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Okay, I've got 2 posts for tonight, 'cause I've been gone for a little bit.
First one's just a little story. My grandparents dropped by for a few days during the holidays, and the first time he saw me, my grandpa thought I was wearing a wig. I guess that means I'm progressing, but I'm not seeing it to quite the degree he is. Anyone else have any similar experiences?
How often do you wash your hair? I wash twice a week usually because I work at KFC and it just gets greasy the next day so I dont care...yeah.
Hey everyone, probably wasting mine/your time, but i got nothing better to do. =) And you clicked on the link, so you obviously don't either.. Anyway, i tried growing out my hair once last year, but i always kept the sides and back shorter, and it was all bleached, and yach it looked terrible after a while, just some glorified bowl-cut, so i hacked that off (ironically when i took notice of a certain girl.. lol.) Anyway, i decided to go for it again, and this time things are going much better.. it's only been a few months, but im loving the awkward stage this time.. i decided to leave everything at the same length, and i just love the way the hair flips around in the back.. Im thinking of just sticking with a length somewhere in the awkward stage and staying there.. Every girlfriend, and every girl for that matter that i've asked thinks that long hair on guys doesn't look good.. i disagree.. but i was thinking of reaching some kind of a medium.. maybe 5 inches or so. what do you guys think?
I kinda believe that long hair goes along with Rock, Metal or the guitar. Most guitarists have long hair. Even those who cut, had it (ex.Satriani).
I was having a discussion with some guy and I was arguing that a Metal band with guys not having long hair is decieving and is unMetal.
He said, no no, but in the end had to admit that it was the case. Long hair is one condition of being in a Metal band. But he said, yeah, yeah, I have short hair becuase of my job....
Am I the only one to think like this here? Afterall, anyone ever seen a Classical music orchestra wearing shorts playing. You can`t be in an orchestra if you don`t conform to the elegant dressing code. Same thing for Metal and Rock.
Hey all, glad I stumbled across this message board. I have a question about growing my hair out, I have never let it grow longer than a month.. But at just about that stage the sides get really bushy and fluff out. I was wondering if it was possible for me to grow my hair out to a little shorter than shoulder length? If so, how long will it take? And what technique(s) should I use to make it look good?
Thanks in advance.
what you would look like as a longhair? or even how your HAIR would look long? im realistically targeting people who have never had long hair or are in the process of growing thier hair and expect it to look like a certain film star or musician..
i always wanted my hair to look like kurt cobains but it will never be like his hair and was something i had to get to grips with..
so who do you expect your hair to go like once its at ur desired level???
after doing much research i expect my hair to be like Oded Fehr..
http://www.odedfehr.de/deuce/deuce046big.jpg
http://www.odedfehr.de/killernet/killernet05.jpg
http://www.odedfehr.de/gallery/odedbb013.jpg
FINALLY just saw Lord Of The Rings: the two towers tonight and i have to say i liked it even better then the first
also great to see a movie with ALL longhairs in it
only thing that seems a bit odd is i would think that a lot of fans of lord of the rings would have long hair
themselves. i went to a fairly large screening and there was not a single longhair in the theatre, most everyone in there were teenagers with either buzzcuts or the usual short hair, and a few shaved heads
any other LOTR fans on here notice it either way?
I am 21, and have been growing my hair out for 6 or 7 months. My hair is thick and somewhat curly/wavy. But I can't seem to get my bangs out very far. When wet, the bangs will go down somewhat, but by the time they dry, they are no longer really covering my forehead. Is there any advice on how I can get fuller, longer bangs? Thanks. =)
Hey guys i want to grow my hair to about shoulder length. I am medium
blond but my hair is quite thick-what should i do!?
I think Dave Grohls (foo fighters) hair presently is cool-how do i go about getting mine like that as well?
Thanks.
Any one knows where can I get more pics of sergey
Hello, I thought I would introduce myself since I have only posted once so far which was a few minutes ago:
My name is Jerry (of course) and I have short hair but my wife has waist length hair.
I came to this website and guestbook from TLHS (The Long Hair Site) mainly because of Anthony who always directs us here if the topic is about male long hair on TLHS guestbook.
We live in the northwest of the United States.
Some of my hobbies and interests include: Long hair (mainly on ladies but I do find long hair on men attractive if it's taken care of: I am straight so I hope that doesn't sound homosexual), all kinds of music but mostly thrash metal, bicycling, hiking, watching tv and movies and traveling when we can afford it.
So far I find this guestbook interesting and the topics are diverse.
I hope everyone here had a Merry Christmas and you have a Happy New Year :)
...for genuine Hippies™...being a Longhair meant something
that was completely different from what it means today...
Back then, it stood for MANY things like: being a Rebel...
NOT following the 'Rules'...
REJECTING what 'society' was dictating at the time...
YES...it even stood for being pro DRUGS...(surprise...surprise)...
TODAY it can stand for the same things depending on the individual but...
nowadays...the 'focus' seems to be on the HAIR ITSELF...
...the FREEdom....the BEAUTY....the FEEL of it...the GLORY...
...amen
Is it best not to use any gel and why? I have been using some non alcohol Suave gel before allowing my hair to air dry but was wondering if I should just stop using it?
http://www.naturallycurly.com/
theyve got lots of good info. obviously the site is for women, but easily applies to long-haired men as well!
I see a LOT of talk on this board about this so-called "awkward stage", but I've been growing my hair for quite some time now (it's pretty straight, fyi, but there is slight curvature to it) and it's always looked good. Anyone have any pictures of this so I know what the hell you all are talking about?
(I also noticed a post a little while ago by someone who said he manages celebrities and none of them ever went through what you guys are talking about while growing their hair either)
I got the Back To The Future Trilogy for Christmas and thought I would post something about it. For those who have seen #3, the western one, who liked the way Doc Emmet Brown's (Christopher Loyd) silver long hair looked. I thought it looked pretty cool. I know it was cosmetic, but still looked cool. An ispiration for those who are deeply greying. Very Cool!
Most people think that his hair is firty and stuff , but i think that look marvelous , one of the best lookin hairs in the word for me at least
just thinking, at concerts there are a lot of jumping around and general movement with lots of ppl very crowded... I often notice how my hair gets stuck every here and there between people and such, when there's some mass jumping. never noticed that I lost hair or anything but I always get the feel that a lot of hair could get ripped away any time. what are your thoughts about this?
Alright, so awhile ago, I posted a message asking ppl to cite people who have helped to establish tollerance for long haired men in the North American collective unconsciousness. I made the suggestion of Jesus Christ, and all that got me was a bunch of posts debating the validity of his birth being celebrated on the 25th of December.
Anyway, now that I've touched on positive representatives, who are some long-haired males that you would attribute a negative tollerance for long hairs to?
One individual that I thought of was Charles Manson, the so-called "most infamous serial killer of all time" (Even though HE never actually killed anyone himself). I guess Manson's wily hair became a definitive part of his look and helped to establish a notion that people who looked like him must be equally vicious.
A lot of people seem to speak with contempt for Hippies as well, so I might as well mention them. When trying to discourage my initial suggestions of growing out my hair, my father would always respond by saying something to the effect of "What, you want to look like some hippie freak?!?". I guess the fact that Male hippies were prone to grow their hair out by challenging mainstream standards somehow became associated with their self-destructive tendencies rooted in drug use.
Hi all,
I am at 9 1/2 months now and deep deep deep in the awkward stage. I straightened my hair from time to time so that makes the awkward stage tolerable. Ok, ok - that’s the background so here’s the problem. My buddies and I like to go to bars and stuff but I find that after a few hours in a hot, crowded and sweaty bar the magical powers of my straightening iron begin to wear off and I begin to look a little like Ronald McDonald.
Now, I understand that perspiration and stuff are the cause of this but as I looked around the other night at some girls with similar length hair to mine - they didn't seem to be suffering from the 'cotton candy' hair style I was developing.
I was wondering if any of you had any ideas on how to control this. I’m reluctant to use hairspray or other chemicals but am curious to know how females are able to prevent this effect.
All suggestion (minus 'stop going to bars') welcome.
Thanks guys.
There are currently around 8 profiles missing to be posted as I can see in the e-mail address they get submitted to. I'm not at home and get barely 20 mins off to check the most basic things, besides not having any tools to work on the page. I'll catch up and as marc posted, by jan 3rd everything will be up.
happy holidays
ps. dear nobody:
1- who the hell are you?
2- don't worry, posting for progress pics is totally voluntary, I'm glad you're not checking in.
3- Give me a break
Hails everyone,
I need some suggestions for leave-in conditioners. I've tried the Paul Mitchell one, "The Conditioner," but it doesn't do a whole lot.
I've heard Biolage is supposed to be good...any tips?
I've enclosed an image of an extreme close-up of my hair...does it look okay or what?
Thanks,
Chris
I was just wondering why there's only 14 of us listed on the profiles board? I thought it was a great idea and it seemed to get positive responses from everybody, so I was a little surprised to find so few had posted there.
Any longhair friendly salons in San Antonio? If you know of a specific person that would be cool too, just planning ahead.
I'm still donating to LOL, as that is what I set out to do, but I will keep some length, and let it get longer after the cut. I'll prolly cut it to about ten or tweleve inches once I get to 24", then donate that cutoff to LOL, then let it get back to 24" and keep it there. Here I am at 20 months without a cut. This is me with hair straightened via blowdrier, as I have natural corkscrew curls. Religious conditioning pays off, boys....
I just wanted to wish yous a Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year! I'm thankful for God's gift of joy that came to the world as a baby boy 2100 years ago-that's the real reason for the season! All the marketing hype is just wrong...and exhausting.
Peace out,
Marty (pseudo-hippy)
I have a few questions on drying my hair. I usually use a blow dryer on my hair once i'm out of the shower. My hair is usually slicked back from the shower and I dry it this way instead of letting it all fall down. Then when it's almost dry I comb it how I want. I was just wondering if there was a better way to do things.
http://www.alh.tj/cgi-bin/clickcount.pl?url=http://www.alh.tj/diane-witt/in1018.jpg
wow
Does washing your hair only twice a week make you hair look better?
If you wash your hair only twice a week do you shower only twice a week too or do you wear like one of those shower caps everyday?
Not being a dick...just interested because my hair is almost at shoulder length and maybe i should start washing my hair every other day instead of shampooing everyday...but for now ill just keep wearing hats...
I'd like to invite any of you guys to visit my group on Yahoo for Gay Longhaired men - BROS Online. It's a very active group for longhaired gay men of all sorts:
A site for the now defunct magazine BROS., for gay longhaired men. Hippies, bikers, longhaul truckers, headbangers, rockers, blue collar guys, Native Americans, hitchikers, drifters, metalheads, leathermen, longhaired bodybuilders, outdoorsmen, country boys, renaissance men, celts, vikings, barbarians, shaggy cowboys, pro westlers, klingons... and you???
Also visit the Gay Longhaired Message Board at:
http://chuisser.com/gaylonghair
Longhaired Hugz & Hope to see ya there!
~Rob in Tampa Bay, FL
aka hippiesucker
DECIDED TO PUT LONG HAIRED MEN IN MY SEARCH AND WALLA, FOUND THIS SITE...I LOVE MEN WITH LONG HAIR, I WOULD NEVER TELL A MAN TO CUT IT...I DON'T LIKE BALD HEADED MEN. I WONDER WHO TOLD MEN THEY LOOK GOOD BALD ANYWAY...
FROM MY LONG HAIRED AFGHAN TO LONG HAIRED WEEPING WILLOW TREES TO MEN WITH LONG HAIR...LET IT GROW...
What can I do to style my thick and curly hair at about 6 months of growth? It looks ok right after I'm finished washing it, but soon it gets big and frizzy. =( Any thoughts on how I can get it to look decent until it's longer?
I just wanted to share this with everyone. I went to Walmart yesterday. As I was walking from the parking lot to the store, I noticed the guy in front of me had the most beautiful thick waist-length braid (I was so envious). Inside the store, I saw a guy buying a bicycle. He had really nice silky straight black hair that fell several inches below his shoulder blades and cut straight across (mid-back length). Another guy, who was with his wife and two sons, had a very strange hairstyle, but interesting. The front was bleached and pulled back into a ponytail from the crown on his head, and the hair in back hung down about six inches below his collar. As I was leaving the store, another guy was coming in. He had very good looking mid-back length hair. It was just so nice to see all that hair. (I'd give just about anything to have a braid like the one that guy had, it was really nice).
I realize now what a f**king little troll I am, and I will never post here again.
P.S.
I'VE NEVER EVEN HAD LONG HAIR!!!
What do you guys think of his hair i thought is the one most beatifull that i ever seen
Here's a hair growth chart I found on the net (I forget where; maybe some of you have seen it before).. Click on the thumbnail and I suggest you print it maximum size on 8½ x 11 to be able to read it.
Merry Xmas everybody.
Hey guys, finally got round to posting after lurking for a few months.
I've been growing my hair for about 3 years now, as in I haven't had it cut for that long. I've had long hair 2 or 3 times before this over the years but ended up getting it cut due to it not looking too good. It now comfortably ties back and has done for about 6 months now.
Anyway, now that I'm a bit older the long hair suits me much more than it used to so there's no need for me to get it all cut off again :)
Getting to the point, since in the past I've ended up cutting it off I've had no need to trim it, but since I'm keeping it this time I need some advice on how to go about it.
All I need is the ends trimmed so I aint going to pay for something I could just as easily do myself, so what tips would you give?
Dry or wet? How much should I trim off? Should I take the same amount off all the hair? Any special way of cutting it?.........
Any advice would be great :)
If I may ask, what exactly would be shoulderblade length, and what exactly midback length? Is there a difference? Can someone illustrate?
Here's a Christmas present for all of you who love long, long, long hair. It's an inspiration picture. Don't try to analyze it or disect it. Just print it and carry it around in your wallet for some real inspiration. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Picture can be found at:
http://members.fortunecity.com/allcutup/acu3lh9x.html
I wanna talk abowt the hare in my ass. How do you take care of it? can you style it?
Just wanted to wish all you beautiful guys and girls a very merry and blessed Christmas/Yule.
*+*Elven hugs & Fairy Kisses*+*
dawn
We all have our own personal sources of inspiration for growing our hair out... But who do you think has contributed substantially to the swaying the public's acceptance of long haired males?
I've been noticing a lot of Xanta posts as of late (wonder why!), but Xanta annoys me more than he appeals to me. I think the idealized image of Jesus that Christianity has popularized has left a mark somewhere in the unconsciousness of most Americans, regardless of faith (Face it, no matter what your creed, it's hard not to notice the evil that is the commerical manifestation known as Xmas).
Ive been growing for a year and two months, and as some of you may know I don't really like my hair but i have never once considered cutting it. These past few days have been different however, like I'm seeing things from a different point of view. I'm now thinking to myself, what is the big deal here? It's just a hairstyle, there's so much more to life than a hairstyle. Now don't get me wrong, I do like long hair alot better than short hair but since I don't like MY hair and it causes me so much grief.. why not cut it? (I said I wouldn't cut it for two years, and i try my best to stick to what I say but after the two year mark, if i feel like i do now i will cut) Only last week it would have seemed like such a horrible thing to cut my hair.. now I'm thinking Is the world going to stop if I cut my hair? Is anyone who sees me on the street really going to give a damn if I cut my hair or not? It's not going to make any news headlines I can tell you that. All of a sudden it seems so insignificant and there are so many more important things in life that can bring me joy. I used to think that if I cut my hair and saw a longhaired guy it would make me feel so bad, but now I ask myself, why??? In my mind it would seem as if nobody knew who I really was, people saw me with short hair and they wouldn't understand that deep inside I was a true longhair... now this seems so stupid to me, nobody would notice or care what hairstyle I have, people are too busy with their lives and most people could care less about what hairstyle anyone has. It's just rather strange how almost overnight I started seeing things from a different perspective, has this ever happened to anyone?
I have thick frizzy hair and I recently started shampooing more frequently (every day, or every other day) and my hair looks/feels alot better. It is a bit bigger/thicker but it feels so good I don't really care. For the past year I always thought using shampoo too frequently would make my hair look worse but apparantly it was the other way around.
This may or may not work. If it does, you can get an idea of my hair in a tail. Really would like to have it about 6" longer.
without giving a full review, as i'm sure it has pros and cons, i will say that at the least it is somewhat interesting. i found it quite interesting, and thought some of you might also. :)
http://www.hairboutique.com/
Thought I'd post a recent shot showing my hair finally in a tail. I'd really like to grow the tail out to about 10-12".
This is rather pointless but I need to rant, I'm at almost one year and two months from a buzz cut, have very thick frizzy hair (naturally like that, I take very good care of it) and I can't stand it, then again I can't stand the thought of having short hair. I am going to grow it for two years and if at two years it does not get better I will cut. Unfortunately I doubt it will be all that better at the two year mark. I love long hair but my hair is such a pain, it has pretty much stopped me from doing all my normal activities b/c any little bit of movement that I do and it starts to get all big and frizzy. I have to walk around being careful not to move my head around too much otherwise, big hair! And I can't let anyone or anything touch it b/c... you guessed it, big hair!I know some people will say, so what who cares what anyone else thinks? Well, it's not about other people, I'm the one who doesn't like what he sees. It feels so rough and frizzy/tangled and that sucks because I baby my hair so much there's no way it's damaged. It would be so nice to have smooth hair that I can run my hand through and it would actually fall back down instead of turning into a giant cotton ball type thing. I've tried many special conditioners, hot oil treatments, you name it and it's always the same. Like I said, I love long hair but is it really worth having if it means basically giving up every other activity? But don't worry, from here to the two year mark I won't cut.
Okay, so the show was a "Wonder Years" rip-off, which was probably a rip-off of another show that I'm too young to remember. But you have to admit, Will Friedle's got some wicked awesome hair.
I lost track of how long I have been growing my hair out. I guess its still in the awkward stage. If I take some time I can get it to look pretty good. My hair is very thick and somewhat straight. I was wondering what I should be doing with it from the moment I get out of the shower. After I shampoo and condition it I leave my hair slicked back from the shower. I usually just blow dry it and part it with a comb. This is very time consuming and it leaves the back of my hair looking pointy or broken(even though it is not). But If I let it dry naturally it all hangs down perfectly. The only problem with that is the bangs. It's almost impossible to brush the bangs with the sides when my hair is dry. None of my hair stays in place. Even if I try gel. Are there any methods which don't involve excessive combing or brshing when its wet? I would just liek to leave my hair slipped back and dry and part and fall down on its own without having to worry about it looking weird. My final question is once I have long hair where its about shoulder length. How will I go about drying and combing it? I can't wait until its long enough for a ponytail. Only a few inches to go.
Is it safe to use a blow dryer every day, or will that completely damage your hair?
Okay. For the past few months I've been half-heartedly looking for a job. In the past 2 months I've had 2 job interviews but didn't get the job, which in my opinion is because I was REALLY REALLY nervous and could barely answer the questions put to me, which were really stupid questions.
Anyway, now my parents, who have been pretty cool up till now, have decreed that unless I get a job by the new year, I must go and get a haircut, because evidently they think that my hair is getting in my way. And to be brutally honest, I don't see myself getting a job by that time.
So, what am I to do? First, there is no damn way I'm going to allow this. I may still live at home but there's no bloody way I'm going to allow them to alter me however they see fit. If worst comes to worst and they try something dirty and underhanded on me, like cutting it when I'm asleep or something, I know exactly what I'm going to do, and that is to turn into my brother, who is a total lazy slob who does nothing, and sloth around all day, never cleaning up after himself. And I just won't bother looking for a job at all, just lie around all day and make dirty dishes but not clean them, not bother to dust, not bother to wipe the dog's feet when she comes it, and leave nice big messes in the hallway when I come up, which I will not mop up. I'll feel like a total asshole doing that, but if someone tries to mutilate me, I will cease to be a doormat and turn into a nasty vicious he-bitch who screams profanities and is totally irrational. My own grandmother has suggested something mind-bendingly stupid, which is to get it cut and then let it grow afyer I get a job, and I didn't even dignify THAT with a REPLY.
Oh, and I'll get piercings and tattoos.
Oh, and I'll shout at my dad that he's a facist. Considering his recent political attitudes that won't be a stretch.
But any ideas to prevent this horrible fate?
and he wears a fur-lined RED HAT & COAT...
with LEATHER BUCKLE and big...
black BOOTS and probably an earring of gold...
if you brush aside that long hair plus
he's heavy with a red nose and
he smokes God
knows what in
that pipe but...
the Kids all love him...
The 12 Days of Longhair Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, my good friends gave to me
-A Celtic Sterling Silver Hair Cuff...
On the second day of ChrisTmas, my good friends gave to me
-???
-and A Celtic Sterling Silver Hair Cuff!
(Everyone add a verse!)
The Rev
Anybody expecting to get any hair accessories or earings for Christmas ?
look at this guy, probably entirely unknown outside Italy, cool hair and great songs!...Gianluca Grignani
http://www.grignani.it/photo/photo.htm
I like to sit in my basement and marvel at my sweet pog collection i have chewbacca pogs and pee wee herman pogs! I had a set of lincoln logs but my dog chewed em up and now im superbly depressed. This is worst than the time i broke both my legs in hockey its much more painful.
p.s this site rules...you whores!
www.geocities.com/kidneyfailure2003
word...
I often squeeze (not too harshly) water out of my hair after showering, to make it dry faster. just wondering, could this damage my hair?
Somebody mentioned earlier something about thinning. What exactly is this process? What does it achieve? Thanks in advance. :)
hiiiiiii
its ben long time since u both updated your pages
please updat it i am dying to see your latest hair
if poss jarko send some styling pics
IndianBoy
I'M GROWIN MY HAIR AND I WANNA KNOW HOW TO HAVE A KURT COBAIN ALIKE HAIR , IF SOMEONE COULD TELL ME , PLEASE POST HERE
I have a couple of questions about the awkward stage.
1. When exactly is one considered to be out of the awkward stage? In other words, how do you know you've passed it?
2. Based on your experience, how long did the awkward stage last for you? I've been growing for almost 15 months now and it still feels like I'm in the awkward stage.
Well I suppose EVERYTHING looks better when you have long hair, but any specific articles of clothing that you think look really good with long hair? I'd say for winter, frock coats and turtle necks, some kangol type leather hats (like the one Triple H the wrestler wears alot) look really good w/long hair too. Not sure about any specific summer clothes.
Hi S,
Since Victor's uploading of pictures is disabled and you've started a picture database including our profiles, it might be good to ask Victor if he can place a link to your website at the top of the screen with the other links. Not only would it be easy to get to your site, it might also tie our community together a bit more. What do you think?
I first started letting my hair grow out about two years ago. Since then, I've deliberately kept it in what most readers here would call the "awkward" area, getting maintenance cuts at least four times a year, partially because my hair is thin enough on top that I have to cut it to maintain the proportion. But that was fine with me--never thought "awkward stage" looked so awkward on me, and never thought of myself as the pony tail type anyway.
Two weeks ago, I went back to the barber and he told me, "Until a few months ago, I never would have done this, but now guys are asking me for this look." The result was tighter on the sides and bulky and curling out in back and at the corners, in other words, a lot more "mullet"-like."If your wife hates it, come back and I'll fix it," he said.
I'd never really had a mullet during the early '90s. Not that I didn't try, BTW, but I could never get it to grow out the right way in the corners. As I left the barber, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to walk around in public with this. Or whether the neo-mullet had really shown up anywhere except on a few runway models a few years ago. Or whether he was just messing with me to see what I'd let him get away with.
But my wife didn't hate it. She also didn't think it looked like a real mullet because it wasn't super-short on top. (It really looks more like something that would have been on one of the members of Glass Tiger than a real hockey player-style mullet.) And with my larger face/head, it actually doesn't look bad. So I'm running with it, at least for now. And wandering the streets of NYC's east village where I work, I do occasionally see mullet-esque touches on somebody's medium-length hair.
But what do you guys think?
Are you starting to see touches of the mullet creep back?
Would you wear one (or anything that sorta looks like one) in 2003?
I've just tried a VERY nice product that
smooths & soothes FriZzes...FLyaways...SLiT EnDS...
Promotes strength & Shine...refines & controls (a bit)
not sticky...NO alcohol...
(used in dry--not wet--hair)
I did NOT believe any of it...but bought the product...anyway.
It's GREAT! Well that's just MY opinion and MY hair..
but for me, at least, it's one of the few products that did
what it claimed.
Product? Aussie SMOOTH GeL 8oz. at drugstores or even Wal-
Mart for less than 3.oo
Anybody else try it? I would think it would be GREAT
for getting through the Awkward Phase and
I'm loving it right now...
My hair tends to be wavy and still on the thick side.
Here's a pic from a couple years ago......
http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1040435476.JPG
I decided to just cut the damaged parts of my hair but I recognized that everything was damaged so I have a buzzcut now (20 mm) and I restart again. Any tips for the new start?
It's mostly a 'morning thing' for me...
Counting a shampoo or conditioning and combing, etc.
I spend maybe 15-20 minutes...
Plus 'touch-ups' and 'hair checks during the day...
and NO, it's not a bother...
Are there any styles of facial hair that look better with long hair than other styles?
Perhaps a different way to ask it: Is there any form of facial hair that looks bad with long hair?
William
(a bearded/handlebared longhair)
will "trimming" my hair make it grow any faster? i really dont care about how ilook during any form of awkward stage before being able to tie my hair back but its important that i know if trimming it will change the rate of growth?? cuz i dont want to be needlessly chopping off hair that could otherwise have helped it get longer. ??
confused as far as hair care gos :( dunno what a splitend is.. dunno what damaged hair is. christ all i know is hair is hair.
O.k wait for it, i'm only saying this to be a devils advocate so don't get all heavy with me. But what if I was to say "it's only hair"? I love long hair don't get me wrong and as a gay man (sorry if this offends some of you) but I find long hair really sexy hence the reason I haven't had a haircut in months.
what I want to know is why do people think long hair is a kind of religion? This is not an accusation just an honest to goodness question
Cheers
The first pic was taken during my first attempt at growing my hair long in July '99. I had a severe undercut(everything but the top was shaved) and the ends were totally destroyed from bleaching it a year and a half before(at chin lenghth) and then dying it back. I ended up trimming it to a little above shoulder length and kept it trimmed for about a year. Then I ended up cutting it to an inch below chin length in June '00 and have been growing it since with only several minor trims. It is now one length(underneath and all) and this picture was taken about a month ago. Just disregard the knife in the pic, the pic was taken as a joke and it's the most recent one I have so it's the one I decided to use. I'd say it's quite an improvement from my first attempt and I now finally feel like a true longhair. As you can tell by the first pic, I wasn't too into washing my hair but now I take great care of it and it feels great.
so Paul said:
"Is not even nature itself teaching you that if a man, indeed,
should be having long tresses, it is a dishonor to him."
