, and to let a professional shape the sidesburns better and maybe leave part of a short goatee after a couple of weeks of on-the-road stubble, too. I'll trust a professional with a good eye for any new ideas, as long as it doesn't interfere with letting my hair grow past mid-back.
Anyone you all can recommend around Vancouver BC, Seattle, Portland, Northern California or environs?
When I've gone to a stylist, I've usually trusted and had best results from fellow longhaired men who seemed to know what they were doing with their own mane and could restrain themselves from trimming off too much of any split ends or making the end result too big or poofy.
Private replies are also welcome at tattan@gci.net before October 4.
-- Quiana!
Tundra Tim
PS -- Any other stylists out there elsewhere in the US, Canada or Europe you've had good experience with, too, dear fellow longhair aficianados? Might make for a good reference list.
I read you should brush your long hair with a bores hair brush......does anyone in here use one and where did you bye it
Hi everyone,
I just started reading this webboard and it seems like I came to the right place for some much needed-advice!
I'm a 24 year old guy who's a freelance writer and therefore isnt involved in a workplace environment. I have never had long hair at all but have always wanted to go for it...something that would look clean and yet at least down to my shoulders (so I can do different things with it). A few people have actually told me I should do it, but I've never had the courage to do so.
Anyhow, I'm about at the stage where I normally need a trim (I had it last cut in early June, when it was really short), and I'm curious how I should go about doing this. I've read different things in terms of just letting it grow, or if I need a trim first, so I'm confused.
Right now I'm coming off a short summer cut and the bangs, when brushed down, are about at eye-brow level. It's beginning to get a tad fuzzy in the back near my ears and the sides are pretty much ear-level. It's definitely not long yet but if I let it go it should start getting longer quick (my hair is pretty healthy and grows fast).
My question is -- do I just let it grow? Do I have it styled and cut FIRST, a certain way, and then let it go? How often do I get trims, etc.?
I'm sorry that this is such a basic question but I've never done this before and I'm ready for a change. Plus, the work environment I have right now is open up and I dont have to worry about it...just about the backlash from family & (some) friends! Still, I want to do it!
ANY words of advice or encouragement would be appreciated...particularly on the styling of it. And I've heard all the "growing out" phases stories so I'm fully prepared for that also.
Thanks,
Doc
Just for fun, I thought I'd do a little analysis on the Dale Smith super long hair pics. Here is my analysis. First compare these three pictures, which are copied from the source site http://utenti.tripod.it/berenice/very.htm with only my notations added. (warning: there is adult text on that page)
1. Note the folds in the pants, which, despite the description on the page are identical except for image processing artifacts.
2. Note the cloned background. This doesn't prove the hair is fake, but demonstrates clearly that the pictures is retouched.
3. Persistent little lock of hair. Seems to still be there four years later.
4. Same patterns in hair.
5. Cloned hair.
6. More cloned hair.
These are just some of the more obvious items. Additionally, notice that the one that is supposed to be the post-brushing picture has substantially different colors than the other two. Now, let's see what happens if we do a little image arithmetic to the images. First, lets crop the images so we have the same view in each one:
Let's refer to these as #1, #2, and #3, respectively. Having cropped them exactly the same to the pixel, we can now do arithmetic on them to compare the images with each other. For the purpose of this analysis, I calculated difference images. Each image below represents the difference between two of the images above. Any part of the image that appears black in the below images, is identical in the corresponding images above.
Note that in the first three images, the background is essentially black. Additionally, on the first image, which is the difference between #1 and #2, a substantial amount of the hair on the head is also identical. Pay special attention to the outline of the head. There is high contrast between the hair and the background, so even if the model and photographer had positioned themselves impeccably after four years, there would be a sort of halo effect. I have illustrated this by taking the difference of image #1 and its mirror image. That is what the last image shown above is. A halo around the head is clearly visible, where there is a significant difference in the image and its mirror image, similar, no doubt, to what would be achieved in two separate posings. Also notice what the background looks like. Rather than being completely black, indicating the images are identical, it is mottled black, indicating the backgrounds are merely similar. You can also see spots in the 2nd and 3rd images where the background was cloned.
this long hair is addicting the longer it gets the longer I want it the longer I have the more I like it
Has the group known as Hanson cut their hair? I heard they did. Just wondering?
Thanks.
hi
i am kannan. i ma 29 years old. i am getting married next month. as i am a male long hair i want a a good hairstyle for my marriage. i have a very long hair alomost knee length. can any body send me some pictures with many hairstyles which can suits marriage occations..
yu can email me to desicon@indiatimes.com.
thank yu
kannan
Has the group known as Hanson cut their hair? I heard tey did. Just wondering?
Thanks.
I have tried this product and it works wonders to increase the length of my hair. Has anyone else tried it (Hair Formula 37)?
Joseph
I have a question about how to wash long hair. The picture shows how long my hair is now.
The problem is that when I wash it the fallout hair gets tangled all over my hands and in between my fingers. I spend about 5 or 10 minutes a day standing in the shower with soap in my eyes, trying to pull all this sticky hair off my fingers. This is annoying and frustrating, and I have been putting up with it, but today it occurred to me that I might be doing something wrong.
I know that it is normal to lose a few dead hairs everyday, and I do comb my hair before washing it (usually). I think this is going to get worse as my hair gets longer. Is there a long hair washing technique that I haven't thought of?
When I first decided to grow my hair long ten years ago, I thought
it would be to just get it long enough to my shoulders for a ponytail.
Even tried to keep it styled short the sides for a clean look. When it required going longer all th way around to get the stray back hairs to keep from straying out of my ponytail, I then though it was worth letting it go longer, probably to midback, to catch it up for "all one length." Even as recently as a few years ago, I thought I might let it keep growing just until the Millennium (allowing January 2000 for the date), then perhaps have it turned into a wig that I could wear when I wanted to return to a longhair look, after returning to the shorter haired world.
Now, however, I know that, I have to simply leave it alone to grow it as long as it will. Perhaps partly because it seem to have stalled a bit around midback fo the past couple of years I've been thinking about eventual length issues again. (It's somewhat fine and wavy strawberry blond--maybe too many hairs coming lose in my board-head brush or when shampooing to keep it from growing at full speed?)
Now, however, I want it to reach as long as my ass, and will take as long as it requires to get there. (BTW, the L'Anza Long Hair shampoo-conditioner-etc system is helping it grow faster again.)
The loger I grow my hair, the better it looks and feels, and the easier it is to do different things with it. Might just change my sideburns, get another earring, or something like that, instead. . .
What are your thoughts on using the Millennium as a timepost for your hair plans?
And, while we're at it, anyone else wish to recommend that "Ron" locate the haircutting hair-fetish site for his fantasies about cutting it all off, rather than this one--? Might be more appropriate, methinks.
Aloha --
--Tundra Tim
On my way home from work today I saw a man on a motorcycle with a neat braid coming out of his helmet, down his back, and about 6 inches back on his seat. I wish I had had a card to hand him. It would have been so convenient to do.
Hi everybody,
i want to know if somebody know a hair style for what i will describe:
i've start to let grow my hairs, since some weeks, butmi like to have some hairs who fall on my forehead. This is what i do now with my hairs. But if i let my hairs grow, maybe it will look ugly to have some hairs who fall on it and others who goes to the back...
Any suggestion will be appreciate! :-)
Lhari
I need some help. My hair is very fine. It looks great when just below my shoulders, but when it gets longer, it just seems to thin out. Right now, it's below my shoulder blades, and many people think it looks good, but I think it just looks too thinned out, and I'm ready to cut 5" inches off again. Can anything make it look thicker? Also, it's present length is as long as it ever seems to grow. Why is that?
I look for long fringe fetishers.
I've been a spectator of this board for nearly two years - Just wanted to let all of you know that, in large part due to your influence, I just went over 8 months without a haircut. My hair is now just past my collar in back, and down to my earlobes on the sides. I work in a corporate office, and have not had any problem yet, although the the office culture leans toward the "man in the grey flannel suit" look, and my hair now is longer than anyone else in the building (except the computer guys). I also grew a beard! What's kept me going the most is the "two week rule" - if I feel like I want to get a haircut, I wait two weeks. If the feeling is still there, I'll get it cut. So far, so good. How long will I grow? I honestly don't know. I'm fortunate, I guess, since I have not yet faced the dilemma of hair versus job. I never had long hair in my first 38 years, and I really like it!
I had my daughters take some new pictures of me today. Here is a sample. I will post others here as well as on the beard and moustache board.
Jaromir Jagr of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team got a conventional haircut. He used to wear it to the shoulder blades. In an interview he said some pretty sad things: "I just decided I'm going to cut my hair. It's just a new look. I think I'm old enough to have short hair now. No more of that girl stuff."
Folks,
This is one of my favourite pix of Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
I hope the attachment works.
Charles
I've had my hair grown shoulder length for about a year now. I'm not positive, but I think mine started coming out soon after I got it long. I'm wondering is it natural for strands to come out very often? Say when I brush my hair, or run my hand through it. I usually end up having a strand or two everytime I do so. I don't get big patches or anything, nor am I going bald. But I am 20, and my hair is naturally pretty thin and I don't want to end up going bald. I always hear that strands always come out for women. Is this due to just having their hair long? Also, my hair is pretty damaged due to wind, heat, etc. so I have some pretty bad split/frayed ends and some fly-aways. Is my hair loss due to the damage, or it being long. Any suggestions on fixing my damaged hair, or why it may be coming out will be helpful.
I'm a new long-hair...still growing. I got a trim today and my stylist pulled my hair back in a ponytail (because of a few shorter strands here and there, it still requires a bit of gel), but it was so cool. It really looked nice and was a real relief from constantly pushing the hair behind my ears. I wore it all day, and it still looked "fresh" and neat when I got home! Exciting, and just what I needed to avoid the urge to cut!
Does anyone know where I can find some info on braiding my hair kinda like Stephen Baldwin in Biodome?
Folks,
How's Jonathan for a long haired actor?
Just in case the web page does not come through OK, here is the link below. http://www.ymshomepage.com/today/rhys.html
Jonathan Rhys Meyers who is from Dublin was a real short-back-and-sides shorthait when he played Michael Collins assassin in the film Michael Collins, a semi-longhair when he played Josh in The Maker and now will be a longhair (I hope) as Chiron in Titus Andronicus (1999.
Enjoy
Charles
A couple of years ago I was guided to this board by a link on a page on longhaired guys hosted by someone called (if I remember right) Stephanie Bairey. I can't remember the URL. Does anyone out there know it?
Folks,
Hows this for long beautiful hair
Regards
Charles
I just had my own experience a few weeks ago. I'm a woman and I've been in a corporate environment for a long, long time and have earned my right to have people leave me alone and let me work. And in the law firms where I work they all did when they saw I wouldn't change, but my expertise won out because not many can do what I do. Well, that's what I thought. Being that I made this transition into real estate, I started out with a big corporate firm here in Orange County, California. I have long, big hair and I keep it neat, its just big. Well, my manager at the real estate firm started hassling me about my hair telling me to pull it back saying that people will take me more serious. At first I started to buy into it feeling very awkward anyway because its a new field for me, but I began to feel miserable feeling that if I have to sell my appearance rather than my expertise then I don't need to be there. Of course, I didn't listen to her and none of my clients ever mentioned my hair, nor treated me funny, they want to buy houses, not me. In fact, I get lots of compliments about my hair. Slowly this corporate firm was taking my energy away with how to dress, what to say all the while saying you were an independent contractor but part of a team. I decided I didn't want to play this game so I went in and I quit. I'm now with a very nice man who let me hang my license with him and work at my own pace, my own hours and how I want, plus I get a higher commission split. Now, I'm happier and I have my confidence back.
I just want to tell all the long hairs in this position that discrimination isn't just limited to men. Also, that you have a choice and that no one has the right to decide or dictate what is good for you, but yourself. Be yourself and others will respect you, not if you tie your hair back or cut it to please something or someone else.
Keep the faith and do it,
Chaeya
I'm here to ask the experts and veteran long hairs to share your opinions. I'm a 42 year old guy with slightly graying dark brown, naturally curly hair. Fortunately I have not experienced any balding and my hairline has not begun receding. Until now I've worn my kind of thickish hair in a rather convention manner, shorn and shaped and combed as flat as possible (it never seems to stay that way after it drys an hour later). This summer I decided to grow out my moustache and my beard. They have both developed quite well and quickly in lighter tones of brown and I have received uniformly very favorable comments from my secretary, clients, friends and family.
With the favorable responses, I'm feeling confident enough to finally express a long desire to grow my hair out long as well. My problem is I just don't know what to do with my hair once it grows out. Once in college when I let it get a little longer I remmeber that it was kind of bushy and unruly. So now I'm not sure what might look good? Should I think about letting the curls develop more as they grow? I don't really want an afro, maybe looser, spiral curls? Should I try to get the curls straightened? How long should I let it grow and how long might it take? I've got a full face and stand 6'1" and weigh 220 or so and have a pretty solid build. My beard is a full cut style from my cheeks down my neck.
I would appreciate any advice.
Is it me, or is this hot weather we've been having across the nation really a pain in regard to hair? The funny thing is, that with the humidity, my hair seems dryer than it did this spring.
Dont get me wrong I love my hair its just that Im tired of it and dont know what to do with it anymore. I almost always wear it a ponytail. Its almost shoulder length so I cant braid it fully! Theres not many styles a man can sport b/c he'll be accused of being too femine. To top it off I dont get as many chicks as I did when I had short hair. Maybe they just dont go for that style anymore. But then again maybe I should just let it grow down to my shoulders because that was my desired length. Im also tired of friends pressuring me to cut it! I know if I cut it though Im gonna regret it! Though like I said before theres not much I can do with it and and I hate looking like a hippie.
PS: Anthony Keidis from RHCP cut his hair and he had really nice straight hair.
I can't decide whether to trim my hair or not. It is not quite to shoulder length in the back and the front falls to my upper lip. I had my last trim in early May (it is now late August). My stylist, whom I trust, told me then to come back in 6-8 weeks to trim the ends. I like the length, but have been told that hair grows faster and looks neater when it is trimmed regularly. Does anyone have any advice?
i been wanting long hair all my life now im 45 and my hair is well past my shoulders after growing it for the last 3 years. im just sorry i didnt do it earlyer i just love it but i dont get any women aproaching me saying i like your long hair maybe i should get it cut i dont know
Looking for another long hair lover in central valley of calif. Interested in all aspects of long/full hair/wigs on men and women. Photograhic intrest a plus. Thanks.
Hey
I have a regular short haircut and I want to grow my hair long. But I have thick wavy hair and i have a feeling if I grow it out it will be totally out of control. I need some tips on products that will keep my hair from frizzing and getting out of control. I really dont want to use like pounds of gel on my hair to keep it down. I also dont know what to do for hair cuts. My friend said i should under-cut it once it gets long. I am clueless and i need some help. Thanx!
-chris
Last night Dell had its annual company-wide event. One of the repeated themes of the even was the hair of Mort Topfer (vice chairman). Playful pictures from the 21st century giving views of what the company would be like in the future showed other officers imitating Mort's long hair style.
I tried to find a good picture of him, but I didn't find one that shows his hair well. I did find these quotes, though from IT News.
"'Yes, I have got very long hair for someone in the computer industry, but my wife is English and she likes me to be continental.' - Mort Topfer, Dell Computer Corporation vice-chairman. He was visiting New Zealand last week.
"'I don't think I will wear a pony tail, not until I retire that is, and that is a long way off.' - Mr Topfer who is 61, again, on hair. "
I posted a message about two weeks ago regarding an interview with CAN. Follow your advice, I went there with my (15-inch) long ponytail and everything went very well. The IS department manager likes me. However, he told me that my position needs the approval from the CIO. He also told me that the CIO would not OK the deal unless I cut off my ponytail. I told him that it would be impossible for me to cut it off. Finally, the manager agreed that I only cut half of my ponytail and I can grow it back if I want to. I actually cut off only 6 inches, instead of 7.5 inches. The society is very discriminated against longhaired men. I hope in some days, we don’t need to trade our hair for our paychecks.
i am a guy(18) and want to grow long hair. but my parents send me to barber shop to cut it . how to convince them. give some suggesstions please.
Hi,
I have fairly long hair almost down to the shoulders. I have very thick hair and i usually did like it very much indeed. But around one year ago i started using jelly in my hair to style it now and then. And short thereafter i started using it every day and therefor i also showered evey day. And for some reason my hair, from that time, got dryer and dryer (sp?). Today, when i want to throw the jelly away i just can't. My hair is so dry and lifeless if i don't use it.
I would really like to have nice hair again, not this lifeless DRY hair. So i'm asking if someone knows how i shall do to get it the way it once was. Could the jelly be the cause? Does jelly dry out hair?
Anything would be helpful.
Thanks!
~Brad
snail now long did it take to grow your hair to your waist/ ive been growing mine for over 3years and its only 17 ins long i want to grow it to my waist i was wontering how wany years it will take
Hi,
I am new to the list. Does any women here like men with long haired wigs? Thanks,
Tom
One of the secretaries in our office used to have the sexiest navel-length hair. One day a couple of years ago she "just got tired of making a career" out of her hair and she chopped it off to the point where is was now shorter than her male boss' hair.
She now longs (no pun intended) for hair that's at LEAST shoulder-length, and she doesn't want to wait a year for it to happen. So she sent away for some Growth Factor 5, and after one week she swears to me that it really works. I don't see much of a difference, but she says she now has enough hair to twist around her finger while she's on the phone(!).
Stay tuned for further updates.
Hey
I have a regular short haircut and I want to grow my hair long. But I have thick wavy hair and i have a feeling if I grow it out it will be totally out of control. I need some tips on products that will keep my hair from frizzing and getting out of control. I really dont want to use like pounds of gel on my hair to keep it down. I also dont know what to do for hair cuts. My friend said i should under-cut it once it gets long. I am clueless and i need some help. Thanx!
-chris
Its horrible!! Especially since hes the one who encouraged me to grow it in the first place.
hello,
I live in San Diego. I have discovered, as a result of my job search, that too many companies have dicriminatory dress codes. What I mean by this is Women are permitted to wear hair long, short or indifferent, and men must have a short "standard mens cut".
Why is this kind of discrimination permitted? I keep my hair clean, well kept, tied behind my shoulders, I'm even willing to wear a hairnet where required.
Opinions greatly appreciated, reply to list or by e-mail.
-Beau
His name is Roger Velasco and hes the black ranger from Power Rangers in Space. You guys can laugh all you want but the truth of the matter is I watched the show everyday because of his. Look at his beautiful flowing, dark, straight hair. My hair is about the same length as his and I even get my back tapered up like he does. I will leave a link so those of you interested can see his pictures.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Theater/3328/space.html
Enjoy and admire!
I'm 15 and I'm thinking of growing my hair long. Every guy at my school has short hair that's dyed blonde and I think that look sucks.
I know hair grows 6 inches every year, but is it a stressful period between short hair and long hair? Is there a point during the growth in which your hair is not long enough to pull it back? I need help as to what it's like to grow long hair. Thanks
Folks,
This 1998 article in the Seattle Times online made me very sad.
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seattletimes.com
Arts & Entertainment
Copyright © 1998 The Seattle Times Company
Posted at 11:57 a.m. PDT; Thursday, August 20, 1998
Jonny Lang: bigger than he looks
by Patrick MacDonald
Seattle Times staff reporter
Sad, but old news
Sad, but old news
Sad, but old news
Sad, but old news
I know this sounds like a strange question, but I have often seen the term "..one length overall.." in describing hair length. Does this mean that every hair is the same length or, that once picking a final length, all hairs are grown to that point? In this case the lower hairs are the shortest and the upper layers would be the longest.
Since the latter explanation is the style I am going for, I want to be better informed when the day comes that I need need to go in for a trim. (Don't worry, that day will not come until sometime in the next year!)
Hi there...
I'm 16 and I want to grow my hair long
Last time I cut my hair was 2,5 months ago and they have already started to annoy me...they look like shit too
I don't know if I grow them long at last...how long will it take? Somebody help me
PS. Any metalheads here?
Do any of you guys wear a side ponytail. You know, part your hair on the left side and tie the pony tail just over the right ear? Or vice versa?
i been wanting long hair all my life now im 45 and my hair is well past my shoulders after growing it for the last 3 years. im just sorry i didnt do it earlyer i just love it but i dont get any women aproaching me saying i like your long hair maybe i should get it cut i dont know
Due to popular demand, I have created a personals section.
Ive been growing my hair for a year now and one day I went to the barber for a tapering of the back. I asked his if he could square off my forehead and he totally messed it up. Now my forehead needs to be shaped every week so it wont look sloppy when it grows back in. What should I do. Keep squaring it or let it grow in? To keep squaring is a big hassle but if I let it grow in it will take a long time and look very un-neat. Help.
Does anyone else find this combination to be nice? I like guys with long hair (especially long bangs and a prettyboy look). there is something so natural and cute about long hair....If a guy is cute, I also like when he works out or spends some time at the beach, and does not wear cologne, but lets the natural smell of his sweet boyish sweat become apparent. It seems like a lot of guys with long hair I have met are clean, but pretty comfortable with their body. The smell of their fresh sweat and the look and feel of their hair are together a big turn-on!
what can i do against losing hair during washing my hair/combing ??
there was a site, http://www.longhairedmen.com but i can't reach it know - can anyone tell me what happend with this site ?
I like to go to the park and sit in the grass on a nice sunny day, listen to Yes or another prog. band and let my hair blown in the breeze while tokin' on a number.
I fantasize over long fringe, especially when the rest of hair is short. I always try to guess to where the fringe get down. I loved the haircuts of the 60s when the guys had to hide the fringe length to parents or teachers; when, at the barber, they tried to keep their fringe uncut; when they had their long wet fringe plastered on their face at the swimming pool...
Is anybody with the same interest for to share stories and pictures?
in spite of my bad english.
where can i get an unoticable headband for sports that is not from nike or adidas for soccer thanks
email me!!!!!!
Cleaned up the message board and modified messages to include descriptions of the fields on the form. I hope this helps in future postings.
I have rather wavy, dry, shoulder-blade length hair. Can someone tell me what the best type of brush is to use? I have been using a comb all these days. When I had short hair I used to use a plastic circular brush.
I have lower back long hair. I put it into a ponytail, which is about 15 inches long. I will have a job interview with the CAN Insurance Company on next Friday (8/20). I don’t know what I should do with my hair. I think that most insurance company is more conservative. I my need cut of, at least, 7 inches off my ponytail, which I really hate to do. Do you have other suggestions? I think other options are to put my ponytail under my suits. Otherwise, I can tie the end of my ponytail to the beginning of the ponytail and make it looks half-length long. Has anyone here tried these tow methods? Please help me to get the job and save my hair. Thanks for your attentions.
If I were going to cut my hair shorter, it would definitely be like one of these two guys. Both hair awesome straight hair and Leos hair looked awesome in Titanic. Thats just my opinion though.
I walked into a bookstore today and saw a picture of a longhaired dude with two multistrand braids squatting on the front cover. Curious, I took a closer look. The magazine is a backpacking magazine, and the article is about someone named Cody. You don't suppose....
hi
i am arun from india. i am 23 and want to grow a very long hair. is it possible. if so how long.
arun
Hi,
I have this really huge problem with my hair. I have fairly long hair but i want it to be longer. But there's a problem with my hairs growth direction. On my forehead the hair grows straight out. It doesn't grow up nor down. It grows straight out. This is really a problem since i can not keep my hair away from the forehead. It's really disturbing when i have to put tons of gel into it to make it change direction.
So am i wondering if there's anything i can do to change the growth direction of my hair. I have tried to comp it desperatly many times during the day for a long time. I have unfortunately not seen any notable change though. I really need to change this, i am really desperate. Maybe someone has the same problem?