NO! Nature teaches the opposite... LONG hair is natural and the cold,
steel scissors we use to cut hair are UNnatural..
Paul's statement might have been misunderstood all these years.
The word "dishonor" [atimia]literally means UN-value...
Maybe 'UNvalued' (or not respected) because it got into the man's way...
while doing battle or
while working the fields, etc.?
TOday it's a completely different story.
Here's a battle cry against those who think being a LONGhair
is a CRIME:
'Dishonor' is NOT a sin...DIShonor means UN-value...
Adam&® did not own SCISSORS!
What say you?
Hey. I've been gone for a long time now. I used to be a frequent poster and visiter here, but when the site changed I could never see any of the posts. But my internet has changed recently......and now I can do everything! My hair is much longer than the last time I logged on here, although it still needs to get do some growing. Look forward to being able to get back in the discussions of long hair.
I was curious to how old everyone is here. I'm 16 and have been growing my hair since I was 12.
I need some advice on how to deal with damaged hair. My hair is very thick,which makes it very hard to comb or brush. No matter how careful I am I always wind up breaking alot of hair when brushing because it is so thick and it gets very tangled. I also lose alot when I wash it,no matter how gently I wash it. I have lots of little broken hairs sticking out everywhere. How should I deal with this? Do I need some kind of special condtioner or something? I don't know what to do with it. It is starting to look pretty bad,but I really don't want to cut it. I have been growing it for over 17 months now,and I can't stand the thoughts of cutting it. It would be like losing a part of myself now. Also what is the best kind of brush to use on very thick hair that gets very tangled? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I was rather surprised when I realized that the "Reverend Erik" they mentioned was HairReligion!
Are there any good light gels that aren't too sticky and control light frizz well? Something that doesn't get too hard or crunchy or crumbles out easily. Maybe some sort of depp type brand?
Being that my hair still relatively short, reaching my mouth when pulled down but waving toward the top of my ear when not, i still have trouble controlling it sometimes and i almost daily use a very little bit of light gel on my damp hair but my mom says the gel she usually buys is too expensive for daily use. it's a great gel and it's really been working out, but now i need a cheaper solution...
A cut & paste featurette.
December 19, 2002 - Wireless Flash
Long Hair Is A Religion For Michigan Man
KENTWOOD, Mich. (Wireless Flash) -- A man in Kentwood, Michigan, is truly religious about his long hair. In fact, he's created a religion to celebrate it.
The man, who calls himself "Reverend Erik," leads a small but growing group of guys who have dedicated their lives to growing their hair as long as possible.
It's not an easy path to follow.
It took Reverend Erik 14 years to get his "protein strands" to their current length -- halfway between his butt and knees -- and he says he won't be a "hair god" until his locks touch the ground.
Reverend Erik insists his hair-raising religion is his way of stopping the persecution of men with really long hair.
Besides being called Rapunzel by kids, guys with long hair have to deal with pressure to get their hair cut.
He says the biggest problem facing long-haired men is talk show host Maury Povich, who he says uses unfair tactics to force long-locked guys to cut their hair for cancer-stricken kids.
Alright pretty simple question. I have shoulderlength brown hair (I don't have a digital camera to take pics or I would) and I was wondering if I put blond highlights in it, would that be umm... effeminate at all? I just am curious since I don't know if I've ever seen a longhair guy with highlights (highlights that actually contrast, like darker brown and lighter blond, which I think are extremely hot on girls and rare enough on them too, maybe that's why I like the idea of them)
MC
I need some advice on how to deal with damaged hair. My hair is very thick,which makes it very hard to comb or brush. No matter how careful I am I always wind up breaking alot of hair when brushing because it is so thick and it gets very tangled. I also lose alot when I wash it,no matter how gently I wash it. I have lots of little broken hairs sticking out everywhere. How should I deal with this? Do I need some kind of special condtioner or something? I don't know what to do with it. It is starting to look pretty bad,but I really don't want to cut it. I have been growing it for over 17 months now,and I can't stand the thoughts of cutting it. It would be like losing a part of myself now. Also what is the best kind of brush to use on very thick hair that gets very tangled? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Check out my NEW progress pics taken yesterday... A little over 2 years!!!! Let me know what you think!
~Rob
When my hair is a little bit wet it looks really good. But as soon as it gets completely dry some of it starts to look like it is filled with static electricity (unless I haven't washed it for a week :).
Does anyone know of any good ways to make hair "heavier" IE making it hanging straight down; without making it stick together (like hairspray does).
does anyone know what type of undercut he had in 1997/98 is it inch at the back and half an inch round sides
I always hear about people putting coconut (or any other kind) of oil in their hair. What exactly does this do and do you buy a special kind for your hair or what? Thanks.
is a 1 inch cut best and does anyone have any pictures to see what it looks like ? thanks
Raven's got some cool hair. Some inspiration for those of us with curly hair!
Guys, go to the site, fill out the form, and soon we'll all have the progress pic and info about us in one place.
I intend to create a personals section, and taking into consideration all opinions and preferences, I'll include 2 sections. One for straight guys, and the other for gay guys. If you don't want to be listed in either, fill the form accordingly.
Your long hair info will be posted anyway, 2 separate sections will be there for hair progress and for personals.
peace
I recently did my yearly stint as a one day specialty teacher in the local Elementary School. For years the boys have looked for the most part like a "Lawn-Mower" had run over their heads. ALL the same.........ALWAYS the same year after year. In short: "Clones." I found it rather refreshing and was completely surprised this year when to my astonishment "Long Hair" was suddenly evident! I would say that about 20% of the boys were sporting some sort of "long" hair! The longest was some 4th grader with hair nearly to the mid-back. Many looked like "awkward stage" kids,(but this was NOT dirty shabby hair) so that you could tell that this length hair was most likely intentional. The remainder had at least 3"-4" growth.........kind of a trip back to the 80's. Yes it was quite refreshing. But most interesting was the fact (and this may just be myself), that those with the longer hair looked VERY healthy, and the longer hair brought-out a nice Human feature to their faces that seemed to be most natural. The "Lawn-Mower" group looked to be (most cases) artifical or rather perhaps sickly as if they were going through some sort of Cancer Therapy. The "Long-hairs" at this particular school (by the way) were NOT the trouble-makers which I was glad to note because so many in society attribute Long Hair on Men with trouble which we all know is untrue. Yes, perhaps this was an isolated case, I don't know. Any of you other guys out there starting to notice Longer Hair making a come-back in your area?
Last Night we had a Fire at a Plastic Factory.
When the Roof falled down, two firefighters were severely injured and had to be rescued.
There was a huge Cloud of Smoke and the Rain falling through it, came down as hydrochloric Acid.
On the Skin it felt like lots of Ants biting.
I had my Hair in a Tail and wore a Helmet, but the Acid was everywhere.
I know that there are some Hais Professinals here:
What is worse, low or high pH (this was VERY low)?
I took a Shower as soon as available, is there any more to do?
Michael
It seems alot of wrestlers have a slight undercut, like test, triple h , hbk etc. They always look good and am considering getting one as ive got quite long hair now to the top of my shoulders. The only problem is the underneath seems longer. So the top bit doesnt settle as well as i would like. When in a ponytail most of the stuff at the back is the mousy colored underneath hair.Looks messy.
I,ve got similar hair to triple h and test, quite thick and blond and so what should I ask for at the hairdresser. An inch off at the nape,
half an inch off the sides?
Hi Michael,
I don't know if you tried e-mailing your pics to me, but my inbox was locked and I wouldn't have gotten them. If you sent them, could you please send them again?
I have finally created our own profiles site. I'll try to keep it running and anyone who needs can post a pic on profile and other pics to show progress. Follow the link and bookmark it. It will be running fully by this weekend.
Tomorrow, I'll let everyone know, and a link will be on the site so you can submit your info and mail me your pics to get posted.
Anyone else psyched about Lord of the Rings?
Talk about a great longhair movie! Granted most of it is probably wigs but in the setting of the movie it's not too hard to pretend. I noticed Viggo (the actor who plays Aragorn) has longish hair now dyed blond.
I'm going tonight...I CAN'T WAIT! The Two Towers looks to be even better than Fellowhip of the Ring.
Everytime someone posts a progress pic I really want to see, it never shows up. "Page cannot be found" then I get to read other people's replies of how good it looks. Can't we just have one thread were everyone posts WORKING pics?!?!
Any people on here into punk?????/
I'm into punky, trashy, grungy rock like sonic youth, placebo, pixies, nirvana, the distillers, the ataris, the descendents
I also like some metal for example tool, a perfect cirlce, pantera etc.
Just wondered what you guys are into and if there are anymore longhaired punks on here?
I recently went for my first ‘maintenance’ cut after approximately 7/8 months growth. I must say I was a little aprehensive letting anyone touch my hair; let alone get close to it with a pair of scissors! The fact that my hairdresser used to be a longhair comforted me little…
I swim regularly and thought my hair was getting a little dry. To top it off I found my first split end (I always had it too short before to get split ends). So thought it would be time for a maintenance cut. I think I lost half an inch of hair but I am happy with the result. I trimmed the mullet a little and left the rest of my length intact. Having extremly thick hair (I think I could give red heads a run for their money) my hairdresser also thinned out some of it.
I know some people vouch for the ‘don’t cut it at all’ while growing the hair out, I just wanted to add my comments to the debate if you want to call it that. I got a trim, and I’m happy with it! I’ll eventually post some progress pics once I can get the hair to stay behind the ears (another few months and I should be there). I don't think i'll go for another maintenance cut until another 7-8 months go by which would bring me at the 1.5 year mark.
I once again wanted to say hello and thanks to all the other members of the board who take the time to post and reply. This board has been a great resource and as my hair gets longer and longer I feel more and more at ease posting ;-)
On a side note to the “more long hairs in schools” post, would anyone care to comment on long hair coming back into style? I’ve been discussing it with a longhaired friend of mine. I seem to think there are a lot more men that are letting their hair grow out these days. My friend a longhair thinks that it's all in my head since i notice them more now that i'm also growing mine out.
on a side note both my roommates are letting theirs grow also. I’m sure our neighbors think we’ve stepped out of some 70’s time warp…
Cheers folks! and hello to all the other 8/9 month folks out there!
ME!
My hair is beginning to confuse me. At first I thought it was just annoyingly curly but as it's getting longer, I'm not sure. Most of my hair is actually quite straight, but my fringe is tremendously curly, far moreso than anywhere else on my head. Is this normal? Could this be because of damage? I shampoo every two or three days and try to wash every day.
hi there,
I'm from cardiff and me and my mate have always wanted long hair. So now we are playing haircut chicken, that is the first guy to go to get his haircut loses. Has any body got any tips (beside the obvious "don't cut it") to help me win!!
Cheers
hi i want to grow an afro as weird as the may sound someone told me i i pour vinegar in my hait and let it set in every day for a month that your hair will become knappy so i can grow a fro does anyone know if that is true if not does anyone no what i can use
I've heard it's better to wash your hair with cold water as you get a better shine and hot water may damage your hair. Is there any truth to this, and if so, how cold does it have to be?
Looking for guys with no so short hair to be hair models. All services will be provided free of charge and you'll be told what will be happening prior to the service being performed. Just need head shots before and after pics taken. I'm in the DFW Texas area.
I was just curious whether anyone noticed that,
in one brief scene in the second Harry Potter
movie, the elder Malfoy had his long blonde
hair tied back with a black satin ribbon.
Unfortunately, I could not locate a relevant
picture but I personally thought it looked
completely awesome. If my hair was blonde I
might try it myself. Maybe a different color
ribbon...
I supppose I'm just curious whether anyone
here has tried such a thing. Cheers to
the Harry Potter film folks for such
wonderful portrayals of long haired men,
and may Richard Harris (Prof. Dumbledore)
rest in peace.
Four things I didn't plan on...
#1. When I was growing out my hair I grew so impatient waiting for my hair to get long enough to tie back that I measured it centimeter by agonzing centimeter. But once it was long enough to get into a sturdy ponytail, I no longer fretted about incremental growth. One day, when taking out my scunci, my hair tumbled down just past my shoulders. I was amazed. It never occurred to me that my hair would continue to grow unnoticed after I passed the ponytail milestone.
#2. My goal for so long had been to get out of the awkward stage into a ponytail. Now as my hair gets longer, It's great to be able to take a vacation from the ponytail and wear it down and loose.
#3. My hair is frequently getting into my mouth (it's past my chin). I get a laugh when I pull a hair out of my mouth that's still attached to my head.
#4. I thought I would be content to have hair long enough to ponytail, but everytime it gets a bit longer, I want it just a bit longer still...
This week I´m gonna cut my hair after exactly 1 year of growth because I had no idea of haircare and so it´s totally damaged. I´m gonna let it cut real short and start all over again :( One year of awkward stage again...
Hi, a lurker here..
I think I asked this question quite some time back, but I totally forgot what you guys said. I've got just slightly past waist length hair (only a few locks reach past it so far). I've been thinking on and off for a long time about bleaching my hair, and then toning it to ice white or light silvery grey. The color it's at now is light brown/dirty blonde. Sort of a tarnished brass/bronze color? (I never have been able to figure out the diff between light brown and dirty blond.. i hear different things from different people). Or actually, my hair is currently dark purple, since I dyed it recently with a semi-perm dye. But it is fading now. I have never bleached it before.
Anyway, what kind of damage would I be looking at here? I would not be averse to keeping it well conditioned with oils and the like, if that's necesssary, seeing that I often go a week or two without shampooing my hair anyway, so it already gets fairly oily to begin with.
Further, if I did decide to go ahead with it, where would I go to have this done? I simply don't trust myself to do it, nor do I trust any old run of the mill hair care person. It'd have to be someone who really knows what they're doing. If I do this, I suppose I'll test it out on only one lock of hair first, to assess the damage and see if I even like the color. But even then, I don't want to completely ruin that lock of hair. It might not be much overall, but it'd still be very noticable if I were to have to cut it off or something. Or perhaps I'd just go with the single bleached lock alone. Would certainly be less of a P.I.T.A. to do the roots on every few weeks than a full head of hair.
And for that matter, what about eyebrows? I know it's generally said to be a bad idea to bleach them, but I have heard there are special bleaching cremes made specifically for that. Anyone know about these, and if they work well? Or if they really even exist?
Thanks!
Hi folks, well, Im just into the stage of "get your hair cut", but enjoyin it! I've been wearin hats when I can, as my hair is not so hot lookin at the moment and i want it to grow down not out, plus Im gettin these long curly hairs around my ears!!! Im findin it all pretty funny, not feelin as self concious as I thought I would, anyway, its good to be an individual. I would appreciate any tips on gettin out of this stage with as good lookin hair as I can. Conditioning, possibility of hat damage, anything you all wish someone had told you! Thanx!
Hey Guys:
Just in case any of you didn't know Scott Stapp, lead singer of Creed, has cut his hair. It's quite sad as Mr.Stapp had a great head of hair and was one of my inspirations for becoming a longhair. This whole MTV image of what a rocker is supposed to look like in 2002 sickens me. I live in Canada, and only get Much Music, and the VJ's on the show crack jokes all the time telling longhaired musicians to cut their hair, it's out of style, etc, really quite sad.
--Carlos
Hi Y’all,
Just posted new pics showing my hairpiece after washing it for the first time on the weekend. Styled it so it doesn’t have as much of an inside curve. I’m in love with the thing; really, really looks real! Sure beats the egg-head. Feel like a teenager again….WOW.
By the way found this keen site where you can post up to 100 pics.
http://www.photo.net
*sarcasm on* Hey everyone, I'm sure you've all been just DYING to see my 5 month progress pics... *sarcasm off*
=)
Anyway, here is the link to see them. The pictures are pretty huge, so you'll have to wait a bit before the three are done loading. Thanks for viewing, any comments are welcome.
Copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://www.angelfire.com/sd/gamecube/hair-progress.html
I've been growing since July 15, 2002. My front hair now is about 4 1/2 inches, and back/sides are about 3 1/2.
I should have another three pics on about mid March. My hair should be about 6 inches in front by then.
Thanks to Treyn i am able to post Pics now.
Its not of the best Quality, but taken only a few Days ago and showing
the recent Progess of growing.
The last Trim was in March 02; i will try to find some Pics of that Month.
I have had long Hair in the 80`s,only a little shorter than now, and had to cut it when i was looking for a Job in Hospital.
This Job has been a Necessity for medical Qualification, and i still remember the sad Feelings on the Day of cutting.
On one Day in Feb. this Year i discovered this Board with all the People on who grow their Hair to live their own Life...
and this encouraged me to let an old Dream come true, before it falls out!
That has probably been my best Decision of the last Years; i have got so much Pleasure and, what i never had imagined, lots of posetive Comments!
umm--ist there a Way to show more than one Pic in a posting?
hope it works..
Hau mitawa kola na ciye na misunkala
(Hello my friends and older and younger brothers),
Power to long haired men! This is a great board with a great topic. I first came here over 2 years ago, and have popped in now and again from time to time to see what's happening. Just thought I'd share once again my thoughts on what long hair means to American Indian people. Enjoy....
To the Indian, long hair is more than just a statement. It is a symbol of many things. Freedom.... Responsibility.... Tradition....
and Wisdom. When my long hair is loose and the wind is making it twist and turn like a silent grassdancer, I feel free.... alive.
When I look at the ends of my waist-length hair, I am reminded of some of the foolish things I have done over the years. I
am reminded that I need to remember that foolishness so I do not make those same errors again. The culture that cuts its hair
again and again is of the same mindset of those who try to 'forget the past' and 'move on'. They forget their history, and thus run
the risk of repeating the same mistakes again. The length of my hair makes me think of the ancient traditions of my Lakota
people. It makes me proud. When I take the time to carefully double braid my hair, I am reminded of the patience and wisdom
of my elders. I am reminded of my ancestors who wore their hair in double braids with honor. This is the 'power' I speak of
when I refer to an Indian having long hair. It is not a power given from the outside.... it is a power felt from within. Over the course of history, men with long hair has been the norm, not the contrary. Ever heard of Samson? The secret to his superhuman strength was in his long hair. And he lost that power when Delilah cut his hair short while he slept! Consider that, all you advocates for short-haired men!! *grin*
Pilamaye (Thank you) for listening my friends. Peace and power to you....
JTH
Hello every one,
I`m posting these self-portraits of me.
They were taken by myself with the help of a tripod, at Buckingham Footpath, in UK.
If you think that the pictures are cool and that my hair is great, thank you.
I thank God first of all, and I dedicate, with all my love, these pics to the one who changed my life.
and
Keep the long hair flowing.
What do guys use to tie your hair back with?
How would you recommend growing it long from a short hairstyle without looking like a dork. I haven't had a haircut for about 2.5 months and I'm planning on growing it to about shoulderlength (or a bit above), but I don't want to have a mullet in the middle of the two extremes. Any tips?
Stuart
I had Tyren post some progress pics of me about a week ago to this day. It was today, however, after taking my weekly full-fledged shower (Shampoo + Conditioner put into effect) that I noticed something awesome: The longest strands of hair growing out in front and on the sides of my head were long enough (When weighed down by water) that I could place them in my mouth! While I'm sure this report must sound silly to all those who have achieved shoulder-length hair, this is quite a landmark for me. I've been growing for a little over 9 full months now, and I don't recall my hair coming close to getting into my mouth last week. Then again, I have been very ill for the last five days ... I don't know whether or not that may be attributed to sickness or if the growth was just something I never noticed before. The whole notion of hair growing faster when you're sick sounds more like a myth to me than anything... What scientific evidence is there behind that assertation?
visit me and my long hair in all different styles for ya at WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/KIDNEYFAILURE2003 p.s dont forget to sign my guestbook yall
ok how to tell if ur hair is damaged if you have no clue about this sort of thing?
before i started actually growing my hair out i bleached it blonde while it was around 1 inch in length.. then i got bored of the blonde and dyed it perma black.. needless to say i have 1 inch worth of black hair at the tips of my hair ontop [ was spiked hair style so nothing on sides]
what i want to know is . will leaving the dead hair [ i presume its dead anyhow ] cause my hair to grow slower then say choping off the 1 inch of black hair and leaving all my hair to grow naturally brown.
again im not sure if my hair is damaged or not cuz hair care has NEVER been a high point for me but it seems everyone is recommending it if u want ur hair to grow long ??
so many cool hair bands back then
Alright pretty simple question. I have shoulderlength brown hair (I don't have a digital camera to take pics or I would) and I was wondering if I put blond highlights in it, would that be umm... gay? I just am curious since I don't know if I've ever seen a longhair guy with highlights (highlights that actually contrast, like darker brown and lighter blond, which I think are extremely hot on girls and rare enough on them too, maybe that's why I like the idea of them)
MC
Hey all
I was curious how many of you that started growing your hair because of Legolas in Lord of the Rings, are still growing it?
I have a little over a year of growth now, it's pretty long. In the back it's getting really long. Sometimes I feel like I have a mullet, but I know its not. It's past the awkard stage, kinda. Its like in Awkward Stage II. It just not in the Beautiful stage, you know, when you finally trim the back and the front catches up, etc.
So.. I'm still growing mine. I was about to cut it, I was getting so pissed, because I feel like girls are really turned off by the hair,,, Zbut screw it, I have goals right now in life, and dont want any serious girlfriend for at least 6 yeras (med school in my plans)
But then I saw the new lord of the rings extended video, and gave me inspritation to keep growing it. Last night my neighbor was bored, so she came over and straightened my hair (my hair is only slightly wavey). It looks kinda neat. For the premier of the two towers, I will have my hair kinda like the elfs, but it's only barely long enough to pull back into any type of pony tail, so my hair will be more like Galadrials (LOL THE GIRL, s... doh), i mean, where you have the long hair on the sides sticking in front of the ears, and the resttucked behind ears..
I dunno, anyone? You guys got pics? I'll take some today and post later!
Buy the video wwf in your house-Degeneration X 1997
Triple H' hair just looks amazing in this. The best hair I have ever
seen him with. It looks quite light blond,really thick and
smooth. I only watch the video because of his damn hair
it looks so good.
Well, I guess it's finally time for me to go public. It's been about 6 months since my last haircut, and I've been hanging around this board for much of that time. I am an 18 year old college student, and I'm just wondering if anyone has any particular styling advice for someone who's begining to feel the awkward stage? I have fortunately been blessed with the gift of not caring what anyone around me thinks of my hair, but sometimes it does things that just piss me off.
My hair is 5 inches in the front, 3-4 on the sides and back. Maybe I'll post a pic some time. Well, any help would be appreciated.
My question is the last paragraph, but if you've got time for a story:
I woke up today with about 4 minutes before I had to leave. I threw on some clothes and a hat, brushed my teeth, grabbed a banana,a granola bar, and an orange soda, and headed off to campus. (Okay, disregard everything but the hat.) Anyway, I was sitting in biology, and I noticed that the guy next to me was either growing his hair out, or he just liked the akward stage. I was thinking about how cool it'd be to have my hair that long. Fast forward to driving home. Remember now, I'd been wearing the hat for about 6 hours. I knew that wearing a hat straightened my hair out somewhat, but when I took it off, I was surprised to see that my hair was only about a month and a half shy of the guy's in biology. But with it curly, it was only about half the length. Straightening added about 2 inches. I loved it. I drove home with my hair in my eyes, just 'cause I could.
So here's what I'm wondering. Is there any way to temporarily straighten hair without damaging it too much? Any products, or maybe straightening irons? I'm worried about damage, but I was thinking about how much some girls put their hair through, and it still looks pretty decent. Will straightening and a good conditioner cancel each other out? Help me out, please. I don't want to wear a hat to bed, just so I can have straight hair when I wake up. Thanks.
Ive changed my name to be more current with the times. The fact is i really am growing my hair out and this place is great! It is very inspiring and offers some top notch tips. some sick coward accused me of being a dick who makes fun of everyone well dag nabbit you sumabitch that aint near close none! So farewell all you suckas until i have a real question to be asked.....ill sit in my cave and masturebate to old reruns of Urkel.....good day matees..arrrr
This is me 1 week from 1 year 7 months, I got my hair straightened with a blowdryer, its a hell of a difference and it also shows its true length. If you wonder, I got 7 inches off my back last june, long story, but its getting very cool.
This is me 1 week from 1 year 7 months, I got my hair straightened with a blowdryer, its a hell of a difference and it also shows its true length. If you wonder, I got 7 inches off my back last june, long story, but its getting very cool.
I just read that males inherit genes associated with male pattern baldness from their mothers (females inherit from their fathers). My dad is VERY bald, but my grandfather is 60 and still has plenty of hair, albeit a little thinning on the crown. That means I am not likely to go bald. Feels good. Hope this helps soothe any of your concerns.
BB
Yo, I'd eat yo hair, but I don't know how to cook it
I was sitting on my computer the other day looking at my last pics of long hair, then realised I hadn't yet posted them, so I whipped up the HTML and put em on the web:
http://www.andy.gatetech.net
The hair (mine and aaron's) were bought for $170 and $120 respectively by a very very generous buyer.
I may send an email to the people who indicated they wanted updates on the site if I can find the mailing list in my messy messy harddrive.
Short hair + Australian summer = delight!
WHy am i such a troll and who or what the f#$% is a troll? Is it because i dwell in my house and eat fish heads and masturebate to nickelodean all day i mean cmon whoever the asspipe is needs to tell me why he be callin me a troll because its time you stop being a sick sick coward.
p.s the real question is What makes for a TROLL?
I went to one of those "natural stores" today expecting to find one or two types of shampoos but I was overwhelmed by how many they had. So I would like to know if anyone can recommend a good natural shampoo & conditioner for thick, rough, frizzy hair which I would like to make smoother and have more bounce/less frizz.
Thanks to Treyn i am able to post Pics now.
Its not of the best Quality, but taken only a few Days ago and showing
the recent Progess of growing.
The last Trim was in March 02; i will try to find some Pics of that Month.
I have had long Hair in the 80`s,only a little shorter than now, and had to cut it when i was looking for a Job in Hospital.
This Job has been a Necessity for medical Qualification, and i still remember the sad Feelings on the Day of cutting.
On one Day in Feb. this Year i discovered this Board with all the People on who grow their Hair to live their own Life...
and this encouraged me to let an old Dream come true, before it falls out!
That has probably been my best Decision of the last Years; i have got so much Pleasure and, what i never had imagined, lots of posetive Comments!
umm--ist there a Way to show more than one Pic in a posting?
hope it works..
I was watching a Dallas Mavericks game the other night and they have 2 longhairs on the team: #41 Dirk Nowitzki and #13 Steve Nash. Their hair is about shoulder length, a lot longer than in these pics I found. Tim Hardaway, who's a commentator for ESPN now, was giving Nash a hard time about his hair. Steve basically ignored the comments, which is what I usually do.
Mr. Treehugga, a troll is a person who comes to a board to create a nuisance by posting off topic messages or inflamitory messages that insult the board or individuals and their posts just for the "fun" of it.
You seem to be doing this. Maybe you have a personal opinion against long hair on men or maybe it's something else. It would be nice if you stopped. You may think it's funny but you're the only one who does.
If you don't like the topic or the general membership of this board then go somewhere else and find a board with a topic that you actually enjoy. If you have a personal problem with one or more members of this board then email them directly without disrupting this board.
FITMUS... after decemeber it will be my 4th month, and it is currently around 2.5 inches, how long is your hair now? just curious to see how another monther is doing.
I have made the decision, much like Treyn, that I'm going to grow my undercut out. It was fun at first but the novetly of it wore off and I'm beginning to miss what my hair was like when it was full. I probably should've never got the undercut but it was something I always wanted to do and I probably would've done it sooner or later so I don't really regret it. But having this undercut makes me appreciate more what it's like to have full grown hair, so that's good too. Thus begins the journy again...hopefully it doesn't end up being as awful as the first time around
I need someone to tell me how to grow my hair faster than it's normal rate without using all of those stupid fake hair growth products. Are there any natural methods that you gentlemen have earned in your tricks-of-trade growing of hair? Please do this for me! Guy with NO CLUE!
Just thought I's give you guys a "heads up" about a show on TV tonight (Wednesday 12/11/02). It's on TLC (The Learning Channel) at 10:00 PM EST. I caught a promo about it the other night. It was a guy with really nice and very long hair talking about computer hacking. Might be worth watching.
Just wondering if there were any geeks amongst the board!
perplexedone
Hi guys,
I know a couple of you have mentioned a server or two that are on the web so we could upload our pictures to that site for the purpose of posting a pic here. However, Treyn was my server for a while so I didn't pay close attention to the names of the servers on the internet that were mentioned before. Michael D and I are wondering which servers you'd recommend on the net so we might be able to post a pic.
Victor: any idea on when, and if, your picture-upload database will be up and running again?
Treyn, if you're reading this, I just didn't want to impose on ya, but let me know if you're still available to post pics.
Thanks guys.
Here is a pic of me and a pic of my father when he was my age. You can see where I get it from. Pretty cool. Just ignore the stupid lump on my neck, it's a growth that came in the past week and I'm taking atibiotics for it.
I decided not to cut it anymore around December of last year, I suppose it's close enough to December to call it a year now. Here are some pics to show the progress if you're curious or something.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/oyointhebox/dec6short.jpg
This is Dec 6th, 2001 when I decided to not cut it anymore.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/oyointhebox/june6awkward.jpg
Here is my impressive wingspan in my awkward stage, my hair looked like complete crap and no one would even talk to me at this point
http://members.lycos.co.uk/oyointhebox/recent.jpg
This was taken a few days ago, finally my hair is getting long :)
http://members.lycos.co.uk/oyointhebox/today.jpg
This was taken today, this pic is just hilarious looking, I look insane in it so I had to post it :p (I'm crouching because the camera is on self-timer and I had to get in the picture)
By the way... I trimmed the back of my hair a few times in early 2002, I wish I would not have done that, o well :\
I don't know if these images will display, if not, post the URL into a browser window, sorry.
Do you think we shall EVER see the United States being governed by a long haired president by the end of this century, even if it means having a female candidate elected?
That was more of a rhetorical question than anything. I know what answer I am to expect. Besides, long hair is (as we all know) a frivilous matter when something as critical as presidence is on the line... Still, I just thought it interesting to comment on that.
... And for all those who would try to argue that we may yet see a longhaired leader since anyone can become president in this country and all that, might I advise that you take a look at the oh-so worthy and diverse candidates we had running in the past election? Do you seriously mean to tell me that we had not one man or woman that was more competant that Bush and Gore (not a difficult quality when you really think about it, even if you were to combine their merit) and was willing to run?!?
If you are a sick troll dont post your pic because it makes me think twice about growing my hair long
My hair is a very terrible site right now. It looks like I am some kind of species of bird. needless to say my ass is stuck in the nucleus of the awkward stage and the only thing i can do is ramp it up the front but the ramp grows huger and huger every day. This going to be long sick voyage through the awkward stage ill be surprised if i dont coward out and shave it like i always have but i havent so far but thats because ive been sitting at my house with no license. Soon ill have to go out into the real world...im scared. Also i lack proper confidence since my last girlfriend ate that like a donut.
my friend Gary has/had long hair, he is 12 with almost waist length hair.alot of the girls like him for it and he likes them messing with it.I slept over at a friends house with him a few days ago, alot of people were sleepin over, and they descided to play a prank on him when he was sleepin, and when he woke up most of his hair was covered in gum and stuff. his sister helped him get the gum out, god knows how. and now his mom says he hasto cutt it, he wants to grow it out,i told him he should , but his mom wont let him, he hasto get it cutt in 1 week, what should he do?
please leave a message with some suggestions.
In your opinion, who has the best hair? If possible, please provide a picture
To me WWE wrestler Triple H has the best hair. Here are a few pictures of him so you can see what I'm talking about and judge for yourself:
Hey All.....
While watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's kick the Atlanta Falcon's butts yesterday, (YEEEEEEE-HAW!!!!) I noticed that the Falcons have a longhaired dude on their team!!!! #98 DE Travis Hall's long bushy blonde locks were sticking out from his helmet!!!! I tried to find a picture to post and let you guys see, but unfortunately all the sites I went to only had pics of him with short hair:( Is there anyone out there that might have a pic of this hunky sport's longhair mane???? Tampa Bay is 10-4, and I'm hoping were Superbowl bound!!!
While were on the subject, are there any other sports longhairs you guys admire????
Longhaired Hugz,
Hippiesucker
A Tampa Bay Bucs Fan
GO BUCS!!!!!!
Hey I tried to find that site that you suggested on reversing gray hair. Is is http://www.grayhairreport.netfirms.com/
I asked my nutritionist. Sse said he has the same report. It's credible.
Thomas W.
I know a bunch of you guys hate the mullet, but here is one case
where it worked great. I you grow out the back to where it will
fit into a nice ponytail, the growing out stages are painless
and if you work in a corporate world, it makes the progress less
noticeable. Worked for me.
Then once established, growing out the sides is a lot easier
with the back allready grown out.
The whole awkward stages is not much of an issue.
Plus you get to anticipate the stages 2 times.
So easy on the mullet!
My sister has beautiful waist-length hair. She gave me this tip :
When brushing your hair out -- start just above the bottom [back], brushing downward. Slowly work your way up. This will result in less breakage and tangles. This works especially well if you have thick hair [like me]. It takes longer, but is worth the effort. Take care.
Just got it to the point that i can get all my hair into a ponytial, so awesome, love how it feels and looks. Already have an appointment to get it braided. I'll be sure to post a picture of that experiance.
I'm looking for Paddy's and jin's and jarkko web sites.
thanks
My hair is a very terrible site right now. It looks like I am some kind of species of bird. needless to say my ass is stuck in the nucleus of the awkward stage and the only thing i can do is ramp it up the front but the ramp grows huger and huger every day. This going to be long sick voyage through the awkward stage ill be surprised if i dont coward out and shave it like i always have but i havent so far but thats because ive been sitting at my house with no license. Soon ill have to go out into the real world...im scared. Also i lack proper confidence since my last girlfriend ate that like a donut.
hi, my ponytail is about 9 inches long, and i will like to cut part of it off. my question to you guys is if you know of any technique for cutting the ponytail off in one snip (without letting the hair down), and actually make the hair look straight when let down? i have seen this done a long time ago, so i know it's possible, but i can't remember how it's done, and there's no room for trial and error. your help would be much appreciated. thanks a lot. razz.
I wonder if anyone can recommend or knows a stylist in the USA, that is good with styling a mullet.
Regards,
Paul.C
im a manual worker. not because thats what i wanted in life, but because thats what was expected of me. i have short hair. not because thats what i wanted in life, but because thats what was expected of me. well guess what? i decided at the start of 2002 to get back into education, i go to night classes twice a week, where im doin really well, and i know im on the way to a good job. now, in 2003, im planning to grow my hair! this may sound trivial to some, but to me its about stepping away from what others expected from me, and what the 16 year old me accepted from life. im 24 now, and finally confident enough to say, "this is me!" im not aiming for ultra long hair, or to break records, but just to be... me. hope to have a few chats with you all along the way, im sure a few of you have faced all that i am about to.
Decided to wear my hair in a tail this weekend. Actually got a compliment yesterday from the manager of the place where I usually eat breakfast every weekend. (He told me that he used to have long hair, but his wife made him cut it so he'd look more 'mature'). One of the waitresses told me she liked it in a tail this morning.
The big test will be the holidays when I visit my relatives. They've kind of gottn used to the longer hair, but they haven't seen the tail yet. No matter what they say, it won't make a difference.
And for you guys in the corporate world (in which I reside 8+ hours a day)... gave a technical presentation to the VP of Ford (my employer) Friday. Went very well - was complimented by my mangagement on the technical aspects. No comment about the hair length...
ok heres how my day started as far as hair gos..
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~clarkotc/wet1.jpg
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~clarkotc/wet2.jpg
here we see the product of what my hair gos like when its wet from the shower.
here we see how it looks once ive brushed it...
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~clarkotc/split.jpg
ok now im faced with this problem when it drys out several hours later...
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~clarkotc/dry.jpg
im started to really get pissed off wearing a cap and gel isnt really an option. any other suggestions short of cutting it off ??
Really. I can go all day watching men go by in the mall, but if I see a pony tail or tresses hanging down, I look twice! I being a woman with long hair myself(down to my knees), I often wonder if this long hair delight I have has to do with the length of my own hair. :)
Hello all, I've been growing my hair for 5 months today! I'm going well, with no urges to cut, and I'm gonna keep pushing till I get long hair. My goal is shoulder length, but hell I'd be happy with being able to tie it all back.
What I am asking is for pics of what I have to look forward in the coming months. People with pics(working pics) who can barely tie their hair back, or like 6 months ahead of me.
Thanks to the site, and everyone on it, I've sucked it up, and kept going. My hair is in the deep awakward stage. In my eyes, and I am able to gather hair from the back, and tie in a tail, I think its called.
check this http://andy.gatetech.net/
Which looks better, hair brushed to a nice frizz, or no-brush no-comb but fingers kinda tangled but lays down well mess? I am damned if I do and damned if I don't. Getting longer though. Maybe it will weigh straighter when it reaches my ankles or heels.
i go to a christian high school. i wear a uniform. i have long hair. they tell me to cut it. i have a goatee. they tell me to shave it. whats the deal with that? didnt jesus have long hair and a beard? why is long hair and beards such a bad thing? anyways let me know what you think.
Hi, it's been a little over a year since my last (and hopefully final)
haircut... It's currently about 8-1/2" long (a bit past chin length when straight...,
And, almost the end of the 'Awkward Stage' *finally*! :) (and i have yet to use gel/mousse on it...)
so far, my g/f *loves* it (she herself has waist-length...) , and everyone else is neutral... But,
The longer it gets... the more *I* like it ! :)
(apologies in advance for the poor quality of the pic...)
David F.
Below I have posted pics to clear up the troll thing, though I appreciate the doubt, no less. Yes, I did it, but I will be sticking around the board reading and posting. I have e-mailed a few of the guys here and told them what I am about to say now:
The biggest attribute to my cutting was the simple fact that my hair was looking like total crap to me!
Now here is the reason that it was looking like total crap: now please don't get me wrong (MG, Edgecution), undercuts are cool and all, but it was the undercut that screwed it up for me. At first I was intrigued by it and liked it, but the more it grew from there, the less I liked it.
Now here now is my resolution: when the undercut catches up with the rest of my hair I am officially starting over with growing all of it out. So, give me three to four years and I will be in full swing. Again, below are the pics, now be nice! LOL! Kinda preppy looking don't ya' think? Peace!!!!!
So ok...okay, I'm finally giving you a face to go along with my LucksKind®...
It's from last summer and
my hair is much longer now...
Used to be half way down my back...
Then I cut it for a while & later decided to grow it out again.
My goal? Hmmmmmm...half way down my back used to be nice...
Anyway, it will be long...very long...
'cause that feels...
so very right!
Now playing: He Is Sailing (Jon & Vangelis)
what do you guys think about shannon hoon's hair? I love blind melon man!
i'm finally able to get it in a ponytail! (yay!)
not an impressive one at all but atleast it's something
only problem is it hurts quite a bit if i leave it like that, it feels like the hair in the front is being pulled
anyone know of a solution for this?
and could leaving it like that cause problems?
Now playing: He Is Sailing (Jon & Vangelis)
Now playing: He Is Sailing (Jon & Vangelis)
Yesterday when I was out on the town some girl suddenly shouted "oh my God! can I touch your hair". She didn't wait for an answer and stroked it anyway. Her boyfriend (Or at least I think he was) did the same, however he had a buzz cut. They then both said "good effort" and went into a pub. This is probably the best experience I've had yet.
Oh yeh about 5 minutes later I was refused entry to a pub, by a bouncer, because I was "too drunk". I hadn't even been on the booze. Discrimination of a longhair????
My hair is crazy stuck in that awkward stage and it looks like there is a dying cheetah on my head but also i look like a jackass with my head shaved so perhaps i shall just keep it a growin..shall i suffer with it and be ridiculed by everyone i know or be a coward and shave it im so confused i think i need to eat some cheetoes and play dungeons and dragons in my basement for the next 5 months and then emerge a long haired pimp!
Heeeeeeeeelp! I'm starting to get FRIZZIES! Nononono! I abhor frizziness in my beautiful straight hair! Gah!
I'm getting them at the top and just in front and above my ears! What can I do to stop this creeping horror?
I've figured out how to stop curling-all-over-them-palce-from-sleeping-funny-ponytailitis, at least, after months of trial and error. So I'll tell ya how to stop that...
After you wash your hair, towel it dry as best you can, which means of course that it won't really be dry but really damp. Then comb it into a ponytail and tie it, and tie it all the way down the length with ties every inch or so. Then when it's dry or before you go to bed, untie it and the insane wierd curliness is gone! So basically DON'T tie it when you're sleeping because then it'll get this funny bend in the middle that looks wierd :P
Help me stop the Evil Frizzies! My hair is ordinary straight with your occasionaly frizzie that was un-noticed and now this happens. Great. Well, when they're long enough I expect that I can 'train' them into straightness but currently they're short and totally kinked into bizzare spirals and swtichbacks and so on...
Hey man, I don't know if you have ever posted a picture link of yourself here before, but I was just curious as to the face that goes with all that spirit and enthusiasm you convey on this board. You are one of the most lively and outgoing characters on this board and I was just wanting to see a pic. Plus it would be cool to see where your hair is progressively. Most here would probably agree. If you have any pics and need a place to park them for posting, I'll be glad to help if you would e-mail them to me. Peace!!!!!
I have a brush made of plastic. Using it makes my hair full of static electricity. I have heard that there is better material for a brush, such as wood or boar's hair. Does anyone know wich of these that will produce the least static electricity or are they equally good?
Just a note to those of you who are concerned about having a "professional" carreer and long hair. I was watching a TV program last night, something about the use of forensics in modern police work. The doctor in charge of the forensic lab was probably about 40 (I'm really not very good on guessing ages though). He had beautiful blond hair that he wore in a ponytail that hung down to maybe 3 or 4 inches above his waist. It makes me feel alot better when I see professional or sucessful guys with long hair. It helps to counter the negative stereotypes often employed by the media.
I noticed somebody posted about doctors and long hair. I have been in two different hospitals since saturday and have noticed many male longhaired medical proffesionals. All had nice neat cool looking hair. Some off the nurses were giving me compliments on mine. Anyway I wasn't sick, but have been visiting family that is.
This male nurse was telling me how cool my hair was, and how long his used to be and how much he regreted cutting it off, by choice. He said, and i quote "there isn't enough longhair these days"
I'm only 17 but looking ahead. I heard somewhere that your moms father is usually what you will end up like, is there any truth to this? I always figured it was random. My mom's father is around 70 and has some baldness, other than that i think almost everyone in the family has full heads of hair. I have more features in common with my dad than my mom anyway, especially when it comes to hair. My dad, his dad and myself all have very wavy, sluightly frizzy hair while my mom and her dad have straight hair(and btw my grandpa on my dads side is around 75 and still has a full head of hair) I'm not really concerned but just wondering if the thing about your moms dad determining what you will look like is true?
just another view
Well, guys, I cut my hair short. Not buzzed or anything, but more of a longer on top short layered hair style. My hair was just looking crappy and a lot to put up with. Believe me, later on I will probably regret it, but for now I like the way it looks. It's kind of Brendon Frazier in The Mummy style, so that's cool with me. One of the reasons for cutting was the Christmas drama I am going to be playing a main character in at church. The way my hair was looking didn't fit the part at all and I was kind of self conscience about it. So... it has been great making friends over the past time I have been on this board, and maybe I will try again some time. God bless to all and have a wonderful holiday season! Peace!!!!!
You can see the picture at this link:
http://beardcommunity.com/php/phorum/read.php?f=5&i=7235&t=7235
I can't seem to get my pictures to upload on this site...hmmmmm!
Take care all...been working a lot of hours (thankfully) so haven't been around as much...
Still poke my head in once in awhile!
Take care guys!
(and the occasional ladies)
Ive been growing for about 8 months or so, heres some pics i took today. Sorry about the bad quality
Hey, I was paying for some books today at barnes &noble, to take to my mom in the hospital, and the guy at the check out had bushy longer hair, about six months of growth, and he was asing me all these questions about my hair, he is growing out his, so I had to stop and take the time and reassure him, and tell him my whole hair story. It's weird I've gotten alot of attention about my hair the last few days.
I would say this chain store is very longhair friendly, cause when I lived in Georgia, I was in the same chain, and they had like 3 guys working there with butt length hair, all very helpfull employees.
My hair is now down just over my eyebrows when I pull the curl out of it. The front and sides are really curly but the back and top is more waves than curls. I can't really do anything with it right now to make it look decent. I've been wearing hats alot lately just so I don't have to bother with my hair in the morning before work. I've been told that it can cause a receiting hair line after wearing one quite often. I doubt this is true but has anyone else out there heard this? When I don't wear hats I get alot of compliments from the women, many of them reaching to touch my hair saying how much they love the curls. I have been getting alot of criticism from the guys though, but odly enough... all the guys that pick on me about it are going bald. HAHA... well... thanks for reading my post
Can these do anything for frizzy, rough textured hair? If so would it only be on the new hair that grows out or would the current hair benefit too?
This may get long, but here is my story.
I've wanted long hair for years now and in August of 2001 I began from a bull cut to grow my hair out. After a few months I hit the beginning of the "akward stages." I have think wavy hair and it curls on the bottom but is for the most part straight. It got down to my neck and I didn't like those rings and was running low on patience so I got it cut up a bit so the sides of my hair could be even with the length of the back.
After a few more months I decided to get one more haircut and this is when it got bad. Stupid lady first of all shaves off my wonderful side burns when I told her to shave them DOWN because I wanted them short in thickness. But they grow back soon enough, that wasn't the bad part. I told her I wanted to avoid having the bottom of my hair curling up super bad under my ears. She ends up giving me a freaking wedge cut. Normal length on the sides and short multi-layers on the back. I looked like a total idiot. It was February 2002 by this time.
So then in May things started getting better and I was in an akward stage again. It seemed my hair was growing out like many of the posters hair have said. It was fine until the bottom of my ears where it was all bushy. So I want to see if I could get that trimmed to look decent. Well, the lady trimmed it and I had to cut a little bit off my total length too. Not too bad but it only added more layers to the back of my hair.
So now here I am today, my hair is almost to the bottom of my neck, but the akward stage is almost over but not going out without a fight. I have at least 4 different layers on the back of my hair, the sides are all one layer. I have two distinct layers, and when I tie my hair in a tail dry it looks like a flower. lol@me. It looks good wet but my hair isn't long enough to tie in a tail and have all of it stay in there for the day. So here is where I am getting at:
All of my hair goes into a tail and with gel it will stay except for 2 places: the tiny bits by my ears. Should I just shave the hair off right by my ear ( buzz it straight across from just right above my sideburns level with the top of my ear), or just wait another 2 months so all my hair can be happy in a tail? :-\
(Theres a lot of wrestling fans here so) Sort of like HHH's hair (notice it's shaved right above his ear and all around. I want it like that but not shaved as much and also not all around the bottom of the back like his).
Hope you could make it this far without dedicated your time elsewhere.
Loren
Just curious about people in the semi-long hair stage..how much can you tie back? What can you tie back? I'm still in the akward stage..and can only get like a 3 inch tail thing by gathering some hair in the back. Doesn't seem much, but its progress for me.
So anyone want to take pics of themselves like that?
At what length did your hair start to require a lot more work and time? For me, it's when it got to shoulder blade length. It just seems like I have to comb it more often, it's harder to reach, and it gets in the way more. Don't get me wrong, it's worth it, but I don't see it getting any easier the longer it gets. I guess you just get used to it.
Maybe I'm just paranoid, but I've been thinking lately about how easy it would be for someone to just come up behind me and cut off a bunch of hair leaving it disfigured enough to require a drastic haircut. What type of legal action could be taken if this were to happen? I know it would definately be an assault charge but it seems it would be kind of hard to prove that they did it if there wasnt anyone else around. I have received few threats about people say they're going to shave my head in my sleep or cut it all off when i'm not looking. I have told people about it but they usually pass it off as "You know how kids your age are, they were probably just joking around" or "if worse comes to worst, its only hair, it'll grow back right?" If anyone would do such a thing and think its a joke that is terrible as it takes a lot of time, patience and work to have long hair. Heck its taken about 2 years just to get to chin length (with wavy hair) and thats not even near my goal.
I know i've read somewhere on this board that massaging the head stimulates the hair folicles hence making hair grow quicker. Well if that's the case then maybe this product is a must for all wanting to grow hair quicker, check it:
http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/products-services/Massage-products/orgasmatron.htm
I have kinda stiff hair, that is a little bit like there is a spray in it! I want it to get softer! Help me out, cuz I hate it like this!
I'm applying for a job as a stock broker. Do you think I will get past the initial interview because I have long hair? There is no direct correlation between job performance and hair length. People are very ignorant though. Employers would rather hire a short-haired rap lover with a pierced eyebrow, a short-haired gay person, or a short-haired drug dealer. Furthermore, they would take a guy that doesn't know his ass from his elbow over a long-haired warrior with an IQ of 180. Every other group has protection from discrimation, except long-haired men. It's like men aren't allowed to be attractive.
Another thing that has disturbed me lately. Every girl I talk too hates long hair. Then, if one goes on match.com or other dating sites. The majority of girls list long hair as a turn off. In addition, it's hard finding a girl with long hair these days too. We have an entire world of women walking around looking like five year old boys. Maybe they can't handle it when a man looks better than they do.
Well, I'll probably have to get it cut again. This happened two years ago, when I was applying for a management job at Walgreens. They made me cut it, then I got fired a month later. So, it took two years to grow back. Now, I get to go through the entire process again.
I need some advice. I can't get hired with long hair and women hate it.
-Steve
Since there appears to be 2 of us named William on this board, I will start using my Yahoo/AOL screen name instead. From now on, I will post as "gah2dantz"
After we found, there were several visitors of this board on our Site related to Special Long-Hairstyling, I come with some feedback on our survey, we made there.
We just asked the question: "What do you think about male people, who are wearing long hair or hairstyles, that seems - following usual conventions - to be feminine or androgyne ?" and got answering from several people.
You might find the results (and also make additional votes or browse the gallery of special hair-styles) at the link given below.
Thanx to all visitors, who came from this site giving their vote.
Mark
PS:
the picture in this posting is just one nice example delivered by one of the courageoust pioneers of Men's Long-Hairstyling: Jarkko http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/plaque/hair/gallery/
My hair has like, a top layer and a bottom one, the top is much shorter than the bottom. I was wondering if this is what most people here wear their hair like, or do you even them both out? Thanks
my hair looks kinda gay when it is dry it just puffs up and is quite not good looking. is there any gel that will give it that wet look all the time????
I was playing around with photo editing tools and came up with this. The most important thing, it emphasizes on the hair.
I'd like to see progress pics from you people that have been growing for 6 months to 15. just curious, and would like to see what I have to look forward too.
Hey all... I recently went swimming for the first time in a long time, and now that my hair is on my shoulders, I found that it was in my face quite a bit, which proved rather inconvenient when it was time to take a breath. Do any of you have any suggestions for anything to do with my hair while I'm in the water, or is this just something I'll have to get used to? Thanks!
I am relatively new to this board and have noticed this sentiment repeatedly.
As a gay man, I find this concept absolutely hysterical! Of the hundreds of gay men I know, there are ONLY 2 of us who have long hair.
Wake up folks - the Politically Correct Gay Man has SHORT hair - usually VERY short hair.
And many of the gay men I encounter think I am STRAIGHT because I have long hair!
What was the bare minium of months that it took you to grow it for a ponytail? Like a 3-5 inch ponytail?
Check out his hair, guys, and let him know what you think...
In response to Dan's request. This is after about 15-17 months of growth (I think) with two trims. The first one was a mistake as it made it two different lengths slowing the growth, but the one I had recently has now gotten it back to all one length.
http://www.bigwideworld.com/images/members/preview/26070.jpg
A cool arty pic I thought Id include cos I just like it :) :
http://www.bigwideworld.com/images/members/preview/26019.jpg
http://www.bigwideworld.com/images/members/preview/26023.jpg
One of my favourite looks, the half-ponytail (self-taught too):
http://www.faceparty.com/public/276/images/j_lee_1458403.jpg
If you want to see a guy with hair down to his knees, you should check Herman Li, a guitarist with the british rock band DragonForce. Their website is www.dragonforce.biz. When their homepage appears on your screen, click "interviews" and wait awhile for the picture to download. His picture will appear below First DragonHeart interview with guitarist Herman Li, You can see a few more pictures of him if you click "Metal it- interview in Italian(2nd Nov.2000).For additional pictures of him, go back to their homepage and click "pictures" or "members". God, do I wish my hair could be as long as his!!
What is really wrong with a mullet?