Anyway, please give me some hope.
Thanks in advance.
-johnny
Saw an ad in a coupon magazine for a "spectacular discovery" called Growth Factor 5. The ad further states, and guarantees, that use of this "discovery" will increase your hair growth rate by 200%+.
Has anybody tried, (or even heard) of this product?
hi
i want photos of marty mart other than the one in this site. can any body mail them to me
guru
These look like high-quality pony-tail holders--just fill out the form, and they'll send you one free.
http://www.halosite.com/sample.cfm
One of the largest gaming conventions, Gen Con, is held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin each summer. Everyone from video gamers to Star Trek fans to tech people flock to this convention.
The great majority of the attendees I saw on the streets were males and the majority of them had long hair-- including undercuts, mullets and the long all-around styles. There were even a few goths (complete with capes, combat boots, piercings, tattoos and of course, jet-black long hair).
We held a rummage sale this weekend, and some of the conventioneers stopped by- some really liked my books on Apples and Macs; we also had some Hispanic men who had ponytails. One of them brought up a good point, though, "rummage sales: not just for women anymore." I liked that! I thought, "Yeah, long hair: not just for women anymore."
This sounds silly, but is highly annoying!
I have a rather unusual problem I haven't seen come up yet on this board. I have long, straight blond hair that reaches down to about the center of my back. I am a rather in shape guy, who runs a few miles daily and enjoys swimming during the summer, I do some weightlifiting too. But anyways, I am skinny, and in shape, and have long hair.
Now the problem comes when I am out on the water swimming long distances offshore, or on my catamaran sailboat. At distances, I appear to be a young girl i guess, especially if I am wearing a lifejacket on board my sailboat, with my "speedo" swim trunks on. I don't want to give up either the long hair, or the speedos, as both of these are most confortable on hot days and while swimming (long hair soaks up water & keeps me cool), but I am tired of gettin "hit on" by another male picking me out from afar, and coming up to me on my boat. I've even had this problem once while laying stomach-down on a beach towel on a crowed beach!
Any hint on what could I guess make me more "boyish" looking when I'm in the water. Gaining weight has been attemped, but my metabolism is too high, maybe a change in my workout regimen? or a suggestion for a style that is unique to men?
I was wondering just how did Leonardo DiCaprio have his hair cut for his roles in "Romeo & Juliet" and T I T A N I C? It is an awesome cut and I am desperately trying to get that exact style of cut. I have similar facial features as he does, and by having that "long-bangs" hairstyle that he wore in those movies, I would be a dead-ringer for the ultimately cool dude: Leo! Does anybody know how I can get that hair style cut just like his? My girlfriend loves his old "do" and I want to impress her. :) Thankyou for taking the time to read my ad.
I was wondering just how did Leonardo DiCaprio have his hair cut for his roles in "Romeo & Juliet" and T I T A N I C? It is an awesome cut and I am desperately trying to get that exact style of cut. I have similar facial features as he does, and by having that "long-bangs" hairstyle that he wore in those movies, I would be a dead-ringer for the ultimately cool dude: Leo! Does anybody know how I can get that hair style cut just like his? My girlfriend loves his old "do" and I want to impress her. :) Thankyou for taking the time to read my ad.
i am a long hair. i am 19 years old. i have a long hair(very long more than 5ft), but no friends. so i want to know if any body wish to be my friend. if any body intersted email me to hairwap@zdnetmail.com. we can be friends thru the net.(only one friend Prashanth)
neil,
i am a long hair. i am 19 years old. i have a long hair(very long more than 5ft), but no friends. so i want to know if any body wish to be my friend. if any body intersted email me to hairwap@zdnetmail.com. we can be friends thru the net.
prashanth
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Ive been growing my hair for about 1 year now and recently Ive bee getting a round tapering outline on the back of my neck. I would recoment this to all men with long hair as it feels great and looks much neater. Usually I go the barber every 3 weeks and get this dont, along with my sideburns and my forehead. However my friend suggested to me that it was foolish to shape up my forehead and square it off. Also, that I should let it grow from scratch. How can I start growing my forehead from scratch for a year? It will look all sloppy, but if I dotouch it will get sloppy every week that I dont shape it up. Any advice?
I've decided to grow my hair out and would like to hear tips on how to best go about it. I'd like it all to be around shoulder length. The last haircut I had was in April of 99 (not all that long ago). It was basically a boy-regular cut (part-able on the top, very short on the sides and back). I've got a long-way to go but would like to do it the best way I can...
I've heard that if you get a trim every so often, it'll grow faster. How often (if ever??) should I get it cut? How much should I get cut off? Or should I just leave it alone and let it grow, grow ,grow!?
Any tips on going from short-to-long would be appreciated.
Thnaks!
My hair is pretty curly and thick and a couple friends suggested that I should let it loc up and dread. Does anyone hear know how long it has to be before it can start locing? Right now it's probably about 2 to 3 inches long.
Also about how long will it take to grow out? I think I want to have shoulder length dreads. I really don't know anybody with dreads to ask this of so if anyone can help that would be cool.
Some of you may recall my asking for pictures of men with long hair around 1860 (Thanks again for the links)for my justification of being able to wear long hair at a historic village I work at. Well, Friday out costume designer did a talk for all staff on men's hairstyles of the 1860's and virtually conceeded that long hair was acceptable, but that men with greater than longish hair in the 1860's were considered radicall or as "Dandies" (great word, I think I like it) She listed several people like Wild Bill who were known for their long hair but were not the norm. Although my hair is only about 10to12 inches long, she did say I had gone past longish to the "Dandie" stage. Yeah for me!
I've been working on a new long hair site and thought that you guys might be interested:
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Any comments and or pics that you may have would be more than wellcome!
Hello! Thanks to all of you who have visited my site (The Long Hair Lovers' Gallery) lately. I'm so glad there are men out there who are growing their own healthy, long hair!
Here's a tip for those of you afraid of thinning hair or hair loss: give yourself a daily scalp massage with essential oils proven to stop hair loss and promote regrowth. It's not a gimmick; simply aromatherapy principles that have been used for thousands of years.
Best to you all!
Jennifer
The Long Hair Lovers' Gallery
Home of NaturaLengths Hair Care
While at the bookstore the othernight, the July 99 issue of GQ magazine caught my eye...Tennis Longhair Patrick Rafter on the cover. Pretty cool article, showing pics of Rafter from the mid 90's with a mainstream hair style to todays longlocks. Could this mean that GQ is actually promoting long hair? :)
Hi! I am a male of Puerto Rican descent and I have long, shoulder length, black, straight hair (its amazing!) Well, Ive been growing it for a year now. Anyway, before I get started I would just like to clarify a few things. First, I am not homosexual nor bisexual. Second, I am in no way trying to be discriminant towards any other race. Anyway, I dont know if Im the only one, but I happen to believe that long hair looks very sexy on a hispanice male. Most of us have dark hair and eyes, and the hair goes very well with our complexion. Plus, I dont know about in different parts of the world, but in the US you dont see many hispanic men with long hair. Am I right? I consider myself a a rare find. Just yesterday, I saw a hispanice man at the movie theatres, with long straight black hair. His hair was great. I think that all men with long hair are cool, but us Latinos just look great with it. Any comments from men and women both?
I have very very long bangs. I like long bangs they come down over my mouth I have always had them long one time I went 18 months without cutting or trimming them at all and they got down to almost the bottom of my neck. The rest of my hair was short in back and on the sides. Everytime I would get my haircut my bangs were not cut or trimmed at all. Does anyone else out there have long bangs with hair styled like mine?
Leave message on board or email me.
Fellow longhair, Jon
I've noticed that the ideal texture for long hair on men is straight. Why is that? I have straight hair and I'm happy with it but I wish my hair could have a little body so it doesn't look greasy after the end of the day.
I have straight, waist length black hair. Back in high school when i first started growing my hair, I noticed that the scalp at the back of my head is beginning to show. This was the first time I've noticed it and I was a bit afraid that my hair was thinning out. (Fine hair BUT NOT baldness runs in our family) After a few years, I thought nothing of it, but I got a trim today and I noticed that the patch is still there. Should I be worried about this? I'm a person who experiments with different kinds of shampoos and conditioners. I also wash my hair everyday since it's hot and humid here and it gets oily really fast. Should I just shave off my entire head because of this patch or am I just acting irrational here? ANd also, the patch runs along the same path as the part in my hair which is in the middle. If I should be worried about this, I may have to drastically shave off everything. :(
I just LOVE long hair on men. And thats why I ask many of my friends what they think about. It's very different, some think, its horrible (i really can't understand that!), and others just like or tolerate it. But I haven't meet somebody like me, who just really DREAM about male longhairs, who just love hair. Well, I'm searching for somebody, who feels the same by looking at a ponytail, or feel hair on you neck (exp. your own hair..). Just all this imagination drives me crazy. I just imagine a guy with long hair, and I'm something of *away*. Well, and if there really is somebody in front of me, with health, long hair,.. wow.
Okay, dears. I would really enjoy any e-mails from girls who feel the same, or (what I'd love to..) from male longhairs, or guys on the way to it. You might be aged between 16 and 15...
HAVE a (very?) nice day, you!!!
cora
Check out the guitar player on the site for MACHINE. Man, I'd be ecstatic with even half of his hair length. Anyone know how long it took him to grow this great mane of hair?
Hi,
Since a few weeks I notice more hair loss when combing and washing my hair then before. I started suddenly (I guess).
What I also notice is that the hairs that break have this little
white bulb at one end. So I guess this means that my hair breaks
at the root. Does this mean I'm loosing hair or what. ?
If so what can I do about it. Or is it just my imagination
going wild ?
Please help me !
I have a special occasion coming up soon. I really would like to wear my hair up for the day. Does anyone know a salon in or near Boston willing and able to do an updo for a guy? Thanks
My wife put about 15 braids in my hair the other night. I'm new to this long hair stuff!!! I have to say that was such a cool feel and look!
Is anyone aware of a list of corporations that fire men for having long hair?
I was wondering what are most of the board members preferences in terms of wearing their hair while sleeping. I sometimes leave it flowing (most of the time actually) and sometimes tie it in a loose ponytail. I remember my greatgrandmother religiously brushing her hair the requisite 100 times and then braiding it before going to sleep. She had straight hair, but constant brading had made it look softly wavy. I've slept with braids before, but didn't particularly liked it. I wonder if sleeping with your hair tied can propiciate brakage. Well, feel free to coment. I want to hear what people think and do.
does anybody know, if Michael Dorn who plays "Worf" in Star Trek's *next generation* has long hair in reallife or just in the movies??
Has anybody ever heard of Ludwig Briand? An young french actor, who played "little indian-big city" (not sure about the title anymore) he has long, blonde hair.
I have it on good authority that the attached image is of the male band members, not female band members as originally posted on the House of Daved Samson page. The page has been updated with the correction.
Hi, my name is Sumer and I just wanted to say that long haired men are soooo damn HOTTTTT!!!! Especially if it is really fine and if the man has some kind of hair on his face like a mustache, beared, goatee, whatever!! It is just so sexy.
does anybody know, if Michael Dorn who plays "Worf" in Star Trek's *next generation* has long hair in reallife or just in the movies??
Has anybody ever heard of Ludwig Briand? An young french actor, who played "little indian-big city" (not sure about the title anymore) he has long, blonde hair.
Does anyone know any hair gel's that work good on long hair?
Is anyone familiar with the Kelly family. They are a singing group. The guys have really long hair. Their hair looks so good..
I need help!
My hair is finally getting to be the length I've always wanted it- about mid-back. BUT, I'm losing a lot of it on top, particularly in front. I don't want to look like Hulk Hogan! My stylist, who has always given me great advice on growing my hair out, has suggested that I considered cutting it shorter to make it look fuller. She said that keeping it long just makes it look even thinner and is harder on the hair.
So what do I do? It's not that bad yet, but I think I need to do something NOW before it does get real bad. Has anybody out there had this problem? What did you try- and did it work?
Any replies either here or through E-mail would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
Derek
If you all could copy someone from a movies hair, who would it be and from what movie and why? I would definitely choose Edward Scissorhands because you all know what a big J.D. fan I am. BTW, does anyone know a where I could get my hair styled like this, maybe for Halloween or something?
A warm hello to everyone in this, I would call, a perfect site for long-haired men/even women.
I'm an asian man with straight, silky hair which I really love it very, very much. But as my hair grew longer, I observed that I never fail to choke up the vortex in my shower cubicle whenever I'm having a shower, and at the same time, washing my hair. Sometimes, the pile of hair was so much that it completely obscured the 5cm diameter vortex where water flows through, with an observable pile up thickness. Each time I smooth through my hair during shampooing, about 10++ strands start to stick in between my fingers and this makes shampooing a very uncomfortable job as I have a great fear of losing too much of my hair. Now, my question is, what is the normal rate of hair loss per day? Is my description of hair loss sound excessively serious? Will I lose my hair if this goes on? Or is there anything wrong with my way of shampooing (BTW, I usually smooth through my hair gently in one direction, i.e. backwards, during shampooing)? If it is very serious, is there any possible remedy? Please help, I really love my hair I hate to lose them.
I started growing out my hair from a standard military cut in Dec 1997 and had not touched it since. Now, my hair is about 2-3 inches below my shoulder (total length of about 12 inches). Is this growth normal or too slow due to my hair loss described above? My friends had told me that my hair growth was too slow and they thought that I've gotten it cut in Dec 1998, which I didn't! Sigh..
I thank everyone for taking the time and patience to read my long mail. Any advice would be deeply appreciated and warmest regards to all longhairs, shorthairs on this board :)))
Okay, this is kind of silly, but I thought it was fun. A friend sent me the link to a picture of the new "collector's edition" Harley-Davidson Ken doll - who has long, rooted hair tied back in a ponytail! (They're supposed to sold at some ToysRUs stores, if anyone wants one. I might look for one myself.... :-)
I've been growing my hair for three years now. It is down to middle of my back. I've been going to the same hair stylist for the last year and a half, just getting trims and I've been pretty happy with the neat look I've got. This week I went to get a trim, I was going to a party that night, and the hair stylist wasn't there for my appointment. Another stylist was offered up to give me my usual trim. I said trim around the ears and cut a 1/4 inch off the bottom. She then took the trimmers and gave me a severe undercut. Totally shaved. She had done one side, before I could stop her. But it was too late. I left the salon looking like a professional wrestler.
My question is do I blame myself for going to another stylist, my stylist for being hung over and unable to come in, or the stylist.
I just needed to vent.
I have a question for everyone. What is your position of French Braids? I can do them (I have a 10-year-old sister and, until recently, a single mom), but I don't know what others think of them. I also have an undercut, so even with my thick hair, they won't look quite right untill it grows out. but I was just looking for opinions of the French breaid on guys.
Thanks,
Luke
Any tips on how to get curly hair straight? I'm getting a bit sick of all the curls and would like to straighten it out a bit.
Hello! Let me tell you all a little story. About 11 months ago, on August 13th, I was determined that I wanted to grow my hair long, preferably shoulder length. Like many of first time growers, I had many doubts. I didnt think I could ignore my hair and just not cut it. It felt weird. After the first 3 months, I was becoming very happy. I felt that my patience was coming in very handy. Although I had a very long way to go, I was still very determined. Like many of you, I faced many comments, suggestion, insults, if you will, like "just cut your hair, already". Well, I had taken these comments into consideration many a time, but I firmly stood strong. I still had not cut my hair. I think after a while not cutting my hair every month became conditioned. Also, I picked out someone who I admired, with long hair, ofcoarse to rolemodel my hair after for motivation. They dont have to be famous, just someone whos hair you REALLY want. Soon after the hard part was almost over, 3 months became 5 months, into 7 months and finally now its going on 1 year. I know many of you now are wondering what Im leading in to . Well, heres my best advice for those who want to grow long hair. Rule #1- just simply do not cut, trim or even touch your hair! Trust me! Rule #2- wash and take care of your hair. Just b/c your not cutting it doesnt mean you should leave dismantled and unkept. Rule #3- ignore all "suggestions" about what to do with your hair. Its your hair! Just hold that "hair rolemodel" close in mind and keep a record or how long it was since you last cut your hair. These are my 3 simple rules on long hair growth. Take it from someone who never, ever thought he would grow long hair, until a few months ago. Dont get me wrong, I still face those few who like to "suggest" what I should do with my hair. I just ignore them; I know theyre jealous ;) After almost a year of growth, Ive become very attached to my hair. So attached that I dont let anyone with scissors in their hands get within 2 feet of me. Ok, maybe Im little paraonoid, but I have to be! Remember, you can do it! Good Luck!
Hey guys (and gals)!
I know there has been a good deal of discussion re: Obi-Wan Kenobi's hair from The Phantom Menace on this board. I just read on the Star Wars website that both the long braid in the front AND the ponytail in the back were fake! They cut Ewan MacGregor's long hair for the movie and THEN George Lucas decided Obi Wan should have a pony-tail. So the costume folks found some hair and stuck on Ewan's head. I saw the movie again this weekend, and they really did a nice job. It looks real (except for that time on Tatooine where the braid is on the wrong side)!!!
Just thought folks here might be interested!
Floyd
Hey guys (and gals)!
I know there has been a good deal of discussion re: Obi-Wan Kenobi's hair from The Phantom Menace on this board. I just read on the Star Wars website that both the long braid in the front AND the ponytail in the back were fake! They cut Ewan MacGregor's long hair for the movie and THEN George Lucas decided Obi Wan should have a pony-tail. So the costume folks found some hair and stuck on Ewan's head. I saw the movie again this weekend, and they really did a nice job. It looks real (except for that time on Tatooine where the braid is on the wrong side)!!!
Just thought folks here might be interested!
Floyd
This guys hair is unbelievable!!! The site has a bunch of other good pics of it. I emailed and he said it has taken over 10 years to grow. Well worth it though!
Is an undercut what people get when they want their hair to curl under like with a bob or pageboy? I understand that it is supposed to make the hair curl under without using a curling iron, just using a round brush and blowdryer.
The long bangs story is complete in two parts.
If you want a copy of this exciting story with threat and final haircut - unfortunately because I love long hair, e-mail me your
story (true or fiction - real or threat) and I will send you this
and others.
ron
lonhair@mailcity.com
I fantasize over long fringe (bangs),especially when the rest of hair is short. I always try to guess to where the fringe get down. I loved the haircuts of the 60's when the guys had to shake their head to get out their long fringe, when they had to hide the fringe length to parents or teachers, when they tried to keep their fringe uncut when they had a haircut, when the fringe was down on the face at the swimming pool...Is anybody whith the same interests for to share stories ans pics? in spite of my bad english.
I saw the band Ozric Tentacles last night in concert and I was some of the craziest long hair. One of the synth players named Seaweed, has these yucky scumy looking dreads about half way down his back, and two really long dreads down to about his knees! He's also kinda bald on top which really adds to the oddness. The band had some cool hair, but the concert was pretty bad. It seemed that most of the fans there were druggies,not what I expected but it was still an experience.
Who , like me, fantasize over long fringe (bangs)? espacially when back and sides are short cut. For those who have known the 60s, remember this time where many guys wore a long fringe.
Mail me for to speak about this.
I feel like i just wasted almost 2 years of growth. 3 days ago, I had my head shaved #3½. The top part of my head was 12 inches long and my undercut was 6 inches. I know some people would say get the top part cut equal with the undercut. The truth is it would look kinda messed up. Im taking a vow, for now on Im going to ignore going to the barber and ignore thinking about my hair. For people who want to grow there hair, don't get any sorts of undercuts or trims. Im 17 years old now and had parents who bugged me for the last year and a half. It feels wierd starting from scratch. I have a good feeling its going to grow out much thicker this time :-)Im not going to think about it.
P.S. This hyperboard is so cool.
hey, if I get unix will my hair grow faster?
ok, all the hairdressers on the board (or anyone else for that matter!) i have a question. my hair is naturally curly. i live in the south where it is always humid. . .therefore, big hair abounds! if i keep my hair all the same length, i look like a triangle-head (meaning the weight of my hair, when grown out, somewhat flattens toward the scalp, but it gets bigger toward the bottom where the ends are) if i layer the bottom 2-3 inches of my hair i look like a diamond-head (meaning flatter towards the scalp, bigger toward the longest layers in the middle, and then tapered again [this looks very feminine on me and i DON'T like it] ) i WANT a lose, tossled look. . .something with long layers. . .and something to lessen the bigness, and lay down. my stylist ALWAYS blends my hair anytime i have had her put layers in it. . .but my thinking is that they should be choppy layers. . .not particularly blended. . .because if it is blended, then my hair just lays on top of itself and out it goes! if my hair were straight i would not have this problem, but it is very wavy. . .with very little effort, it will lie in ringlets.
so, what type of cut should i get in order to have a tossled lose look, that lessens the bigness? blended ? choppy? WHAT?! any help would definitley be appreciated!
thanks a lot!
allen
Victor sports an interesting hairstyle on his front page, what he refers to as a Spanish Braid. I would like to reproduce this, but I have been unable to find any sites that even know what a Spanish Braid is.
Is there anyone that could post instructions for this, or point me towards an appropriate page?
pete: Does anybody else have this problem. I am growing my hair long in
pete: the back so I can have a ponytail, some of the time. I noticed that alot of guys who have really long ponytails, have the length only
pete: ONLY ONLy coming from the middle of the back of the head. There is
pete: a great gap behind the ears that is not part of the pony tail, and is very short in fact. ONly center of back about the size of a softball is the area the ponytail is pulled from. I got behind the ears cut and when I leave my hair down, there is a gap showing behind ears. which there is , but how do guys do this and when they let there ponytail down it doesn't show and long hair comes forward. I would appreciate any comments anybody would have.thanks
john: what you have described is a variation of the mullet. you have described a hairstyle that when tied back gives no frontal appearance of being long. if i understand your post correctly, you want a style that is more visibly long when you untie the ponytail... try either growing more of the back hairs out OR try an undercut style- that is grow out the hair on top and cut close or even shave the sides and back... when tied back this looks short from the front- when worn loose can give the appearance of being long all over, including up front. i have seen waist-length variations of this style. personally, i prefer to grow it all out... much lower maintenance in the long run.
My hair dresser recommended using cut up pantyhose for hairties. Believe it or not they work great. They never pull my hair out. Where has this been all my life.
Hello Friends
My hair is medium size for boys hair. In the front it come till middle
of my nose and in the back till middle of my neck. on the side it
fall over my ears - but do not completely cover my ears.
I cannot grow my hair longer than this because of rule in workplace.
I am straight guy, but i love to decorate my hair with pins, headbands ... etc. sometime when i am alone at home i part my hair in the middle and wear clips on both
sides near forehead. sometime i also use colourfull headbands with
teeth. but i am getting tired of these 2 style and would like to explore more feminine style. i wish i could grow my hair more to wear 2 ponytaila and tie them with pretty ribbon.
since i cannot grow my hair longer than this... do you guys and girls have any ideas of what i coould do with my hair.
sometime when my girlfriend is not around i also try to wear her skirt-blouse. i feel it give expression to my female side. is it wrong for straight male to want to feel like a girl sometime?
i would also like to know what girls think on this subject. can girls accept their boyfreind who want to experience fis female side. also do you have any more ideas (besides wearing skirts and clips) to experience the female side? i hope you folk dont mind me sharing my thought on this board.
thankyou
wang
Live From Cisco "Networkers Conference" In Vancouver Canada.
The number of male longhairs here is nothing short of amazing.
Forgive a child the sixties who used to associate high tech with a corporate or military look. It sure ain't that way today.