Hi All,
With holiday parties approaching. I was wondering if anyone will be wearing festive do's at all. Including braids, updos etc. Even some accessories if you dare. Post pics if you have them.
Thanks,And Happy Holidays To All!
Dan
I can fairly easily comb the part of my hair that's straight... but once I get to the ends of the hairs on the top layer, it will turn into frizz and is hard to comb through.
Hi,
I need some advice on leave in conditioners. I use a shampoo with a conditioner in it now. If I don't brush the hair when wet, it becomes a tangled mess, because it is fine (blond) and getting to be 6-7" long and is slightly wavy from 2" to the ends when dry.
If I skip a daily shampoo the natural oils control the frizziness and static, but I don't like the feel of the hair. I can also use a little water from wet hands and run my fingers back through the hair to get rid of the static and frizziness.
Are their light conditioners that don't feel/look greasy in the hair when left in? Blond hair especially looks bad with the greasy stuff. Those with black or very dark hair look much better with that type. Thanks.
TomS
ok that was kinda weird way to write that subject but as the subject says.. i have curly hair and cant wait for it to be longer.. but judging from these 2 pictures what sort of length should my hair be before it actually starts weighing it self down? my hair also just sticks up when its dry and when its wet ie just out of the bath wet it just curls all over the place.. excuse the lack of top in 1 of the pics but its kind of hot here.
just trying to get a sort of timescale of when it will be at the length to be tied back really.. my ideal length will be all of the hair at just past shoulder length.. but ugh. guess its back to wearing a cap for the next year or 2 huh
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~clarkotc/galandria.jpg
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~clarkotc/clarkz4.jpg
Last week my mom conned me in to getting a haircut before my great aunt's funeral. About 4-5 inches were cut off and while I didnt exactly like the way it looked I tipped the girl and went home. After I took a shower and let my hair dry I looked at it in the mirror and I was totally shocked at what I saw. I have NO idea how she did this, but it looks like my hair is cut to two nearly distinct lengths on either side of my head and in the back for some reason there is a small but very obvious bit of hair missing. What the heck am I supposed to do? It looks like crap. I got back to school today and I had a few people ask "Did you get a haircut" and when I answered yes in a pissed off tone they've replied "Yeah that didnt work out too good...". What do I do now? I cant just leave it this way, it will just grow lopsided...how the heck did this happen? I have several concerts over the next two weeks and I look like total crap (these are choral concerts, not rock shows, so I cant really get away with it). Plus I dont know how to go about finding a place to get a haircut here at school that wont majorly fuck up like this girl did. I'm a poor college student in a very, very, very expensive Ivy League town and I dont know how I can afford one of these expensive places. Should I find a phonebook and just call around for hours and prices?
And to top it all off, there isnt much hair left in back to cut off now anyway. Its chin-length (if I had a deformed chin, that is) and I dont know how someone would go about trimming this much more. Its totally strange looking, on the sides I have major curls and in back its straight (of course this is partially natural, partially the result of a bad haircut). So what do I do? Should I ask to have it tapered somewhat, or will that probably result in some psychotic stylist going overboard and cutting off waaaaay too much hair? Please help!!!
Taso
Can someone give me some combing and brushing steps from when my hair is wet to teh time I blowdry it. I can't seem to find a good combing or brushing technique. I usually just comb it back when its wet and then blow dry it slightly. Then I comb the sides down. THis has been making the bangs look kind of funny. Anyone have any advice?
Finally in my mid 40's, I've decided to give it a try. My problem is that I work in a managerial position of a very conservative corporate office. My last couple of cuts have only been a little around the ears and even less off the back. As the back is now 2" past the bottom of my collar, I have now passed what I feel is an acceptable "corporate" length. I'm beginning to like the appearance, and have not received negative comments from my wife or co-workers, but have noticed some interested "looks". Don't know if I'll ever get the nerve to get it long enough for a ponytail. Waiting until this point in my career and life was too long, now thinking that I should have done it earlier. Those of you 'on the fence' should consider the same.
Frockcoats (or even a cape in some cases) look fantastic on Longhairs. Fits right in with the length.
Add a nice pair of Boots to that and you would turn
a head or 2 (I saw a guy dressed this way and people thought
he must be a celebrity of some kind).
Would YOU ever wear a frockcoat/cape?
OR, if that is too much for you, how about a Long coat with boots?
If not, how far WOULD you be willing to go?
After we found, there were several visitors of this board on our Site related to Special Long-Hairstyling, I come with some feedback on our survey, we made there.
We just asked the question: "What do you think about male people, who are wearing long hair or hairstyles, that seems - following usual conventions - to be feminine or androgyne ?" and got answering from several people.
You might find the results (and also make additional votes or browse the gallery of special hair-styles) at the link given below.
Thanx to all visitors, who came from this site giving their vote.
Mark
PS:
the picture in this posting is just one nice example delivered by one of the courageoust pioneers of Men's Long-Hairstyling: Jarkko http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/plaque/hair/gallery/
I've always washed all of the conditioner out thouroughly. I was wondering if I was supposed to leave a little bit in during the awkward stage.
Did anyone see the tribute to The Cosby Show the
other night where they had interviews with the main
cast. Malcolm Jamal Wariner(Theo) had some awesome
long dread locked hair up in a half ponytail. Just
wondering who else may have seen this. Peace!!!!!
I am growin my hair long been doin it for the last 2 and half months I have curly hair naturally and I am worried It will grow up into an afro How do I stop it from growing up and make it grow down and less bushy
Somebody's question make me realize that 1000s of years ago...
there actually was a treatment counteract the awkward phase...no kidding...
A while back, when we were discussing Absalom & his hair,
I read that he used to put oil and GoLd dust in his hair...
WHY, I thought...
Well, since GoLd is very HEAVY, maybe it weighed the hair DOWN...
sort of like when longer hair is weighed down by its own weight/length...
Maybe nowadays they could use industrial gold...
Never actually heard of such a product...but who knows?!
Any thoughts?
I am growin my hair long been doin it for the last 2 and half months I have curly hair naturally and I am worried It will grow up into an afro How do I stop it from growing up and make it grow down and less bushy
ok i've trying!! to grow me hair for the past i duno 4 months and this is the result a bad hair that everyone adviced me to lose (it's one of those dried looking hair). but i have a vision that i just can't do by myself.
but i had hair idea which's having hair do like Tom Cruise in MI2,but now i'm thinking to go for a wet,silky look kinda thing, just like Oyo (u can see his photos a couple of posts down) at stage 2. i'm trying to get the photos ,but once i get them i'll post them.
Why do mullets have such a terrible reputation? Here's what I'm thinking.
A lot of the beliefs about mullets are based on conformity. People are afraid of being looked at as the outsiders. This has caught on to such a degree as to nearly be classified as mass hysteria. The mullet only gets a bad rap, 'cause there are very few people it actually looks good on. (Hear me out) I didn't think it was possible either, but tonight at work, this guy came in with a mullet, and it actually looked pretty good on him. The sides were buzzed, and the top was about 1/2 inch spiked. The back was about to his shoulders. I'm sure most everyone else was laughing to themselves, but I thought that it was pretty cool.
I think it works the same way as people saying that they don't care about their clothes being stylish or trendy, as long as they're comfortable. To me, mullets have the same qualities. They might not be the greatest looking hairstyles, but you get to have the long hair without it getting in your eyes and stuff like that.
I just realized how stupid and pointless this was. Thanks for your time anyway.
If you're bored, and you wanna help me out, reply to my post from the 24th. It's "Frizz Problem". Thanks.
something strange i was wondering, it seems like mullets are IN fashon or something, i'm seeing them everywhere
i saw this guy in a store a few days ago with a close buzzcut almost all over with a small spot on the top that was left to grow all the way down his back,
and i'm seeing quite a few people with the "Joe Dirt" look
anyone else notice this?
in my opinion everyone if entitled to have their hair however they want (even a mullet if they chose) but i just thought it's strange how many people have them right now
I have kept my hair up over my ears now as i didnt like its look when it was down. Earlier i got annoyed and got my sisters straighteners, i couldnt belive how much better its made my hair look, i dont know how long it will last but i think im gonna keep using them! ill post a pic of it when i get chance
You asked me for a pic with my hair down. So here ya go. One is with my hair down (parted) and the other is with my hair brushed back (how I usually wear it).
Ready to kick back for a long weekend and just realized that I never see gay vids with long hairs? Anyone know of any good ones with twinks esp. with long blonde hair? Happy Thanksgiving guys.
I made it through the awkward stage! hooray!
He's not on tv anymore, but when he was, his hair always seemed wet. either he wet it down, or it was grease. It was also hard to tell what length his hair was because of this, except when he had it tied in the banda thing, which I kind of like. Thoughts?
is it possible reinsert the 11-23 posts and pics? i was interested in the post about the 8' bangs and hairpiece-had some questions for that poster, but didn't write his posting name down- lol- since assumed the post would be there when i had more time! also would whoever that was please repost your message and pics again?
thanks!
rc
I think my message got removed with the little technical difficulties last night. It went a little like this.
My bangs are a little past the tip of my nose, and the sides and back are about 2 inches. My hair's curly/wavy, and pretty thick. The problem is that when my hair dries, some of the hairs come out of place, and just kinda stick up. It's only like individual strands, so it makes my hair look frizzy. What I'm wondering is if this will go away when it gets longer, or if I should start treating it right away. If so, what would work the best? I wash my hair about 5 times a week, but that's about it. I don't condition, and I don't use any styling products. (In case that was your advice, I don't like to use gel or anything like that, but thanks anyway.) Thanks for any help.
Also, could it be from combing too much? Just a thought. Thanks.
How long have you been growing you hair, and how long is it now?
I have dandruff, and get sores on my scalp sometimes. I used Nizoral and it went away but when I started using products on my hair (frizz ease, and maybe it was a coincidence) it started coming back, so I got more Nizoral but this stuff is expensive! I was thinking of using head and shoulders but I heard it damages the hair. I have thick, slightly frizzy hair so I need something that is not too harsh but will control the flakes. If I were to use head and shoulders, should I use both the shampoo & conditioner, or a different conditioner?
SKANDAL !
jetzt haben die von WISO doch tatsächlich herzlich willkommen und sogar hello partypeople gesagt !
Did any of you guys catch the Survivor Series last night? Shawn Michaels was sporting a very nasty looking haircut. I don't understand why they would do this to him, he had close to shoulder length about a month ago, and now he has this neck length monstrosity of a haircut. Aside from the haircut he wore nasty looking brown, yes brown spandex tights. I was glad to see my favourite star win the heavyweight title again, but looking like he did, I wished he would of just sat the match out!
--Carlos
I'm 17 years old. I have been growing out my hair for about a year and a half now, and its about 6-7 inches long. Before i started growing it out, i shaved my head completely. Now, for my question. I think that im starting to look like a beast. I dont know if that makes sense, but i have huge side burns, and my hair curls up when it gets long, so only on the ends, and it seems like im a hairy freak now. I really want a girlfriend, but i dont want it to seem like im conforming to what the girls want. I know most of them dont go for long hair, so, should i cut it, or let it grow??
that when my hair finally dries, alot of the side hair looks curved back? I guess i'm still going though the awkward stage so this may contribute to it. I usually just shampoo and condition my hair every other day and condition every day or sometimes skip depending on dandruff. When I get out of the shower I lightly dry my hair a little bit with a towel and then comb it all back. I then use a blow dryer on low to dry my hair quite a bit, but its still pretty damp. I then just pull the sides down with a comb and let it dry in the air. But when it dries my bangs and side hairs are curved back. Is there any way to get them to fall straight? I have pretty straight hair and im wondering if this is occuring due to me combing it back. You guys have been extremely helpful so far whenever I had a question. Thanks!
Your reply to my question have long you've been growing your hair was deleted when the board crashed.
So....
How long?
Hi
i havnt posted on here for ages put i still come on here to read stuff.
I was thinking of putting red highlights in my hair just thought it would look pretty cool, i don't want permanant ones incase it looks really crap so i was just wondered if anyone new if those temporary wash out ones damage your hair or scalp for that matter in any way.
THANKS
Have you ever seen the movie THX 1138? In that movie, everyone (male and female) must shave their head. Its in the future and having hair is seen as dirty. The only people with long hair are the poor people living in the slums, and they are not even a part of the society.
Will it be like this in the future? Right now, it seems the only people that can grow their hair are either the poor people who don't work and stay out of the society or the rich people with good jobs that can decide their own styles without anyone to bother them.
Today it seems that everyone is conformed, everyone are posers that follow the rules, and liberty is almost absent. 10 or 20 years ago, if there was a law to force men to have short hair, people would fight against it and defy it. But if it happened today, people would simply follow the rules without asking any question because people don't have balls anymore to fight for their rights.
My girlfriend has a friend of her's that is a stylist. She would come by on occassion and braid my girlfriends hair. One night they had the idea of braiding my long hair. At first they just did my pony tail, but one day they decided to do a french braid, just like my girlfriend had done. We spent the weekend with identical french braids. It was so much fun that we did alot of styles for the same look from braids to a head full of curls.
my hair is like 3 inches long ontop and around 1 inch long around the back and sides.. past hair style forced me into growing it like that but more to the point. how long should i expect it to take before my hair is at the length where i can tie it back? i know it wont happen over night but how long on a rough scale? a year? 2 years ?
also does anyone have any hints or tips about shampoo'ing hair? i heard you should shampoo and condition it every other day. what do you all do as far as shampoo'ing gos??
thanks in advance
How do you feel about long hair on "kids"? The word "kids" are kids not even old enough to be teenagers yet...and obviously, we are talking about "boys" not "girls" here in this question. I have seen a few kids (under the age of 13) with long hair and - personally - I really don't care for it. Once a child/kid/teenager is at an age when they are old enough to start making decisions for themselves then I wouldn't have a problem with them growing their hair out and getting earrings. I was a junior in high school when I first started letting my hair grow out and when I first got my earrings.
Why? Because my wife is pregnant with our first child and people have asked me if my son (hopefully it will be a boy) will have long hair like his Dad?! I tell them, "When he is old enough to make decisions for himself, then he can grow it out if he so chooses to do so...but not until then." The same goes for earrings as well, and tatoos, etc. I just want my child to be his own person...don't get me wrong though...when the time comes I will definitely drop hints and try to encourage him in a subtle way to grow his hair out - but if he chooses not to, then I'm not going to force him into doing something that he doesn't want to do.
Anybody have kids out there?...Is their hair long like yours?
This is something that I have been wondering about for a while. After My hair is wet and it all hangs down even in my eyes it looks longer. But when I comb it all back it seems shorter. Are there any differnt ways I could comb my hair. My hair is thick and somewhat straight so it usually stays in place when it dries. Anyone have any combing tips?
There are several movies coming that feature long haired men.
The new Harry Potter film has several (I enjoyed it) and
of course the new LOTR movie also has some. You can
see their hair in the trailers.......
I am really pleased with it I went for a subtle but new style where the bangs are to my chin (before they were 4 inches below my chin).
The rest of my hair is shouldr blade length. ^_^
IAs I mentioned before, I have very thick dark brown hair I tie neatly back. It is down to the middle of my back. I am starting to get grey along the hairline, not a lot, but when one has dark hair one strand stick out bigtime. I am 45 and in great shape, yet somehow I am feeling old. I'm beginning to think chicks are looking directly at the grey and thinking to themselves, "OLD FART UP AHEAD."
I'm sure I'm wrong, but I'm just feeling it's so.
Help me mama!!!
I'm watching the Vikings Patriots football game.
The Pats are winning (yea), but I noticed
a member of the Vikings with long
hair sticking out from his helmet.
I couldn't tell who it was.......
Has anyone noticed that Pagans and Wiccans tend to have longer hair than other people? Any ideas why, besides the freqient SCA connections and general little-bit-of-rebellion-against-society bit?
I haven't personally seen any besides myself, but the local Wiccan scene that I know of is my coven and I'm the only male member (and a longhair at that).
ok, im at the four month stage where my hair just looks gay quite frankly.
do i have to just wait it out or are there any techniques to speed up my hair growth?
I feel we should have a post where everyone posts pictures of people who's hair they feel is a great encouragement to people. InUtero and I always used to share pictures of people with nice hair so I got thinking this could be interesting to see what everyone posts. I'll start.
This is me at 1 year 6 months november 23d
Well it's 16 months now. I haven't posted in ages. Just a couple of points really. My hair, I believe, only looks good when it's slightly greasy because it falls into place the way I want it to this way. However I now am beginning to get girls grabbing it and wanting to tie it up etc. This is not beneficial as they then get greasy hands and it's embarassing. Any ideas?
Also today I went airsofting (similar to paintball) with a few friends from university. I expected there to be mostly shaven headed army guys, however it was pretty much 40% longhairs..all guys (about 30 guys there in total). Anyone have any ideas on this occurrance? I'm new to airsofting see and was wondering whether it was "the thing to do". Thanks. I'll try and get a picture in of my progress soon.
I ran out of space last night. The board is back up now, however.
hey guys, its been a while. ive been reading everything, just not really posting. i have a question, semi long hair related. I am in a death/grind metal band. we all have nice long hair, except our bassist and our drummer. our bassist has a completely shaved head with a really long beard. our drummer just has a plain old spiky haircut though. were starting to get sorta big around the local scene, and our drummer wants to have a hairstyle more concurrent with the rest of the bands image. now as far as i know, the only "death metal haircuts" is long hair and shaved head. do any of you guys know of any other hair styles that could be "death" looking, that involves relatively short hair, because he doesnt want to wait the 2 years for length. an odd question, but i would greatly aprreciate anyones input. thanks in advance.
-headbanger
I thought i may aswell put a pic of my hair up, its got a very good one and was taken 2 months ago.. better than nothing i guess
heres the link if it doesnt work http://www.geocities.com/lord_of_the_vortex/image084.jpg
Okay, I'm confused again. My bangs are now just a little past the tip of my nose. (Seems like they're not growing at all.) And the back and sides are about 2 inches. It's wavy/curly. I've noticed that my hair doesn't all stay down. Some of the hairs stick out of the normal hair "mold" and makes it look kinda frizzy. It's not terribly bad or anything, but I was wondering if this will go away when it gets longer and weighed down more, or if I should start treating this right away. If so, what are the best ways to do that? I wash my hair about 5 times a week, but that's it. I don't condition or anything, and I don't use styling products. (If that was going to be your advice, I don't like using them, but thanks anyway.) That's all. Thanks.
Growing mah hair out... Just wondering what's to become of my bangs... As it is, they go down most of the length of my nose (the odd strand or two that isn't as curled as the rest goes a bit below my nose), so they're growing amongst the rest of my hair, but are still not long enough to stay out of my face when I part my hair or slick it back (I must wear a bandana to keep it all constrained). Granted, I'm not about to go get them snipped or anything, but I'm just curious: When all of one's hair does become substantially long enough, is he to have the bangs trimmed, or would it be more advisiable to keep them intact since the added length would mean that they could be parted and KEPT aside with the rest of one's hair? I just thought to ask since I've noticed that many women that have shoulder-length hair have had their bangs trimmed (the length of the bangs is not at all symmetrical in length to the hair at the sides and back). Isn't having one's bangs cut at such disproportionare length to the rest of your hair like getting a mullet (long at the back, short in the front)? Maybe not, as I'm guessing the hair on the sides exempts the style from being classified as such.
And for all those who thought I was referring to 'bangs' in a verbal sense of the word... Maybe its time to seek out a new message board *G*
That's 1 year and almost 2 months in case you're wondering. I can't wait for another 6 months to pass! I love it!
...
Hi y’all,
Well I finally have it after an 11 week wait: the hair piece: instant hair! Real hair! Longhair! 8 inch bangs! Sure beats the egghead look! Worth every cent of the $1,500 CDN I paid for it (“installation” included) Got it “installed” on Wednesday.
It is held in place by 3 strips of 2 way tape on the front and 4 clips on the sides & back. No seams at the part the way a wig would show. The cap is the thickness of onion paper yet very resistant. It’s so thin I can see my hand through the piece. The cap (made to measure for me) only covers the bald spot on the top of my head but thick 8 inch strands of hair stick out of it.
Wore it to work right the next day. Was a nervous wreck before coming in. All the gals loved it, all positive comments. Lots of questions; they got all the answers. Only one male co-worker said it made me look good & younger. No comments from any other guys except one who said in a semi-mocking tone that it was “drastic”. As I said before, I don’t really care what the guys think. Seeing the big boss on Tuesday. He already commented that he did not mind me having long hair. But is he ready for this? I’ll keep you informed…
The hair attached to my sideburns just below my temple has been getting real long. It is the hair right next to my ear which I usually just pulled back behind my ears. I trimmed it today so it evened up my sideburns. Will this cause any future problems?
Pics of me just before getting the hair piece installed.
Some months ago, I was talking about the dork haircut. I decided to make a drawing to illustrate how it looks like.
http://dangerous.tvheaven.com/
These elements are required and are seen on the picture
A)An afro shaped like a mullet
B)A cap over it
C)An arrogant attitude
For anyone interested in knowing how to set their their long hair I have opened 2 new Yahoo Groups re: Hair Setting at the following:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hair_Setting_1/?yguid=115786403
Links to group 2 appear in Group 1
Hope you all like it.
Rolled and Pleated
I wash my hair w/ shampoo + conditioner once every 6 or 7 days, on average. Since I've had it with trying to put on an appearance to appease others, I don't mind the fact that some of my hair strands begin curling up quite considerably after going 3 or more days w/out washing (This phenomenon is especially prone to happen at the back and sides of my head, not so much the front). I have, however, started to wonder about how healthy a practice this really is... From what I understand, allowing one's natural oil to manifest itself within the hair over several days is the best way to keep hair strong (so as to avoid the dryness that comes with frequent washings). Isn't it true, however, that while that oil builds up as the days go by, dirt settles into the scalp which may bring about unwanted effects (clogging pores/hair folicles? I'm just guessing here). Bascically, my concern over more frequent washings came from the realization of why I'm to wash my face several times a day and not just once a week: Wouldn't that all the dirt that builds up have some kind of negative effect on the epidermis (after all, it's only a few inches away from the facial area that you're encouraged to wash daily)?
I've got really long hair right now, and have had as long as I can remember. I've got it almost to my waist right now, but it's WAY too long. I'd like to cut it to shoulderish length. It's VERY thick.. and kinda a brownish/blondish color. I'm straight, and don't want the "DAMN THAT'S GAY" look, you know? Real confused. Post pictures/Ideas here please.
Here yuo are the newspaper photo. Date: 2001 july.
I would like to grow my hair that it is touch the ground.
the back part of my hair seems to grow way faster than my bangs...anyone else here experience this? and if so, you can't say your hair grows "an inch a month" if its only a certain area that grows that fast.
perplexedone
Hi,
I've been growing for over a year, and until now my hair has been pretty healthy. My routine is wash every other day(I know its too often but I'm not going to stop), Condition with Aussie Mega instant daily, and spray in Aussie hair isurance daily. Lately, I've been spending a lot more time outside, and its taken a toll on my hair. It seems a bit dry and frizzy. What is a good deep conditioner to use say weekly to keep my hair nice and strong. Its not too bad, but I want to take care of it well. Also, whats a good detangler?
Thanks
Evan
Kudos to Nissan, who ran this ad in the November 22, 2002 issue of Time!
I would like to trim(slightly!) or style my hair to look like Aragorn's (Viggo Mortensen) in the Lord of the rings. My hair is down to about my chin in the front and about the base of my neck in the back. Thanks for you help.
-Billy
PS Lots of good examples of what I am talking about here http://www.musingsofviggo.com/
...what would you do if some idiot came up behind you with a hair buzzer and took out a chunk of your beautifully long hair, down to, say, 1/2 of hair? This happened in the Jackass movie to one decently long haired guy and I nearly wanted to cry.
Gods... even the thought of this happening makes me sick.
So, what would you do in this situation?
I've been growing my hair out for about 3 or 4 months now. It's very curly in the front and sideburn/ear areas but on top and in the back it's just wavy so I can't really gel it and mess it up because it's not all curls. I've had alot of comments on it but probably 50% of them have been negative Eg. "are you ever going to get a hair cut", "you're looking more like (can't remember the name - n'sync band member)", etc. I try to brush the curls out and paste my hair as close to my head as I can but it's impossible. Anyone have any advice as how to straighten it? Should I just be happy that I have the curls that I do? It seems anything I do with it it just goes up and out. It's not long enough to put behind my ears. As you can probably tell from what I've written I'm about ready to just go have my head shaved with a #4 clipper like I used to to avoid the hassle. If anyone has any advice please post it and it will be greatly appreciated.
Let's break even more stereotypes! This is an excerpt from the page where the picture is displayed:
“Even now, seventeen years after going into the seminary and nine years of Priestly ministry, I am still amazed that God chose me (the guy with long hair and a bike, who doesn't like to wear shoes, who plays his music way too loud, who yells at the TV when his team is losing, and thinks that a perfect night is a pizza and "Star Trek" reruns)... can you believe God wants this guy, ME, to be a priest for His people?”
This is a follow-up to Remi's thread regarding the need for protection against discrimination against long-haired men. I haven't been on in a few days, so I thought I'd post a fresh thread.
I wholeheartedly agree with Remi that there needs to be some type of protection against discrimination against men with long hair. While I respect Nyghtfall's opinion that long hair could be conceived as a little more than a fashion statement, something is fundamentally wrong when women can have long hair in the work place and make their "fashion statement", but men can't. I mean after all, isn't it a safe assumption that many, if not most, women have long hair to make a "fashion statemtn"? To me, this is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. True, one can not change the color of their skin color (racial discrimination unconstitutional), one can not change their sex (inequality b/w men and women unconstitutional), and one cannot change their handicap (ADA & Civil Rights Acts passed to protect their rights). And true, hair length is something in our reasonable control.
However, I have a couple of questions for Nyghtfall, just out of curiosity and friendly debate. I believe subjective reasons for growing are irrelevant in respect to long hair discrimination against a man in the work environment...who cares what his reason is to grow..."fashion statement" or "identity". I also think it's irrelevant that hair length is in a man's control (it's in a woman's control, too), while race, sex, and handicap are not, at least reasonably. The bottom line is that men are being discriminated against in the workplace for having long hair, while women are not.
So, Nyghtfall, aside from the subjective reason(s) why men are growing their hair (fashion or identity), do you think it's fair, and equal treatment, for a woman to have long hair in a particular work environment, but not a man, simply because of his sex? Do you think this is a form of sexual discrimination?
P.S.--Although the question is mainly addressed to Nyghtfall, I'd like to hear anyone who has an opinion. Lastly, I'd like to reiterate that this thread was for friendly debate, that's all.
Another post got me thinking. What would you do to someone if they put a big wad of gum in your hair, and you knew that instant that it was going to run everything you've worked for? How would you feel?
Personally I'd turn around and kick the $%#% out of the bastard
hehe, man i never thought i'd be excited about having a fever, but as i recall having a fever gets more blood flow to the brain thus speeding up hair growth just a tad. heh, i know its silly, i'll only have the fever for about a week or so, haha i sound like i deliberately got myself ill.
perplexedone
I know this question seems a bit stupid, but I don't want to do something I would regret. My sideburns have grown out pretty far now as welland they are just becoming really poofy. I'm not talking about the hair on my cheeks, but the hair below my temples connected to the sideburns but not too far down. I usually just pull them behind my ears. Except they looks odd and wing-like when I do that. Is there any way I could trim them myself without ruining anything.
Hello everybody!
My name is Peter, I am living in Budapest and I have long, bown and very thick hair.
I am groving my hair since 1987, and since 1990 I never cut and trim it. Lenght of my hair is 135 cm
( it is below knee-deep lenght ! ). I like my long hair, but the washing and drying time is very long ( 2-3 hours). After drying the comb of the hair is very difficult and hard.
Ich habe eine Unterschriften-Aktion zum Schutz Claus (TV TOTAL) seiner Haare gestartet ! / I have startet a Petition to save the hair of the bandmember of tv total, a german tv-show !
I know this movie is quite old now but I watched it the other night and was so impressed by it. I can't think of a more longhair friendly movie. The main character, John Dunbar (Kevin Costner), begins to find his true self while his hair grows longer and longer. I wonder if that was Kevin Costner's real hair.
And the Indian, Wind in His Hair (something like that) has absolutely incredible hair - probably the best I have ever seen on a guy.
Anyone else here appreciate this movie as a great longhair tribute?
I have just spent two days in London at Discover Dogs, an event organised by the Kennel Club.
I noticed several longhairs there, including a Chinese man who was working on the door, a man who has a business designing T shirts (whose hair obscured the advertising message he had printed on the back of his shirt, but never mind), several men working on the stands and also members if the public. There's a good number of us about.
Also, visiting a Somerfield store during the weekend, I noticed a leaflet appealing for people to work in the stores theroughout the UK. W'e want poelple like you', it said, with a picture including a man with dreadlocks.
So, young UK longhairs, if your parents say you won't get a job with long hair, you can show them the leaflet - Somerfield's bosses can hardly deny you a job in the circumstances, can they?
From the moment I started to grow my hair, i always stuffed all the hair around my ears, behind them. Now, for the last month or so, ive been putting my bangs behind my ears as they finally fit. My hair is wavy and ive noticed my wave has started to sort of mold to the shape of my ear. Should i stop putting my hair behind my ears? if i dont, will this warp my hair and make it look awkward at longer lengths when not behind the ears?
Not that I'm trying to encourage it, I'm curious as to what the majority of answers would suggest if I asked long-haired males (including the long-hairs in progress) when they thought they'd loose the locks. Mind you, I'm just as enthusiastic about being a long-hair for life as many of you, but do you feel there is EVER a time or circumstance under which a longhair should do away with their pride? I know, you're initial reaction will likely be one of "Never!"... But consider this: What if you lived to be 65 years old and all of the hair on the top of your head had lost itself to balding, so all you were essentially left with was a ponytail that clashes with your otherwise bald head (Try to invision Paul Heymen, the owner of what was arguably the best wrestling fed in North America, ECW)? Or, what if you ended up resembling Hulk Hogan with age (And I mean that with respect to his hair, or lack thereof)? Would you just do away with your hair all-together, or do your damndest to retain those final scraps, however desperate they may leave your appearance? Or what some hooligan snuck up on you and stuck a wad of gum on one side of your hair: If you couldn't remove the gum, would you only cut off the quarter of hair that had been ruined by the gum, or would you do away with it all so the length would be consistent with re-growth? In other words, do you ever foresee yourself going back to the plain and mundane to react according to the effects of serious balding (or even something as obscure as the gum episode I described)?
What is the right type of comb and brush to use if you DON'T want volume and you have slightly wavy hair? Something that will make the hair flatter, not puffy...
hey there,
i made a website for longhairlovers. and it is for men and for woman. the first man sent me pictures and now they are online. sergey is from russia. his hair is 104 cm long! (length of his body: 187 cm)
in his gallery you can see updos, braidings and several other photos of him: www.xxl-haar.de (klick on picture gallery)
have fun and happy growing - britta
Hi,
I'm thinking about gettinga very mild undercut. About 1/2 inch/ 3/4 inch above the ears, and 1 1/2 inches on the neck. not shaved, just buzzed, kinda like treyn's before he shaved it. The only place that I'll let cut my hair charges $50.00 a pop. my question is if I get the orginal cut done professionally, how hard will it be for my girlfriend to do the trims? Also, does anyone have pictures of a mild undercut like I described. I like this idea because it will make my ponytail look neater, but when it is down, it will still look like regular long hair.
Thanks,
Evan
P.S. Does anyone else have a problem with this board where it takes like a day for your message to show up, or is it just me?
Sure, it has a lot to do with 'control' but I think they also
do NOT TRUST MEN to:
Keep their hair 'out of trouble'...Out of heavy machinery...
Don't trust men to keep their hair NEAT or...
CLEAN..
and there's always the jealous boss who does NOT want his workers...
to get MORE attention than he does...
Maybe they thing LOnghair = rebellious type...
and they certainly do NOT want THAT!
But in the end, it's still DISCRIMINATION
In one of the recent posts about Shawn Michaels hair, someone mentioned that he had really bad hair back around 92, and it was in his "awkward stage". I used to be a big wrestling fan and I remember his hair and it was rather ugly, I always thought he used products to get it to look that bad though (like the "hair metal" bands) So was his hair actually naturally like that? I also saw an older pic of Triple H a while back with shoulder lenght hair, looked like he was at about 1 1/2 to 2 years of growth, and his hair looked really big and thick, yet now it looks awesome. So does hair actually change this much after you're done with the awkward stage???
I have very thick, dry hair. I've noticed that after I wash my hair and semi-dry (to where it isn't dripping wet) and I put on a wool, stocking type knit hat for awhile, my hair becomes very soft, flat and not as poofy. I've read this a few times on this board and I was wondering why, if anyone knows, does this happen? I love the way it makes my hair feel, it's really manageable and "moist," so to speak. I guess it is worth mentioning that i've been letting my hair grow out from a short haircut, less than an inch all over, since June. My hair is now about 3 inches (my bangs) and about 2 inches elsewhere. I'm in that pretty akward stage. Being that I'm only in Highschool intensifies this "akward" feeling due to the endless teasings on being different. But I do not let this bother me, because I know in the end they will be jealous... Well I hope you guys enjoyed my "life-story" LOL....seriously though, any insight on this "phenomon" would be apreciated, later
okay right now ive got pertty long hair but its a bit wavy
has anyone had experience with getting their hair DEAD STRAIGHT
blowdrying? straightening?
are these weird things to do for guys?
At the moment I put my hair over my ears but I want a differnt style of long hair.
Eventually I want to style it like Legolas. However in the meantime I wouldn't mind going for a 17th century look such as Brad Pitt's in Interveiw with the vampire.
Ideally I would like to slick it back without the use of gel but my hair grows forward so this wouldn't work.
I like the look of Johnny Depp's hair but mine is dead straight is there anyone with straight/fine hair who has any styling tips? Or anyone else who could help? Thanks for any feedback.^_^
N.B I have shoulder length hair and I'm going to the hairdresser on Thursay.
Any good products to make hair smoother? I have very wavy hair which i don't mind but it feels very rough and frizzy (although it's actually a bit greasy) I have heard hot oil treatments are good, any specific brands? Or anything else that could help?
This is what I look like 16 months since my last haircut
Okay, as a prelude to my message, I must caution sensative readers that I mean no racial disrespect or insensitivity by the following statement:
I've noticed that there are now a lot more African American males with long hair... I'm not sure whether this can be attributed to the likes of Allen Irvenson (NBA) and Booker T (WWE) bringing long hair to the mainstream for blacks, but in any case, its nice to see an increased acceptance for long hair.
Why did I make a point to mention this? Well, I don't know if this is just relative to my experience, but I've seldom EVER seen an African-American male in the awkward stage of growing his hair out: It usually seems to be that they either have their heads very closely shaved or they've got the polar opposite, usually in the form of long braids or dreadlocks. I do not mean to suggest that blacks never have to endure the awkward stage; rather, I'm just commenting on the fact that while its not uncommon for me to see white boys with unruly hair due to growing through the awkward stage, I very rarely see a black male suffering the same symptoms. It's as though they've either got it (long hair), or they don't: There seems to be little grey-area, as if African Amcerican males can just grow out their hair at a rate fast enough to forego the awkward stage. Then again, blacks are a minority in America, and the long-haired male blacks are even more of a minority, so the results really shouldn't be surprising.
I've been trying to grow my hair for almost four months now and am doing great. But the thing that is bothering me about my hair is that the mullet part of my head is growing too fast. I need a way to explain to whomever is cutting my hair how to cut my mullet off and keep the front part of my head in tact. if someone can tell me how i'll use that.
I read on one of your posts, you've been growing your hair since Febuary. How long is it now? Just curious, as you're ahead of me, and wondering what I have to look forward to.
Ok....first time long-hair grower here.
I wanna grow my hair long right....now the question, do I just leave it and not cut anythin or do i have it trimmed around the ears and the neck or what?
I know this might be a strange question but I realy need to know.
Thnx
Phun
After the recent debacle regarding my views on long hair on men, I've decided to refrain from responding to posts that make any reference to suggestion some form of legal protection against discrimination of men with long hair. It has been made clearly evident to me that hair is more tha just a fashion statement for many of you. I apologize for insinuating otherwise.
While my own views about hair (especially my own) will never change, I will heretofore respect the feelings and opinions of others and simply ignore any further posts regarding the matter.
It's been years since I was last the subject of a flame war (the last one was on FidoNet, over the practical application of warp technology on Star Trek), and I'd like to consider the flames of this one effectively extinguished.
For the record, my opinion on warp technology argued that traveling faster than the speed of light is theoretically impossible, and that we would have to figure out a way to "bend" space before we're capable of traveling to distance galaxies. I was chastised and lambasted for not being a visionary and accused of not being a "true" Star Trek fan.
Thank you for your time.
HI folks,
I’ve been browsing this board for a couple of months and decided to share my story with you all. I decided to let my hair grow again after 15 years of having short hair.
My name is Marc, a 46 year old heterosexual from Montreal, Canada who has always loved the look of long hair on people of both sexes. (also mohair sweaters, but that’s an other story).
My first experience with long hair happened on Feb 9 1964 when I first saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. I remember the experience as if it happened yesterday; I was just mesmerized by the long haired Fab 4 and by their lively music. Told my dad the next day that I wanted to have hair like that… the obvious response (for the times) was “The hell you will”. Then my High school years in the early to mid 70s came around with its social revolution. Long hair was IN, Short hairs were considered nerds. Lucky me; I started growing my hair in 1973 and let it go to about shoulder length, without any objection from my parents. I kept my hair below my ears well into 1985 but never let it go past shoulder length. Styles began changing and unconsciously I guess, I got shorter haircuts.
Then the bane of many of us males species crept in on me. BALDNESS started eroding my beautiful hair about 12 years ago. I learned to live with it up until the spring of this year. I just looked at myself in the mirror one morning early this summer and said to myself ENOUGH! I want my long hair back. I’ll do what it takes. I knew that there was no way to make my real hair come back on top of my head. No pills, shampoo or any kind of hokus pokus will ever make it come back. It’s in the genes. My last haircut goes back to mid June 02. It is now 4 inches long. I am obviously in my awkward stage but I like it, taking it one day at a time.
For the past 7 years, I have had the wonderful privilege of living with a wonderful girl who lost most of her hair at 17 after a severe illness. She has worn wigs ever since. Well after looking at many wig sites (She buys about 2 a year and I help her choose.) I decided to get a hair piece to complement the hair I already have. I ‘m getting it this Wednesday, Nov 20. Never been this excited to buy something since getting my first car (71 VW Super Beetle) in 1974.
Jobwise, believe it or not, I am an accountant working in in a large firm in internal audit. A bit apprehensive, I casually asked my boss what he thought of my long hair. To my astonishment, he replied: “I don’t care, Doesn’t bother me.” Also told him about my hairpiece. So that was that. In response to Fitmus, I definitely think that preventing a guy from having long hair at work is absolute discrimination vs women who can have any type of hair style.
Comments, questions?
PS: trying to include pics with the message. Where is the image field in the posting form??
So what is your personal goal for long hair length? Down to your knees, waist, shoulders?
My personal goal for hair length, as of now, is just long enough to get into a decent tail when I want to, and still long enough to look really cool when jamming on my drum kit. I have nearly four inches of hair (bangs are a bit longer than back hair), so I'm guessing I have about a year and 8 months minimum. I have wavy/curly hair. Is that time length for my goal about right (my hair would be about 14 inches by then?
So I'm wondering: What is your personal goal for hair length?
I noticed in the most recent "word war" that you had stated that you are from a Cherokee background? Are you full blooded? I posted here a few weeks ago asking for opinions as to the culture/ethnic group/race that had the best looking hair in "your" opinion. I have always thought that Native Americans had the best looking hair that I - personally - had ever seen. To this day I have yet to see a Native American that doesn't have healthy looking hair...always smooth and silky looking.
This past summer my wife and I were vacationing in Ft Walton Beach Florida (we are from the Atlanta area) and came across a store down there called "One Feather". The store is owned and operated by a guy from the Atlanta area, and his store is wall to wall with Native American items. I forget his name, but we talked for quite a while once he found out we were from the Atlanta area. (By the way, he has hair midway down his back). I was asking him about the Native American population down there and he said that there were tons of Native Americans in the Ft Walton Beach area. He also said that the military base in Ft Walton Beach was full to the brim with Native Americans. I was kind of puzzled, but he explained that they see themselves as "warriors" hence they join the military. Anyway, if you ever get a chance to get down that way it would be well worth a shot to check out the store. The owner is a very cool guy and knows "ALL" about Native Americans (his wife is full blooded Seminole?) and he has hair midway down his back on top of all that.
Later.
I know some members of this board had mentioned welding before, so I'm hoping one of them can help me with this.
For my birthday, I'm getting a small mig welder, and I'm concerned about the sparks/slag being near my hair and beard. The beards about four inches long, and I do not want to see it get burnt. The hair's about 25", and it's incredibly important to me (I'm sure that goes without saying on this board). What can I use to assure the safety of my hair and beard?
Thanks all.
I have seen a bunch of pics of this guy wearing this hat and this is exactly the one i want (black leather) but I have no clue what it is called. Is it just like an Ivy type hat? Can anyone give me some links to some place on the web that sells some like these? Or some national stores that might have them? I'm not sure how to post an image from the web, hopefully it will show...
http://www.triplehunleashed.net/caps/tdgdvd/27.jpg
I was looking at wolff's progress picture and I noticed his is very similar to mine. I was just wondering what he did with the bangs and how he combed it so it stayed that way. So maybe Wolff himself or anyone else could give me some input? Thanks
2nd set of pics
Hi y’all,
Here’s a follow up to my first post. I noticed that some of you who have just started to let their hair grow or who are still in their awkward stage are frustrated by the slow pace of hair growth. I have found a way to enjoy, and I mean really enjoy the benefits of having long hair without having to “wait”.
As I said earlier, my girlfriend wears wigs. She must, as she has very little hair of her own. This spring I decided to start wearing fake ponytails and covering my balding head with a scarf to cover the bald spot. I started doing this on weekends and going out in public while shopping, doing the groceries etc. either alone or with my girl friend. She would then wear an extra long wig. A bit apprehensive at first, I quickly became very comfortable, especially after getting a barrage of favorable comments and compliments, a lot from younger girls (in the 20-30 year old range; don’t forget, I’m 46) but also from women of all ages. I was just flabbergasted by all the attention I was getting from total strangers. Even a few men asked questions (although I don’t really care what they think, except fellow longhairs). Since July, I probably got 100 comments, not one of them negative. I must say Montreal is a very liberal city. My city is famous for its world famous jazz festival (where you get to see hundreds of longhaired guys and the Gay pride festival. Although I personally am not gay, we have friends who are, and we accept them totally. Since I’m on this subject, I’ll put in my 2 cents. I personally believe gays are born with this trait in their genes and that this cannot be reversed. Studies have shown that 10% of the population is gay just as 10% of the population is left-handed. So I assume 10% of us long hair lovers are gay.
Getting back to my main topic, I now go out with different hair most week ends. My favorite hairdo however is the 37 inch skinny braid that goes down below my butt. This one is 100% real hair. The color is a very similar brown as my own hair although my sideburns are going gray and appear lighter. The braid belonged to one of my great aunts who died in 1971 at age of 86. She cut off her braid at about 35, from what I’ve been told. My mother gave it to me 20 years ago.
When people ask if it’s my real hair I say “yes”. OK, It’s a fib, but it does no harm to anyone. Of course it’s not my real hair but it sure makes me feel like a real long hair. So until the hair I still have on my head grows to terminal length Which is my goal), I’m having a really great time right now, as I don’t have to wait to enjoy the benefits of having extra long hair. Indeed going out like this “is not for the timid” (quote from the board). Be prepared to get plenty of looks. You will not go unnoticed.
I hope these words may encourage many aspiring longhairs. All feel free to ask me questions or advice. This is what this board is for.
Regards to all.
I have just started growing my hair out for a month now, and I see the difference from when I started already. I was clever enough to take pictures of my hair when I started, and I just took new pictures today. My hair doesn't look bad and messed up right now, but I know it will. So when it does, does anyone have any suggestions on how to comb it to make it look nice? Also, it would be very nice if some one with either MSN, AIM, or ICQ could help me along the way with growing out my hair and giving me tips. My MSN name is keranu@hotmail.com, my AIM is xXKeranuXx, and my ICQ number is 133641042. Thanks,
~Keranu
Im not joking. Two of my bosses told me to cut my hair today. I work in a grocery store. I am very sad and angry in the same time. I want to have long hair! I should cut because someone else tell me to do so? I am so ugly with short hair. I growed it in the hope that I would look better with it and be noticed by a girl. I wanted to do it while I am still young (Im 22). But now I am forced to go through the humiliation of being an ugly man.
Does anyone know of any sites where I can find stories about guys with long hair or stories in which long hair is part of the basic theme?
It is exactley 2 years since I started growing my hair so I will get it evened out even though I'm reluctant to trim but have to because all it does is break, and a large proportion of my hair is very short compared to the rest so it needs strenghening in order to groe longer.
It has been 2 years since I've been to a hairdresser so I'm very aprehensive.
My hair is shoulder length, but very stragley at the moment. I am aiming for terminal length so a trim every two years won't hurt will it? thanks for any feedback ^_^
I know about a month and a half ago there were a bunch of posts regarding anything known to make hair grow quicker. I stated back then I was going to try the product "Skin, Hair and Nails" and then post my comments after taking them for sometime, which is the reason for this post.
As a bit of a skeptic with things, I do feel comfortable saying that I think the pills are doing something. The funny thing, though, is that it's making my NAILS grow faster! I'm cutting them 1-2 times a week! I can't say if it's done anything for hair growth speed (or skin for that matter), though. Maybe it's easier to measure nail growth since you can readily see it and, additionally, I know that before I took the pills I was cutting my nails maybe once every 2 or 3 weeks. Maybe it's not doing a thing for the hair...oh well.
Thought some of you may get a kick out of that. BTW, please don't post responses stating something like "there's nothing you can do to make the hair grow quicker". I was just telling the story to draw some smiles and follow through with my word, not rehash the debate. :)
Just wanted to vent since it's taking so damn long for this hair to grow! I know I need patience but feel like screaming sometimes! Are there any others out there feeling the same way? If so, how long have you been growing? I've been growing for about 4 months now (yes, I know my expectations are high) and my hair is about half way over my ear, half way down my neck, and the front is to my eye brows.
Was just watching one of those true-life detective shows and...
one of the doctors said that your Hair RECORDS everything...
(foods, drugs, chemicals, health, etc.)..
So your hair HOLDS YOUR SECRETS!
Does THAT have YOU worried at all?
just wondering, if you get your hair pulled hard enough to mabye pull a few hairs out, could your scalp scar over or something and they wouldent grow back?
i was just wondering because this happened to me the other day, i got my hair caught in the zipper of a sweatshirt and when i took it off it pulled some out (hmmm, first time that's ever happened, didn't think it was long enough to do that yet)
I WAS READING SOME POSTS CONCERNING PEOPLE'S REACTIONS TOWARDS REMI'S CURRENT SITUATION ON HOW HE'S FACING DISCRIMINATION...I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I'M REALLY HAPPY TO SEE THAT ALL OF YOU ARE SUPPORTIVE OF OUR CAUSE, EXCEPT FOR ONE "OTHER PERSON" ON THIS BOARD! I'M GLAD EVERYONE ELSE TAKES THIS TO HEART!! REMAIN STRONG FOLKS!!!!- PHIL
I'm going to grow my hair like Cobain and dye it purplish/dark cherry red. Man I love that color; what sucks about it is that everybody will want to kill me if I do it because they will think it looks gay.
I just found a site that has 20 great photos of Sergey (from Russia). Go to www.xxl-haar.de/ and click on "English Version" (left column). Then click on "Picture Gallery" (also left column). Enjoy!
Men that want to grow their hair and beard long need to be protected from discrimination. Men with long hair can't even defend. I mean, gay have rights, ethnic groups have rights, handicapped have rights, but men with long hair or long beard have no rights at all. If you have a comment or an idea to solve the problem, you can say it.
Hey everyone, Ive been growing my hair out for a while now and the bangs are almost past my nose. For the time being i'm just parting it every day which is working out pretty well. The only problem is that I don't really like how the part looks. I've seen so many long haired people without parts and their bangs were completely out of their face. My hair is thick and pretty straight. I usuallyjust wet it then comb it all back. Then I make my part slightly to the right and comb the hair to the sides. After that I pull the hair back again without going over the part. When this is complete I blowdry it so it stays in place. I'm sure there is a more effective and easier way to do this. My hair is managable I just don't know how to do this effectively. I'm wondering if there is a way to get the long hair without the part in the center. Anyone here have any suggestions? It would be greatly appreciated.
Does anybody remember how Ian Astbury's (The Cult) hair used to be? Straight, long, and black. Very nice. Too bad he gave in like everybody else did and cut it.
I stopped to listen to Metallica, when they cut their hair...and anyway it seems that what they put out after that (haircut) is a "load" of cr@p.
How many of you guys stopped to listen to them because of the haircut?
Glancing at the new Glamour over the weekend (Hey, I was in the bathroom and it was lying there), I happened upon the results of an online readers poll to the breathless question, "Long hair on men: Is it a 'do' or a 'don't'?" 71 Percent called it a Don't, while 28 percent called it a Do.
No problem. I figure the same brilliant 71 percent would say that bombing the bejesus out of Iraq is a "Do."
. . . JP in San Diego.
Hey, I've been lurking for a while now, but thought I'd post an update on me. Due to certain circumstances I changed schools during the term, which means I'm now able to regrow my hair again :). Right now it's to the gap in my lips. One positive thing about the cut was, that all the hair on top is even with tbe bottom at the sides.
Sorry to hear about Mantraschism and Remi. I know how it feels, but hair does grow back for what little consolation it is :-/.
What happened to headbanger? I thought I saw him post that he cut his hair, but then the post was gone so I assume it was a troll? Haven't seen him post for a while.
My hair is kinda frizzy when I don't put anything in it to tame it (and even then it still frizzes) and it's really getting on my nerves now. It's all shoulder length, so I was wondering if more length will make it less frizzy? Also, this may seem like a stupid question/observation but, I noticed it frizzes more on one side than on the other. Is there a reason for this? This also bothers me cause I like my hair to be perfect and identicle on both sides (yeah, I know, I'm pretty obsessive). Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
here is a neat computer generated picture. the problem is, i think his hair should be longer, as it is not really that long.
http://www.sormann3d.com/portfolio/pictures3d/warrior3.jpg
hello,how can i get my hair curly and wavy.i was just wondering would plats suit a lad with hair to his ears.if you have any advice, pics or sites that would be class aswell on plats.
Hi. What is the best classic rock, hard rock or heavy metal band anyone here has seen live over the years? The best I ever saw was in 1984 when I saw Van Halen with David Lee Roth. Some of my other favs, were Ted Nugent, Judas Priest, Metallica, ZZTop, Dio and Aerosmith.
Right now I am just growing my hair. I am a seven or eight-monther, I don't remember. I shave my face. But I decided that I will let my entire beard grow as soon as I will start college. Right now it is forbidden to have a beard at my job. I'll quit my job when college will begin. Hopefully I will be accepted this winter. I will let my beard grow and never shave it. I can't wait.
Well, I had some pretty wicked looking hair in July. It was down to the end of my neck and just past my eyes and it winged out like it was on fire. Then my mom made me cut the hair. I asked to keep it long but just trim it and then it ended up losing every ounce of wing and she cut it straight. It looked like a helmet; especially with highlites. It used to be all one color but since it was cut it looked like a mangled checkerboard of color. To make matters worse it was layered on each side. Please help. I'm going for the Cobain look. Oh yeah, my hair grows forward a lot and It's hard to part it. O well, nothing a good lot of mousse can't do. Peace; reply.
The other day at my job, a guy was caught after stealing food. He was pretty tall, slim and had long hair. Longhairs being criminals, a myth?
In USA Today November 12 issue pg 19A ia a full page ad by Northwest Airlines featuring twins with medium length curly hair - quite a change from the buzz business cuts of the past - great to see smiling faces with great curls in a major ad in a major paper - makes all curly tops smile. My flying biz goes to Northwest -
Often when I come to read the board... actually, more often when I've read some posts and then try returning to the main board... I get some type of code filling up the screen rather than the messages, and when I close the page and try to come back, I get that download pop-up thing. Anybody else have this happen, or is it just my computer? It's a little annoying, that's all.
Chris
Hi all.
Just wondering:what are the effects of conditioning daily?Does it damage the hair?If so,what is the ideal frequency?