I have always wanted long hair. The longest I grew my hair out was shoulder length a few years back before I became important and professional. I would LOVE to have hair down to the middle of my back, but my employer does not allow males to wear their hair beyond COLLAR length. Seeing as how I make a good buck at what I do, I guess I will have to retire early or just quit!
Still, I long for the day when I can just STOP getting hair cuts every four weeks!
It's been 2.5 years since I started growing my hair, and I'd like to have the ends trimmed to even them up. There's this section in the middle that's a few inches longer than the hair at the left and right sides of it, and that section curls at the ends much more than the ends at the left and right sides. It looks weird.
The pictures at my web site don't reflect this because I comb carefully right before snapping the picture. But within minutes after combing, it's back.
Any suggestions on longhair stylists in Seattle?
I have tried to use the hairchat line several times, but no one is ever on it. Has anyone had any luck. When is the best time for hair chat?
Someone asked me to write a short to long story. Usually I write haircut stories, but this is interesting because usually when one first starts changing from a shorthair to a longhair many people around them want them to cut their hair - so the risk is there.
Anyone here got any stories or accounts they could share with me.
I share my stories, but I appreciate some story in return if possible.
By the way, the first installment of short to long is done.
I cannot believe the intensity that society has for men to have short hair. I wear two hearing aids because I am deaf and I want to grow my hair out to hide them. I have tried to grow it out into a bob type style since it is the style that will hide my aids completely. People still hassle me over my hair getting too long. I asked the hair stylist what would be good and she recommended this style (bob). My problem is that my parents and people around me disapprove of my wearing my hair long. I explain to them why I want longer hair but they still don't like it or even try to understand my motives. I like long hair too. My hearing aid dealer even suggested that I wear my hair longer to cover my aids so that they would be protected from temperature extremes. This still doesn't seem to matter to the people around me, especially my parents.
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding the best way to grow the bottom part of an undercut out. Any helpfull hints would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Luc
My name is Kim
I´m trying to get my hair longer and have come to the point where the
hair is too short at the sides to reachh the neck to tie it up in
a ponytail .I can tie the back of the hair in the tail.
Due to my work I have to look well dressed and have spray or gel to
hold the hair to get the weet look.
I have heard that you should avoid hairspray because it will ruin
the possible to get a good looking long hair.
Can anyone give me advice if there is products whick doesn´t damage
the hair and what I should use , spray ,gel ?
My mom keeps telling me that the ends of my hair look yucky because it is now up to my waist and i havent trimmed it for two years. Im beginning to think she's right but i like the length. she even told me i look dirty in it. Does super longhair really make one look dirty? I condition my hair and i believe it's in great shape. it's very straight and shiny. HELP or i may be forced to shave off the whole thing.
Im sure all you dudes checked out Star Wars already. Anyway my question is what did all of you think about Ewan McGregors hair in the movie. I mean that cool little pony tail and a nice below shoulder length braid. BTW, what kind of braid do you call that. Anyway, me and my friend had an argument b/c he doesnt think that was Ewans real hair, but a taped on hair piece? Any thoughts? Also, does anyone else with long hair other than myself think this would make a great Halloween style costume. I mean just find a brown robe and copy the hair.
Does anybody else have this problem. I am growing my hair long in
the back so I can have a ponytail, some of the time. I noticed that alot of guys who have really long ponytails, have the length only
ONLY ONLy coming from the middle of the back of the head. There is
a great gap behind the ears that is not part of the pony tail, and is very short in fact. ONly center of back about the size of a softball is the area the ponytail is pulled from. I got behind the ears cut and when I leave my hair down, there is a gap showing behind ears. which there is , but how do guys do this and when they let there ponytail down it doesn't show and long hair comes forward. I would appreciate any comments anybody would have.thanks
Now, my hair is all one length just past the bottoms of my shoulder blades, quite thick and curly and for the record dark brown. The trouble is that my hair is just one big tangle. It is immpossible to run my hand through it when it is untied and the hairs don't seem to be independant of each other. I have to tie my hair up because when it is down, it is always there in my face and making the backs of my ears itchy. I don't like showers as the water doesn't seperate my hairs so I have baths and I have them in the morning otherwise if I go to bed with my hair wet, I wake up looking like I live in Moscow (big fluffy hats). So when I've washed my hair I tie it back straight away so that it dries, a little less knotted. Also when it has just been washed, I put a bit of gel in it to make it a bit more contolable but that either makes it rock solid or again too tangled. so, the problem is that my hair is uncontrolable, tangly, thick, no style, and I have new growth at the front of my head that forms a perminant halo, sticking out all over the place. What should i do short of having a undercut and having a fight with a lawnmower? Bearing in mind that I live in Britain and we don't have all this capitalist wonder products.
umm...here's a picture of me taken w/ a cheap little parallel port camera, I'll try to get a better picture eventually but the delay between frames makes focusing a (insert profanity of choice here).
if I get a better picture any time soon I'll post it here: http://www.angelfire.com/wy/youthnasia/images/Me1.jpg
yay,
bo
allen: ok, all the hairdressers on the board (or anyone else for that matter!) i have a question. my hair is naturally curly. i live in the south where it is always humid. . .therefore, big hair abounds! if i keep my hair all the same length, i look like a triangle-head (meaning the weight of my hair, when grown out, somewhat flattens toward the scalp, but it gets bigger toward the bottom where the ends are)
But click the link below for related information.
allen: if i layer the bottom 2-3 inches of my hair i look like a diamond-head (meaning flatter towards the scalp, bigger toward the longest layers in the middle, and then tapered again [this looks very feminine on me and i DON'T like it] )
Do you mean that the hair in the center of the back is the longest? Or do you mean that the hair sticks out at the ears, and rounds out at the bottom? I like ringlets, because it makes the hair look round like a ball.
pete: Does anybody else have this problem. I am growing my hair long in
pete: the back so I can have a ponytail, some of the time. I noticed that alot of guys who have really long ponytails, have the length only
pete: ONLY ONLy coming from the middle of the back of the head. There is
pete: a great gap behind the ears that is not part of the pony tail, and is very short in fact. ONly center of back about the size of a softball is the area the ponytail is pulled from.
allen: i WANT a lose, tossled look. . .something with long layers. . .and something to lessen the bigness, and lay down. my stylist ALWAYS blends my hair anytime i have had her put layers in it. . .but my thinking is that they should be choppy layers. . .not particularly blended. . .because if it is blended, then my hair just lays on top of itself and out it goes! if my hair were straight i would not have this problem, but it is very wavy. . .with very little effort, it will lie in ringlets.
ok here is the deal.
I am 22 years old. For a long time know I have always wanted long hair (you know the lorenzo lamas..renegade...look). My problem is that every time I start to grow my hair I end up cutting it when it gets into my eyes. I've had the same hair do as long as I've had hair...short and neat. As to why I keep chopping it off///I'm not sure. Partly because I have very thick wavy hair...which I think would look really good long, but is hard to get to look decent while growing it out. I get all kinds of "flips" and It looks bad. I part it to the left. Also, I guess, being a college student has me a little worried as to how future employers are going to respond to long hair...I'm totally lost as to whether or not long hair on men is acceptable in the workplace now a days. Anyway, if anyone has any tips on growing wavy hair out, while keeping it looking decent (I really hate wearing baseball hats!), please help me out. Thanx
If you have a story (true or fiction) about a haircut, especially long to short, e-mail me and I will send you some of mine. I will even write specific stories from time to time. For example, someone asked me to write a fringe (long bangs) story.
I am a fairly good writer and believe in drawing up to the climax!
lonhair@mailcity.com
I just got my summer blonde look. And I think it looks great on my shoulder length hair. Any have the same look or desire.
I don't understand this general opinion, that men should only wear their hair short. And ALWAYS short. That's sucks! Long hair is for men
and women the only ORGINAL hair style. Remember the ancient cave man?
They wear their hair long and that was the only hair style back in those days (well, they do not have the scissorts, but that's not the
reason anyway). And what about those brave indians warriors! Can you
imagine short haired indians? NO! To me, long haired man means at these modern times something primitive blast (in positive way) from
the past! I'll think, that long haired men are also more open minded
persons than these clean cut white collar clovns, who runs for bussiness and money.I know, that out there is many poor men who loves
to grow a long beautiful hair, but the public pressure is so hard,that
they must give up. God bless their souls! So all you long haired men,
why don't you stand up and say it loud:"I'm long haired male, and i'm
proud! Eat my shorts, if you love to cut my hair short!" That's the
way it is, babe!
We recently have had a visit from particular opinionated headstrong individual (who shall remain nameless). His basic point was that the vast majority of men have short hair, therefore the vast majority of men WANT short hair, and that's the way it SHOULD be.
Hey, the vast majority of us work for a living too but we'd quit our jobs in seconds if we won the lottery.
Personally, I feel most men have short hair because they think it's REQUIRED, social pressures, jobs, etc. I strongly Believe the natural tendency is for men to grow their hair long and would do it if they weren't scared of the repercussions. Obviously, some guys don't want the maintenance, some don't have that much or the right hair to wear long but I'm speaking in general.
In fact, I would venture to guess that at least half the men out there would have at least shoulder length hair if they could get away with it. I've had plenty of buddys come up to me saying they wish they could get away with long hair like me.
Also, I don't think women really despise long hair on men either. Once again, If you're a guy with NEAT, CLEAN, WELL-KEPT long hair, I'd say at least half the women would probably prefer it. Sheesh, the girls I date can't keep their hands out of mine!
What do you all think? Am I insane?
Doc
Victor Engel: How about something like Dr. Lovelace's style in the new movie Wild Wild West?
Check this out:
Twenty years ago: Wild Wild West Revisited, The (1979) (TV) had Paul Williams (III) as Dr. Miguelito Loveless, Jr. (A hispanic name for a blond? They can't be serious!)
Now: Wild Wild West (1999) has Kenneth Branagh as Dr. Arliss Loveless.
Did you know that both villains have long hairs (mostly vilified) and goatees (symbolizing evil), and are both named Dr. Loveless? Is Arliss supposed to be the son of Miguelito?
Me and a friend started letting our hair grow back out in Nov-Dec'98 after trying the short-hair phase for a few years.So needless to say that after only 8-9 months we are definately in that awekward shaggy '70's hair style and defiantly sticking with our long-hair goal once again.Well to get to the point,we attended the OzzFest last month and to our amazement only about 40% of the crowd actually had long hair (which I thought really sucked)so that alone motivated us even more to grow our hair out again.The 40% of guys with long hair looked cool as hell,and we really felt comfortable being in that kind of atmosphere around so many other longhairs even though we we're jealous as out of our minds.I know that after some time and patience we will truely be longhairs once again,and I can't wait.Thanks for your time.........
Tony C
I have just put up a new image gallery. I see there is at least one duplicate image. I will clean it up as I have time. Meanwhile, take a look at it. I took all of the pictures shown on the four web pages. They were all taken at Waxahatchie, Texas at Scarborough Faire. Some of the pictures will also end up in the styles section when I get a chance.
There is a new look and feel to the image gallery. Please tell me what you think. Better? Worse? Would you like to see any changes?
Hello
I know Dawn falls into this category, but is anyone else here in a long haired family where both the husband and the wife have long hair, or even the children? Or even brothers, sisters, parents, aunts, or uncles? Just wondering your experiences, it's always fun to see a long haired family go by.
It seems like when you have short hair you want it to be long, and when it's long you want it to be short-the "grass is always greener" syndrome. I've got hair down to the middle of my back (and I'm pretty tall too) so thre initial thrill and wanting it to grow longer is overwith. Since it's so damn long, I occasionally panic and think about shaving my head, but always manage to calm back down. At any rate I think I need to get a few inches cut off. Any tips on dealing with it are much appreciated.
For as long as I can remember now I have always admired his hair. I dont want any one reading this to think Im gay or bi, becuase I totally straight. When his hair was long in movies like Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, and Edward Scissorhands, it was awesome. Even now in his older movies like Donnie Brasco and Cry Baby when it was short it was still amazing. I love his hair, its just so straight and gorgeous. BTW, if anyone ever watched the show 21 Jump Street, can you tell me if he had long or short hair. I was only 6 when the show was aired, but I did know he was on the show. Any comments?
hej! finns det någon svensk person här som har prövat eller äter viviscal? Jag har ätit viviscal i ca 2,5 månader men jag har inte sett något resultat än. Men jag har fått höra att de flesta brukar inte märka nåt förrän 3:e eller 4:e månaden. Hur som helst tänker jag fortsätta äta det ett år och har det inte funkat tills dess är det väl lika bra att ge upp.. Har nån hört talas om Hair formula 37?
Finns det några bra tips om hur man ska göra för att få håret att växa fortare eller finns det inga trick alls?
Skriv så jag får höra hur det går för dej om du äter viviscal eller bara är intresserad av att få håret att växa fortare...eller är intresserad av långt hår överhuvudtaget. Det vore roligt om nån som äter eller tänker börja med viviscal och är beredd att äta det en längre tid ville skriva så kan vi jämföra hur det går och ge tips och råd.
Help!! I've got waist length, thick, curly hair that has just recently (last two weeks or so) taken to frizzing out on me and tangling up on itself into big rat's nests. I haven't changed the care routine or any products I use. The weather here has turned rather humid over the last month or so. I can't figure out what to do and I swear if I get one more knot like today's I am going to hack it off at the scalp! Anybody out there got any advice on products or techniques? Thanks
Hi, I have hair down about 3 inches past my shoulders and it is really scragley and thick and doesn't look very good. I'm planning on getting it cut to just above shoulder length. I try using water on my hair but it dries out in about 10-15 minutes. Does anyone no of any gel or hairspray that I can use that will last for a while and not make my hair hard as a rock?
I found this site the other day and really liked what I saw. It's a new (couple weeks old maybe?) long hair site w/ a gallery (of both classic art work and real photographs) and message board that seems to be open to discussion for both male and female long hair (after all, hair is hair no matter who's head it's growing from).
anyway, here's the url: http://www.longhairlovers.com/
I remember seeing a picture of the alice in chains bassist (can't think of his name) painting "friends don't let friends get haircuts" on his guitar as a reaction to the members of metallica removing their hair...umm...well...I thought it was interesting...ok....I'll go crawl back into my little corner now...byebye
boh
hey, waz up? i'm 17/male and have been growing my hair long for the past 4 years. right now it is the longest it has ever been (about 1/4 the way down my back. i was wondering if there was anyway of getting rid of the curls that i have on the ends of my hair? also, it seems that i can get one side straight when i use a hair dryer but the other side never gets straight. please help me out because i have no idea what to do
acid_od
Does anyone know if there is a requirement at the Medievel Times that all knights must have long hair...
I went with a group of friends, and it was the only time in a while people have not commented on how long my hair is because at least 20 of their male staff had long hair!
I have always wanted long hair. The longest I grew my hair out was shoulder length a few years back before I became important and professional. I would LOVE to have hair down to the middle of my back, but my employer does not allow males to wear their hair beyond COLLAR length. Seeing as how I make a good buck at what I do, I guess I will have to retire early or just quit!
Still, I long for the day when I can just STOP getting hair cuts every four weeks!
I saw Star Wars again today, and besides enjoying the movie, I paid special attention to two things: Obi Wan Kenobi's braid, and Qui-Gon's pony tail. Well, I was right. Obi Wan has his braid on the right side of his head for the entire movie except for one scene, after the race has finished and they are all headed back to the ship. There is one small clip where is braid is on the left side.
Qui-Gon's pony tail seems to be held with a simple band that is wrapped about 10 times around the hair. Wrapping ten times forms a sheath about 2 or 3 inches long around the pony tail. I have tried this style before, and the most common problem I have with it is that I get extraneous hairs caught in the holder. Getting it even can also be tricky. I generally take each thumb and starting from each ear, scrape it along my scalp up to the top where they meet. I hold the hair thus grabbed up so I can brush out the remaining hair down flat. Then I brush the hair I'm holding up, pinch together and add a ponytail holder.
A tip I saw on ETLHS may help here. Instead of using just a band, use a band and two bobby pins. The first bobby pin, attached to the holder, goes through the hair to be affixed. Wrap the band as many times as it takes to make it tight, then take the other bobby pin and affix. This avoids the problem of drawing the entire length of hair through the holder.
have any of the other long hairs noticed patrick rafter, the australian tennis player? he's got a nice head of hair! it was an odd thing to see him and andre agassi playing a game of tennis last week. . .andre, a former long hair, being as bald as an eagle now.
I have shoulder-blade length hair. My problem is that when I wake up in the morning my hair is a real mess, and it takes ages to get the tangles out. Any way to prevent it getting tangled in the night?
Ive been growing my hair for about 11 months now and its almost shoulder length. Thats my goal length, and to keep it as straight as possible. The problem is when I started growing my hair, for the first 3 months, my hair became very bushy. When I wet it, woke up in the morning, same problem. I was forced to put tons of gel to keep it straight. I find this very unusual becuase when my hair was short it was very straight. Any way, last month it was 10 months and I decided to see what a hair stylest could do. He suggested that I let him put a relaxer in my hair and my hair would be permanently straight and managable. So he did and for that whole day my hair was everything I dreamed it would be. Then, the next night I washed and my hair went back to wavy. How pissed I was. I called the salon the next day and the guy gave me some bullshit story of how I should put gel in my hair aafter I shower to keep it straight. Other stylest suggest I should blowdry after I wet it, but this makes it frizzy. I am in big need of help, and I already blew away $53. Is there any way I can keep my hair straight permanently, after I shower, in the morning, when its humid? I am very close to cutting my hair.
Hey!
I'm sure tons of you have seen the new star wars flick - I have started wearing my shoulder-length hair in the style that Obiway did - with the ponytail going from ear-to-crown-to-ear, and the back falling free. It feels great, looks great, doesn't look all too fem, and keeps me from getting pony tail headaches!
Has anyone else tried this? i reccomend it!
Shannon
Does anyone else feel the uneasyness I do about sitting close to a pair of Scissors or a knife. I'm not talking about slitting my wrists but chopping all my three years worth of hair off.
There was one night when I rounded up every pair of scissors in the house and threw them in the river.
I would probably never do it but that fear is always in the back of my mind. How can the laws of physics allow three years of hair growth disapear in as many minutes? The thought terifies me half to death.
Does any one have any true stories about this subject they would like to share?
Hello,
I just found this message board tonight! My name is Bill and my page (see the provided link) is on the longhaired men webring. So about this message's title...
I am a longhair, and I've always loved math (at least enough to get a BS and MS in Applied Mathematics). Certain people seemed shocked to find out that I have a brain underneath all this hair. But the funny thing is, some of the most famous mathematicians had long hair! I saw a poster titled "The Faces of Calculus", which showed pictures and profiles of some of the most all-time famous mathematicians (such as Isaac Newton, Leibniz, and Euler)...and all of them had long hair.
So, just thought I'd mention that mathematics is yet another field where you find a lot of accomplished men who had long hair!
-- Bill M.
Not only were there thousands of longhairs at Ozzfest in Somerset, Wisconsin, I also saw a bumper sticker for sale that said, "Just say no to haircuts," with a picture red circle-slash over a pair scissors. My husband doesn't allow bumper stickers on the car, so I didn't get one, but I'd definitely buy a shirt like that if I saw one.
I think men look wonderful with long hair, and I wish society did not frown upon flowing masculine locks. I find clean-shaven long-haired men especially appealing.
I was curious to know if any of you practice martial arts. I train in Japanese swordsmanship and Aikido, and the philosophy of Budo is an integral part of my life.
If you have an interest in such things,and would like to talk, please drop me a line.
My links page is in dire need of overhauling. Perhaps I will have some time this weekend. If you have any link you would like for me to include, send them to me via email or in reply to this message.
Getting back to the subject at hand, I was just given a link to a great instructional page. Anyone who wants to learn various braiding styles, check this page out.
hi all!
well, it looks like there has been a long hair on network television that i didn't know about! barry watson is a guy on 7th heaven. . .he's got GREAT hair, and is a welcome relief in the sea of buzz heads that dominate the scene now. he's got several web sites devoted to him as well. check him out! i've never seen the show he's in, but understand it is a very popular show. . .isnt it about time a long-hair gets some prime time coverage?!
I rented the movie "Passion in the Desert" recently. It's an odd story, but the setting is beautiful, and the hero has long hair (he's a French soldier c. 1800). In the earlier scenes he wears the hair above his ears in a thin braid on each side.
You can find stills and the trailer, if you're interested, at the movie's official site:
DON'T DO IT
You will grow your hair for what seems for ever and it won't grow past your eyes for even longer. You wont be able to tie it back for a year or so and people if you have wavy or curly hair will call you George Bush. All this time you will want to get it cut.
If you get it cut, you will miss it extremely and feel very, very guilty. Then you'll start growing it again.
The only way to remove all this hassle is to not grow your hair in the first place. Sorry for the pessimistic post but at least you know now what to expect.
Hi to all ,
I wondered if somebody has ideas or seen something which you
could attach to a hair tie. I read something about a small
rubber ball which could be attached to a hair tie (?)
I'm just asking this , to break out of this 'ordinary' (sorry for
this) ponytail , and maybe to 'show-off' more than the common
hair tie.
All suggestions are welcome !
Longhair greetings to all !
Ronny
Does anyone else think that his hair was cool the way he styled it in Scream. For those of you who dont know who Skeet is, he played Neve Campbells psychopathic boyfriend in Scream. Aside from being a talented actor, Skeet sports some of the trendious do's. Any comments
I navigated the long hair sites but I believe we are missing a gallery devoted to longhair men while they're enjoying their hair being treated, combed, shampooed, colored, permed etc. at a salon or at home by a friend. Can this be an idea for a new permanently growing gallery on this site?
thanks
Now, my hair is all one length just past the bottoms of my shoulder blades, quite thick and curly and for the record dark brown. The trouble is that my hair is just one big tangle. It is immpossible to run my hand through it when it is untied and the hairs don't seem to be independant of each other. I have to tie my hair up because when it is down, it is always there in my face and making the backs of my ears itchy. I don't like showers as the water doesn't seperate my hairs so I have baths and I have them in the morning otherwise if I go to bed with my hair wet, I wake up looking like I live in Moscow (big fluffy hats). So when I've washed my hair I tie it back straight away so that it dries, a little less knotted. Also when it has just been washed, I put a bit of gel in it to make it a bit more contolable but that either makes it rock solid or again too tangled. so, the problem is that my hair is uncontrolable, tangly, thick, no style, and I have new growth at the front of my head that forms a perminant halo, sticking out all over the place. What should i do short of having a undercut and having a fight with a lawnmower? Bearing in mind that I live in Britain and we don't have all this capitalist wonder products.
Is there a Shampoo or something that will make Short Thick hair long and Thin?
I have just updated the next gallery.
Hi to all ,
This weekend I saw a guy with ponytail.
The odd thing I noticed was that the hairs on his head (not his tail)
were very shiny. It was as if he used some gel or oil in his hair.
Does anybody know what this could be ? I liked this look very much.
If it was oil (which I guess it was) , what kinds are the best ,
and how do you use it ? Can you use it for a whole day ?
Is it good for your hair ?
Greetings,
Ronny
Hi longhairs
ist there anyone who tried coluoring his long hairs in blue or green?
My family joins the local community pool each summer, and community pools by definition are heavily chlorinated.
In the past, I've usually just washed my hair with a small amount of shampoo after each day's swim. Since we usually go to the pool on a daily basis, my concern is that I might be doing more damage with these constant shampooings than by simply leaving the chlorine in my hair.
What's the best way to handle this?
Has anyone used this Hairoil? Does Hair realy grow faster by using it?
Part of the thrill for me in wearing long hair is the threat of having a haircut. I have been threatened (verbally) many times, of course, but I don't honestly believe anyone would actually go through with it.