Adi.
hey just wondering, I see many people on here talking like conditioner was a necessity if you wanted good looking hair, and that you would wreck your hair if you shampooed it without using conditioner. yet, to my experience conditioners only seem to make a very small difference, that being making the hair a bit more greasy which is the last thing I need since my hair is very thick and gets greasy quickly. I use some leave in conditioner which my mom uses. she tells me though that I don't need to use conditioner at all. I've never noticed any damage on my hair when not using it, but I wanna be sure that I don't damage it in the long run. I'm probably gonna shampoo my hair about 4-5 times a week.
I know that sounds like a severely bad question. But I am curious.
I am not homosexual, I have some friends that deeply are. I don't mind it at all. But from many of the posts I am reading... I get some sense of many of the posters here being homosexual in nature.
Again, I don't mind this at all. It might simply make me rethink my own desire for long hair. I have been growing for around one year now with some trims. I wear it pulled back most often and try and pull off the eccentric wealthy guy look.
I hope no one takes offense to this. As I said, its just a question.
If your'e gay, your'e gay. No sense being ashamed or vindictive of my question.
Thanks :)
Its taking forever for hair to get long. I'm seeing all these people with long hair walking around...and then there is me. Hair that doesn't want to get any longer, and stays the same queer shape. If I gel it everyday, it will slow the growth..wear a hat all the time..slow it down..Toss me the miracle pill. All I want to do is, tie it back..I don't need waist length hair..just enough to tie back evenly..
This is not a good hair day
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Seriously, I don't remember how much months I have been growing my hair. I think I am a seven monther because I started in April. I stop calculating. Soon, I'll have my first-ever picture to show you my progress.
I have recently been visiting family on the West coast and Tahoe area and have noticed more guys with long hair than in the Midwest where I live. Has anyone else noticed a geographical distribution pattern like this?
I'm at the one year stage (some of you may have seen my recent progress pic) I have very wavy hair, which doesn't bother me however it seems as if the hair strand have absolutely no weight, if messed up (and my hair is EASILY messed up) they will not fall back into place on their own. For example, I can shake my head up and down about 3-4 times and end up with an afro (i literally mean an afro, not just a bit "puffy") I hate this so much. The other day I was playing around with a girls hair (she doesnt have long hair, it's almost like mine) and it was so soft, no matter how much i messed with it it just fell right back into place... is there any way possible to get my hair like that? I'm not trying to straighten it just have it be able to move around and fall back in place instead of turning into a giant cotton candy. I take very good care of my hair so it is not damaged, I would hate to have to get dreadlocks or be one of those guys whose only option is to wear their hair tied back. (As you can see, no matter how horrible my hair, i refuse to cut) So any tips or ideas?
I couldn't help but give in and buy one for $50 at Wal-Mart, I thought if it works well it could be a very good tool for getting people through the awkward stage. Now just keep in mind that it says it takes about 2 weeks to get used to it and I've only had it since yesterday so I could be wrong on some things here. I used it last night and it just made my hair HUGE, luckily I did it at night when I didn't have to go out. (btw I used the method on the video where you go by sections and start under the hair, it made my hair a mess) Used it once again this morning but this time I just used it over the hair and the results were much nicer but it's still pretty far from what the infomercials claim it does. I have really wavy hair and it did not straighten it much, you can still see the wave but it did make it much smoother and softer. It's a bit noisy but overall it does make the hair feel much nicer just don't expect to just put it up to your hair and watch it magically turn straight like on tv. If you want dead straight hair I wouldn't get it but if you have hair that feels rough and want it softer it gets the job done. I'll post about it again in about 2 weeks to see if I get better results. One question though, does anyone know if it will cause any damage? I use it on dry hair after going through it with a wide-tooth comb and don't use a blowdryer.
What length do you guys sideburns should be at with long hair either tied back ir free at about shoulder length?
I prefer tidy and just above the bottom of the ear but I do them off completely every three or four months and then can't decide whther it looks right.
Thoughts?
I read in a recent GQ magazine a poll that asked men if they would give up 5 years of their life in exchange for having a full head of healthy hair for their entire life. About 50% according that poll said they would. How do you guys feel? I'd say I would.
Looking for photos of men wearing large earring with nice hair styles
I read a lot of posts here with people saying that one reason they grow their hair long is to show they are not a part of a conformed society. They don't want the norms of society telling them they should have short hair so therefore they grow it long. Well, with me, that kind of mentality towards short hair, societies norms, opinions, etc. have nothing to do with why I grow my hair long.
I like my hair long because I like the way it looks. I like the way it bounces against my cheek bones when I walk (now that it's long enough to do so). There is something tough yet gentle about having long hair. I like the way it drapes down my back (what very little it does at this point anyway). There is something here I am trying to explain that I just can't put into words. Anyway, what society thinks about my hair bothers me none. I have long hair because I am fascinated with it, not because I am trying to buck any norms of this crazy twisted world we live in. There is a price to pay to achieve it which once accomplished makes having it all the more meaningful. Yes, I get irritated with it now and then, that is one reason I undercut my hair. It looks better and feels better to me. I just like having long hair and that's all there is to it! Peace!!!!!
Im a bit of a lurker on this board, but thought its about time i posted something...
Ive been growing my hair for around 7 months now, and my bangs reach just past the tip of my nose..
Everyone here talks about their inspiration for growing long hair, well i got mine.. Antony Kiedis. Being completely heterosexual i can safely say when i first saw his hair past his waist (he grew it for about 9 years as far as i know) it was the epiphany of beautiful hair. Hence now im growing it.. (perhaps not that long but eh..who knows..?
If you dont know who he is look up red hot chili peppers on a search engine, im preety sure you guys will like it too.
About two months ago, I cut my shoulder-length hair after letting it grow for 18 months. Now, I made the decision on my own, but not without my mother pressing me to do so. She told me that I would look much better, and would stop being confused for a girl. Well, I did it, and liked it for the first month, but now I hate it, and want my hair back. But, my parents say no. Well, this doesn't seem very fair, considering I made the decision to cut own my own. What should I do?
Do you need to use this stuff everyday (I'm talking about the daily stuff) or can you use it once in a while and still mainstain not so dry hair?
Did they sell out?
Hey Guys:
I'm working on a paper for my communication class entitled,"The Discrimination of Longhaired Men." I'd like to have the links for anyone who has a website dealing with longhair, as I will need to cite the webpage addresses for my bibliography. Thanks in advance.
--Carlos
For those of you with concerns over keeping your hair and getting work, you could consider becoming a member of a religion which does not allow cutting of hair.
I'm not suggesting that anybody should join a religion without any serious intent to encompass all that involves, but it might be that you would find that the belilefs involved were right for you.
As an example, if you go to
http://www.sikhs.org
you will find a number of rules, including
(i) A Sikh should, in no way, harbour any antipathy to the hair of the head with which his child is born. He should not temper with the hair with which the child is born. He should add the suffix “Singh” to the name of his son. A Sikh should keep the hair of his sons and daughters intact.
But you would also have to take on board (amongst may other things)
(j) A Sikh must not take hemp (cannabis), opium, liquor, tobacco, in short any intoxicant. His only routine intake should be food.
Again, I would emphasise that I am not trying to trivialise any religion, merely to point out that being a member of an established religion does give a person certain human rights against discrimination.
I want to grow my hair long but whenever my hair grows to my chin my parents force me to get a haircut.
I look better with my hair long.
please give me tips on what to say to my parents
isnt the awkward stage where your hair is not long enough to do anything with. And when you talk to people you notice that they are quite often staring up at your hair and you know their thinking look at this awkward clown head.
I can use gel and slick it but then i look like a slick insurance salesman. And whering bandanas is for hippies and gang bangers.....help me............................im scare'd.
how much damage can combing hair when it's wet cause?
my hair is so thick and curly that i can't really brush it when it's dry, so i usually take a shower in the morning before i go to work and just comb it when it's wet
how much damage can this cause?
i decided i'm going to try and go for termanal length so i want to keep any damage to a very minimum
I recently cut my hair from long to a mohawk. I love it!! Anyways my hair has been growing fast in my mohawk stage. I was wondering if I should grow my mohawk long or keep it short? I really want to grow my hawk atleast 12 inches. SHould I go with the procedure with a 12 inch long mohawk?
Steve
I have been growing my hair from a short cut since early July, anyone have any tips? I have thick, wavy, and dark hair that can get VERY fuzzy. If I purposely mess up my hair, it doesn't fall back down :( It seems a lot more controllable when it's sweaty, is there anything I can use to help with this until it gets longer? Right now I'm just using J&J shampoo and some conditioner.
And I'm going for the Brandon Boyd look, how much longer will it take to grow out? Right now I can pull my bangs down to just below my eyes, although they are usually above my eyebrows because of the waves.
I've been growing my hair out from being shaved for about six months. I got the sides and back trimmed once just so there would be a difference between the sides and the back and the top. Now my hair seems to me to be growing very slow. Is this normal? Has anyone else ever felt like this? I hear that trims supposedly make hair grow faster. Should I get a trim now and then maybe another in six more months? Thanx in advance.
My nephew, who is in first grade, drew a picture of me. It's a smiley face with a pony tail. I guess I'm now officially a longhair.
Hi again,
before I was posting on my experiences of my girlfriends styling-ideas.
Meanwhile she / we had done it several times again, since she likes it.
My feeling about this is still much changing: sometimes I think it is dubious looking and not really the way, I should, another time I share her feelings that it's great and much better, then the usual style (wearing my hair tied in a simple ponytail).
After she moved me to wear the hairstyles, she tried out on me - and this for some evening or whole weekend, she insists, that it's looking much better, if I'm wearing my hair UP.
After I said, I coudn't follow her estimation, she was using the occasion, when we were visiting friends at a party, tied my hair up first to a high ponytail and then a bun, and asked our friends, what they are thinking about, just made some kind of poll.
The result was: most were on her side and confirmed, I'm looking better with my hair up. Only two (of 18), both guys, said, they don't knew, if this is the better styling for me.
So she convinced me at this occasion wearing my hair up (with the help of her friend nearly professional pinned and at last sprayed to a someway glamorous kind of updo.
Most of the women confirmed me, that I'm really looking good this way, and I should continue with this, while the guys were different.
Two of them - also with longer hair - followed me to trie the same, and tied themselves a higher ponytail, while two of the other didn't talked about. But overall it was a nice party and I feeled comfortable.
So in the following time she began with her friend (who was professional hairstylist several years before), trying out several very feminine looking styles on me.
Also she is forcing me to go out with such elaborated (most updo) styles, but until now, I don't dare that.
But now she is extorting me: while I want her to come with me for a sailing-trip on the canary-islands, she tells, that she will do it - if I'm going with her in a salon for styling and after have a little tour in the city. And so I'm knowing, what will be waiting for me, after she printed some pictures of updo's and bouffants from the Site (given below).
Maybe I complement the styling with a little crossdressing and so getting less attention on my hairstyle (her friend liked to offer me also that part of styling).
After I heard, that even David Hesselhoff made this kind of trying his female aspect of himself (guided by Frank Marino (www.frankmarino.com)), I think, this must not be an embarrassing adventure.
Like to know, what you are thinking about this kind of tales.
Chris
When bugged at work and by friends about how long I was letting my hair grow, I first said I don't know but probably just over my shirt collar. Then I said, oh, this is the perfect length just touching the shoulders. Now it is over the back of my shoulders and I am thinking to the shoulderblades. I spoke to a young woman at work about this who has long hair and I said the longer it gets the less I want to cut it at all. She said that is always the case which is a surprise to me. And when I started growing it (2 yrs ago this coming Chirstmas) the bosses at work said as long as it is not half way down your back. Since most everybody in the world has had long hair when they were a teenager or at some point in their life and I never did, could you tell me is that usually the case, the longer the hair the longer you want to grow it?
I cannot beleive that in that last thread I foudn two fellow libertarians! This is so good to see. It is funny people who are democrats or claim to be and bad mouth libertarians and have no idea what it is we are about.
If libertarians ran the show (which they will one day) we would not be in ovr 148 countries around the world. Libertarians KNOW we do not belong in any of them and know that we need to tend to our own country and stop trying to police the world.
Also big government would get the hell out of stae affairs. The federal government was NEVER suppose to have any say so in any state affairs. All the original Government was for was to protect our borders and that is about it.
Anyway I have way too much to type on the issue so I will drop it. I just wanted to say I am glad we libertarians are growing in numbers.
Dustin 1978
Do any of you get queesy or sick to your stomach to even see a serious haircut. There is a tv commerical with a guy cutting his hair that makes my stomach literally curl and I almost gag.
I was at a cafe this morning, and a guy I was chatting with asked me if my "having long hair" was a "fetish." I asked him what kind of a fetish do you mean? He said, "you know," like the way a transvestite likes to wear women's clothes. Does it make you feel "turned on?" I said I don't like to differentiate between the two genders as to how I choose to dress or how I feel inside. I see myself as human, and not a part of conformed society. I am "turned on" by the fact that I do not own a "suit and tie costume." I suppose that longhair on men, besides being a natural part of the physique can also be sexual in its nature.
Does anybody else feel that you're "Long hair" may be a fetish? If I see him again at the cafe, what further response could I give him? He was wearing a suit and tie, and had a short cropped” businessman’s hairstyle. I wonder if he was an android? Or do the modern day androids have long hair? I am noticing more and more, pictures of good-looking longhaired guys in advertisements for the big-chain companies, i.e. Sears etc. I think it is catching on about just how intense, sexy and beautiful long hair on men really is...
I'm in the awkward stage (1 year and a week or two) have thick, wavy hair and have not once considered cutting it, am I the only one? I ask this because I have seen tons of posts by people in the awkward stage always complaining and saying they want to cut it. I've complained, my hair does get on my nerves quite a bit but I could never imagine cutting it, even when I'm having a horrible hair day the thought never crosses my mind. I just feel like I MUST have long hair, it's not a "hopefully I'll make it through the awkward stage" thing, I feel like it's a part of me (though I dont really have it yet) and I will not cut it no matter how many bad hair days I have, no matter who threatens to fire me, even if the girl of my dreams just popped up out of nowhere and asked me to I would not. Anyone else feel this way?
Saw a pic of Pearl Jam today. They have toured recently. ALL of them have cut their hair short. What has happened? There are more and more bands that have cut all their hair off. I used to love Candlebox......hair gone. The eighties was big, fussy hair. The nineties was long natural hair. It seems it is mostly gone.
Does this sadden anyone else? What happened?
I have a Picture to submit of myself if such a Calendar is in the works...
Would anyBuddy else want to be in it if happens?
I just bought a bottle of hair supplement tablets,"country life" brand. Has anyone ever tried anything like this? This particular brand is anywhere from 100 to 2500% daily value of various vitamins. I've always heard zinc & biotin are the most important!
For some unknown reason I just had about 4 inches cut off my hair & i feel like i'm practically bald. It's still 3 or 4 inches past my shoulders, but it's just wishing I could take that cut back. Someone in the mall, where I stopped to get some stuff, said they saw a lot of breakage and all of the sudden I felt like I had to do something major to fix it!
That shit won't happen again, like they always say , you don't appreciate something till' it's gone. I hope the vitamins work.
Thanks for reading & any feedback,
MIKE
I heard this story 5 years ago, but I thoght about sharing it with you.
I saw a documentary in which they showed how long hairs are treated in Cuba.
In Cuba, if the authorities (army) find you with long hair, they would pester you, arrest you,..etc..
So what was shocking was that the report showed how the long haired guys would deal with this: they would inject themselves with the AIDS virus ! So that when the army stops them, they just show their AIDS status and they would be left alone with their long hair.
Any guys from Cuba here?
I have a big problem. My hair is, as I said a few times, rather oily when I don´t wash it for 2 days. But it´s also a little "stiff". That means that my hair doesn´t move and just stick on my head, so it has no "body". Can someone help me?
Hi, i have naturally very dry hair and i find it to be rather annoying especially after i wash it. I hate it, especially now that i'm growing my hair out. I find that if i don't wash it for a day or two it looks and feels much better: a lot less puffy and far more manageable. So what i basically want to know is if there's anything i can do to give it that "day after" look all the time. I've used a conditioner regularly for the past three weeks or so but it doesn't appear to be helping: as soon as my hair starts drying it's one big puff ball.
Thanks a lot.
Many of you will know Rico's excellent site www.tlhp.de The Long Hair Paradise.
A recent visitor to his site, Tina, asked for pix of long haired men. his reply was, in part:
We had this discussion in the past serveral times and to me men and women have very different reasons for wearing long hair.
Long hair on women in most cases is an issue of beauty.
Long hair on men in most cases is _not_ an issue of beauty.
I have seen only a few men with long hair that you could describe as healthy looking. Most men wear long hair without taking proper care of it. This is not just my opinion, but the opinion of most of the visitors of TLHP.
Also: There are other websites which promote long haired men. Just check them out if you like.
Are we really that bad? I hope not!!
hey everyone,
I've got really thick hair that gets very greasy quickly (1-2 days). I was thinking about shampooing it like 4-5 times a week (I use to shampoo 2 times a week but as I said it gets really greasy), but I've heard a lot of people here talk about how much shampoo damages the hair. so, what should I really do? I use leave in conditioner everytime I shampoo.
Hey folks, I've been reading this board for about a year now just after I started growing my hair, and I thought I would post a progress pic after 14 months growth (Taking into account a few trims at the back to even it up a bit) I've had parents, friends, even my girlfriend tell me to cut it, but i havent yet and i dont plan to until it all gets to my shoulders!
Also, in response to the previous post, I'm not gay, and actually, where I live (New Zealand) There are a LOT of long haired men around, and it really doesnt hinder your job opportunities much either.
P.S. I think this board is a fantastic place to get encouragement and inspiration on growing your hair. Keep up the good work :)!
I've been growing my hair for almost three years since having it all (willingly) shaved off close to my 16th birthday.
I think my growth rate is fairly slow, but the various minor trims I've had through the years may account for the extra hair I think I should have.
Is how long I have be growing my hair out. Though every day, and every time I go out, I wish I had long hair to be tied back. Well, its certainly better then 1 month...Plus my hair grows pretty fast..faster then I thought.
Now, average growth rate how long would it take to grow to Banderas length in "Desperado"? roughly?
hmm have any of you on this board ages 18-25 been fearing being drafted? i've been worrying about it, well most importantly...i'm worried about dying in war, but secondly damn, i just initiated this longhair adventure and what if i get drafted and have to shave it all off? :[
Hi all. Ozzy will be on 20/20 tonite at 8 or 9 eastern standard time. Should be interesting to see. ABC stations. Bye.
JUST TO KNOW WHAT PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD LIKE,
WHAT IS YOUR 5 MOST FAVORITE BANDS?
My choice:
1 Death/Control Denied
2 Dio
3 Old Candlemass
4 Old Helloween
5 Kreator
so anyway, i went down the message board looking at different posts, and i read http://the-light.com/mens/messages/36193.html
by the way, i do disagree with his logic and his seemingly random placement of quotes, but whatever; it's not important.
this one really got me though:
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My hair is about 27" (measured from the hairline) and I've had trims at least every 10 weeks the entire time. And yes, my hair still progressed in length (I been growing it 2 years now). I get many compliments on it.
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so what i want to know is how did this guy get his hair to grow at about 13" a year?
Okay, I'm gonna need some more help here. I think I'm starting to get dandruff. Anyone have any info on what causes it, and how to treat/prevent it? I've recently given up styling products (gel), in case that has anything to do with it. And I usually wash my hair every 3 days. Any information on what I'm doing wrong, or what products work the best would be appreciated. And I'm sure the customers at the grocery store I work at will be most appreciative as well. Thanks.
I'm going to have to go into the military, for reasons that I don't feel like elaborating on right now. It's obvious what this means. Just as I was starting to get some good length, too. God dammit. This also means that I won't be on the board much at all. I won't be a longhair anymore, for one thing (well, in heart I will, if that counts). I'll go in for four years; I'm not going to make a career of this. After that, I'm never cutting my fucking hair again. -_- I guess that's all... excuse my irritation, please. You guys have been great, and God willing I'll be able to drop in from time to time. I'm sure this board will still be here in four years, so I'll be back then, if nothing else. And to think, I'll have to go through the awkward stage all over again! But it's worth it. Stupid military people. T_T Ok, I'm done now.
Those of you who are watching RAW now, have just seen that Test cut his hair. I have to admit, i think it looks better.
Hey everyone. How has everything been going here?
I was way too mullet looking and ended up shaving my back and sides like 4 months back but now my top is gorwing out at a good legnth and it is all more or less one legth except back which is just now growing again. I can deal with this and My growing is back on :)
My bangs are just past my eye brow when pulled but when left to their own accord they are not even half way down my forehead LOL COmbination of big forhead high hair line and wavey hair.
Anyway I have been washing just once a week and I do use a blow dryer other wise I would never make it through the growing period. I brush it back flat against my head nad blow dry it and then blow dry it forward and part it and it stays fairly neat.
Anyway I just wanted to say hi to everyone and see if all my old friends are still around.
And if they are not then I will make new ones lol
Later all
Hey guys.. i am getting VERY VERY frustrated. I am kinda getting really mad over this whole growing the hair out thing. I really have always wanted long hair since i was in like 2nd grade. I am a sophmore in high school and have been growing my hair out for 6 months and it is getting very VERY hard to manage. I don't know what to do because when i part it in the middle it poofs out on the sides and when i don't part it at all it is in my eyes. What should i do...?? I could really use some help PLEASE! I get told at least 3 times a day "Cut your hair" or "Moptop" or things like that and i am on the verge of just cutting it off!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!
Hello, all. I was wondering if any of you have info on using hair extensions. Cost, what kinds, etc. Thanks.
Thinking about it...
He lives in the jungle with smelly beasts and NO...
shampoo & his loincloth always looks ragged...
and rotten too.
And yet the audience loves him & Jane never seems to
be in any rush to get away.......he..he
Anyway, it seems that people NEVER think of Tarzan's hair as
being anything but clean.
How come?
My hair is keeping me from working the job I want. The world is so damn f__ked up. I applied for a ranger job in Cal. and one in Oregon and they all said they have this neat-nick anal retentive code of no hair past the collar. This is the type of work I am looking for and my hair took five years to get where it is today. I would hate to cut it. It is very thick dark brown hair with a bit of gray through it. It is not that I am vain, it is just that when it is short it gets too wavey and out of control. I do not really like the pony tail anymore, but it looks its neatest in this manner. I have a B.A. and it looks like I am going to have to get more schooling beyond it with the hope of gaining more choices. I would really like to shit on these anal bastards. You know, the old fart with the little American flag in his lapel. Or the ex-military dick who is now a cop.
It's funny, all that trash they caught at Enron stealing the poor working mans' money I do not recall any of them being long hairs.
You know what this country has taught us from day one? If you just look the part you can screw your neighbor's wife and rip off your pastor-ALL IN THE SAME F__KING DAY.
http://www.facethejury.com/profile.asp?user_name=SpydiR
check out the second pic under the main image. I had an undercut once a long time ago and didn't really like it, but man, my hair's *TOO* thick.
Before you respond with your "are you crazy?"s and "no way man"s, you have to understand that I live in Houston [where the humidity reading is a larger number than the temperature :\].
Anybody see the special tonight with cris angel. He is very talented, much better than any other magic show I have seen. His shows are very erotic and stimulating, yet it really makes you ask how does he do that.
As for him he has very long hair, but it looked kinda damaged, he had it in corn rows, and down, but it looked pretty well trashed from coloring, because it was too black to be natural.
What happened, Anyd new updates from Jarrko and Jin
Late last night I had my head buried in magazine for about 30 minutes and forgot about the candle I had lit. I started to rotate my chair, still reading the magazine and i hear a sizzle, i look up, see the candle and realized what had happened. it wasn't too bad though, just a few ends off the top of my head.
Today, I interviewed a guy for an opening I have in my welding shop. I turned him down because he really didn't know how to do what I wanted. BUT, he had, (ugh), SHORT HAIR! I keep thinking back to all the people on this board who were refused employment because of their long hair. So, after the interview today, I keep saying to myself, "He had short hair. No one with short hair will ever work here!" It ain't true of course, but it's made me smile for the rest of the day!
HAS ANYBODY EVER TRIED ONE? MY STYLIST USED ONE ON ME TODAY & IT WORKED GREAT WITH HER USING IT, IT LOOKED EASY ENOUGH BUT I'VE NEVER TRIED ONE.
SHE SAID I COULD BUY HER BRAND FOR $100.I STARTED LOOKING AROUND & SAW SOME DIFFERENT BRANDS FOR ABOUT $25, BUT THE QUALITY MAY NOT BE THE SAME?IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING I WOULD APPRECIATE THE INFO!
Here r 2 pics of me:1 for the 8 hrs I'm in work, and 1 when I'm not working.
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I've never been told by bosses to cut my hair. Neatness is the answer-people think that hair is neat if it's not all over the place, so I tie it up while I'm at work. Change of hair style may be all that's needed to satisfy employers!
I tie it while it's dry with a black cloth covered Scunci elastic that's 2 inches in diameter with a clear smooth elastic Cosmopolitan that's 1 inch in diameter. While my hair is dry I brush it out and then tie it (not too tight) with the black band near the back of my neck with 3 wraps. Then I tie the clear band halfway down my ponytail with 2 wraps and then push it down the tail near the end. Then I slick back the hair on my head with water (use a spray bottle and keep mushing it down with your hands for a couple minutes till the hairs stop popping up). That's it. I found that if u wet down the ponytail, that it curls up and doesn't look good. It stays put all day and u won't have to worry about a "bad hair day".
Hope this helps!
Marty (pseudo-hippy)
it has been a little over three months since my last progress picture. so i posted another on photo.net.
the problem is, i can't really tell the differenc between this one and the one i took in july, but it is longer now. believe me. (i hope!)
i think after i do a january one, i'm just going to go six months or twelve months, because an inch and a half just isn't much growth now that it is about 20 inches. i just wanted to be thorough . . .
comments are welcome . . . :)
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1104922
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1104922
or for the 3 month(approximate) interval archive:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=223211
(for me it shows up as four on each line, so each image on top is a year before the one under it.)
Hey guys, just wanted to let you all in on my excitement over my hair with a progress report:
Well, I’m closing in on a year, and man, things have never been better. My bangs are finally staying behind my ears, I’m getting compliments on my hair on a regular basis, and I’ve perfected my grooming routine. Yay ;)
Yup, things are sure starting to look up, I remember when I started out with that puff ball atop my head, all those negative comments (my friends even tried somewhat of an intervention, lol). Back then it was tough going, my confidence was low and I was constantly feeling self-conscience and angry about my then unmanageable hair. But these days, those “get a haircut, you’re not a skater” and “it’s the mullet man” comments have turned into comments like “you know, you look a lot better with longhair” or just "I like your hair". It’s a great feeling and I’m really starting to feel like a longhair. In the rare case I do get a negative comment, it’s usually by some military prick or it’s more of a non-intended insult like today when someone said that I’m one of the few guys that could pull off a mullet, but I hate labels, especially when my hair doesn’t fit under one, the bangs are four inches longer than the back! Oh well, I never react negatively, I know they mean well.