I have gone into barbershops and listened to comments before asking for a trim - silly but exciting to be so close to those clippers.
Of course, I like collecting true and fiction haircut stories. I will share with anyone who has something to share.
Just e-mail me your experience or story.
By the way, this is a great site.
New Samson page
New Top to this page. New features are archive search and link to chat page (loads in a separate window).
I was asked on several occasions to cut my hair (which was not long by standards here - not quite chin level). My hair is very curly and thick, and gets bushy. Everytime I respectfully declined cutting my hair. I also have a beard although it is not long.
My boss again mentioned this to me, and I told him if he wanted to fire me he should find another reason other than my appearance, as there could be legal issues. Two days later, I was offered a severance package and asked not to return to work. I am an industrial engineer.
I cut my hair for an interview, above the ears, but as my hair is very curly it is still long. I have let it grow out, and now face more interviews. I was consider cutting it, but have decided to leave it long.
Thank you for the encouragement.
David
I want long hair!What ist better everyone who want to grow his hair long.should I get sometime a haircut or not? Are there any any haircuts for peope who´s hair grow long?
Or istbetter not to cut my hair while it is groing?
I think this page is very interessting.That´s why I created a German Version of this page.
Does anyone know how hair hair can grow faster?
Ive been growing my hair for a year now and its looking beautiful but Ive been contmeplating cutting it for some time now. What do the females think about getting the style Leo had in Titanic. I mean this would be hard to copy because I would have to put some highlights in my hair. Leo's hair is also very straight and managable. I love the way his hair falls in his face when drawing Kate Winslet. I believe that many women find this sexy. Any thoughts on whether to try this style or just leave my hair as be?
Went to Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival this weekend. It is a huge environmental festival in Croton NY. Saw more long haired guys there than ever in one place before. Loose, straight, curly, ponytails, braids, pigtails, even a Topsytail. Felt good not to be the only gray ponytail around. Really felt like I was among friends.
I won't settle for the norm(or what society deems normal) I love men with long heatlthy hair. Like professional wrestlers, rock stars vikings and barbarians, whatever. I portray myself as something out of the "past". No not tons of hair spray from the "Bon Jovi" era. But something romantic, yet savage. I'm like a "urban warrior" Princess seeking her one and only "savior". If you know where I can meet with anyone who is.....
Intellegent, handsome, exellent shape, between the ages of 27-35. And they can pass for a professional wrestler type and wouldn't mind meeting/chatting with a carmel colored, long thick wavy raven haired in shape vixen. Please tell them to e-mail me and let me know there are real men left.
Lady Vi
Whenever someone asks what they can do with their long hair as an alternative to the standard (and potentially boring) pony tail, someone usually suggests a bun. Well, I've tried it a few times and unless you have pretty good hair-handling skills, it's not that easy. Unless I was willing to spend a good deal of time working on it, I would always end up with a big sloppy knot. Even with my best efforts, parts of it would eventually come loose and there would be these long tendrils hanging down. At least one person told me that the careless tendril look was cute. That's fine if "cute" is what you're trying for, but it wasn't really what I had in mind.
Anyway, a couple of weeks back, I saw a story in the LA Times about a gadget that has been used by a number of women athletes and police officers who need a neat, professional look, but who also need a hairstyle that is secure enough to stay in place during strenuous activity. The thing they use to achieve this is called a "Whirl-a-bun."
Best way I can describe it is a strip of rubber (reminded me of a broken vaccuum cleaner belt) that has been slit along its longitudinal axis. You tuck your hair through the slit, pull it down almost to the ends, then roll it back up and snap the ends together. The result is a neat bun, as high or low on your head as you like. It's *fast*, comfortable to wear, and won't fall apart. I wore it to the gym yesterday, and nobody so much as gave me a second glance. It's just a neat way to hold your hair that, in my opinion, is absolutely unisex.
Mine cost $6 at the Claire's (a hair accessory store) in my local shopping mall. There weren't many of them there, but I saw at least two colors (black and white) and two sizes. I went for a large black one. They also have a web site (www.whirl-a-bun.com). The pictures are almost all of -- umm -- imaginatively styled women's hair, but at the bottom of the examples page they show the basic bun and how it's done.
I know this probably sounds like an advertisement, but I'm just a satisfied customer, and I thought some of you guys might be interested in a cheap, low-risk solution for getting your tails up off your shoulders. Cheers.
Eh oh Longhairs and Longhairettes:
As you know I am always the correspondent (Costa Mesa, CA) on the lookout for employed longhairs as inspiration for those of you yung'uns who think long hair may cause you problems working. Anyway, saw a long hair postal carrier today with hair down passed his mid-back. This may be common but I have never seen a long hair postal worker. He was over six feet so this is a lot of hair. He did have it back in a ponytail.
So huzzah, baby, yeah!
Chaeya
(Sorry, the demanding world of real estate has been taking most of my time, but I'm still around)
I am currently growing my hair out. It is varying lengths all over, but generally about 5" long. How long does hair have to be before it fits in a decent (not necessarily perfect) ponytail. I can't wait!
Thanks!
Hello
Anyone interested in roleplaying worlds with long hair? E-mail me please.
Hi
I'm growing my hair out for about 1year and a half now , and since
last week I notice that when combing my hair in the morning I loose
some hairs which is normal. But looking closer at these hairs I
see always (or mostly always) a small 'bubble' at one side.
I looks like it has brooken or pulled of from the root itself.
Is this normal ? And how many hairs can one loose a day ?
Any comment appreciated !
Ronny
What are the thoughts out there about wearing different
types of earrings to complement long hair. With both
ears pierced and my hair finally longer, I would like
to experiment with large hoops and long dangly earrings.
Also it seems that miss matched earrings are the way
most men go. I seem to like the symetry of matching
earrings in each ear. Especially what do the women
think out there?
Hi! Its me again.....
Anyone know of or have great pictures of long haired men, or sites about this?
Shannon
I've heard that warm weather stimulates hair growth, is there any truth to this? If so has anyone ever measured the rate of growth compared to colder weather?
bo
Anyone ever notice that all Asians have beautiful straight hair? Hooow about Mexicans? Anyone ever wonder what kind of gene determines what type of hair these races have? My hair is dark, long and straing like an Asians and Im thankful for that. No one in my family has my hair. Its nice being the only one with straight hair. The only thing is though that I am of Puerto Rican and Spanish descent. Most Puerto Ricans I see have coarse or wavy hair so I guess Im one of the lucky ones
Folks,
Lets take a break from all this talk about discrimination against long haired men and share a little long hair humour.
This joke which I wrote in 1992 is called:-
ONE EVENING IN VANCOUVER
One summer evening, Jack a zoologist and Jill a management
consultant were having an evening out in the Vancouver West End.
It was a typical laid back evening, quite typical of Vancouver.
Jack was sipping a Granville Island Lager and Jill was drinking a
Scotch and gazed around at the many couples walking by and
Jill commented:-
"You know Jack, I'm really fascinated at how many of the
boyfriends in Vancouver have longer hair than their
girlfriends.
"In management studies, women in positions of authority are advised to have short hair so as to project that image of authority.
"It could turn out that in time to come, these
couples will get married and there will be many henpecked,
long haired husbands under the thumbs of bossy, short haired
wives."
Jack replied:-
"So! Thats your management consultant's opinion, eh!. Well I'll give you a zoologist's opinion."
"Male lions, tigers and most male birds have lusher plumage than their female counterparts. Just look at the male peacock which raises its long tail feathers into a fan when performing the mating dance."
"I'd say men were supposed to have longer hair anyway, if not for mud-headed social attitudes which dictate otherwise.
"Ya're not gonna henpeck me honey!."
Jill said:-
"I'd sure like to see one of them longhairs do a mating dance like the peacock."
To which Jack replied:-
"You don't need one of them longhairs to show you honey! I don't have no hair like them longhairs honey but a little later tonight, I give you a demonstration of..."
I am about eight months into growing my hair out from a very short, with "sandpaper feel around the ears and base", cut and am now in the dreaded "bad hair phase". All hairs are aprox 3" - 4" long, thereby giving a disheveled, shaggy, and layered appearance. (Too short to pull back, but too long to style well.) In addition, my medium blond hair is "baby fine" and very straight - until the last 3/4" - 1", which wants to flip out or up or in. Now that the warm, humid weather is here, the flip is getting worse.
However, here is my major concern: Next week I have a major business meeting as well as an important wedding to attend (unfortunately, not mine). As such I feel required to get a trim, but am not certain exactly what to tell the stylist. I want a professional style, but do not whether to give up all of the length to get rid of the unruly ends. I am concerned that if explained wrong, she will cut too much away. (BTW-I have tried all of the straightening methods, as well as ironing the ends, listed in other posts, but they only work until the humidity kicks in.)
Do you have any suggestions on what I should tell my stylist? When I initially decided to grow my hair out, she ignored my "leave it longer" statement and became scissors happy, thereby leaving me with a cut shorter than my old "normal" version. Since then she has responded better, but does not always understand what "Take a 3/8 - 1/2" off at the bottom and leave the top hairs longer" is. Finding another stylist is not a good choice as I live in a small community and have already tried the other three. The local $5 for the "anything longer than an inch is to long" barbers are all that are left. (The next largest city is 40 miles away, and I have no leads there.) Wearing a hat is not an option either. Keep in mind that I still want some length, but definitely need some "structure and style".
Is there a style that I can suggest (or some professional hairstylist lingo) that she would understand which would allow me to retain some length, yet still look professional in a conservative, business atmosphere and still managing the flipped ends? What I really want is for all of the hair to fall to near-shoulder length. (I.e.. the lower hairs at the back of my head may be 3", but the top hairs may end up being more than eight inches to reach the same bottom point). Evidently I do not explain it right as I continue to get the "every individual hair is the same length" type cut. Also, besides my old "short" cut, is this the style of longer hair the best with fine hair and could it eventually eliminate the flipped ends?
Helpful tips are welcome as well as any Web photos I could download and print as an example. (Respond on the board or feel free to email me.)
Thanking you in advance!
-Den
BTW-This is the first time in my 40 years that the hair has over the top of my ears. It was through this website and seeing the support given others that I found the "strength" to go for it. Thanks!
Hey!
It seems like there was some kind of "rumor"around here a few months ago that there was a well-known news person who kept his long hair hidden. Anyone know anything about this?
There was some talk a while back about prenatal vitamins
and whether they'd help hair growth. Looking for results
on one's hair would most certainly be a very long-term
experiment, but I figured since fingernails are the same
material as hair, perhaps some effects could be noticed
much more rapidly on the nails than the hair.
From past experimentation, I know that my nails get to
right about the same length every time (2/8 of an inch)
before they hopelessly crack and chip. While taking the
prenatal vitamins, however, my thumbnail (after a while,
I could only deal with one nail being so ridiculously
long. One was bad enough- I don't know how some people
deal with ten of them.) got to 5/8 of an inch, and only
needed a little filing about three times. So the vitamins
definitely seem to help strengthen the nail (and, presumably,
the hair, also). I did not test for growth speed- any
changes on that regard were not noticeable.
As far as my normal diet goes, I seldom eat red meat (plenty
of chicken and turkey), and I always go in big on fruits and
veggies.
Its weird, because when I was a kid I had really straight hair. Everyone in my family thought I was lucky b/c they all have wavy hair. I used to want wavy hair. When I let it grow long, it became bushy and wavy. I believe this was due to years of gel and trying to make it wavy, that eventually it took this form. Now I have been letting my hair grow for about 10 mths and its almost shoulder length. I recently got my hair straightened out and its looking much better. The only thing is though Im scared to get it wet b/c it will go back to being wavy again. The way I figure is to wash my hair as very little as possible and blow dry it very often. My mother says this will ruin and burn my hair. I think it will condition my hair to be straight again. Dont get me wrong, my hair doesnt smell but I just really want to have my hair like a Natiove American like I did when I was young, Any thoughts or solutions to my problem?
Anybody ever wear there ponytail pulled
to the side of the head instead of straight back?
I been thinking about trying this our for something
different. Get tired of the same old hanging loose
or tied back in a ponytail. From the side you could
vary it by tieing it low, middle or high on the side
or sometimes braided. Women do this quite often, have
not seen many men wear it this way. What do ya'll think?
I work at an 1860's pioneer village. I am getting pressure to cut my hair, which at present is about ten inches long. I am told that if I can find pictures of men in the 1860's with long hair I will no longer get pressure to cut the hair (I need three sources) If anyone can give me a link to images from the 1860's I would appreciate it.
Martin
Hi,
i have pretty long hair but it's way too thick. Evertime i shower my hair looks very lifeless and sorta thick like. The only way to get it look better is to put some jelly or wax in it but then it gets either stone hard or very fat and then i can't draw my fingers through it.
So i'm wondering if there is any kind of hair product to put in the hair wich will make it look more natural and alive after i've showered. I don't want to use anything that makes the hair stone hard or fat though. Is there anything else?
thanks in advance
The kid who is the young Darth Vader in the new Star Wars movie has a longish mop of dark blonde hair. At the end, when he begins his "Jedi training," they give him sort of a punk buzzcut. I was wondering what everyone thinks of this? Will kids follow the earlier longer hair, or will the copy the buzzed shorter hair the kid has at the end of the movie? And what does the haircut imply?
Hey, guys. Had a very nice experience tonight. We took an old professor of mine who's moving back to Japan to the Olive Garden for a sendoff tonight. The first thing I noticed there was an unusually large number of longhairs on the serving staff... three of them (about half the male wait staff) were longhairs. Two had shoulder length hair tied into ponytails, the other had long blond hair tied into a midback length braid. And this is in the Deep South. Maybe we are making progress.
Hello everyone,
I am a 14/m, and I currently have long, straight blond hair about down to my mouth. I've been wanting to grow it long ever since I could remember (Kurt Cobain days). I've found that alot of girls I talk to like my hair longer, except for one acception: my mom. she refuses to talk to me until I cut this "diguisting hippy doo" off of my head. But I like it, although I will admit it does get in the way sometimes. Alot of times I just feel like cutting it short for the hell of it, just for a change. I also have pressure at work (Hersheypark) to get it cut soon...cause rules say it can't be passed shoulder length, which wouldnt be a problem for me. But what I really want to know is, how should I handle my mom? Should I cut my hair? Email me or reply on the board...thanks!!
Kevin
Hi!
My hair is pretty long and I want it that way, but the problem is that it is very wavy, and therefore very large and "fluffy".
Do you have any tips of what the easiest way of getting the hair more straight of flat is?
Hi, I'm Bill D. and I'm new on this site. I'm now growing my own hair long again, 18 years after I cut it off.
I've been hanging out over on The Long Hair Site (tlhs.org) which is for long women's hair. One point that's been hammered home in discussions at TLHS is the importance of not causing breakage by tying hair using rubber or elastic bands. When you remove them, you tend to break or damage hairs. This damage adds up over time.
When I previously had long hair, I tied it back a lot using elastic hair bands, and accepted the damage as unavoidable. Now that I'm growing it long again, I want to take better care of it and minimize damage and breakage. I'm wondering if there are any other alternative ways to tie your hair back that do not damage it.
I'd appreciate any ideas or personal experiences. Thanks!
Bill D.
I was active on this site a long time ago, but haven't been for while.
I wonder if anybody remembers me..
Anyways, here's the problem:
I have very long, straight blonde hair, of medium thickness. (just
past my waist) Recently I have taken up swing dancing a couple times
a week, which involves a lot of fast, bouncy movements, stops, and spins. I refuse to wear my hair down, because it is way too hot, and
it gets in my face. I tried wearing it up in a french braid, but when
I spun, the braid would fly out and hit my partner in the face. Last
week I tried a bun, but it didn't stay in for very long (I need it for about 3 hours).
My question:
Can anybody think of a good way to put my hair up so that it is off my neck, out of both my and my partner's face, and is also stable and
secure enough to stay put for 3 hours of rough wear? I am a very
capable hairstylist and can do anything I want on myself, but I've run
out of ideas.
Thanks for any suggestions,
barbara
I have noticed that I can't wear anything but scrunchies. It is an
addiction. It is much better for your hair, but looks a little girly.
Luckily I don't care. Anybody else wearing them.
Check this site out! It even has a chat room!!
http://www.longhairedmen.com/
I am in the process of growing my hair out. It is about 6-7" long right now. I LOVE it, but I work in a conservative environment. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on keeping it tamed. I put gel in it and tame it in the morning, but by afternoon it's everywhere. It's so cool, but I really need to keep it neater for work. Any advice?
OK, finally. It took me 10 mths but my hair is almost shoulder length and very managable.The main inspiration for growing my hair long was b/c of Roger Velasco, the Black Ranger from Power Rangers in Space. He played Carlos and had amazing jet black straight hair, and it looked great on him b/c he was Mexican American. I know it sounds weird, but its true. Anyone familiar with him or any comments/
Greetings,
I have thick,pretty wavy hair. It's more of the hair 'underneath'(growing from the sides) that's wavy,the top is pretty straight. Anyways,do you guys have any suggestions for how to tame the wave,to make it lay straigher,and to get rid of some of the volume and bulk? My hair's all one-length,about 5-6 inches past my shoulders.
-Thanks
I have updated the gallery. Since I include links to previous galleries, and since it has been so long since I've updated the gallery, I will update it again shortly.
As we rush to our picnics, barbecues, pools and beaches this weekend, let's not forget to take a moment to honor our veterans; especially those with long hair from the Revolutionary period! :-)
(Also those from the Civil War like G. A. Custer -- before he started going after the Sioux.)
Most of the time when I wear my hair in a ponytail, it feels as if the hairs rooted at the crown of my head are being pulled... and I mean to the point where it hurts so much I have to take off the ponytail tie. I've tried wearing the tail loose, and that works some of the time. I've also tried those really small terry-cloth ties so that I can just pull my hair through it without having to wrap the tie 2 or more times. The small ties don't pull on my hair, but they don't hold the ponytail all that well either. Maybe I just have weak and/or sensitive roots. Any ideas or suggestions? Perhaps someone can recommend a tie that wont cause the hair to get "pulled."
I am a White man but I like the curly, frizzy long hair too, afro haircut, dreadlocks...Any Black men read this board? Somebody knows Black men's haircut site?
After over a year of avoiding scissors I've decided I'm going to have to do something w/ my hair. It's about a foot long and curly, on the sides it's still "brushable" most of the time but the back is usually too knotted or tangled to work with. I'd like to keep it as long as I can but get it to a point where I can get a brush through it. I'd probably be better off getting some one else to do it but that's not an option presently.
thanks in advance,
boh
I wanted to post this because I'm kind of excited about it, and I also have some related questions. Recently I inherited some things from my grandmother, including two antique hairbrushes.
I have not found a boar bristle brush that didn't seem very stiff, and I worried it was actually pulling my hair out. I'm not sure what the bristles in these old brushes are, but they seem fairly soft and are an off-white color, whereas the boar bristles I've seen were black and very stiff. Could these possibly be camel's hair, like some paintbrushes?
Also, does anyone have recommendations on cleaning a brush? I found a web page that suggested dipping the bristles in a solution of shampoo and water, after removing all the loose hairs with a wide-tooth comb. I'm still working on combing out these brushes - they have a lot of fuzzballs deep down between the bristles. (I'm wondering if my grandma had used them as lint brushes.)
I went to Scarborough Faire on Sunday and saw many longhaired men there. Perhaps the most striking was a man named Floyd (I hope I spelled it correctly). He was wearing a thick, bright, red pony tail that hung down to his thighs. I stopped him and introduced myself, and I asked if I could take a few pictures for this website. Sometime soon I hope to be posting this and other pictures.
Here's a picture of my hair from a couple days ago. The hair in front is not long enough yet for me to tie my hair in a normal ponytail, so I have been experimenting with tying it up higher, behind my ears. It makes me look much neater this way, compared to the loose "bad hair phase" look.
I've worn my hair at various longish lengths for over ten years
now; I've settled most recently for 2-4 inches past shoulder
length. I wear it at all one length, combed straight back,
with no part. My wife has been hinting lately that I should start
to layer it. I'm dubious, remembering that when I once had
layered long hair I thought it looked too "girlish". I think
her request is coming from her getting the hots for the cover
art on a recent Andre Norton novel, a fantasy hero with long
feathered/layered hair :)
If anyone has any opinions on the pros/cons of layering, suggestions
for what to ask at a stylist, etc, I'd be happy to hear them.
Well, it's been a week since I've started my embargo of Jay No-Name. David Letterman actually isnt as bad as I thought, although I saw him forget some guest's name last night. Oh well, at least he doesn't badger long-haired employees!
Actually though, didn't someone say that Nameless Tonight Show-Related host's stageman was in on the whole skit? I guess I'll have to check the lower threads. Still, though, what the chinster skit did was send an ill message, that men's hair is to be considered disposeable. I've seen the same thing happen to women on other talk shows, to, where they're pressured "on the spot" to get makeovers, and f course they have to do it or be socially castigated. I have no respect for those hosts as well. Of course, those are mostly daytime shows, which I no longer watch! ;^)
What I do now is watch Letterman for half an hour and sitch over to Bill Maher. Now that's a show where diversity is not only accepted, but encouraged! And then it's off to Conan O'Brien's show, cause he (IMO) is much funnier than Letterman and Horse-With-No-Name combined! :^)
There is a few long hair webpages there is one called "longhair usa" and let me tell you it's run by the most rudest people I looked at the page the other night and all I saw was people bashing this one person and the person they were bashing was not defending themselves it just goes to show how immature people can be by bashing people on a site and they seem to make it look oh so professional well in my eyes that is nothing professional at all, it's not right to bash people. They decided to bash two people a lot on there, and I know that messages can be edited on message boards because I tried to defend the people but the owner of the site deleted my entry. Just thought I would warn you all about that long hair website its not worth it going there unless you want to be the next one to get bashed!!!
Hello... I haven't been reading posts here for a long time but it's refreshing to be back. :)
I have a problem with hair loss. It's not serious, but it is upsetting to wake up and find your long hairs all over the house. I'm chinese, and have straight hair almost down to my waist. The actual hairs are quite thick, but my hair "density" has noticably thinned as of late. I suppose it hasn't helped that I've destroyed my hair by bleaching some of it and dying it on two occasions in the past year. (This is what I suspect as the main culprit of my loss of hair -- the bleached/damaged hair gets into many more knots) Also, as a student living on my own I fear that I might not be eating right, either.
On the other hand, could this be normal to shed all over the place? I've talked to girls with similarly lengthed hair and they tell me that it's normal to shed what seems like insidious amounts of hair.
Anxious, but not really,
ennuigoff.
Did ANYONE see Jay Leno last night? (thursday) I was so mad! Jay, thinking it would be funny, put one of his stage managers on the spot to get a hair cut. This guy had curly hair that fell between his shoulder and chest. . .it was in good condition and not scraggly. He obviously took care of it and said he had it that way for about 10 years. Jay kept bugging the guy to get a hair cut "for his mom, for Mother's Day" The guy obviously did NOT wat one b/c he kept saying "Oh my God, oh man!" Again, thinking it would be funny, Jay brought out some kind of tool you use to trim bushes with, grabbed the guys hair and whacked it off. Soon afterward, Jay had his personal hairdresser come on and "fix" the guy's hair. How "big" of him. However, as the show was brought to a close, the guy had one of those horrible buzz cuts with power bangs and globs of gel gooped in it.
Who knows how long it took that guy to grow his hair that length. . .the audience was all for it as well. Kinda ticked me off. I realize that all this could have possibly been "staged," and if so, the guy was a great actor. . .because to me, he in no way wanted a hair cut. Another one bites the dust and this time is ridiculed in public.
Who fantasize over long bangs (fringe)? Mail me to exchange stories and pics.
For all of you who banned Jay Leno, I happened to catch his "headlines" section on Monday night and he showed off the stage hand who got his hair cut off. Yes, this guy did look awful, but I hate to say it, he agreed to do it. I'm sure he could have told Jay to take a hike. I believe that this man should have been aware of the message he had been sending my allowing Jay to talk him into it. Jay had the man's mother come out and gave her the man's whacked off hair in the make of a bouquet of flowers and even gave her a "fur" coat, a coat with locks of hair pasted onto it. I didn't like what was done, but if guys wouldn't allow themselves to be used in such a manner (I believe it was his real hair) then I doubt Jay would have used this as a skit. Jay's a comedian and they'll take any stereotype, cliche and the like to get a laugh. I believe as society starts to change then comedians will be forced to find other ways to get a laugh. While I do admit that the only day I watch Leno is Mondays for the "headlines" as far as comedians go, I'll stick with Dennis Miller, George Carlin and Steven Wright.
Chaeya
P.S. Wouldn't it be great to get a bunch of longhaired men together and go down for a taping for the Leno show?
Does anyone know about that NBC miniseries? It seems to be about a bearded HIPPY accused & convicted of MURDER. Another TV ploy to VILIFY the LONG-HAIR?
All,
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Does anybody have a recommendation for a good cutter/stylist for long hair in the LA area (especially the Westside)? Now that my hair has reached shoulder-length, it's clear that my old stylist would just rather I cut it short so she can "do" something with it. So I'd like to find somebody who specializes in long hair to keep it long, but stop it from becoming the unruly 60s mop it's threatening to become.
Thanks,
- Trent
YES! My hair has crept into a length I can get to stay in a ponytail.
Of course it is a stubby little thing that looks kinda weird and
there are dangling pieces still but hey it is a ponytail...
Of course judging from my previous experiences, This is a harbinger
of the "Oh god, it's in my food again!" stage.
Oh well...
The following appeared in the Washington Post today:
"A D.C. police officer won a $37,000 jury verdict yesterday against a
former commander who ordered him to get rid of his dreadlocks.
Jeffrey V. Robinson, a 6th District patrol officer, has been battling the department for more than two years over his hairstyle. To Robinson, the locks are an expression of his religious beliefs and African American heritage. To his supervisors, they were a sign of insubordination.
Robinson was about to be fired in 1997 when he obtained a court order
that kept him on the job. Yesterday, he won additional vindication when a jury in U.S. District Court decided he had been treated unfairly. The jury found that then-police inspector John C. Daniels attempted to kick Robinson off the force after he filed an internal complaint and went public with the dispute."
The full story is available on the Post's website for the next
two weeks, at:
http://search.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPlate/1999-05/05/208l-050599-idx.html
The following appeared in the Washington Post today:
"A D.C. police officer won a $37,000 jury verdict yesterday against a
former commander who ordered him to get rid of his dreadlocks.
Jeffrey V. Robinson, a 6th District patrol officer, has been battling the department for more than two years over his hairstyle. To Robinson, the locks are an expression of his religious beliefs and African American heritage. To his supervisors, they were a sign of insubordination.
Robinson was about to be fired in 1997 when he obtained a court order
that kept him on the job. Yesterday, he won additional vindication when a jury in U.S. District Court decided he had been treated unfairly. The jury found that then-police inspector John C. Daniels attempted to kick Robinson off the force after he filed an internal complaint and went public with the dispute."
The full story is available on the Post's website for the next
two weeks, at:
http://search.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPlate/1999-05/05/208l-050599-idx.html
I watched the first half of Noah's Ark last night. It was great to see a film with so many longhairs in it, but they were portraying most of them as really gross. Then they had God destroying all the longhairs, mostly by setting fire to their clothing. Yuck. At least they weren't burning their hair. Tonight they're probably going to drown lots of longhairs.... This cheery event will be flooding the coasts tonight on NBC at nine. In living color.
Noah is a nice clean longhair, though, and he's a delight to watch. His three sons have yuppie haircuts, though, the only ones on the whole antediluvian planet. Wonder how they'd do that without scissors? No doubt it's because they want to convey the message that his sons are clean and virtuous. Makes you wanna puke.
On the latest "Texas Ranger", there were, in fact, a couple of Indians who were Bad Guys. This episode carried this spirit thing again by having a white buffalo cry until the drug dealers were apprehended! But this TV series has been known to pull this fantasy stunt before: Several years ago, one of the earlier "Walker Texas Ranger" episodes was called "Evil in the Night", in which the bad guy was a Native American. In fact, he was a Native American SPIRIT! So, yes, even some of the NATIVE AMERICAN longhairs were bad on "Texas Ranger"!
I'll be 36 in June and have been going gray since I was 16. I colored my hair off & on throughout my 20's, but then let it go completely gray over the past several years. My natural color is (was) dark brown, and I'm now about 50% - 75% gray. I'm now letting it grow out long, but the longer it gets, the less I like the gray! I just don't like the Arlo Guthrie look!
I recently colored my hair at home using Clairol's Hydrience in Medium Ash Brown... the color is fantastic - very, very natural looking, but it left my hair somewhat dry despite it's claims of being gentle (which all hair colors *claim*, of course!) -I've had better luck with the condition of my hair using Nice 'n Easy in the past, but that particular brand always seems to deposit more red tones than I really want - even if I use an ash shade.
So I'm just wondering what at-home colors do other guys like to use? What kind of results do you get with your favorite brand regarding both the color and condition of your hair? What shampoos do you like best for your colored hair? -What brands of color do you avoid?
(I know there may well be some professional hairstylists who read this and cringe at the thought of at-home haircolor... *Sorry!* - but I cringe at all the $$$ I would have to spend for salon color application - so please, no lectures about how I'm "ruining" my hair, etc. I'm basically very happy with my at-home haircolor. My questions are for users of at-home color to find out what they do and don't like about at-home brands. THANKS!)
I realize that this is a little after the point, but I've been away from this board for about a week. I colour my hair because I dont' like my natural colour. I go for red tones, and I especially like Burgundy. I don't have a lot of experience with colour (I'm only 18 and haven't had time to use many of the products out there), but I do have some reccomendations, if they might help.
My favorite brand is L'Oreal's "Feria." If one doesn't overuse it, it doesn't damage the hair too much. But the real reason I like it is it give absolutely gorgeous, long-lasting colour.
I have also used Clairol's Natural Instincts. It's not damaging either, to the point that it's almost like a condtioner. The colour doesnt' stay vibrant too long, but never really goes away. The best thing about it is that the roots are less visible.
I've also used Revitalique, made by Clairol. I don't like it. It didn't seem to last very long, and it changed the texture of my very fine hair.
I hope this little evaluation helps.
Luke
Hi
I am growing my hair out, and trying to find a way to keep it neat.
These past couple months I have been using Frizzease mousse - putting it on my wet hair after showering and then blow-drying while combing. This seems to work for the most part, except for the last inch of hair that always curls up and points outward. See photo - if the link doesn't work it's at:
http://www.netheaven.com/~racasper/pics/damncurl.jpg
I thought about getting that last inch cut off, but I don't want to because that will mean I have to wait longer for it to grow out. Also the new last inch of hair might curl up anyway, because it might be caused by the shape of my neck. Any advice?
Thanks
Robert
it's good to have the board back.
Last weekend I went to Scarborough Faire, and there were many longhaired guys there. One of them noticed me before I noticed him and caught my attention by asking me who my mother was. We must have been separated at birth, he said.
I got some good results from using African Pride Super creme relaxer the other day. My hair is just too nuts to control. I have coarse caucasian very wavy hair. I left the relaxer on for the max (~ 20 minutes or so) and when I washed it out, my hair felt pretty terrible. I could hardly get a comb thru it and it felt like brillo. I thought it was a gonner at first, but I used a ton of Pantene creme rinse and let it air dry and it felt like real hair again. Now it doesn't take much effort every morning to get my hair to lay right. Yippee! Hope it lasts for a while.
I would caution, however, that you test your hair first in case yours isn't as resilient to drastic measures as mine is. Also, use the skin protectant that comes with it. The stuff can be caustic to the skin (especially small abrasions/pimples) and leave your neck a bit burned.
I regret to inform you that this board is temporarily closed. An alternative, a moderated board has been opened instead.
I think long hair on men is great and long hair on women is wonderful, and my company draws no distiction in its products or sevices. The Hair Growers Handbook I have writen also applies to both genders.
The company web page is;
http://www.homestead.com/longandnaturalhair/longer.html
It seems to me that there is some confussion with hair care and styling. Maybe some of you don't know anything about hair, and you spend your time looking for message boards on the internet to give your two cents. Like anything in life, it takes time/effort/patience. Do you seriously think that if you could get a quick fix for your hair all your troubles would be gone. Don't think so. If there was a quick fix, wouldn't everyone have beautiful hair? If you are serious you will take care of it properly. It's like getting into shape, it all depends on how long you have been neglecting it. Find a routine or method to take you on that journey to health, long hair and do it. Quit your bitching, you sound like a boy with no toys.
Hey - thanks to everyone who answered my earlier question about coloring hair at home. Hydrience seems to be popular.
Yesterday I picked up a new shampoo by Suave called "Thermal Formula" that's supposed to work like Thermasilk. Since both Suave and Thermasilk are made by Helene Curtis, I thought I'd give the Suave a shot.
I just used it this morning - the shampoo, conditioner and spray-on leave-in conditioner before blow drying my hair, and my hair feels GREAT... very smooth, few fly-aways. -Just wanted to share this info.
Fellow Longhairs
Talking of longhaired actors, well Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is becoming quite a longhair since he played the part of Micheal Collins' assassin in the movie of the same name and more recently in the movie The Maker
Click on the link below
http://www.ymshomepage.com/today/rhys.html
Yours in hair
Charles
Hello, All.
I'm currently growing out my hair (it's in that bushy 70s-type style that reminds me of the fullness Fran Drescher is always mooning over in "The Nanny"). I'm a senior in college pursuing a communication degree, and was really happy (and surprised) when a number of co-workers complimented my hair. I have coarse hair-- so I wore a more cropped style for awhile. But, this made my scalp very dry, so my doctor recommended growing my hair out some-- and I figure why not go for long? (Its longest was about 7 inches two years ago-- I cut it just 'cause I was impatient)
I'm really enjoying the luster that's returned to my hair, and I can't wait for it to be longer and healthier. Even though I'm professional-minded and will end up in an office job or teaching some day, I've thought long and hard about the general public in my area, and I think long hair on men is generally well-received. There are a number of teachers with it, and a number of business executives downtown. Besides, if you have a good reputation for quality work, integrity and attitude, your appearance takes second precedence.
I'm not a rebel, a liberal, homosexual, transvestite or transgender person. I'm just someone who wants to try something different. Something I've always dreamed of having. I think long hair will give me confidence and good looks. Pierced ears on guys were originally shunned, but their's plenty of guys running around with earrings now.
Women originally couldn't cut their hair short. But now they do- more and more-- this is considered professional-- and I think kinda' sexy. Who cares what people do to their outer appearance. What ever happened to accepting people for what's inside?
-AJJ
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P.S. -- I've just finished a Communication Law class - (that I got an "A" in) -- If this board is on a server that's privately owned and paid for by its Webmaster, he has lawful rights to regulate speech as much as he wants. When considering "free speech," there exists two values in the balance- "liberty" and "equality." One person's liberty is bound to step on another's. In order to ensure civil equality, the Webmaster has enforced a published policy that prohibits hate-speech. Can't we learn a lesson from what transpired in Colorado?
I heard a rumor that the Canadian Military was allowing their Native American employees (Service Men) to grow their hair long as an agnowlegement of their culture and heritige.
Confirm?
Deny?
Status of other Groups? (ex. Hindus or Rastafari)
Thanx
Steve
Hi to all longhairs ,
I'm considering of coloring my hair. My hair is very dark (almost black) , and I like that blondish , gold colored look.
What I want to know is ; is coloring your hair bad for your hair ,
and does it work if your hair is long and still growing.
My hair is now 'ponytailable' and about 11 inches long.
Hi fellow longhaired people of this wwwboard and around the world. It bothers me with the fact that people with long strait blonde hair at shoulder length get called "Hanson", especially me. I take being called "Hanson" is an offense. I would rather be called a skid or something. I have kinda a feminan face for a guy at 17 years old and having long hair makes me look sort of like a girl. But I don't give a damn what people think. People SUCK! my definition of "People suck" are strangers that make fun of ya for your appearance. Looking different is what I want. Im the kinda guy who blends into crowds but Im willing to change that by growing my hair of course. whoops, Im skipping my main point. I'll get right too it.
For people who don't know who "Hanson" is, they are this 3 pieced soft pop band that all look like lil girls with the same longhair cuts and make the most wimpy ass music ever. This is one of reasons why I wanna dye my hair a dark brown.
Has anyone said to you that you look one of the "Hanson" brothers? (your welcomed to answer back if ya feel my pain.)
Has a longhaired guy ever made fun of another longhaired guy?
P.S. I don't understand why Im being called "Hanson" sometimes for, Im the biggest skid! :-)
i know that this is a long hair site....but are there sites out there that are for men's hairstyle in general? NOT fetish sites, NOT gay sites...just decent sites that shows some illustrations...and updated too....
All,
Please take a moment to reread the FAQ (it is very small) and get a feel for the purpose of this site. I just did a pile of cleanup, and it is clear that I will need to be supervising much more closely in the near term. I just deleted many messages. The criteria used were this:
* Any messages part of a thread in which the most recent message was posted before 4/1/99.
* Any message in which the author's nickname was a message.
* Any message in which the subject long was a paragraph.
* A thread composed primarily of hostility. Note that this board is not opposed to the discussion of all subject matter relating to long hair. However, it must be conducted in a non-hostile manner. Telling members of this board to cut their hair or insinuating they are somehow inferior by not is grounds for removal.
I trust that future postings will be in line with the purpose of this forum.
As a teenager, Iwore my hair long but at some point Iconformed and ended up with short hair. I am now 42 and have been growing my hair for about a year and am now able to pull back to a ponytail, however now my temples have grayed and I am somewhat insecure about it. My wife says it looks distinguished but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any thoughts on when its too late???
I'm growing my hair long, but I don't understand the fascination with wanting to put it in a pony tail. Everyone says to grow the front and sides long and eventually (as if it's a goal to attain) it will be long enough to be tied back. Um, excuse me, but unless my hair is just plain in the way or I'd need to look neat for a special occaision, I wanna let it all hang out. Show off your hair, guys, don't hide it in a pony tail. When it's in a pony tail you can't readily see that it's long all over anyway - might as well have a mullet. Me? I want my hair long and blowing in the wind. I'm going for the Yanni look.
Dear Stoned,
You wrote:-
You have my sympathies but don't get hot and bothered about it.
Way back in the 1960's and 70's when men started to have long hair, I've heard all sorts of bigotted and ignorant rubbish like that said about long haired men, such as long hairs are dumb, ruffians, effiminate and so on.
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I found this while I was researching for my college paper on long hair in the workplace. Sent shivers down my spine (and back up again)
Hello everyone,
I'm new to this site and I must say I thought I was the only guy on this planet with concerns about long hair and careers. Just to tell you alittle about myself, I'm a junior at college majoring in computer science and as time is winding down until I graduate, I don't know what to do with my hair for fear of not getting a good job. My hair is currently at the chin level and I always have kept it nice and neat. I would usually slick my hair back when I go to wedding, party, etc. My problem is that the computer science industry is so lopsided that I don't know if I should cut my hair based on where I would wanna work. For instance, I knew that IBM is known to be very conservative and if I got an interview with them I would get denied based on my looks. Other smaller companies as so I've heard are more laid back and don't care as to one's appearence. If anyone is a programmer, computer scientist or works in the computer industry please let me know what kind of experiences you've had with your job and long hair. Thank you for your time.
Johnny B
I don't think I'll talk about certain hairstyles and discount
retail stores anymore... all the insanity is liable to cause my
hair to fall out, and it is almost long dammit!
Happy Scrappy
Shortly before leaving office, draconian California governor Pete Wilson implemented a policy in California prisons denying most privileges to encarcerated longhairs. This has fallen particularly hard on American Indian, Sikh, and identity longhairs, men for whom cutting their hair is not a sane option. Prison is not supposed to be a picnic, but formulating rules which impinge heavily on one segment of the population while hardly affecting others at all is grossly unfair. If men are to successfully return to society, they must do so with their self-esteem intact, and for these men, to do so they must return with their hair.
As is often typical, this affront has only been directed toward incarcerated men. Women are not being confronted with this indignity.
In November's elections, Wilson was tossed out of office, to be replaced by Gray Davis. In Governor Davis's January inaugural speech, he spoke heavily of bringing compassion back to government in California. To date, however, he has done nothing to alleviate the plight of longhaired men in his prisons, and correspondence to him on the issue has been doled out to Department of Corrections officials, who do nothing but send out form letters long on what is legal and not addressing at all what is fair or compassionate.
Below is a link to a site where a petition concerning the Indian men is being assembled. I urge those of you who feel these brethren of ours should be treated fairly, to sign it.
Sorry to intrude, but I wear my hair short. However.....I like to have my hair cut by barbers with long hair. Current barber wears his hair about 4 inches onto his shoulders, long over the ears as well. I enjoy when he cuts my hair off but I get to watch his long hair at the same time. Something about seeing a guy with long hair wield the clippers on me. Whatever works, I suppose, didn't know if anyone else enjoyed a scene like this.
Hi guys - I want to go blond all or part - not decided. What is the best way to do this my self? thanks for the help- my hair is just over the ears and collar.
How do I find the gay long hair site?
my hair is at the pony-tail stage, but usually at night when i take the hair band out my hair comes out all tangled up, my hair is pretty curly at the bottom....also i do not want it too long,i was wondering if i could just cut it along the pony-tail, i do not want to go through the layering bull....will it look good?what other way to go do you all know?
thanks....
Yes...this was done by many girls when I was in college. Had hair over two feet long in those days (am a male) and a couple of the girls offered to iron my hair for me. They did this and continued to iron it for me every now and then over the years. I enjoyed this very much and ironing my hair made it look very smooth. As well, the perfume of your hair being ironed is a real turn on! Go for it!!!
Now my hair is about the same length but I prefer to set it on rollers.
The following article appeared today on LongLocks. It sure sounds authoritative, but sounding authoritative is easy to do. Do you agree with the statement:
"One-length hair is an important part of the George Michael method: if you cut a fringe [bangs] or layers into hair the back of the head will shed more hair than usual in an attempt to even itself out."
How can the hair in the back of my head know if have bangs in the front, and suddenly decide to fall out based on this knowledge? Sounds like a false claim to me.
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Copyright 1999 Times Newspapers Limited
Sunday Times (London)
March 28, 1999, Sunday
Long hair may look maintenance-free, but keeping it healthy and glossy requires specialist treatment. Alison Culliford reports.
With long hair making a comeback on the catwalk this season, the temptation is to rush out and get a head of extensions. But think twice. According to long hair expert Neil Ward, the only way to go long is the long way.
Extensions may achieve the look today, but the damage done by the excessive heat used to weld them to your real hair will show up in the roots, even up to a year after the event.
Neil Ward is the man behind Britain's only long-hair clinic, at Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly, London. Ward is acknowledged as the long-hair man in Britain. Discretion prevents him from revealing the names of his most famous clients, but models and film stars make regular appearances at the second-floor salon.
"It is called a clinic because we are dealing with the health of the hair, not just styling it," Ward says. "With short hair you cut out your mistakes every time you have your hair cut. Long hair demands a lot more care from the beginning. By the time it gets to waist-length it should be treated like antique lace."
Whether you have come with a head of long hair or simply want to grow yours, the treatment is the same. Ward starts by explaining that what he offers is a complete system based on that devised by George Michael, a doctor from St Petersburg who arrived in New York after the second world war with a medical thesis on hair and a passion for beautiful women.
Michael's method, unchanged for almost 50 years, is an eccentric mix of biology, maths and aesthetics, but the end result is to enable you to achieve your maximum genetic hair length and to overturn the belief that stylists are the enemies of long hair.
The key to keeping it thick and glossy, as everyone knows, is in minimising split ends. The difference here is that split ends are removed without losing the length. The secret -- and it is something that anyone can do -- is in twisting lengths of hair so that the split ends show and, using the tips of the scissors perpendicular to the shaft, clipping just the ends that stick out.
For hair that is dry and in danger of splitting, Ward applies a treatment of protein and amino acids that lasts one hour exactly -- 20 minutes to open the hair shaft, 20 minutes putting moisture in and 20 minutes closing it again.
Other products are specially formulated for long hair, which requires deeper moisturising than off-the-shelf products can provide. You can also take the prescribed products home.
Every client is then put into rollers to sit under a 1950s-style beehive hair dryer for an hour or so.
The good old-fashioned roller actually protects the ends of the hair while it is drying. It also smooths without stretching and gives bounce, even to straight hair.
The hair is cut dry, so that it is not stretched, and you must stand up so Ward can see how it will fall with your natural posture. It takes all of two minutes. One-length hair is an important part of the George Michael method: if you cut a fringe or layers into hair the back of the head will shed more hair than usual in an attempt to even itself out. He cuts the hair at a 45-degree angle around the bottom to allow the strong underneath hair to support the top layers, and make it swing rather than snagging on your clothes. There are optimal lengths, based on multiples of the distance between the crown and the occipital bone at the back of the head.
It sounds cranky, but it works -- your hair is part of your body and therefore should appear to be in proportion.
After cutting, I was educated in the art of brushing -- with feet apart, head over my waist to stimulate the blood flow, and holding the brush like a tennis racket. The ultimate tool for good brushing, which stimulates the scalp and distributes oils that rise to the surface during sleep, is the Kent LHS5 hand made bristle brush, which will set you back Pounds 89.
Whatever you do, use only natural bristles and a saw-cut comb. Part the hair against the natural root growth to stimulate blood flow and achieve height.
Neil's other tips for healthy long hair include tying or fixing the hair only with plastic or Lycra -- never metal or elastic. When putting the hair into this season's braids, he recommends tying with embroidery cotton, chamois or wool.
As for the trials of growing out layers, have regular cuts -- it's quicker in the long run as it keeps split ends in check. A clever cut will diminish the appearance of the layers even though they are still there.
Finally, he says, stick at it. "I often have people who have spent years growing their hair and then -- normally because of an emotional trauma -- decide they want it all cut off. I usually succeed in dissuading them. Women with long hair are more feminine and sexy." Coming from the no-nonsense Neil Ward, this is incentive enough. I'm sticking to that regime, come hell or high water, or even -- heaven forbid -- a spate of gamine crops on the autumn catwalks.
Variations at Fortnum & Mason; 0171-437 3424. Consultation, treatment and cut takes about four hours and costs Pounds 91.50
Times Newspapers Limited, March 28, 1999
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Since we now know about these mullet sites, are there other sites given to specific haircuts as well? Like the cut that is shaved in the back and sides with a ponytail coming off the top of the head? (popular amoung tennage boy right now) Is there a name given to this cut as well? And what about the rat's tail? Any sites for either of these cuts?
This was popular among coeds in the early/mid '60s. Has anyone ever done it? I don't think I'd consider it, but one of the secretaries at the office was talking about how she had tried it once, and it got me curious.
Just a quick plug for Victor's men's long hair chat room, LonghairsRUs on the www.anes.com chat system... the message he posted about its existence is pretty far down on this page now, and it's getting pretty dead in there!
Rob
I have been absent for about two weeks now, and as I have returned, I must say, I am AMAZED at this whole mullet thing. I have surfed this board for at least a year, and I have NEVER even heard the term until today. Being somewhat curious about it, and desparately trying to find out exactly WHAT it is, I dug around various web sites and finally found out.