I’ve also found a great product that gives me the look I want and works every time keeping my hair looking really clean, it just gets easier from here on in and I look forward to the day I can get it into a ponytail and drop the tube.
The point to my seemingly pointless ramble of a report is: HANG IN THEIR EVERYONE, IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER, oh and, slight trims and hair products for the pre-tail period are great ways to get your hair looking the best it possibly can until that momentous day you can finally tail it. Well peace everyone and keep it long!
Well, I won a contest of a radio station and besides receiving a bunch of gifts, like 500 worth of cd´s, a new comp. and much more, I made a wonderful sightning, out of 6 winners 2 of us had good long manes, that is remarkable, we'll be aired on TV locally. its very cool
Hi!
After a little over a year I´m finally coming out of the akward phase. But unfortunatly, my hair seems to have gotten weaker. I lose (on avrage) 20 hairstrands a day, 40-50 if I wash my hair. Is this normal, or should i worry?
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Thanks to scratching a certain part of the back of my head too much, I now have a bald spot. This sucks. Is there something that can be done, or am I stuck with it now? It's not a large bald spot, but it's noticable, and very annoying. I can't cover it up with the surrounding hair, either. It just doesn't work. *sigh*
For some reason the old menandlongbangs group was deleted. I have established a new one for anyone interested in joining:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/menandlongbangs2/
Has anybody here used Indian hair oil? I saw a bottle of it at a local Indian shop. Thank you.
Cool Moose Party candidate
for lieutenant governor...
in the Mullet-boy state of RI
Healey, 45, is a lawyer and businessman from Barrington, RI
who ran for governor four years ago with the slogan: "Healey for Governor. Why not? You've done worse."
This time around he has brought his trademark long hair, sardonic humor, and unconventional style to an office unaccustomed to much notice.
refreshing to know. What do you think?
Did anyone else see this great article. (Actual headline: Maybe Bald is not Beautiful). It was written by Mark Coomes, Gannett News Service, based on a study done by University of Louisville Prof. Mark Cunningham. Some notable quotes:
*...the more hair a man displays, the more masculine he is perceived to be.
*These conclusions spring in part from a study (of) 204 U. of L. psychology students, 102 men and 102 women.
*Want to look good? The more hair you have, the more attractive you're perceived to be.
*Want to look great? Sport some stubble....the look women like most is a visible hint of a beard in the form of a five o'clock shadow.
*Cunningham summarized his findings for a new textbook on human behaviors.
A great read for all of us longhairs!!
I was just wondering, as the other day, I let a girl touch my hair, and she said she liked how soft if felt, and that just made me so happy. But then, that's about the only comment I've heard about it. And then I have a friend, who, when I was with some other friends talking, was giving me advice on how to get girls, and said that either the hair goes, or you're keeping you virginity, which I think he is horribly mistaken about. What do you think of the general female population and how they feel about your long hair? BTW, post some of your females and long hair experiences.
Hello everyone,
I am a uni student in Australia, and for an assignment i am currently doing, i would love to hear your answers in response to the topic of the politics of hairstyle.
Q1) Why did you choose your hairstyle?
a)To rebel against the "proper" hairstyles of society and to relaim/state/embrace your individuality: yes/no why?
b)To be associated with music or some other subgroup: yes/no what group? Do people see this?
Q2) a)Do you ever get negative responses, are you ever looked down upon, seen as a less masculine, seen as a undisciplined, dumb or lazy (even though it takes more discipline to maintain a healthy head of long hair).
b) Does head hair have to be an issue of gender?
If you have any other points, or any other information sources that you think would assist me, please feel free.
cheers, l i a m
Hey, I decided that 2 posts weren't enough tonight, and I should go for 3. But I digress.
My hair's finally starting to be recognized as longer than average. I've gotten 2 comments in the past few nights about it. I decided that my regular hairstyle was no longer working, which I was fine with, because with my new one I don't need gel. I switched over to a part down the middle with my hair just kinda flipping up on the sides. I've been wearing it like this casually for a couple of weeks now, but I've always used gel when I went to work. No one seemed to have a problem with the change. (I was worried it might look a little unprofessional.) But it has drawn a couple of comments from other employees. The first one was after I had just finished scrubbing something, and I was forming little beads of sweat. I joked to the other employee that I was in great shape. She said it was because of all the hair I hadn't cut. She didn't say this in a condescending way or anything, more of an observation. I told her what I wanted to do with my hair, and she said she thought it'd look pretty good.
But every silver lining has its cloud. The other comment came from an employee that I am sort of friends with. (Friends at work, but I wouldn't hang out with her. That sort of thing.) I was just waiting for a customer, and she turned to me, and out of nowhere just said "You need a haircut." This kinda caught me off guard. All I said was "I don't think so." The thing that struck me about this was that I was trying to prepare myself for whenever it would happen, and I wasn't nearly as prepared as I had thought. I had resolved to not let it bother me, and just ignore the person, but it had more of an effect than I had anticipated. It was just like "I don't like the way you are, because (insert groundless reason here)"
Well, just wanted to get that off my chest here. If anything, she's made me want to grow it even longer than I wanted before.
As per my earlier post, you know that my longest bangs now reach 9 inches. Unfortunately, my bangs are very uneven: longest towards the front, then shorter the further to the sides they are. Should I get the long bangs trimmed to the same length as the shorter ones, or should I just leave it alone? I'll admit, I would hate to lose that length, but I don't really like to have that unevenness, either... What should I do?
My usual hair style has always been having the top trimmed with a #4 clipper and having the sides and back done with a #2 because my hair is so thick and curly it's just easier to take care of that way. I finally decided I was sick of short hair. I'm not sure long hair would look good on me but I'll never know till I try it. I have been letting my hair grow out for about 3 or 4 months now. I did have the back and sideburns trimmed hoping that the top will catch up a bit. I'm not sure my goal is extremely long hair but maybe as long as my chin the entire way around. My bangs do reach my eyebrows if I pull them down but once I let go they go right back up into a curl. The top and back is wavy, but not as curly as my bangs. Seems like it's taking forever. The wait is driving me nuts. Anyway, on to my question. I work in a factory and washing my hair daily is a must. I wash it before work just so I can style it (avoiding the BOZO the clown look) and then I wash it after work because my job isn't very clean. Is this too damaging to hair to think about letting it grow long? Should I reconsider having long hair? Any tips are appreciated. Thanks...
Hi,
There's been a lot of talk about what hair women find attractive on men. I thought it would be interesting to see what men found attractive on women. Here are a couple of questions for you to answer.
1) On women do you preffer long or short hair.
2) what color do you preffer on women
3) on yourself, do you only like long hair or did you like other styles also.
I'll answer first.
1) Well this all really depends. I like both and think both can look very good. When i see a woman with long silky, shiny, dark hair I'm very attracted. Conversely, if a girl has a cute little hair cut, and has the features and personality to pull it off, I'm not objecting to that. Overall, I preffer longer hair, but you could say I'm an equal opportunity player(I wish LOL).
2) In general, brunettes. However, if a woman has just the perfect complexion, redheads can't be beat(Think Nicole Kidman)
3) Well, I've had everything from a shaved head to normal haircuts, to a ponytail(about nine inches). Looking back, a shaved head wasn't very flattering, but I did really like some of the more stylish shorter cuts I've had. I've been tempted several times to cut my hair to one of my old cuts. What I do think long hair has over other cuts is attitude. It says something about the wearer. He cares about his looks, is a little bit artsy, a little non conformist, and very confident.
Thaks for your time,
Evan
hi. i have been growing my hair out for about 11 months and its kind of annoying. my hair is always in my face down past my eyes and i have to kind of brush it off to both sides. how do i get it like everyone else where is stays on the sides of my head? to i cut my bangs?
Halloween was cool this year, I went as the Indian, my girlfriend did the braids for me. She went as a cow girl, so we both had the same hairstyle, i was pretty cool. Its funny to see people trying to figure out if ive got a wig on or not.
Hello everyone. It's been a real long time since I've been here...my hair is now long! Anyway...
I'm 19 and am in my second year of college. I usually wear my slightly-longer-then-shoulder-length dark blonde hair (it is straight to a little below my ears before it starts getting wavy) in a ponytail. One night last weekend, I got my hair braided by a few (intoxicated) girls. They did about 8 braids (moderately sized), I believe, in various areas. Everyone there seemed to like it, so I kept them in. Partying later that night, I asked a bunch of my friends how they liked my hair. To my surprise, every single person said they liked it, and said I should keep them in. A (girl) friend called it "sexy". A (guy) friend said that he thought girls would like it, and said to keep them in. I had to take them out after showering, but now have offers from other girls to do my hair.
Do girls really like braided hair on guys? What kind of braids? I had my hair done again, but smaller braids, and I seemed to get less of a response (they were harder to see). Is there any way to keep braids in for a while?
Thanks a lot!
They only like to live in clean, healthy hair.
I think I'm going to stop washing my hair frequently.
Many Christians claim that God does not want men to have long hair. They are wrong: God loves long-haired men.
According to God's law, a man must not cut the hair at the sides of his head and he must not clip the edges of his beard. (Leviticus 19:27) If a man is a NazariteÑone who is specially dedicated to God - he must not cut his hair at all. (Numbers 6:5)
The Bible tells us that Absalom, king David's son, was the most handsome man in all Israel: he cut his hair only once a year. (2 Samuel 14:25)
The apostle Paul, however, wrote: "Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?" (l Corinthians 11:14). But nature teaches us nothing of the sort. Perhaps Paul, who was bald, was jealous of men who had long hair. He had also repudiated God's law, so he felt free to invent laws of his own. (Galatians 2:16, etc.)
Jesus, however, did not repudiate God's law. ÒDo not think that I came to abolish the law or the prophets... For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass away until all is accomplished" (Matthew 5:17-18).
We can therefore safely conclude, on biblical evidence, that Jesus, too, had long hair and a long beard, just as orthodox Jews have to this very day. So fellows, if you fear God, love Jesus, and want to be the most handsome men in the land, get your hair cut only once a year. And never shave.
Why is it every time I see a back guy with a white chick she has her hair really long? And why is it that whenever I walk past them with my thick long rich locks the guy acts up tight and anal? I guess there is not many black dudes that send in messages here. But hey, let me hear what the rest of you guys, and perhaps gals know.
I will tell you fellow long hairs out there something. Black chicks really dig long hair. I had one cute ebony babe who would stretch out on the bed and I would sweep my really long hair up and down her body. Mercy! She would go nuts, along with a shampoo that has a really nice herb scent to it.
I guess I answered my own question.
This is my first time posting a pic, hopefully it will show up (thanks to Treyn for putting it on his server) A little about myself: I'm 17 and have been growing for one year from a buzz cut without any trims (I plan on going the full 2 years w/out a trim) The bangs go down to my bottom lip when I pull them down. Anyone know what my hair might look like when it gets longer? (like if you have a pic of someone with similar hair but longer)
Thanks - Rob
I have to get something off my chest. Not all long hair is good guys. If you're one of those longhairs that lets it go unwashed for more than 48 hours at a time, this is a practice which must be stopped. No-one likes greasy-looking hair.
Haircuts. If you're a longhair and you don't get it styled, start doing so. Long hair that just kind of comes to a nasty split-end point in the middle of your back doesn't look good. A professional hair cut will make it look so much better, trust me.
All women seem to have nice hair: soft, clean, shiny, stylish. This is because they care for their hair, and also because they've been doing it since a very young age. Take influence from the opposite sex when it comes to having long hair - they obviously have more experience than you.
So am I alone on this one? Or does everyone on this board have hair like I just described? (judging from some pictures i've seen, there's at least a few here....)
The longest of my bangs have now reached 9 inches. \m/ The back is still hanging back at about 4 1/2 inches. I suppose this is about normal, for the back to be half the length of the bangs? In any case, I'm glad about this discovery. 9 inches seems to be a special length, for some reason. Either my hair is growing very quickly, or else I'm just not measuring as often as I thought I was. But whatever the case, it's now 9 inches, which is about 1/2 inch above the lowest part of my chin. And to think, back in March my hair was like two inches above my eyebrows. @_@ I still remember thinking, 'Hell yeah!' when it first reached the tip of my nose. lol Anyway, just wanted to share.
I happen to have dry hair. I'm not sure if its natural or spoilt due to styling or gel-ing. How can i get out of this situation?? Thank U!!!
Here goes: What's the story with split ends? How does hair split?And if it does, what of it? Will your hair look noticibly different? When you talk about hair splitting, are you refering to a single strand? If so, how can anyone have the vision to spot damage? How is washing one's hair less often supposed to safeguard against split ends? I understand that one's natural oil may keep the strands of hair together, but if all I do is comb the hair back and leave it that way (with minimal physical contact), how do the ends get split?
Hello. had hair almost to my waist 10 yrs ago. Thenn cut it all off. Now, Im 34 and back w/ a vengeance. Have not cut my hair in almost a yr ( March ) Going into business w/ a friend. I'm looking for ideas on how to handle my hair until it is all one length. Bangs go to the tip of my nose, Back now going over my shoulders. Once it is all one length it is a no brainer, but until then.... Thanx for all helpful info.
i have a quesion, is it possible for a person to have a terminal length that is still in the awkward stage?
just wondering if it's possible
I decided to dress up for halloween tonight eventhough I was not going out due to a cold. I dressed up as a monk. Some small kids asked me if I was wearing a wig and a fake beard. I thought it was funny. I guess us long hairs are pretty scarce.
-Billy
I have naturally wavy hair (so it kind of "puffs" up), and I have been growing since about March/April. Are there any recommendations people could toss me for keeping my hair growing, and making it possibily semi flatter? Thanks.
Happy Halloween everybody!!
are you wearing a costume for Halloween? I liked the one...
of 'Jesus' with the stuffed lamb under an arm.
Anybody using their hair as part of the costume?
I am a 45 SWM that is in great shape. All my life I have had long thick dark brown hair, but now the long strands of grey are appearing. It is the only thing that is starting to reveal my age. I do not what to get into the dye scene but I also do not want the grey. I have been taking the minerals and vitimins, but to no avail. It is difficult to comprehend that this is happening to me. Do not get me wrong, I am not vain. My hair is not yet even 10% grey and is still full and thick. It is just what I am seeing gives me the feeling I am being pushed down the corridors to the geriatrics ward. I feel as if every girl I meet is thinking I am an old man. I DON'T WANT TO GET OLD; YET IF I MUST, I DO NOT WANT THE WORLD TO SEE IT. SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME.
I know there is a cure out there, but the DAMN TO HELL dye industry quenches any attempts for it. Like the oil industry, there are alternative fuels-THERE IS JUST TOO MUCH DAMN MONEY INVOLVED. BASTARDS.
HELP, SOMEONE, HEEEEL
I found an old wrestling magazine with a very close up pic of the wrestler "Kane". I noticed that, when soaking wet, my hair looks just like his (Well except that mines only at a years lenght). But I have never seen him with his hair not soaking wet so does anybody have any pics of his hair dry? I want to see what my hair might look like when it gets longer.
Hey.... I'm going on a year now, this month, and one thing that I've noticed more and more as my hair gets longer that's starting to drive me up the wall is, it really feels like there's more hair on the right side of my head than on the left! This is especially notiecable when I tie the back, because some strands in the front don't reach the tie and hang down the sides of my face...and the one on the right is always thicker than the one on the left! I'm wondering, is this standard for most people or am I one of the X-men?
My hair on the sides is at about the jaw level, the front is at nose level, and the back is between the shoulder blades. I am able to tail the back and I use clips that I get from my wife's collection to keep the shorter ones in line. They are either the plain, black, bobby pins or the triangular clicker type. I also sometimes use one of her simple black wire bands. The outcome is pretty decent. To date nobody has made any nasty remarks...or dared to make any. It must be the way way I carry myself. I flat out do not give a rat's active side about whether they think it is feminine or not.
Thanks to Tim here at the board for refering me to dyndns.org. As you can see from the pic I just took, I now have my server up and running again under a new address. The address is http://davidfreeman.is-a-geek.com. LOL! Love that address! The page is only a white page under construction but I can post pics here at the board from my server once again. Thanks to Tim again for his cyber wisdom. Anyone need pics posted, don't hesitate! Peace!!!!!
Hey, I have a picture on a floppy disk that I would like to get on this board somehow, I was wondering if you could help me with this. Should I email it to you? Or is this done some other way (lol sorry I'm really stupid with these types of things)
Anyone have ideas for styles for us 'older gents' with thinning crown/
temple areas, other than my usual 9 inch ponytail. With it loose, it
seems to appear too untidy for work/social occasions.
ck out Matt Hilyer of the group "eleven hundrd lakes". They are currently on Great American Country"s "great American Roadhouse" show.He's got big thick braids to mid chest and looks great!
Hey guys. So I know the general consensus is no trims in the awkward stage, but I wonder about trimming only the sides. My hair is wavy/curly and sticks out to the sides a lot, leaving me feeling somewhat clownish. Can cutting the sides shape the hair so it grows out better, or is the allure deceptive? Thanks...
Awhile back Bruce Gallagher offered to style and photograph some of the men here. His business is geared toward supporting longer hair on men.
I took him up on his offer earlier this year. I had posted the results on my site and thought some here might want to see how it went.
I've heard from multiple people that your hair grows faster when you're sick. Is this true? I happen to have a flu right now.
Also, here's a picture of me from a few weeks back.
Just a little background - The economy is terrible right now & I have been looking for employment closer to home since late February / early March. I presently drive an hour and a half (one way) to & from work...Atlanta traffic is a nightmare! I have resumes posted on several web sites & have tried a few employment agencies as well with nothing to show for it thus far. Sure, I have found a few things, but I am a college graduate so I cannot take too big of a pay cut just to be closer to home.
The point of the story is this - there are employment agencies out there with specialized areas of interest...general labor, clerical, accounting, computers, etc. What would happen if there was such a thing as an employment agency that specializes in helping long haired men get jobs - good jobs?! Personally, I cannot see this ever happening. I am simply throwing this out there because there is still a ton of disrimination out there toward long haired men...even in the Atlanta area.
I have never heard anyone talk about this shampoo and condioner. What do you guys think of it compared to the more popular ones like Moist, Mango Smoothy and Slip Detangler?
Hey everyone... it's been one month since I cut my hair! And I started with about 1 month's worth... which means I am 2 months and going strong :) Only 16 more monthns and I'll be a long hair again... I'll post a pic maybe next month. It's still very short and I'm a little ashamed... heh. Just thought I'd share my progress.
Chris
Hello, just wondering if anyone has tried the Revo Styler and wondering if they know if it works. Supposedly it gets rid of any frizz/curls with ease.
Hey everyone... it's Chris. I'm posting under this name now because I noticed at least another Chris running around here and I don't want things to get confusing. So from now on I'll be known as Vampire :) Anyway, to my question... about split ends. I've never had a split end, but I'm just curious about them. If you have long hair and split ends, but don't want to get them cut off right away, how far will they travel up the strand if you make sure and take very good care of your hair? Just wondering. I know there are some people who won't even cut their split ends off, and I'm wondering how bad they'll get.
My hait is weird. The texture is thick and wavy and it's kind of frizzy and has a rather rough texture, which are signs of dry hair if i'm not mistaken. But then when i touch it it feels really greasy (except the day after shampoo, then it feels dry) so how do I deal with this? Do i treat it as greasy hair or as dry hair?
In light of the recent deleted post where I allegidly shaved my head(news to me, but still wish I could have read it), I was wanting to poll those of whom read it on wether they;
A: Believed it was me and that I really shaved my head
B: Suspected it wasn't me and that some imposter was just having a little fun.
C: Knew it wasn't me but wish I would shave my head anyway! LOL!
Just wondering, thought it would be cool to know. Peace!!!!!
Hi all. I just got back from a three day weekend in North Carolina to see my mother and to help my brother move back up here to Illinois. 600 miles twice in one weekend is too much for me.
Anyway, I read a few posts concerning me and that guy who obviously didn't care much for my hair. That's all right though, no hard feelings here. He's welcome to his opinion. I didn't have the previledge of reading the pretend post where I shaved my head though that the web-master briefly spoke of. I would have enjoyed that one. No, my hair is alive and kickin' and my bangs have officially reached the edge of my chin. I had no access to a computer in NC so this is the first I've been on since thursday of last week when I posted about my server loss. HairGarden asked for a none ponytail pic to be posted, but I can't do that right now cause I have no server to post from anymore. If he could give me an e-mail address I could send him one that way. Well, it's good to be back on board and all take care! Peace!!!!!
here's me with a new beard. might make this my CD cover....
Years ago a barber told me to rotate shampoo & conditioner brands so that I don't get buildup. I'm not sure what that meant or if it is even relevant if I only use shampoo/conditioner once a week. What is buildup and what does it do?
Okay, so I'm betwixt classes and am surfing the web in a valiant attempt to stave off a feeling for foreboding about an upcoming test. I'm prepared for it, but i just have a nagging feeling in the pit o' me stomach. But I digress....
So, in my surfage, i found this, i figured it would interest the members of this board.
http://www.bitterhag.com/current.asp
Hair by Cheetah® ?
no, but seriously...
no combs, no mirrors & no scissors! His hair should be down to his
waist or beyond?
and I have always wondered why he has no beard?
What do you think about any of this?
I was doing some searching and came across a product by Loreal called Aminexil, it looks pretty good and I'm really thinking about giving it a shot, does anyone here know anything about it? If so do you think it would be worth a shot to try it?
The address is www.hairloss-hair-loss.com.
Thanks in advance for any help and or advice.
Its been a little over 3 months since I cut my hair, probably 4. My bangs are a bit past my eyebrow..the hair in the back feels long, but not long enough to tie back..basically..its growing. Might not seem to big a deal for those with hair to their waist, but I'm rather pleased with myself that I've kept on going. Course without the advice from the board, I'd probably not be at this prograss.
I'm only growing my hair to Banderas length, in Desperado..so any rough estimate on how many months I have left?
Hi all,
Well, it's been more than 3 months without a haircut for me! It feels great, and I'm looking forward to advancing through the awkward stage for the next year. I don't plan on getting a trim until I've reached my desired length, which I haven't decided yet.
I measured my bangs yesterday, and they are a bit over 3 1/2 inches long. My growth rate is about 1/2 inch a month. At this rate my bangs should be about 7 1/2 inches by June of 2003. My hair is somewhat curly and wavy, a sort of mix between the two types. It is also fairly fine. I like it alright, it's weighted where it hangs down, but not really curly enough to my liking. I'm excited to see what it will look like at about Febuary. By then my bangs should be about 5 1/2 inches in length.
Any other three monthers out there? In fact, any 6-8 monthers out there that would like to post some pics? I'd just like to see different syles and progress. I wish I had pics to post, but I don't have a camera to do it with.
Take care!
Found something out the hard way that I will be mindful of from now on. When zipping up jackets with big collars that come up around your neck, watch that u don't accidentally get your hair under the collar when it gets zippered up...also watch your hair doesn't get zippered!
Marty (pseudo-hippy)
Most people say that they don´t like the hair, the day they washed it, and it begins to look good the next day. Are there also people like me who love the hair an hour after it is washed and the whole day, and then don´t like it the next day?
No, just me. My first pic post. My last cut was 03/20/01. Enjoying every minute of it.
(BB)
Do you guys believe that long hair should go with body ?
Some senseless guys have told me that thin men (like me) should not have long hair, because we`d look like girls.
I was just surfing various websites when I came
across this one, and I began reading the various messages.
How great it is to find a board just for men!
I chat on many of the hairboards and I now know where to
refer the gentlemen seeking a male specific board.
Just wanted to say hello and wish you all well.
Karen Marie
I've noticed that long hair keeps me comfortable, snug & warm all night...
actually, it feels great all day..
HOW does long hair affect your 'comfort zone'?
Looks to me like you took a beating & a lashing from others on the board concerning your comments about "treyns" cut?! I totally respect your opinion and glad that you chose to voice it...but on the other hand I only ask that you be a touch more kind with your words next time. I hope to see more posts from you in the future, but just be sensitive about one's choice of how they wear their hair. We take enough beating as it is without having someone on the very board that we go for support to be bashing us too.
We all have opinions...and although I might not care for certain styles I still respect that person for the simple fact that the way they wear their hair is the style that makes them happy. I do not like every single hair style I see and I'm sure that there are some that don't care for my hair style either...but the truth of the matter is that all of us choose the style that "we" feel looks the best.
Again, do not feel bad and do not feel scared to post again...just be careful next time and show support to others here.
Please forgive me to all - I just found out a few weeks ago that my wife is pregnant with our first child so I suppose I am simply practicing on those "father speeches" with this post I have just posted.
For some reason I can't see your undercut pic either but I just wanted
to say (since I was on vacation and wasn't here to post a positive
positive message for you) that not all undercuts are bad. I've had
an undercut for almost two years and like it very much. The majority
of people on this board will denounce undercuts but if you like it,
hang in there!
For me it gets rid of all that short frizzy hair and just leaves all
the good long hair. You can have your hair down and not even see the
undercut, or have it up in a "tied back undercut".
So, if you like it, keep it!
Rhode Island:
Judge quotes Pink Floyd and says...
"Leave the kids alone."
and allows boy[15] to keep hair.
Now everyone is *worried* that other boys may wish to do the same...
he..he (he says with devilish grin)
A little confused on the steps when you're trying to get the most growth possible. So if someone would go into a weekly thing. ie.."Monday-wash hair, condtion..Tuesday-condtion.."
Something like that. Wouldn't want to be slowing down the growth by over washing, and such. Right now, my hair is long enough were it can be slicked back, and not have any hair sticking out, but the back is all out..like I could tie it back if I had a something really small to tie it with..make like a puny pony tail out of the hair in the back. What stage would you call that? The Funny stage? Its only been growing for 2 months at least.
First of all, I think some undercuts look good. To me, yours does as it is not too extreme. I am contemplating one for myself in due time. The good thing is that they are somewhat versatile. Hair down -invisible, Hair tied up - voila.
Anyway to my request, The pictures you have posted to date, associated with the undercut, have bee tailed. Would you please post a picture with it down? I kinda want to see how it affected the thickness that irked you so much. Thanks.
I'm at one year and have thick, wavy, kinda frizzy hair. When I run my hand through my hair back and forth (or it gets messed up by wind or something else) instead of falling back down into place most of it just stays that way and my hair ends up looking like a giant cotton candy or something similar, is this just an awkward stage thing or will this always happen?