I have obviously seen this type of haircut before,but to be honest, I have to question this. To me, seeing as how it was so often the subject of ridicule, this look might better be defined as "two different haircuts." Perhaps the OLD Billy Ray Cyrus haircut would fit here (But have you seen his recent cut? Longer layers on top and the sides and shorter in the back than it used to be. . .it actually kinda blends together now). Many of the pictures I saw posted at the various sites were of BEAUTIFUL heads of hair, simply with a layerd cut, which to me, is in no way, an object of ridicule. Is this some kind of snobbery exhibited at those who have layers as opposed to those who have it all one length?
I admittedly don't particularly care for the OLD Billy Ray look, but that is an extreme. Those who have layers (perhaps 5-7 inches in length) and longer than that in the back, to me, just have a layered cut. To categorize them in, what some would see, as a negative category, is kinda sad. If there is any room for ridicule (and I feel there really is not) then it might be found in those who have their hair cut like the OLD Billy Ray, i.e. EXTREMELY short on the top and sides and EXTREMELY long in the back. Does anyone else out there agree with me?
Glad I finally found the site that I think can help me…..
Have worn short hair for years, mostly because my hair can be pretty curly and unruly. But I would like to try long again. Some problems: since my hair is curly, it tends to grow 'full' before long. Plus it also gets pretty scraggly looking. What would be a good compromise?? I was thinking of going for something a couple inches over the collar, full all over, but trimmed above the ear. Is that long? (would be by my current style…).
I've also been thinking that I should go for one last buzz-fling to get short hair out of my system and then just let it grow? Currently, it is about 2 inches long, so I know I have a ways to go, especially if I buzz it one last time.
Help me out, I am committed to a longer style, just need some advice on what to expect.
Hey guys, there is a phone sex line in LA that is totally free. Only charges you the regular long distance fee, not the exorbitant long distance rates of other lines. It would be cool to pick a night and time that all the longhairs and longhair lovers get on the line for a wild orgy. The number is 213-213-6900. After the intro,hit7,7,7 and then 3,3,3 and leave your message,hit 3 again and then leave your name.It is pretty cool--been on it a few times and have met several longhaired guys. Let's do it--say thursdays at 900pm edt to 1000pm edt. I know a lot of people arent into phone sex but a lot of guys just get on there to chat. Meet you thair.
I've been seeing a lot of people with the sides and back shaved really close and the top un-layered to about half way to the ears. I've heard it called a "shlong cut", I suppose because it makes their head shaped like a penis?? It looks like a wig but it's not. What's this about? I wouldn't want to wear this myself but I was just curious.
Wow. Interest in the mullet sure has gotten intense here. Well, to satiate the unbridled curiosity displayed by some of you, here are some more links to mullet pages. The mere existence of so many pages devoted to this style indicates something, I guess. I wonder what that something is...
Mullet Research Expedition 1997
There's a Chinese proverb that says"One who asks a question is a fool for five minutes. The one who does not ask a question is a fool for a lifetime." I choose the five-minute route. So here is my question: What makes a boar's bristle brush better than, say, a wire brush. I dont' unerstand.
I have always had very short conservative haircuts and I have found that my hair grows fastest at the back, usualy becoming very shaggy and curling up around my ears. I am wondering if I cut the back short and cut off my fringe, leaving the remaining hair on top reasonably long, will I be able to grow decent-looking long hair? I'd rather not have a mullet.
In other words, where is the most important area..the back, the top or the sides?
I'd appreciate any advice you could give me..thanks,
Patrick.
After years of short haircuts, I decided to try a different cut. I always opted for a short style as I felt my employer expected this appearance. After much thought, I've let the back of my hair grow to its present length of about 5". I've kept the top and sides shorter as I feel the company I work for is fairly conservative. This length certainly doesn't compare to that of many of the posts I've read, but is quite a change for me being in my early forties. My wife doesn't mind the change. I really like the longer style and wish I had done it years ago.
Anyone ever heard of using coconut oil for your hair? How does one use it? I understand if you get it at a health food store, it doesn't have any smell. I got some at a drug storea and it smelled like suntan lotion. Yech! Looking for something to make my frizzy hair look better.
I have had thoughts of getting my hair cut like I have
seen on TV. Not sure what its called. Its basically long
all over except for the front pieces being kind of shorter
then the rest but feathered up. What is this called and could
it be a decent male cut?
Below is what I thought was a good response in an advice column found in today's Washington Post.
Al
Dear Tell Me About It:
I'm married to my second husband, and my 13-year-old son from the first marriage lives with us. For some reason, my son's long hair has always gotten on my husband's nerves. He teased and harassed my son about it constantly. I recently returned from a week-long business trip to find my son sporting a crew cut short enough to make the Marine Corps proud. My husband had dragged the boy to a barbershop and forced him to get his beloved hair cut off.
Now my son is near tears whenever my husband declares the crew cut is
"what he'll wear from now on." He says it's none of my husband's business because he's not his real father, and I feel I'm being shoved into taking sides. Do you think my husband went too far?
– Michigan
I think your husband is taking the expression "messing with his head" a tad literally. Here's a clue, ma'am: By waiting till you were away, your husband made it clear he knew he was going too far.
But make no mistake, this has nothing whatsoever to do with hair. This
has to do with your husband's need for dominance, and he's satisfying it by the most weaselly means available: The more he belittles your already fragile adolescent son, the bigger he feels. Bully for him.
You resent having to take sides, but I'd resent any SOB who felt entitled to "tease and harass" my son. You're a mother; your duty is to your kid.
Which means – ding ding ding, no sleeping through this part – your
current, former or any future husband comes a not-even-close second. An adult can take care of himself; a child needs an advocate, and if a parent won't stand up for him, who on earth has he got?
That's why a healthy affection for your son should have been required of any prospective husband.
Whoops.
This adversarial stepfather, by harassing your little Samson, has now
taught him that adults are arbitrary and cruel, that any small attempt at individuality is grounds for ridicule and that home is not a safe haven for him. By not putting a quick end to the harassment, you've taught him that he's facing these unpleasant truths alone.
Surprise surprise, he's rejecting his stepfather. How long before he blames you for bringing this guy home? The last thing you want – any of us wants – is a full-blown teenager with nothing but spite for the adults in his life. And a driver's license. Ugh.
Un-teach this. Now.
If your husband can't grasp the difference between a father, who tries to correct errors for the good of his child, and a bully, who feels entitled to correct anything any way he damn pleases, you have two choices: He changes, or you leave. When Samson grows up, you can capitulate to this guy till death for all I care; right now, though, your son is 13, he's on the ramp to Deeply Screwed Up and he's gaining speed. You must step in. Insist that your husband accompany you to parenting classes. If he goes, it's a good sign; if he improves, even better. If he's not willing even to try, what does that tell you? What does that tell your son?
This board has gotten away from its point. It is supposed to, as I understand it, be a forum for reasonable, normal, and truthful issues regarding men's long hair. The following, however, is a typical post from recent times, at least it seems to me.
"I have hair down to my knees that I love to wear barettes in when I wear dresses. My wife likes to curl my hair, and my 4 year old son, who has waist length hair and wears it in braids, does, too. I don't know whether to wear frilly bows or big barettes to tie my hair back, especially when I wear make-up. Does anyone have any suggestions for any feminine hairstyles I should wear when I go out? Maybe I should accent my pretty locks with some gigantic earrings, preferably some very big feminine hoops. Does anyone have any other ideas? Thanks."
That's not the kind of post I wish to see, or that, in my view, is in keeping with the point of this board. (Perhaps some guidance from Victor might be in order here.) Please, guys, let's keep this board on the right track. (Okay, I got that all off my chest - now I feel better.)
Well what can I say except that I feel like I have been mortally wounded like losing a limb. I hope that there are people out there that will understand my loss. All I get with the people I know is that "its only hair , it will grow back!!" I refer here to my worst nightmare coming true the other day. I have' nt been able to leave the house yet for I feel naked now. Five days ago I had long flowing tresses to just below my waist. Its never bothered me before the comments that I get from certain individuals in life. You just take them in your stride when you are a long hair and brush them off (literally) with the contempt they deserve. I never thought it would happen to me I've always worn my hair loose and long. I always figured if a guy is to have long hair he may as well show it off. And this I think was my downfall because when I got home the other day I found out that nearly two foot of my hair had been cut off at the back on the left hand side. I had been coming home late on a bus about midnight as is quite normal. My hair must have been cascading over the back of my seat when I sat down, I never felt a thing!!! It was only when I got home I realised and nearly died!!! I have now had to have the rest neatened up, five years loss and it is only down to my shoulders blades now..
I write this here so all of you guys just take care out there. There are some' horrible people' about. I would like to express that more strongly!!! But that would be sinking to their level. I guess you all understand that its not just hair we are talking about here but our personalities. I feel, well I don't know what I feel anymore!!???
Stuart
Steve,
As far as I understand it any natural curl in your hair comes
from the way it grows out of your hair folicle even if the curl
doesn't come until there is more length. maybe I'm not right
about this. I'm sure there are more knowledgeable people
on this board who can tell us.
Bill
I have a question i hope may be awnsered.
I have been growing my hair long for years now and after years of abuse my hair is finally the way i want it. But there is one thing about it, close to my head, my hair is straight but the farther from my scalp, the curlier it gets. I usually wear it down or up in a clip,or more rarely, braided, but a couple of years ago i had my hair done in 130 little 'corn' braids which i kept for a summer. Could any of these things be causing the curls? I don't really mind the curls, but i am part native and i would rather have it straight.
thanx
steve
Hi to all !
Thanks for the good help in my search for the highlander hair ties.
Let me summarize a few things :
1- Calling a 1 800 number from Belgium is not a problem at all !
You are just warned that the phone call will be charged , which
I find quit normal.
2- I just ordered 2 hair ties by means of there internet site ,
and I dont see the frustration here ! It took me about 5 minutes
to order them. Ofcourse I don't now how long it will take to have
them delivered to my home.
The internet site is :
http://www.highlander-official.com/ie/splash.htm
go to catalog1999 , then duncan's accessories and you've got them
Add the required items to your shoplist and checkout if you got
everything you wanted.
That's it.
Thanks again for all who helped me , and may this summary help others
in there "quest" to order the highlander hair ties !
Greetings , Ronny
ronny.suy@planetinternet.be
Hi there,
Just wanted to say I like the site here, I just stumbled on to it recently. SO before I get to my question, I'll briefly tell you about me I'm male,23 university student with green eyes and at the moment blue hair which is slightly down past my shoulders. I've had it down by (lady) friends into a french braid, done in the salon into a tight double braid(one on each side of my head,starting from my forhead). PLease forgive my ignorance of hairstyle names I am still learning =) And at the moment it is usually in a ponytail or worn out.
But my question is this, I've been wearing those little hair ties but they seem to pull out my hair sometimes(and I need all the hair I can get since I do have naturally thin hair). SO I am just curious if you all think that a guy can get away with wearing a scrunchie(a small one at that), and still appear manly? (I will be going for the androgynous goth look eventually but not at the moment. And I've actually considered getting my hair cut into a slanted bob with my hair longer in the front...
Does anyone have opinions?
Jeff
Hi.
I have a rather strange problem. My hair just don't grow in the right direction. It grows straight down from my forehead. I can keep it to the sides or just up, or anything. It just grows right down in my face. I've seen many people with hair growing up, wich makes it a lost easier to do what you want with it. You can have it back, to the sides etc, and you'll always have volyum in it. I can't have that.
Now i'm wondering if there's any chance that i can change my hair's growth direction. Is there a product, a surgery, whatever, i'm desperate.
Does anyone have the same problem by the way?
Thanks in advance.
Adam
I honestly can't remember what I've told you about my hair, so here's a briefing:
My hair (on top) is about half an inch below my chin and the same lenght all the way around. The underneath part is extremely short (it's called a skater hair-cut as far as I know) because it's too thick for the length it is. As for color, I'm not sure what my natural colour is but my roots tell me that its a sandy blond. I've dyed it varying shades of red since last June, and I like it darker. It's naturally pretty curly, but it's less and less curly the longer it gets. I prefer it to be straight and so I blow dry it and then straighten it with a hot curling iron, then curl the ends under a little bit. The front I curl so it goes up a little bit before falling into my face. By the way, I am not a transvestite (that was for Mr. Jim from LA).
Okay, here's the problem. I have awful split ends. I cut it once(over an inch and I felt scalped), but it didn't get rid of them. Also, my hair is very fine and breaks easily. Between the coloring, blowdrying and hot curling iron, my poor hair is beginning to have problems. I absolutly refuse to cut it (I've worked over a year and a half to get it to this small length), but I want it to be healthy and good. And straight, and red. Is there anything I can do to improve it's health and strenght without cutting it and starting over. It grows too slowly for that and I would be drivan mad if I had to go thorugh that again. Thank you in advance for any advice you may be able to give me.
Luke
My stylist tells me that a shampoo product called Nioxin will speed up
the growth of my hair. I'm currently a short-hair becoming a long-hair. She says that it will also nourish my hair and keep it healthy. I'm skeptical. Does anyone know anything about this. Help! I would like to speed up my growth, but do not want to damage my hair.
Thanks.
This relates to messages below about trying the "femme" styles:
I have dark brown hair, mid-back (I wrtote to this hyperboard a while back and found a few friends :)), basically straight. I usually wear it in the proverbial ponytail.
Last week, I decided to go more wild. I used a curling iron, blow dryer and brush to make my hair much fuller and more curly at the ends. I parted it on the side, and brushed it out over my shoulders. I wore it with a black t-neck and larger than normal earrings. I went to school (Portland State U) that way, and only got smiles! What a good day Friday was!
Good luck all.
I am just spreading the word that I have created an online community where LONG HAIRED GUYS can hang and exchange ideas pictures and thought as well as hook up with others that are just like them. Please stop on by and check out what I've done.
Hi all! i only recently discovered this board as i have now only just entered the modern technology world and have found it a great read. my thanks and best wishes to all of you who share my love of long hair!! but to the point. i've always had long hair ever since i was at school. its now down to below my jean pockets. It's always been complimented on and i have been fortunate to not face discrimination at work. reading some of the stories on this board i think i'm fairly lucky in that situation. However in the last year the comments have become of the nature that my hair is now too long for a man to wear and these comments have mainly come from long haired women which i have felt is kind of strange since they obviosly love their long also. can anybody give me feedback if they have encountered situations like this or whether they agree or not agree especially any long haired women that happen to stray past this site? by the way i have no intention of cutting my hair in the near future!!!! to all you long hair guys out their i would love to make contact and chat some more!!
ruskie
With the warmer weather approaching, I'm soliciting advice on any best practices you may have in protecting long hair from the damaging effects of driving in a convertible.
I'm still in the early stages of growing my hair out (again), the last time I had it long, it needed to be cut off because it got so severely damaged and there seemed to be no other option.
Where in the Calif. Bay Area
(south bay in particular)
can a gay man regularly meet
other long-haired gay men?
A regular social group would be great!
Guys who are sharp, love to read,
are verbal, witty, etc?
Guys who like swimming, hiking, sports,
staying in shape?
Guys who are NOT all software engineers (like me)!
Guys who like the arts, perhaps
even participating -- in theatre,
playing music? the visual arts?
hi guys,
i need help with something. Usually when I step out of the shower, i part my hair in the middle so I can comb the left side and the right side of my hair. however, the right side is the hardest to comb compared to the left side. any suggestions as to why this happens? i use conditioner all the time since the weather here is always humid and i know how it can mess up your hair. and also, im scheduled to have an interview with our university's Education dept. I believe I have to wear the dreaded sports jacket, sweater, and slacks look. should i just slick my hair back with gel and ponytail it or should i brush it up and spray it so it'll be out of my face and remain neat without tying it. any suggestions? pls. DO NOT SUGGEST PRETTY RIBBONS!
With the dawn of spring I've started thinking of summer...
And remember how, just as the strands of hair approached
ponytailabilty (Is that a word?) I went MAD and practically
buzzed my head last July. Yeah, stupid move on my part I know,
but hey I think I learned my lesson. Of course, it's gonna be
back to the same length soon and I just hope it doesn't drive me
crazy again... Ah well, I'm not cutting it, even if I am looking
for a new job.
Hi, Im very very curious how i could tell If I inherit male pattern baldness. Im only 16 right now and my hair is currently 2 inches past my chin. I have very strait and fine hair. I heard the male pattern baldness comes from the mothers side and the scary thing is that my moms dad started balding or recieting at the age of 20. I think there were a lot of men in my moms side who had male pattern baldness. Im praying to god that I won't inherit this gene. Can someone please tell me what the earliest stages of thinning look like? I just feel a little paranoid about this. My dad doesn't like my hair long and is trying to scare me by saying Im thinning on the crown of my head. Can you tell this by looking at your own forhead? I've asked my sister and my friends about this they think its not true. I dunno, maybe me dads just jealous because he hardly has hair :-). There are just many ways that male pattern baldness effects others. It would be grateful if i could find some tips or pics of what it looks like.
Thank you :-)
I am a guy with butt length hair that I sit on when I am at work. My boss is really mad at me about this, and keeps stealing the chopsticks my wife likes me to wear when I have my hair in a bun. When I was in grade school and a kid in my class put my four foot long braid into an ink well, I reported him to the principal. My son, who is 2, is having trouble learning to walk because he keeps stepping on his floor length hair. I wanted to ask my old grade school principal for advice on how to make my son's hair grow longer and faster, but it turns out that the principal is my boss' brother, so I can't do this. If I could just find a good hair brush with hard bristles, everything would be alright. Does anyone know where I can find a pretty pink hair scrunchie? Maybe I should just wear a pretty hair bow and my boss would be okay. What do you think? Do you have any opinions?
Hi, I'm just starting my growth to being a long hair, but here's my question. What's the best way to change the way my hair lies? It's been parted down the middle for longer than I can remember, and I want it to just go back over my head with no part at all. Can anybody suggest the best way to get rid of my part?
Thanks
Wes
Hi!
Have no one but me false hair?
Well, then I guess I have to take it away cos I feel a little
different in that case.
All of you are so lucky to be satisfied with the thickness of your hair.
Well I´m going to try a substance called Propecia for increasing hair growth, maybe that will be my saviour.
But keep on growing, guys! No matter what they say.
Hi ,
Does anyone know if the highlander hair ties are still available ?
I tried the site ms.digitalboardwalk.com .... but they're asking
a username and pasword !
By the way : I ordered a celtic tail cuff from the mystic caravan
and it looks great !
I am a guy with butt length hair that I sit on when I am at work. My boss is really mad at me about this, and keeps stealing the chopsticks my wife likes me to wear when I have my hair in a bun. When I was in grade school and a kid in my class put my four foot long braid into an ink well, I reported him to the principal. My son, who is 2, is having trouble learning to walk because he keeps stepping on his floor length hair. I wanted to ask my old grade school principal for advice on how to make my son's hair grow longer and faster, but it turns out that the principal is my boss' brother, so I can't do this. If I could just find a good hair brush with hard bristles, everything would be alright. Does anyone know where I can find a pretty pink hair scrunchie? Maybe I should just wear a pretty hair bow and my boss would be okay. What do you think? Do you have any opinions?
For those of you who are interested, there is an article about long hair (on women) and a salon in New York City called Madora Long Hair Heaven, in this weekend's issue of USA Weekend (Page 15, March 19-21, 1999 issues). It has some interesting comments about long hair (very positive) and some advice for care.
USA Weekend appears in many newspapers, usually on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
I am right now in the middle of a legal battle with my son's private school. The school recently stated that "a boy's hair length must be above the collar." My wife and I think this is discrimination by gender. My son hit every major TV network in New York, and a few of the major newspapers (front page in Newsday!). A prominent law firm has taken our case (no charge). Montel Williams invited us to appear on his show.
On three separate occassions I approached the school board requesting that they change this policy before it goes into effect. I suggested to the board that the policy teaches our children to look at each other and act in prejudicial ways. This is not something we should pass on to the next generation. The board refused my appeal each time.
My family is now embarking upon a first step toward challenging societies "prejudice" against men with long hair. If you have any suggestions that will help us in this fight, please write to us at Dragonscape@msn.com. Letters of complaint to the private school should be directed to St. Peter's by the Sea Day School, 500 South Country Road, Bayshore, New York, 11706, Attention Rev. Brunelle. Phone #(516) 665-0051. Please show respect to the reverend (I'm angry too, but I don't want to cheapen our cause). We welcome any support you can give us.
As my son puts it "My dad has long hair, Hercules has long hair, the Power Rangers have long hair, Santa Clause has long hair, and Jesus had long hair."
If we get enough support and the school fails to change their policy, I am considering a protest in front of the school in the late Spring.
Its a long, tough war, but discrimination must be fought one battle at a time!
Yes I did write misguided.
From watching the CNN I don't know how you can possibly teach your son a good lesson by taking him out of school and transferring. Sure, you are allowed to do this, but I think it sounds like a lousy message to send to your son.
First, how do you know that Jesus had long hair? Sure, SOME pictures show him depicting long locks, but truthfully does anybody know the full truth. We do not have a definitive description, so to say this is the way is was is wrong.
Second, how can you possibly place acting over education. This is doing a disservice to your son by "teaching" him the kind of lesson. Acting is good, but being uneducated is one of the worst catastrophe you can have.
Third, to have your son leave a situation he does not like teaches him this lesson for life. "When the going gets tough, leave!" Be careful, I think this is terrible
Fourth, putting you son's hair in a bun is a good idea. Being worried that it looks like a girl is something that you should is normal. However, if your son is comfortable now with long hair, then he should be comfortable having it up. To make such a big deal over this is stupid and immature.
Fifth, you and your wife using your child to climb on in to easy living with acting is down right wrong and unbelievable. Using some little thing for a publicity stunt, like someone else alluded to, it wrong as well.
I think you should seriously consider what you are doing and why you are doing it. I think you might find out that you are not presenting a very good image of yourself.
Hi everybody!
I´m a longhaired guy who now discovered this site! It´s great!
I wonder if anyone has false hair in your hair. I have it for some years but no one knows that. The problem is if someone want to run their fingers through your hair.
I sometimes think of just be satisfied with my own hair, but now I´m used to thicker hair.
Do anyone have same problems?
I am 18 and recently had to get my hair(1/4 of the way down my back) cut to my shoulders. My stepdad was running for a political office and thought it would be bad campaigning to have a long haired son. He is letting me grow it back out , but the stylist thinned my hair(aarrgghh). I need a new style but i cant find any pics or anything of men with braids, twists , (dreads are out of the question) etc. etc.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Ponytails wont work!!!
Hello. I have been lurking on this board but I thought I'd just step in and say something.
I've always liked long hair on men and I've suffered from repeated attempts to grow my hair out, only to give in and cut it when it reaches that awkward point where layers fly everywhere and it's impossible to put it in a ponytail or do anything to style it or keep it from being annoying. Recently, my hair had reached its longest point ever at just above shoulder length (in back, shorter in front because of the growing-out layers). Determined to grow my hair, but wanting to reduce the awkwardness, I went to a hair salon in hopes that a slight and strategically placed trim (perhaps 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the longer parts) would make my hair look better by making some of the residual layers even, without reducing the overall length by much. But it was not to be. I should have known, when the stylist remarked, "Oh, it's starting to bob. I don't like bobs on men." I explained what I wanted, but when she (the stylist) had finished, I found that I was back to short hair in a very ordinary style. (I couldn't stop her during the process since I couldn't really follow it, having removed my glasses.) Time to start all over again. This has happened to me several times, even though I keep switching stylists and salons. Judging from other complaints I've heard, it's not uncommon for hairstylists to disregard their clients' preferences and follow fashion or their own sense of aesthetics instead, which does not reflect well on their profession.
Really, I'm not just rambling; there is a question here. That is, how to cope with the awkward phase while growing one's hair out? Or is it just something one has to live through? Since I've never had very long hair (but I hope to), I also wonder how to take care of it?
From advertisements, magazines, televistion, people-watching, etc., it seems that the currently fashionable style for men -- especially young men -- is VERY short, a little longer than a buzz cut perhaps, often heavily gelled and spiked (incidentally, very much like the way the performance artist Laurie Anderson has been wearing hers for decades). I don't especially like this style for myself, though I admit it can suit some other people quite well. I'd like to grow my hair longer, but I want to avoid the opposite extreme -- the long hair of 1970s and 1980s glam-metal rock stars, or the long-in-back-but-short-in-front style popular among some segments of the population, chiefly in rural locales. (How's that for putting it delicately?!) Does anybody have any advice on how to avoid falling into either of these traps during and after the growing-out process?
A style which I admire has the hair falling to the base of the neck, slightly layered. It looks best with wavy, thick, dark hair. The effect strikes me as bohemian and intellectual, but perhaps that's just because I've seen it mainly on young English professors, classical musicians, and the like.
I can't pull off this myself, since my hair is too straight and too blond, but I'll try the next best thing: I'd like to grow my hair to the middle of my back. One way of wearing the hair which I'd like to try is in a bun, or in a braid curled up and secured into a sort of a bun. I saw a guy wearing something like this once and thought it looked splendid, but this was at a Renaissance Fair, so perhaps it wouldn't work in general public use. Has anybody seen anything like it? What do you think of it? It originates as a woman's style, but I think it need not look "girly" if worn with the right air of virility.
The day may come when we speak not of masculine versus feminine hair, but simply of short and long.
I do find it a bit odd that I'm fond of long hair, since I'm definitely an urbanite and I try for a certain sophistication; I'm not fond of the rustic "hippie" or adolescent "heavy metal" connotations which long hair seems to have developed. But I remain committed to trying to grow my hair nonetheless, though (as I mentioned above) I seem continually thwarted.
Since I am a college student, I figure that I am permitted (even reguired) a little anti-establishment experimentation, at least for a little while longer.
Hi guys Just got back - got a second hoop in right ear now. Bought a tight black v-neck sweater to wear out tonight. Going to wear with jeans I had made that are cut real low on the hips - they just hang on my ass. Am I going in the right direction for my clothes? My hair is over my shoulders and I like to put rollers on the ends so they flip up in a fem look. Hope I am going to look cool tonight- what do you think?
I am doing a college paper on long hair (and possibly "unacceptable" piercings) in the workplace. The research that is supposed to be the basis of the paper is more field research than book. I already plan to use Raj Kumar Sighn' paper from backlash, and Bill's website (if he doesn't mimnd) but I need some other sources. If you know of any other credible sources I could use please let me know.
I also need your help with the field research part. Please tell me what field you are in and the environment of your work. Also if you have applied elsewhere and were rejected, tell me the field and environment.
Thank you for the help.
Ps If You can get a picture (usually in the front of his books) the author Richard Marcinko is the baddest longhair on the block.
I want to learn how to wear an accordian headband. Is there any ladies out there that can give me some advice on how to use them. Does it work in wet hair better. I already use the plastic headbands (hairbands) with the teeth. Please respond.
Hoping someone with more experience can help me out. I am a newbie at long hair. I have my hair down past my ears, and still growing. I have one problem though. When I wash it, I dry it with a towel, and then comb it with a wide toothed comb, and then a regular comb. It comes out nice (to me anyway!), with curls at the bottom of the hair on the sides and back. But when I start to comb it after drying it, I usually get one matted knot of hair that I can't comb out. Sometimes I let it go, today I decided to just cut it off. Is there some other way to take care of this problem? Thanks for any suggestions!
This was me in july of 97. It was the most recent picture I could find, I'll try to post a more recent picture soon.
bo
I have got thick hair and i as wondering if that will make a difference in how my hair looks when it is long. Also my bangs curve outward towards my ears. Will they get straighter as my hair grows longer? Thank you
Man, I can't believe the humongous size of my "Get This" discussion thread! I just thought I'd take this opportunity to thank all of you (even Matthew "Devil's Advocate" Hutchinson, without whom half of my thread's responses wouldn't have existed ;) ) for responding. I would also like to thank all the non-Hutchinsons for their support and advice. I would also like to say that I agree with Bill about the job-choosing thing; if I were offered those same two jobs Mr. Advocate talked about, I too would choose the $10 one, even if it were $5 less than the other per hour. Why? Because I prioritize happiness over money. For Matthew, no happiness would be lostin prioritizing money in this scenario, and that's OK; that's him. But for me and many others on this list (like Bill C, who's tried the "fitting in" route and found that it sucks), I would be a far richer person to be happy and be myself with less money than to be not me (and to be reminded of it every morning) all for the sake of more income.
I've heard of this product called Nutriex (or maybe it's spelled Nutreax, I'm not sure) that is supposed to make you hair grow faster. A woman I know uses it and her hir has grown form very short to shoulder-length since last February. I haven't tried it yet because I hav'e had a chance to go buy some. Does anyone have any expierience with this product?
Hi
Does anyone have a good experience in using prenatal vitamins
for improved hair grow rate ?
I've read on bills pages that a lot of longhaired guys report
this indeed as a hair growth speed-up item.
How are your experiences ? Please let me know.
I've started using these vitamins just a few days ago , and are
going to keep track of how things evolve.
Please respond !
Ronny
I am entering new territory with my hair... it is now at least 3 -6 inches longer than I have ever grown it before (between a third to halfway down my back.) I find that as it lengthens there are new sets of problems/experiences to be faced and I¹m wondering how some of you have handled these situations.
1. After I sit down in a chair or get into a car I find my hair pulling if I tilt my head. After reading so much about caring for long hair I have become concerned that this might damage and pull out some hairs. It might seem silly to ask, but does this situation improve or stay the same as the hair grows longer? Should I be concerned?
2. While sleeping I have had occasions when I awoke to find my wife laying on my hair, making it difficult to move (I realize this could be an opportunity for an interesting situation). I also find my hair pulling and am concerned if I move around too much it might cause more tangles. Is it common to sleep with the hair loose or restricted in some way? Which way is better?
3. Before I discovered this web site (about two months ago) I use to shampoo my hair everyday and pile it on top of my head while I washed my body. Then I read that I should not shampoo everyday and piling the hair on top of my head was not a good idea. Now I push the hair to one side and wash my neck and back, then to the other side. But this isn¹t always very efficient since I try not to get soap on my hair. Any suggestions?
4. What do you do about static electricity? I read somewhere that hair spray works well, but I don¹t have any other reason to use hair spray (I guess I could borrow some from my wife). I have tried wetting my hands and patting my hair to calm it down. Any other ways to keep the hair from flying around?
5. Anyone have suggestions on what ³dangers² to look out for, besides fire, smokers, getting hair caught in a door, etc.
Thanks for any advice. Some of you have been down this road for sometime and made it a lot further ahead. It helps to learn from your experience! I hope I can someday do the same for others.
Due to a slight curl in my hair it sometimes can appear as if I had set it, especially as it approached shoulder length. Recently I got it trimmed in a layered style and this did not help the situation. I got a lot of crap at work when it started to "flip" but that finally stopped. I like the layered style and would like to let it get to about three or four inches below the shoulders but each time that I get it trimmed the "set look" becomes more apparent. Should I just say, the hell with it and do it anyway. Any comments from you guys (women too)?
here is the URL --> MEN'S HAIR - http://users.aol.com/menshair/mhc.htm
this site is mainly for guys into other guys head hair
hope you all get a chance to check it out
I am a male head hair fetisher. I like long hair (the longer the better). I do, however, like a "style" of long hair and not just "long hair" in general. That brings me to why I am here. I am collecting pictures of men with the hair I prefer. I am hoping that somebody here might help me in my search. I have attached pictures that show exactly what I am looking for.
Is there anybody that frequent this site have this "haircut"? If there is, I would love to here from you. The image (URL) is from MENS HAIR. I had Rick (owner) post the picture plus others.
hope the picture link works-if it doesn't-let me know-it can be sent to you directly-in fact the picture was sent to the webmaster of this site-you can probably get the picture right from him instead
In one of her recent attempt to try to convince me to cut my hair to "get the job" after I graduate from college, my mother mentioned to me that she saw one of my brother's friends who used to have long hair. Apparently, this friend (who I HAVE seen before and after his neutering) was talking with her and she expressed her concern that I would not change when the time came. He said, supposedly, that "yeah, I was like that too, I hated cutting my hair" ect, ect. but that he "had to do it" and that he will "someday grow it back". She asked him for some sort of advice about if I would ever cut, and he apparently said something like "Oh, he will, he'll have to" (or some line of BS). While I appreciate my mother's genuine concern, I do not appreciate this low-down attempt at "testimonializing" hair cutting. As always, she has this idea that I'll eventually have no choice, and that I'm misguided somehow. (see part two)
The time has finally come for my three year olds first formal haircut. For the past two years I have been able to give a quick trim here and there, but I've put this day off long enough. The grandparents have been hounding long enough and I'm about sick of the "cute little girl" comments. I just thought some of you long-hairs out there might have some suggestions as to haircuts that would leave his hair somewhat long, but not disguise him as a little girl. Also, a couple of stylist I have recently talked to seem eager to cut his much shorter than I would like. If anyone has a stylist in the Houston area they would care to recommend, I would appreciate that.
Jack: Twenty or thirty years ago, it was legal to discriminate against someone because of the color of their skin, or their religious preference, or their gender. These were made illegal, with the idea being that if the person was capable of doing the job, things that were simply discriminatory and did not affect their performance on the job should not be considered. Of course, some employers still discriminate, law or no law. It is the same MENTALITY that causes employers to reject employees that won't wear neckties... never mind whether you are capable of doing the job or not, "if you don't look/act/think as I do, you're not going to work here." There IS discrimination against people who hate neckties so much that they won't wear them under any circumstances. I don't really expect that to change too much because there are so few of us (we don't have any political clout, you know!) but if you stop and think about it on a level beyond the superficial, it really is a silly reason to not hire an otherwise good employee. Some progressive firms have realized this and don't seem to be suffering any, but it may be many years before the non-functional necktie becomes a thing of the past (and when it does, it will probably be for some really stupid reason, such as having been replaced with some fashion even more ridiculous).
Jack: By the way, I might add (to expand this beyond just the narrow idea of wearing neckties, which is where we seem to get bogged down) that employers discriminate against potential employees for MANY reasons that are not protected by law, but have nothing to do with one's ability to do the job. How you dress is one such item, but others might include your political leanings and affiliations, your opinions on various issues, the fact that you don't drink or smoke (if the employer does), your accent or other speech patterns, and all sorts of other things that (in the majority of cases) have nothing to do with how well you'd perform on the job, and that can even vary from employer to employer. The problem is that society seems to say that it is illegal to discriminate against a potential employee if that person falls into certain legally-defined classes of persons, but it's perfectly okay to discriminate against anyone else who's "different" but not in such a way as to be in one of the LEGALLY protected classes. It is this sort of institutionalized schizophrenia that gives some of us a real problem in our thinking... in other words, if discrimination based on non-job-related factors (or just being mildly "different") is illegal in some cases, it ought to be illegal in all cases. But as I say, employers routinely ignore anti-discrimination laws anyway, so I don't really expect to see a lot of progress in the areas that are NOT legally "protected" until employers start to realize that being slightly different isn't always necessarily bad, particularly when really trivial matters (but those that mean a lot to the employee) are involved. I am NOT holding my breath waiting for this to happen!
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I have this vision, a perfect vision of dark, long locks of hair, preferably srtaight, but it doesn't matter. I'm seventeen and have found more long haired man to be in their 30's or above. I need some one younger. Is there not some young stallion with long mane who will find this girl and let her watch him brush and caress his lush hair?
Found this on the 'net:
Short haircuts became a tradition after campaigns were fought in tropical climates - the danger of scalp infestation was greatly increased. Coupled with a general advance in medicine, the armies were led to require their field soldiers to cut their hair very close to the scalp in order to make it easier to clean, make scalp wounds easier to treat, and to make hair less trouble to maintain in battlefield conditions.
Ottawa Male mentions Chaeya being on the "Longlocks" list. What is it?
What is the "name" used for long hair,
to describe,
the "pony tail" style for men.
Have been told that there is a word,
"sounds like the word: Baroque"
that hair dressers and cutters,
they use it to describe a man's long
"pony tail" hair.
no joke, no pun, no cut-down.
Just trying to find the word.
Any ideas ??
pat O'Mahony pomahony@hotmail.com
I'm a child of the 60's. Ever since the Beatles, I've wanted to have long hair. For many reasons, I have been unable to do so. Well, now I'm doing it! After a very short haircut last June, I've let it grow. I got it trimmed last month short on the sides and top, but left it long in back (I got the top of the back trimmed a bit too). It was so wavy that it looked like hell, but the haircut made it look great. It's now down over my collar in the back and it seems to be easier to blow dry it straighter. Maybe it's the added weight. My wife gave me a lot of grief about growing my hair. "Who are you trying to be?" or "Who are you trying to impress?" were her common themes. I'm not doing it for ANYONE but ME! I'm glad I didn't listen to the negativity. I love my longer hair. It looks totally cool. I think now that it's longer in the back, I'll have a bit easier time of letting the sides grow in. I don't plan on having hair down to my (*) or anything; just long enough to look cool. I encourage any of you guys who are getting grief from people to stick it out and do what YOU want, or you'll never be happy.
Be cool.
I bought USA Today this morning because it was running a story
about the release of the next Star Wars film coming on May 21. It
showed Ewan McGregor (shaggy crew cut but with a short ponytail) and
Liam Neeson (magnificent mane of hair). So I think this flick will be
enjoyable to fans of this site! If you read this today, you can
catch the pic at http://www.usatoday.com/life/lfront.htm.
I've got kinda fine,curly hair that's about at my shoulders. When I pick it out this time of year it gets huge, staticky and frizzy even though I condition well and use a spray leave-in when I get out. I pick it out so it doesn't look girly and all this happens. HELP!
What exactly is a hippie? Are all hippies longhairs? Am I a hippie? Should I be offended by being called a hippie? Are hippies real? Do male hippies have beards? Do all hippies wear flowers in their hair? Does hippie refer to an overly effeminate individual? Are there answers to any of these?
Hey Everyone,
Cool Board. I am currently in Medical School and I am finally attempting to let my hair grow out. I was wondering if any one has been to or seen any long haired male doctors out there.
Thanks,
Jay
You guys are all awesome to have long hair! I love it on a guy!
Jason,
We have an awesome rock club here in NJ called The Birch Hill that
books many Hard rock/Metal bands which are generally national acts.In fact just saw Joan Jett perform this past saturday night and like usual the place was packed and had lots of long hairs in attendance.This club is definately a great place to go for music and lots of hair.Anyone in the area should check it out as its the only real draw for longhairs in the area.
Has somebody already seen a military with very long bangs?
I am so INTENSELY frustrated by my thick hair. I want to let it grow out long enough so that I can keep it neat by tieing it up in back. But I am also looking for work, and I want very badly to keep my hair while working. Common wisdom says I must cut the hair before going for a job interview, but I don't want to do that for the above stated reason, and also because it would be dishonest to cut it for the interview and then begin to grow it back while on the job. I want the interviewer to be aware of the fact that he is hiring a long haired male.
It is now down to the middle of the back of my neck, with the sides long enough to match. The front is shorter, down to my mouth if I pull it forward. Last night I experimented with tying it with a Scunci plastic band. I got it all wet and managed to get the ends tied in the center after about 15 tries. The "ponytail" was a small tuft of hair between 3/8 inch and 1.25 inch long. As time went on, the band slipped down about 3/4 inch, so that some hair was spilling out the sides. So it's not near long enough to tie yet. I figure at least another two months.
There is a job fair I can go to on Monday. I want to go, but I don't know how to keep my hair under control. I would be very self-conscious about it if I can't keep it neat. If the subject of a haircut comes up in an interview, the right thing to say is that the important thing is maintaining a professional appearance, so I'll discuss hair styles instead of length. But I cannot use that approach if I am unable to keep my hair styled!
I have been trying various mousses, waxes, creams and gels - but nothing seems to work. I have also tried not using shampoo and letting my natural scalp oil keep my hair down. It works for a while, but after sleeping on it I have to rinse in water to "re-shape" it - then my hair fluffs up again and curls up at the ends - and brushing has no effect. Today I tried a new gel from Fantastic Sams. I washed using Liggett's bar shampoo, toweled dry, then applied the gel. It got absorbed before I got to the ends so I used a little more. I combed downwards on each side and let it air dry. It appeared to be working at first (before it all dried out) although some of strands were clumping together. Now, about five hours later, my hair is sticky to the touch but is not sticking together. At the top of my head it is gelled, but at the sides and back it is very bushy with the ends curling up. It looks and feels horrible.
I don't want to use mousse to paste all my hair down into a "helmet" like I used to, because it is uncomfortable, it doesn't last all day, and with the long ends in back - it won't look neat anyway. To avoid looking like a freak around the house I am wetting it all down every half hour and getting that sticky gel crap on my hands.
I don't know anything about hair clips, bands or pins, and I can't afford to pay a stylist for advice. What I want is something that wets down my hair like water does, does not dry out, and is water soluable so I can rinse it out without using detergents. Is there some hair product like that? If so, what is it called and where can I get it? Maybe some kitchen product like cooking oil? Please help me, I am getting desperately close to that dreaded haircut. This is my second attempt to let my hair grow, but I had to cut it off last time because I could not figure out how to resolve this problem.
This is a question from a long hair wannabe, to the REAL long hair's out there. I've been monitoring this board for a long time now, and in the past, as well as just recently, the mention of men wearing long wigs came up. What is the general opinion of this group on that? Do you feel like we're violating a certain code that longhair's have? Do you feel like we're taking the "easy" way out. Would you feel comfortable having a conversation with a man who wore a long wig. I myself have never worn a wig, but plan on it since I cannot wear long hair because of job ethics.
And for the ladies who stroll by from time to time, what is YOUR opinion? I've noticed some of them supported their boyfriends / husbands. If you didn't know he would do this, and then suddenly admitted it to you, what would you have thought?
While I enjoy this website, I'd like to see one devoted to us wishful thinkers.
For so long I have tried to grow my hair really long in the back.
while I did grow it really long by some people's standards, it wasn't
long enough for me. I wanted it in the middle of my chest, which is
9 or 10 inches. It grows good for 6 or seven inches it basically stops. this is only after a year or maybe slighly more. The shortest
antagen or growing stage a person is supposed to have is two years.
therefore mine shouldn't have stopped or slowed down yet. I use moistoirisng shampos and conditioners daily. It is really thick hair also. therefore I don't think the ends are breaking or splitting. I trim them slightly now and then so I don't think they are breaking. SOme people cannot grow really long hair I have been told, but two
years is supposed to be the minimal growing stage. MIne should still be growing. someone pleaseeee ehllllppppp. thanks.
Are there longhaired guys in belgium who want to share
there 'growing experience' with me and/or others.
I had shoulder length hair a few years back, and have decided to go back to it after a few years of buzz cuts. Its ealy days now, as I just decided at christmas - so i am just at the permanent "bad hair day" stage at the moment.
My question - I have quite coarse/thick black hair. When I had it long, it never really looked good out of a ponytail. The effect I used to be remineded of was a horses tail - not pretty !
I've heard you can get your hair thinned or made finer - so that
individual hairs are finer, therefore in my case it would look a lot better.
Anyone know anything about this ? What I vaguely remember hearing about before was a mechanical method of getting this done and not
chemical.
Thanks
Ben
I think Ian Gillan is the greatest long hair man and sexiest one alive...So thick so masculine...even if he does refuse to wear leather he's still so beautiful and sensual. I dream about him every night, he can be my Perfect Stranger anytime
Who else agrees with me?
Brianne
I have Long Bangs and I love it I have my bangs long over my face. I have had it short on the sides and in the back with the bangs down to my chin. I went 18 months without cutting my bangs and only cut the sides and back it was very short not to short but my bangs were uncut. They were down to the bottom of my neck almost Then my beautian talk me into cutting them I hated it. I am in the process of growing them back out they are down below my nose almost to my lips now but I plan on growing my bangs back all the way Like they were before Even If I cut my hair my bangs will never be shorter than chin length from now on. I am interested if anyone else shares this same interest. I am not gay just like long bangs.
I have hair that is about shoulder length, kind of wavy, and pretty full. How often should I wash it? Now I wash it every day (one of those shampoo/conditioner combos) and condition it every few days. Is that too often? Would it look less bushy if I cut down? Thanks.
Paul
My hair is about waist long. It is black, shining and silky. I am wearing it
As a ponytail. I am starting to get comments that indicate my hair is
“Too Long”. These people are not necessary against long hair, since
I had have long hair in last past 5 years and I didn’t have any
problems before my hair reached waist length. It is also not convenient to
Carry the long ponytail at day-by-day life. Do you know any hair
Style which can “hide” my length a little bit? I am not ready to
cut my hair yet. I want to see what is the maximum length which
I can reach. Thanks.
I tend to be a person who does not like to stand out in a crowd. As an introvert my normal style is try to blend into the woodwork. If everyone is dressed up and I'm not, I'm uncomfortable. If everyone is casual and I'm dressed up, I'm uncomfortable. Yet I have chosen to wear my hair long.
I have often tried to examine the reasons why this is so important to me. But first, I must ask myself, who am I? I'm a man, husband, father, son, friend, musician (I play piano and keyboard but not in a rock band), artist (Graphic Designer)... I tend to be compassionate, understanding, thoughtful, and passionate in everything I do. But I'm also a longhair. I confess, it's true!
When I was a Junior in High School the Beatles were first popular. Yeah, that's a long time ago! I wanted to wear my hair in the same style as them. After high school I went to an art college near San Francisco (in the last half of the 60's and the height of the Flower Child era) so longhair was very much in style. Although I wasn't drawn into the drugs or sex I liked the longhair look. But unlike many of my friends, I never stopped liking that look and through the years have gone back and forth between long and short hair.
I would conform to society's short hair image for awhile, then grow my hair back. At my first job I grew my hair below my shoulders. We were in the "art department" of a publishing company in San Francisco, and it was acceptable. Then we moved to the more conservative central valley of California. My hair was short for a time. After several years I got a perm and grew a beard, with my hair was shoulder length or slightly longer.
Finally in the early 90's I decided I really wanted to go for it. I started growing my hair for about 9 months. Then an important job opportunity came along and I cut my hair. I didn't get the job. I was angry for cutting my hair so I started growing it again. I grew it for over two years... even got my present job with a pony tail about six inches long. My goal was to grow it until I was 50 and then decide if I wanted to keep it. But then another job opportunity came along and I cut it again. I interviewed for three different positions with my company but didn't get any of them, all with short hair, yet I had been hired there with long. I was depressed for cutting my hair and determined this wouldn't happen again. Now I have been growing it out for three years and don't intend to cut it unless I am out of work for a long time and then only if it is absolutely necessary.
Yes, there are other things in my life that are more important than longhair, but it is still a pretty damn important part of me. It goes beyond just being a fashion statement or being like my friends (all my friends and even my two sons are short hairs). In act, my family (including my wife of 29+ years) really do not like my hair long. But my desire for long hair goes much deeper than for social reasons, and it is a part of who I am.
How about any of you? Are you a longhair for social reasons or is it part of your identity? How important is it to you? What kind of a pilgramage has it been for you?
We as men are somewhat limited to what hair accessories we can use. I usually wear an elastic rubber band in a pony tail or braid. Recently i have started wearing scrunchies, but some people say I shouldn't wear them, because they are for girls. My response is usually something like that is Mr. Girl to you baldy. Anyhow I wear what I want to wear, but i need help to make this less taboo. If you are a man with long hair and you don't like rubber bands wear a scrunchy, it is better for your hair and I like the way they look. What do you men and women think? What else do you suggest.
Out of curiosity, I glanced around a patent search web site. I found there an interesting and in-depth article describing the patent for a treatment for hair/nail/claw/horn growth using fenbendazole or benzimidazone. Looks like the patent was received about two weeks ago (filed in 1996). Curious, I did some searches for fenbendazole and found that it is widely available as worm medicine for livestock and pets. Here is a link to the patent information.
I recently saw someone with greased back hair long and well-kept
with one of those 50s Lil richard/ Elvis Presley hairdos.
Long at the back too with a beautiful ducktail over the collar.
The sides had burns and the hair was swpt backwards over the ears to join the tail.
Elaborate beautiful tes but a VERY Handsome sight.
What is this style called?
Any site sor pix of this sort of thing?
14 Feb 1999 ==
Comrades:
I'm flying Wednesday morning 2/17 from Alaska to San Francisco for a few days to see old friends, etc. Here in Anchorage, I do not
trust hair stylists with my hair (mid-back, rather fine, not
growing as fast as I'd expect by now) -- but would like your
recommendations of a good shop with a longhaired male stylist
who can sympathize with my desire to get it waist-length and will
know what it needs after the last year of hands off. (It gets kind sloppy looking at times, but I think it's time to have a little
TLC on it.)
My former stylist in San Anselmo CA sold the shop last year -- so
I'd like your recommendations around San Francisco or suburbs
within 20 miles, Los Angeles (West Hollywood-Santa Monica-Hollywood-Burbank environs preferred), or in Honolulu or Maui.
(Yeah, it's vacation time to get away from a long subzero cold spell which finally broke above freezing today. A little tanning action
and sun to put the "natural highlights" in my lock is going to be nice to re-experience, too!)
Looking for a salon that might even specialize in longhair for guys -- a good deep conditioning treatment, know how to help my hair to look
good and stimulate healthy growth, can put in a couple of good tight braids, recommend some techniques to help me wear the "partial ponytail" style which I like but which usually gets tangled when
I try to untie it, and might have some interesting accessories and shampoos to recommend for my hair type.
Someone and someplace who really know what they're doing and will encourage a 42-year old longhair to keep at it and look good while
job hunting to move back to Americay!
(I'll be in the San Francisco-Peninsula-Marin-East Bay area around
Feb 18-20, in Honolulu Feb 21-23, Maui the rest of that week,
then probably back to Los Angeles March 1-3, and back in SF
for the end of the week before flying back to winter wonderland.)
Any suggestions, with address and/or phone numbers, would be
greatly appreciated. Stylist names you can suggest would be
helpful, too.
Thanks, Mahalo, Quiana for your help. . .
-- Tim Tattan, Anchorage AK
tim@aprn.org
907-272-7988
Has somebody already seen militaries with (very) long bangs?
I am 26, male and everytime I try to grow my hair long in the back
it will only grow to the bottom of my neck or a little beyond. I want
it in the middle of my chest. In a year I can have it from a short cut
to bottom of neck but in the six months that follows it doesn't get much if any longer. I don't know what to do. I use daily moisturizing
shampoo and condiitioners and trim ends every four to six weeks. I don't think the ends are breaking threrfore. I heard the shortest anagen or hair growing cycle is two years before the hair is at rest. Therefore it shouldn't have stopped after only a year. also, my hair is really thick on topa nd sides but back looks strange when I attempt
to grow long. even a little long. It looks funny when it comes out from below the ears. it has it weird angle to it. I let uppper back grow long to cover it but it still doesn't look right. can someone pleaseee hellpp. with these two thingks. thanks.
Is anyone here trying viviscal to speed up their hair growth. If so, what has the effects been?
Thanks
Paul
I don't really get what some of you guys mean by saying if you want your to grow long get it all evened-out. Does that mean have the sides as long as the hair in the back. The hair on the side of my head and bangs are down to my eyes and the hair in the back is down to my neck. Does evened-out mean i should get the hair on the sides of my head and bangs down even with the back of my hair down to my neck , like just let my bangs and hair on the side of my head grow until it is as long as the hair down to my neck and just let it grow from there. Also if you have thick hair does that make a difference. I want my hair to look all straight and nice not thick and bushy. Thanks you
Fellow longhairs,
I am trying to find a way to arrange my hair so that it looks neat and appropriate for a professional setting. Right now it is the same length on sides and back, an inch below the bottom of my ears. In the front it's long enough to reach my mouth when I pull it down. My hair is brown, thick and coarse - it has a bell shape when I just wash and dry it.
When it was shorter I was using Pantene mousse to "paste" it down in the morning. I would shampoo each morning and coat it with mousse while wet, then comb back and let air-dry. During the day some strands would break loose and then I'd look messy, but sometimes I could paste them down again with water. I would try not to move my head too much during the day to avoid loose strands breaking free. At the end of the day I'd "break" the hold by running my fingers through it.
But now it's long enough in back that the mousse does not keep the ends in place - they tend to curl up and point outwards on each side of my head. I think that is a ridiculous look that I want to avoid. I do not want to cut it as I am trying to let it grow out. My hair is not long enough for a ponytail, I don't want to wear a bandana, and I cannot wear baseball caps.
What else can I do? Is there some hair product that I can use that will make my hair slightly tacky so that it will stay together without "hardening" like mousse or gel does?
Please advise. Thanks,
Robert
Well, I happened on some VH1 thing the other night, and there was a "what ever happened to" segment about Bruce Dickinson, former lead singer of Iron Maiden. Well, he's no longer with us, so to speak. It's a shame, too, because he was just beginning to grow out those odd looking bangs a few years ago. Oh well, as long as it's his choice and not a coersion. However, one of the guys from Wang Chung (another feature on this show) has grown his hair out, so I guess it's all a balance; lose Bruce Dickinson, gain Wang Chung guy...
I am a white male with "bad" white hair..frizzy and curly...perfect for locks. So I had a friend help me lock my hair.. all natural. Ansd they went very easliy and nicely. Problem is he did not get it tight enough to the scalp on all the locks. I have about a half an inch to an inch on some of them. How do i fix this? Do I start using some kind of product? Do I try and twist and tease the ends? Or do I just leave them alone.
bob@addendum-web.com
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Are there any "uni-sex" (male and female) or female long hair messageboards to be found on the internet?
Is it possible to grow your sideburns out all the way down to your chest length OR EVEN LONGER???
i want to try this out.....
I just recently discovered this site. In a world where so few guys wear their hair long it is a great encouragement. Thank you! It is nice to know there are others in the same boat.
I have been growing my hair for three years and it is about 18 inches long. Unfortunately, I have had my hair short over my ears and on the bangs and top. Now I have decided to grow it all out. Has anyone had any experience doing this? How long is the bad hair phase? Any suggestions on how to get through this?
I want my hair to grow long, should my bangs also be long or should i get them cut. Right now they are down to eye length. Also my bangs curve outward towards my ears, will that make any difference.If you want to grow long hair should your bangs be out of your face and off to the sides, oh say behind the ears for example. Is their any way to get my bangs off towards my ears and out of my face. Thank you
I am thinking about growing my hair long and i didn't know if you need any specific type of hair cut before you start growing it long like a chili-bowl hair cut or some other hair cut or does your hair just start growing long. I think my hair is right for growing long hair but in the back my hair is to full. Should I get that shaved and let my top hair grow over it or what.
When I go to the gym, I usually wear a bandanna instead of a ponytail. Will wearing a bandanna while you are sweating make your hair fall out??? Will it give you some sort of scalp disease also?
Longhaired men turn me on in soooo many ways. Longhaired men are the sexiest men on Earth!! Nothing turns me on more then to see a longhaired guy just coming out of the shower with wet streaming hair in his face, then he flips his hair back........... As I was saying I love brushing through mens longhair. When making love with a longhaired guy, I love grabbing on their hair, I love when it falls across my face. Longhaired men especially look good in tight tight leather pants, with their hair worn partially in their face, wearing black leather boots with chains................ If anyone agress with what I wrote Hey, let me know!!
Last night I went to a metal bar for the first time in months. Id almost forgot how fun it is. Anyway, If you want to see the extremes of long hair on guys, it's definitely there. Whether or not you like the music is irrelevant. On one side you have guys that dont look like theyve showered in weeks and their hair is all scrappy and nasty. Then you have the guys that definitely take care of their hair. Its nice and long and well groomed. It makes me really want my long hair NOW!
I think that all hair styles not matter what the length or style should be wearable by men and women alike. Who decides what is a feminine style and what is a mmasculine style? It is just hair. If a guy wants to have long hair and wear it in barrettes, or headbands, or pigtails what is wrong with that? At one time in U.S. history there was a destinct difference in hair lengths for men and women. Now millions of women have their hair cut in very short boy cuts so why cna't guys have longer feminine cuts? I have a bob that comes to just below my ears with bangs that reach my eyebrows. I plan on letting it grow into a longer bob. If that is feminine then so be it, but why should a guy be forced to wear a less flattering style just because it is long or some superior being deems that it is a girls style? I think that all styles should be appropriate for both sexes since many women seem to enjoy the boyish cuts for themselves.
Who, like me fantasize over long fringe ?
I work for a relatively large industrial corporation. At my place of work customers frequently visit for training. Many of these men have beautifully long hair. I was wondering what the consensus is, in regards to complimenting a complete stranger in the work place on his long hair. Is it acceptable, or could it be misconstrued as sexual harassment? I know of a case in Canada where a mere compliment at work landed in front of the courts. Of course this is the US and not Canada, but everyone I am sure has been exposed to the overzealous in regards to 'sexual harassment'. After reading what many of you have to say on this link, I realize a compliment is great support for a man when he is floundering in a sea of negativity. To compliment a stranger in the work place or not to compliment, that is the question. Please, key word here is work place. I always compliment strangers outside of work...so it's not just the compliment.
First off let me say, I'm one of the females that absolutely *LOVES* guys with long hair! It's extremely sexy... first thing I notice! But the point of this post, is that I think guys with long hair get treated SO unfairly. I don't understand why employers more often then not, choose not to hire guys with long hair, based on their appearance. One of my close friends has been passed over for many jobs because of his hair. He has been told out right, if he would cut his hair... the job was his. In my opinion it's a form of sexual descrimination...
I just tonight discovered a TV show that stars a longhair! It's called "The Visitor" and it is aired by the SciFi Channel (a cable channel) on Sundays at 7 p.m. Pacific. The photo above is of him. His name is John Corbett.
This longhair plays a positive role in the series, and in tonight's episode wore his hair loose. This show was a nice discovery!
Do most of you guys with long hair blow dry your hair or let it dry naturally? How often do you shampoo/condition? For those of you who blow-dry, what products do you use to keep your hair from drying out? Is that new Thermasilk stuff any good? Or how about Pantene... they've recently reformulated some of their stuff so you can get a shampoo without the conditioner. -Thanks!
I am a french guy. I fantasize over long fringe over forehead, especially when the hair on back of the head and the sides is short.
I am 47 and I knew the 60s when it was so hard to let grow is hair. Every guys then wore a long fringe in front.I look for guys with the same interest and fantasies for speak about long fringe and this time.
My stylist told me that products designed to treat baldness such as Rogaine and Nioxin will speed the growth of my hair and keep it healthy. I'm growing my hair out, and would welcome accelarated growth as long as it does not damage my hair. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I like long straight hair, because it makes the head look like a triangle. If you look at the book-cover of Simon Singh's book called Fermat's Enigma, you will notice that Fermat's head is in a triangle! It seems fitting that the book is about mathematics.
Also, I like long curly hair, because it makes the head look like a ball. I like long hair, because of the various geometric shapes that it can make.
I was watching TV which I rarely do (nothing on but brainwash). What I saw was the Montel Show and his guest was the real Patch Adams. This is the doctor the Robin Williams movie was patterned after. The surprizing thing was the length of his hair, mid-back from what I could tell tied back in a ponytail. Not only that he was involved in healthcare reform for children and trying to start hospital that cares about more than money. What a great image for longhair. Too bad that the movie did not show this. But knowing Hollywood I guess that par for the course.
I'd love to grow my hair out long.. but it's naturally wavy. I know that if I do, the hair'll look all tangled and horrible. Is there ANY way I could get it straightened to the max? I mean ------------------- straight, and for at least some time. I heard there are various ways to do it in salons but I have no clue how it's done or anything about it.
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A friend recently confided in me that when he was a boy, his mother kept his hair long, a little below shoulder length. From ages about 4 to 7, she took him with her to the beauty shop and had his hair done (trimmed, rolled, etc.) while hers was being done. In about third grade, he returned to a "normal" boy's cut. Now as an adult, he has a great desire (he calls it a fetish) to wear long hair, but it isn't possible because of work dress codes and his wifes' oppostition. This causes him a lot of anxiety and frustration.
Does anyone know of a similar story? Does this happen to most boys whose mothers keep their hair long? Thanks.
I feel that men are suffering everyday because their self expression has to be surpressed because many people in our society are ignorant, shallow, and have double standards. I am sure that there are millions of guys out there that, if it was more acceptable, would wear their hair in long and/or feminine styles. i am one of those guys. I would love to have a shoulder length bob with bangs and blunt cut ends, but due to pressure at work, at home, and in society I am reluctant to let my hair grow out. I take very good care of my hair and it is now in a layered style that is close to a layered bob. Women everywhere today are getting very short male cuts and this is readily accepted, yet men are not readily accepted if they have long and/or feminine hairstyles.
What should guys like me do? I would love to have that long bob that I could style in different ways and decorate it with accessories. I would love for my hair to flow and move when I turn my head. What do we have to do to be accepted in society with hairstyles that have traditionally been for girls. They are wearing our hairstyles so why can't we wear theirs? This same basic argument can be said about clothes as well. I welcome all opinions and comments.
I read an article in the paper this morning where a guy that is working to get his law degree in Licoln, Nebraska, needed to basically intern with a law firm to get some on-the-job training and to fulfill course requirements. The head of the law firm would not let this guy participate in proceedings in the court room because the student had shoulder length hair. The student thought about filing a discrimination suit against the head of the firm, but backed out due to the guys power and position. If this isn't discrimination in the fullest I don't know what is. They certainly would not decline to let a girl with a buzz cut attend these proceedings. The guy needs this to attain his degree and just because he has shoulder length hair this is denied to him by some macho pig who is probably jealous and/or afraid that guys with long hair will become mainstream and that is against his conservative beliefs. Incedently, the guy was once in the armed forces and did not want to cut his hair once he was out. One good side to this is that the student still declined to cut is hair even though he was not allowed to receive the necessary on-the-job training to get his degree.
Althought it wasnt him, there was a great look-a-like last night on Win Ben Stein's Money. The guy looked quite a bit like Bill Choisser. Except this guy's name was Al. And yes he did go on to the final round to tie Ben Stein!
I'm 16 (almost 17) years old and after going for over a year without shaving, my "Side Burns" are fairly thick but only about an inch long. It seems like they reached their current length a couple months after I last shaved and have not grown since. What causes this? Will they stay at their current length until I shave again or will they start growing faster as I get older?
I want to grow my side burns out long with my hair but don't know how it would look, if anyone has any pictures of this I would love to see them. It seem like Geddy Lee from "Rush" had his hair like this sometime in the mid 70's but I haven't been able to find any pictures (aside from a vague recollection of a picture I saw a couple years ago) of this.
Thanks in advance,
boh
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Hi,
I'm trying to find my daughter's father, we lost contact
with each other, and now he lives in another state. I'll describe him, and if anyone has seen him, PLEASE,PLEASE e-mail me and let me know. First of all, his name is Robert Hainsworth, he's 38, he has hair halfway down his back, his hair color is light blondeish-brown, he has blue eyes, and he works as a roofer. He has a mustache, the same color as his hair. He has a tattoo of a Chinese dragon on his right shoulder. He stands about five foot six, is very slim and averagr built. He is often seen wearing his hair in a ponytail. He has a golden retriever named Gooch, which he takes with him where ever he goes. No one that knows him will tell me where he is at, all they told me is the possible states he can be in: Colorado,Iowa,Ohio,Florida,Texas,Kansas,Idaho, and California. If anyone lives in any of these states and has seen him please let me know, he is greatly loved and missed by his family.
Are there longhairs wearing caftans, kilts, sarongs, skirts and similars? If yes: write your experiences with the society here!
Yours A. S.
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Because of work ....and other things.......i can t have long hair....
I love to wear long wigs in public... and pass......as a sexy long haired dude.....
anyone in similar situation.....
i m always looking for kewl long wigs......
anyone wanna help????
My hair is healthy, but it is curly for about 2" from the end. This is because the length puts weight on my hair so the rest looks straight. I want to cut it because it keeps breaking, but I cant see myself with short hair, and if it's going to be curly, I dont want to cut my hair. Besides, It's already bad enough having a rats nest dangle off of the back of my head.
I was thinking I should cut it a little above shoulder length and see what happens.
Any suggestions? please e-mail me
im majoring in Secondary Education. Do the public schools usually have some sort of code for hair length among its male teachers? I hope they don't because I don't think I can part with my longhair. I will feel naked without it!!!
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Hi guys.
Ive got a problem. I think Im going the ways of my dad and beginning the process of becoming a chrome dome. To my knowledge my mother's side is not bald, but my dad is a cue-ball. The thing is, Im not sure whether Im actually going bald or Im going crazy. Ive always had a widows peak, and maybe it always has looked like this. Or maybe Im balding so slowly I cant even tell. Ive had a few people tell me they thought I was balding.
Anyway, Id like to know what the poeple here think. Am I balding or not? If Im balding, no way am I going to attempt to grow my hair out (again times 3). My hair is fine as it is and I really dont think I possibly could look good bald with long hair.
So please tell me what you think. here's my latest pic:
I'm 16 (almost 17) years old and after going for over a year without shaving, my "Side Burns" are fairly thick but only about an inch long. It seems like they reached their current length a couple months after I last shaved and have not grown since. What causes this? Will they stay at their current length until I shave again or will they start growing faster as I get older?
I want to grow my side burns out long with my hair but don't know how it would look, if anyone has any pictures of this I would love to see them. It seem like Geddy Lee from "Rush" had his hair like this sometime in the mid 70's but I haven't been able to find any pictures (aside from a vague recollection of a picture I saw a couple years ago) of this.
Thanks in advance,
boh
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I have heard that boar bristle and porcupine quill brushes are
supposed to be really good for one's hair because they don't
break it as much and help distribute oil. How good is the evidence
for this claim?
Also, where can I buy such a thing? Do they sell them on the Web?
can anybody tell me why I cannot grow healthy hair in the back.
The top and sides are so so thick, but the back is stringy. I don't
get it. I see guys completely bald on top and can grow healthy hair
in back. I shampoo with moistoriuzer ever day and comb every morning.
Still sticks out in a million directions in back. really ugly. It is
more thick in middle of back of head and worse about half way down the ears. any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have been taking loniten which is the oral version of minoxidil and my hair has been growing an inch per month easy. But, it can have serious even fatal side effects if your not careful. I dont recommend anyone taking it for this purpose but I just thought you should know.
I've recently made the decision to begin growing my hair to at least shoulder length. I've never made it past "the awkward stage before". I've always given in just past chin length. One reason I've done this is that, although I have really "nice" hair, it get sort of dry and frizzy as it grows. Last time I tried long hair I went in for a trim about every month or so. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to keep a neat look to my hair as it grows? This is essential for work and my own self-image.
All,
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Highlander is back on TV! I'm not talking about the new takeoff starring Amanda, but reruns of the original series with longhair Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod!
It is on the SciFi cable channel at 9 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Pacific, Tuesdays through Fridays, and they are now running the first season it seems. Early in this season they hadn't begun doing great stuff with Duncan's hair yet, so it mostly shows as a dark ponytail with the hair straight. But it's really nice to see this longhair on TV again, and we can look forward to his hair blossoming as the series progresses.
This show is great for more reasons than just Duncan MacLeod. It frequently also features other longhairs!
Has anyone heard of Silicea 6x? It is a hormone that is supposed to grow hair faster. If anyone knows anything about it (like if it works or not), please post.
Thanks.
I just went to a hairdresser that I went to a year ago. She had an attitude that could choke an elephant. A year ago she seemed like a real nice person. Sooo after she trimed my long hair to the middle of my back, I asked her if she would like to join me for a cup of coffee. She told me that she needs to keep this professional. I went to her one more time after that and she was "uptight" I decided to make an appointment around Christmas time for today. I went to her and she was the same way almost speaking to me in a scolding way. She wanted to take an inch in a half off to 2 inches. I told her only an inch. Last year the price was $15.00. When I called this year Iasked the receptionist if the price was the same she responded yes. When I went to pay today the charged me $20.00. I almost didn't pay it but decided to and gave her a check for $20.00. I decided not to tip based on her attitude. The women has excellent skills but seems to think I am trying to hit on her. I thought she did an excellent job in making the ends even. I scheduled another appointment for July 10, 1999.
I don't like being treated this way regardess of her hairdressing skills. I told her during the process that she is comming across uptight and could she relax. She responded: "I'm doing fine." I told her again that I thought she was comming across "uptight" again. After that she seemed to have a little sense of humor. However, I still didn't like the way she would talk to the other hairdresser and other customer and ignor me. I even tried to engage her in a conversation about the weather or Clinton or something and she ignored my comments. I don't think I should go back to her regardless of her skills.
The problem is I scheduled an appointment for my daughter next week who has long hair and wants it short. By the way today was suppose to be my daughter's appointment. Because of the snow, I couldn't drive 50 miles to pick her up so I decided to go instead. I have tied to talk my 15 year old daughter out of cutting her long beautiful hair but she insists she wants it short. I will support her.
I guess I am looking for support from all you long hairs. My hair is to the middle of my back. She took an inch off and I don't think it really needed it. She told me it was in bad shape and in order to get in in good shape she needed to take an inch to 2 inches. I settled for an inch. I want to trim it every 6 months. I want it long enough to sit on. I tried to start an hair conversation with her and she wouldn't engage.
The reason I went to her was because she has waste length hair and I figured she would know how to take care of long hair.
I was wondering if anybody used distilled water or have a water softener installed for washing hair. I havent tried it yet but is seems to me that the absence of calcium, minerals, etc, would get your hair cleaner and softer? What does everyone else think?
Is there anybody in this world who can explain this:?
Whenever I wash my hair or just rinse, it becomes stiff and very frizzy. It's horrible. After about a week of not washing my hair, it starts to become softer, more managable, and is less frizzy. It even looks clean! I just don't understand this.
When I get caught in a rain storm and my hair gets wet, it gets stiff and frizzy. I hate it. If there is anybody out there who has a remedy for this, please help!!! Mark ( MarkMark22@aol.com)
i have blonde hair and most of my firends say i should dye it to red should i or what
Though not acceptable in all situations, it works and doen't look "girlie".
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.
Is there anybody in this world who can explain this:?
Whenever I wash my hair or just rinse, it becomes stiff and very frizzy. It's horrible. After about a week of not washing my hair, it starts to become softer, more managable, and is less frizzy. It even looks clean! I just don't understand this.
When I get caught in a rain storm and my hair gets wet, it gets stiff and frizzy. I hate it. If there is anybody out there who has a remedy for this, please help!!! Mark MarkMark22@aol.com
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
Hey longhairs,
Highlander, the movie, will be on TNT tonight at 10:30 PST. Highlander rocks!
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)!
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Dan
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.