Well, I finally had my first encounter with a person calling me the
“Longhair’s n-word,” “get a haircut.” I have been growing out my hair for about three and a half years now, and I have always wondered if I would be cursed at in this way. Soooo, I decided to be prepared.
I, and my girlfriend of thirteen years just moved down the block from a rented house to a house we purchased together. After a week of living in my new house, I had a package that was mistakenly delivered to the old address, and the guy who owns that place came over to my new house to tell me about it.
Meanwhile he had a friend with him who had a serious military buzz cut and was probably in his mid thirties. Anyway, I had just awakened from a nights sleep, and my hair was loose, not in a ponytail and a bit messy. I walked out to the balcony in the front of the house, and after the owner of the other place told me about the package, I heard a voice from down on the street in a idling giant 4x4 pickup truck, saying “what are you going to do about your hair!” It was windy standing out there, and my hair was blowing all over my face and then I heard the voice in the truck say “when are you going to get a haircut,” I asked the voice in the truck why he was so concerned about my hair. He couldn’t hear what I was saying sitting in the passengers seat, still strapped in, so he turned off the ignition. I repeated what I had said, and he said, “Oh, I am just fuckin’ with ya.” Then he said, “if you come down here, I will cut it for you.” So, I said just a second. I think he must have thought that I was going to get a gun or something. Anyway, I went to get a piece of paper with a list of “longhair stereotypes” I had written down. Then I put my hair in a ponytail and went down to the truck. I said hi, my name is Larry, and I am a bit confused. I have this list here to show you, and could you please tell me which of these stereotypes you are referring to. Here is the list I handed him:
Gay, homo, faggot, queerDrug user, drug fiend, doperHippie, rebel, counter culturistBiker, illiterate redneck, outlawCriminal, thug, juvenile delinquentVagrant, bum, transientJesus freak, religious fanaticEvil rock musician, metal headTransvestite, girly man, pretty boyLowlife, trailer park trash, scumbagComputer geekEccentric artistNon-conformistMid-life crisisistRapist, child molester, sexual deviant, pervertFilthy person, lazy person, unproductive person
Anyway, he picked out “Hippie.” Maybe because I put on a “far-out” shirt to go with my long hair. :-)
After that, I said thank you, and then said that I would like to say
something to you now. What I said was this.
If you and I were standing at the edge of a cliff, and you lost your balance and were about to fall, I would reach out to you and save your life by pulling you to safety, even though I know of your non-acceptance of me. I went on and said that I would do this because I respect you as another human being sharing our planet, as I respect myself and desire others to respect me as well. I continued, when I get up in the morning and look in the mirror, I see a person with integrity. When you get up in the morning and look in the mirror, whom do you see? At this point, he didn’t say anything more, and the driver said “we’re outta here,” and they drove away.
As a note, some stereotypes, such as Hippie I really do not mind. The fact that it is used as a stereotype is not cool. It is like telling an ethic or racial joke. When one does, it puts that person in a pseudo superior position. What right do they have to judge what is right and wrong about how a person expresses oneself. As far as I am concerned, long hair on men is a NON-ISSUE period. It is not raining on anyone’s parade or negatively affecting anyone in any way, besides we all know how beautiful it is. :-)
Of course then the religious person gets involved and says that
there are laws against people running around nude in public, and since they interpret the bible saying that long hair on men is a sin, they don’t want their children exposed to long haired men in public, and that there aren’t enough laws. Gee, maybe all the longhairs will get to join all the pot smokers in prison pretty soon. Oink oink…
I thought you all might appreciate this story from Rhode Island: http://www.projo.com/news/content/projo_20021016_hair16.96f9a.html
In short, court rules that a parochial school's policy against log hair is arbitrary and illegal.
best, Pete
So many DAMNed reactions from so many people out there at LongHairs...
Walk by and ther's whispering...OR that salesclerk look at you strangely...
OR...be extra helpful...
Old folks smile...OR look away...
Sometimes there is even a feelinf of 'invisibility' or not even being there...
and folks just look past you like you were a freak...
Others admire you...
are extra nice...
imagining a million secret thoughts about you...let them dream?
Some people might offer drugs...
What is YOUR basic experience?
Hello.
Thanks for taking the time out to read/reply to my message.
I am a 27/yr Male, I would like to grow my hair long, to below my neck. I used to have my hair long back in my early days of college, back then someone had told me to get it cut in a certain style and then let it grow and trim the sides at they grow longer, now when I asked my stylist she said just let it grow, I am little confused as to what I should do to grow my hair long, currently my hair are short, this would be the first month I would be going without a hair cut.
Also, do you have any advice on how to take care of my hair during that interim period when your hair just is not the right lenght and is unmanagable.
I have really thick and dark hair, i am from the middle east, and they start to get wavy as they get longer.
Thanks
Some of it is bunk. Like the part about women's hair being naturally thicker, more luxuriant and longer than men's. Yet, despite this and some other inaccuracies, it's still an interesting article.
Well, due to DNS2GO at Deerfield.com no longer hosting free domain accounts, I no longer have a personal at home server. I won't be able to hold pics here anymore for anyone to post. Sorry, I really enjoyed helping out. Maybe I will be able to find somewhere else that holds free accounts and have it back up, but maybe not. Peace!!!!!
i've heard a LOT about how washing with shampoo every day is not good, problem is if i DON'T wash my hair EVERYDAY my hair gets EXTREMLY geasy feeling and my scalp gets extremly itchy, anyone know what could be causing this? it starts getting like this about 24hrs after i last washed it
like i'll wash in in the morning when i wake up and the next day it will start feeling terrible again
anyone got any advice on why this happens?
How come wrestlers who after all the brawls, body slams, choke slams, drop kicks,..etc..still manage to have lovely long hair?
They must lose thousands of hair after a match, but yet their hair grow very fast (Kevin Nash for ex)..
What percent of this board is homosexual?
So what are the strangest responses you all have had with your hair?
Last night I was in the store and this lady just walked up and said "can I touch your hair"? I said no, but she said "well I am gonna touch it anyway" and did.
I don't mind close people I know touching it, but strangers, Yuck!
When I lived in Georgia, I had butt length hair, I had people come running up to me on the street fast out of no where, kinda scary, asking to touch or buy it. I guess to make wiggs.
I also used to walk to places alot, and would have people go buy in cars and make cat calls at me, both women and some emberased men(after recognizing) have done that.
So what about all of you?
People will often ask you, "Why are you growing your hair long?" If you're like me, you're tired of explaining it, so I have prepared a list of alternative responses you can use to keep from getting bored:
1) I'm on haircut strike, and refuse to cut my hair until a lasting world peace is reached.
2) I live in a tower and am hard up for a date.
3) I'm not, it's just doing it whether I like it or not.
4) Isn't it supposed to grow? (Look sincerely confused by the question)
5) It's part of the Thomas Jefferson look I'm going for
6) I don't want people mistaking me for you.
7) My head was cold.
8) I don't know. (Kinda leaves em with nothing to say)
9) Oh my GOD!! It was short this morning!! (Then run away in a panic)
10) Your wife said I should. BTW, you're out of condoms.
The Rev
FIRST OF ALL, I SHAMPOO, CONDITION AND BLOW DRY EVERYDAY. BUT I'M READING ALL YOU GUYS SAY YOU ONLY SHAMPOO EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS!
WHEN I GET OUT OF THE SHOWER I TOWEL DRY AND PUT SOMETHING ON TO "SUPPOSEDLY" ELIMINATE FRIZZ AND THEN DRY.
MY QUESTION IS, DO YOU GUYS NOT PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR HAIR AFTER YOU WASH AND CONDITION? IF I ONLY SHAMPOO EVERY SECOND OR THIRD DAY SHOULD I SKIP THE SMOOTHING CREMES & LEAVE IN'S OR WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO USE THEM TO BLOW DRY. I'VE NEVER TRIED TO SKIP SHAMPOOING, IT JUST SEEMS LIKE MY HAIR WOULD BE DIRTY & GREASY IF I DIDN'T SHAMPOO EVERYDAY, ALSO, MY HAIR SEEMS TO FRIZZ WORSE THAN NORMAL WHEN I DON'T BLOW DRY. ANY TIPS?
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was crouching & bending over examining some digital cameras...
and my hair was falling in my face, covering it...
when suddenly a clerk says, "do you need help, miss?"
For some reason I jumped up to see who he was talking to and, well,
I was the only one there...
....maybe I scared him by jumping up cause he walked away quickly without uttering another word...
...he..he...it's nice to be a man...
Some of you might remember a message I posted a week or so ago in which I whined about my nasty hair (split ends). Almost every hair on the outside layer was split. I spent some time pulling these hairs out, but there were just far too many, and it never really was enough to make any noticable difference. During the initial stages of growing my hair out, I payed little attention to taking care of my hair, and I dyed it often. I'm assuming this is the reason for my split ends. Anyway, after thinking it over for a few days, I had it cut short. I really didn't want to had my hair not been in such a horrid state I never would have cut it. I really can't stress how bad my hair was. I really didn't want to just cut a few inches off and start from there, either. So yes, I cut it short, and I'm very happy with the results...my self-confidence has boosted big time. It's still strange when I pass a mirror and see my short hair. So good luck to you all....maybe sometime in the future I'll decide to try again...then I'd have the knowledge to take care of it from the very beginning. Peace...
Neen watching the coverage of the sniper in Maryland. Anyone else notice the longhaired news correspondant working for CNN?
Didn't catch his last name, but the first name is Kevin...he has longish curly hair and a goatee...refreshing to see.
Kudos to CNN for hiring him and allowing him to wear his hair longer. (Bet Fox News would not allow it! sic!)
Here's a column about a couple doctors in conservative Omaha, Nebraska growing their hair out.
The story says the reason they are doing it is to donate it to Locks of Love, but my fervent hope is that they decide they like it so much that they don't cut it. I would definitely go to one of these doctors!
...since my last haircut. hehe
This is just some dumb little idea of mine but i might aswell share it. Except during the summer, where you have to shower like 5 times a day here in Texas lol, I shower at night since i'm usually always running late in the morning + my hair gets really bad when its wet so I prefer at night. Anyway, we all know that the day after shampooing is usually a bad hair day, what I am doing now on shampoo days is as soon as I get home from school I shampoo/condition, then later on at night during my shower I condition again which makes the hair alot nicer the next day. I haven't exactly made some big discovery here or anything and I'm sure there's others who probably do this but i thought i'd post it anyway.
After 6 months in hiding, I'm finally confident once again to show my hair! :) It finally hits my shoulders again. Check out my before pics if you want to see my past chop. BTW, all these pics are with my hair dry, but with products on. Whatup Marco! :)
Hey all, here are some pics of me! I'm not sure how many years growth this is cause I grey it for 2 years then cut about 6 inches off to even it out and get rid of dry/split ends. but it's probably a year and a few months. enjoy!
Just me
Me with my hair in a ponytail. Like the blue nails? hehe
Check out my nails again. they're pink with white tips. I got a manicure on tuesday :)
Showing of my undercut again
I told Edgecution in a post below that I was thinking about shaving the lower half of my undercut the same as his, so I went through with it earlier tonight. I am satisfied with it. My wife really likes and I am wondering what you guys think. I have a combination pic below showing before and after pics plus a back side pic also:
Peace!!!!
i mentioned earlier on this board the playing with(and gentle pulling of, etc.) hair as a sort of form of massage. just in case anyone cares, i thought i would let you know that it is much better in front of a campfire, especially for those of you who really love to watch fire. it's beautiful.
caution: i realize this is obvious, but i must remind you to be very careful and keep your distance from the fire. fortunately all went well for me, but i worry that something might happen.
by the way, if anyone else has any ideas similar to this, let me know. thanks. :)
My hair is really thin and straight. Is there any way that i can thicken it up somehow? Like not shampooing, or a special type of shampoo or something like that.
Last night I dreamt that there was a party being thrown at a friend's house. I decided to get my hair trimmed to make it neater, Im not sure if that was anything to do with the party or not, and it just got cut short again. I was really upset for the rest of the dream and its still haunting me today. I think thats the third one Ive had now. Any ideas?
I am a leader in a boy scout troop I am 19. Last night some 17 year old kid comes up and pulls out a bunch of my beard and yanks on my hair because he thought it was funny. If I had of been in a non boy scout setting I dont know what I would have done. My hair is about 9 in aand my beard is aabout 6in. Yanking on it made some of it fall out. I am soo mad. Some times people just suck!
-Billy
Hi,
As you all know by now, I am a student in a multi-cultural university. That`s rather a good thing, but I can`t help notice that there are some cultures where long-haired-men are totally denied, rejected and even picked at.
For instance, in countries influenced by Indian/Pakistan culture, this is the case. I don`t ever recall seeing a guy coming from India having long hair.
As for Pakistan, long hair is thoroughly denied but some international guys have made it with their long hair. There`s a Rock band called Junoon and they have beautiful curly long hair. That`s a progree.
People with African culture, also have a tendency to deny, disrespect long hair. It seems to me, that they are constantly trying to force down their culture in the throats of others, ex. rap music, rasta. To me, dreadlock will never count as long hair, becuase long hair is something which you have to care for, that`s why we are all on this board.
As for Arabic countries, I can`t imagine what will happen to us. The paradoxal thing in all this is that the Holy Prophet of Islam, himself had long, semi curly, semi straight hair, hanging down to his shoulders. Sometimes he even plaited it. But this is fact which most of Muslims reject.
Some styling pictures for openminded members of this board (don't go for it, if you are running for the mainstream !):
a lttle collection of elaboated kinds of styling: female and male, but all long hair.
Some place to look into, if you like to have some unusual experience with long-hairstyling.
You may feel free, to add your own picture(s) to this album or to discuss style-experiences like that.
(Just be cautious: heavy load of pics for your weak line).
hey guys, i have thick and wavy hair and for some reason, at the back, it flips up. I've gotten it trimmed twice, making it shorter each time. That only made my hair flip up at a higher point on my head. My theory now is that when the hair on top grows longer, i can slightly undercut the back and the lack of hair in the back and weight of the top will stop it from curving up. Has anyone had a similar problem and found a different solution or have this same solution work. Thanks guys for any help.
I was the blonde one at andy.gatetech.net
I got my haircut today and have 2*5.5inch + 1*6.5inch pony tails that aren't very thick (except the 6.5incher) for sale
The hairdresser wouldn't braid my hair so this is the most I can get
please send bids to fareedhito@hotmail.com
its essentially 3 ponys cut from both sides and the back
i hope to have a photo of them soon
Tons of guys on here with long hair,and others just starting out. I'd like to read some tips, like daily routines, what you did, from the veterns for those starting out, or in the middle. Products you usd, how much you washed hair, ect..
first off today as i was bored in school i was thinking of things that can happen with long hair and desided i ask on this board if it happend to anyone. Most of them deal with the very long hair
Ever pissed on your hair that fell forward when you leaned your head down over the toilet.
Ever had the hair hanging on your back go in the toilet while taking a crap
ever turned around suddenly and slapped someone behind you with you hair not on purpose
chewed on your hair in the front not knowing while eating food like it fell down behind your ears and you bit into it/.
sat on your hair and lifted up your head and found that some of your hairs where under your butt and jerked you back
Hi.
I've been growing my hair for about 13 months with trims in the back and behind the ears which makes my hair about mouth length at the front and chin length at the back.
I'm going quite often to dance(not heavy metal but more disco/rock n' roll/latin) and when my hair was shorter I just used gel to keep my hair in place while I dance but now even gel doesn't help and I'm winding up with hair flowing freely in the air and on my face while I dance.
Since ponytailing is not possible,I'd like to get creative ideas what to do or get recommendations on gels u know who can do the work on long hair(international brands only since I don't live in the USA).
Thanks,
Adi.
... in my search pursuit for images of campsite/campfires (I'm the outdoorsy type) I clicked on a search result that had "campfire" in the heading and came across something totally unrelated to my intended search. It looked like some kind of conference with people sitting 'round tables chatting. I didn't read into it to see what it was all about, but I noticed at one of the tables sat this guy with an awesome mid-back ponytail. I browsed around the site and found another image of the same guy so I thought I would make a double pic of this dude and share with everyone here at the board. Peace!!!!!
If you have cable tv, the A&E channel is playing a show about the history of hair called "UNCUT-The True Story of Hair".
It's pretty interesting and very informative but also draws from certain people's views of hair and why people have done what they have with it. None of those people talking have really long hair. Dolly Parton and the B-52's "singer" seemed to have the longest (drag queens with fake hair not counted). There are even a couple of bald folks weighing in. It's kind of got a concentration on "showbiz" type of hair (actresses and performers, product commercials, trends, etc.). There is some "technical" info too.
If you missed it I am sure they will show it again and of course you can probably buy a copy on their website.
...does everyone seem to equate 'long hair' with 'dirty'??? I can only assume it's because of those longhairs who just grow their hair long and don't take care of it, and who wear ragged clothes and who really are dirty. I wish these people would cut their hair! They're giving all the real longhairs bad names. This thread was inspired by my grandparents and my dad (my grandparents, who've seen me much more recently than my dad (last time I saw him was before I started growing), told him that I looked bad; no, they really told him that I looked 'bad'). My dad has just told me over the phone to look around and see how all the other 'guys my age' are dressing and keeping their hair, and to do that. To become a sheep, in other words. Excuse me, fuck you, and that. I know he's just trying to look out for me, but I'm 19, and I can decide for myself how I'll look. And it's not like I'm just totally adrift; I've got a good job lined up that doesn't care about hair length. He's mostly telling me so that girls will notice me. 'Girls have a certain look they're going for.' Excuse me again, but why in the hell would they notice me if I LOOK JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE?!?!?!?!? Obviously, they wouldn't. And if the girl doesn't like what she sees just because I have long hair (I say 'long hair', even though it's not 'long' yet; more like 'longish'), then to hell with her anyway. I swear to God, I'm not an advertisement. And as if I dress badly. I dress nicely when occasion requires (job, looking for a job, etc.), but when I'm just around friends and family, I'll dress in what I want to dress in -- which is NOT ratty looking. I wish these family members would get the fuck over my hair. My grandma asks me EVERY TIME (no, really, every time) I talk to her, 'Have you cut your hair yet?' 'Yet', as if I'm going to, and stop asking; I didn't call long distance to get bitched at. That's what I want to say to her. Last time I saw my grandparents, my grandma said, 'That's defiance, is all that is.' OMFG. You've got to be kidding me. Defiance???? I'm not 13 anymore. I do what I want to, and just because I'm not saying, 'OK, I'll go to the barber shop right now,' when she asks, I'm being 'defiant'???? 'Defiance' for the sake of 'defiance' is the whole reason why I've wanted long hair for 6 years, and the reason I'm finally following through now? Oh, go to hell, please; thanks. And now I'm sure my dad will be asking about my hair every time I talk to him, too. *sigh* Well, I'm done now, I guess. =\
I read a post of yours from last week and wanted to let you know that it sounds like you and I have very similar situations. I had my last haircut in July and my hair length sounds like yours too. Do you have a picture to post? It might be interesting to to how our hair compares every once in a while.
...on this board who has shoulder or longer length (bangs and all) with an UnderCut of any degree? Just wondering if I am the only one on here with an UnderCut actually. Pics would be a plus if possible. Peace!!!
I found this page! What do you think about it?
http://www.shylockshair.co.uk/tips_and_tricks.htm
How'd you feel about having your pictures in a Men's Longhair Site calendar?
I'm up for it but maybe time's running out...
Photoediting software is cool!
Marty (pseudo hippy)
Why do they make a big deal about long hair and a job. They tell you to cut it or you cant work here...Well let me tell you this. i was voted EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR...were i work. HEY I HAVE LONG HAIR TOO Working there for 5 years now as a license electrician....I do my job well..so short hair dont make you work better. so why do they.../some bosses/ make a big deal about it
Anyone nows how beer works for thin hair to give it more strength and thickness?
Anybody here use Head & Shoulders shampoo and/or conditioner? I used nizoral shampoo w/aussie slip detangler for about three weeks and it kept my hair looking ok, probably the best shampoo I have used but it's too expensive to be using it constantly so I'm wondering if Head & Shoulders is similar? Any advice on which H&S shampoo/conditioner to get? (I have thick, wavy, slightly frizzy hair... sometimes dry sometimes oily)
that is, static electricity, if anyone didn't get it. it's pretty annoying 'cause the hair kinda sticks to my face and stuff, my mom tells me conditioner should help but I didn't notice any difference.
Has anybody tried, or even heard of "Queen Helene" products? I got it at SBS, the girl working there suggested it. So far it has been working pretty good, I got the super cholesterol conditioner.Just shampoo, leave conditioner on for about ten minutes,rinse and use usual products.I use Redken Anti-Snap, and then just a small amount Nexxus Humectress, comb through and blow dry. I also bought this cool difuser???, It's not like the big ones that come with the dryer,It's like a filter that fits over the dryer. I've never seen one like that.
Anyway, all this was new to me and I was just wondering if anybody else knew anything about it? I'm always trying new products,so if you have a favorite, pass it on.
I have to blow dry my hair or it goes crazy. I like something I can just towel dry, comb through and dry.
My favorites are....
Redken all soft shampoo ,conditioner
Textureline smoothing shampoo, conditioner
Textureline smoothing serum
I can't find a gel that doesn't leave my hair stiff and sticky, Ive never tried mousse. What about that? Does it work.
Thanks for help!
BSO
someone told me that hair stops to grow if you have certain
conditions like depression your brain releases certain chemicals that stop hair growth, got me thinking
i was just wondering anyone know if theres any truth to that?
Well... I was curious if any of you have tried any sort of products that sped up your hair growth a bit. I've heard of two so far, and i'm not sure if they work. 1. Hair Formula 37(just vitamins and supplements) and 2. Tail and Mane horse shampoo (or vice versa). I'm already taking GNC mega men vitamins & supplements, I wonder if thats sufficient enough.
perplexedone
... I was in the Arby's here in Taylorville Illinois. The guy who took my order was wearing an Arby's cap but I could tell he had long hair. My experiences with fast food restraunts has always been that they won't let guys have long hair. So, after ordering my Chicken Cordon Bleu and large cheese sticks, I said to the guy, "That's cool that they let you keep your long hair." So he says, "Yea, I thought I would have to cut it, but they said I could just put it in a ponytail." He said that he has it long so he can headbang in the band that he plays in. He had his hair in a ponytail flipped up on top of his head with the cap covering it. I would guess his hair is mid-back. Just thought I would share. Peace!
Hey guys, I was recently asked why I wanted my hair to be long by somebody and I had to think back real far to remember why in the first place I wanted longhair. I realized my reasoning then was a lot different then it is now. So I guess the question is...
WHY DID YOU WANT YOUR HAIR LONG IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Was it a person? An event? A movie? Whatever it was, let us know!
As for me, in the beginning I was just tired of my hair style and wanted something new, but as I went on I found new reasons to fuel my desire and here I am today, well on my way to becoming a full fledged longhair! ;)
and musicians or wrestlers, whatever else, care about their hair as much as we, on this board ?
I've been noticing this in the shower, and I've been ignoring. It when shampooing, I've noticed that when I'm done, I'll have some strands of hair on my hands. This is new to me, cause I never had that problem with shorter hair. The only style product I use it Paul Mitchells Slick Works..a light weight wax, for the "Not long enough+shitty looking" stage. Pretty much I put a little in the palm, rub it around, and then just run it threw my hair. When I did that today I got 3 strands of hair with it. WTF is that about???
It's a free concert Sunday in San Francisco featuring many of the bands of the 1960s! Tens of thousands are expected. Lots should be longhaired men. It will be an awesome sight!
[Also expect awesome sounds! :-) ]
Hi,
after we were looking into this board and saw some suggested Sites my girlfriend got the idea, to make some styling-experiments to me.
First she got my hair, that's just reaching my back, and tied it into a high ponytail.
That was looking something strange to me while she said, she like it; so I tried to find me into it and after some time had no problem with it, as long we were private.
But now she got a curling iron and some other accessoires from her friend to get involved in her styling-experiences, and at last performed with my hair a real updo with pincurls and like this.
She was very enlighted by the result while I was feeling far more strange and someway find me loosing my identity. On the other hand it seems to be some kind of exciting adventure and I like the things we are doing together.
She says,that she likes it sometimes changing the places: while usual men are the stronger part she wants to have some times to have a turnaround, or sometimes to be with me like with another girlfriend.
Now I'm thinking and feeling twice:
on one hand I like being with her and playing games, she like and I think, while we are private, I might enjoy this kind of experiences with her. On the other hand I think, I have to set a limit to avoid risk for my personal identity.
Are here other guys also having experiences like this ?
What do you say is best to do ? what limit should be set to a male identity with hairstyling ?
Chris
I thought it might be fun to try colouring my hair, and though it claims on the packet that it is good for your hair, containing nutrients and stuff, I've been told that colouring can damage your hair.. Does it?
First off, let me start by saying that when you buy a cheap 20 to 30 dollar PC camera, that is exactly what you get. That or I need better lighting in this room, like true day light maybe.
Anyway, here is the best so far that I have been able to get my hair into a ponytail. There are no gels or styling agents whatsoever in my hair, I just pulled it all back as good as possible and banded it getting this result:
Peace!!!!!
I've been growing my hair out for about 13-14 months. My bangs come down to just past my lower lip. I don't have a problem dealing with awkward stages, but I have a problem with split ends. I have very fine, straight hair, and I have been careful with it since I decided to start growing it out (i.e...no dyeing, brushing when wet). However, when I look at my dry hair in the mirror, along the side it seems that almost every single hair is split. I hate how it looks and feels. I've tried the different conditioners, creams, "repairing" stuff...to no avail. One person suggested I sit down and cut them out...this person does not understand the severity of the situation. I don't know what caused it, and I'd REALLY hate to cut it after waiting it out so long. It just looks bad...there's no getting around it. Not sure what to do...
Interesting article linked below.
Sure, whatever stage one is in growing-out their hair........why not What......"enjoy" The so-called "awkward stage?" Well, with a good sense of humor, if one is able to laugh at themselves why not? Enjoy looking like (who knows what?) and having it change minute by minute, day by day, month to month etc. Why not make it fun? You are your own self and ever so different and unique. Just enjoy every moment........have patience......just laugh at the "negative comments" along the way. The pay-off after 2 years? You will tower above ALL in a glorious head of hair as Nature intended that will set you apart from most of "un-natural society." Suddenly you have reached your goal......in a very happy way! Rejoice at being a free-spirit at last! And then,so many will no doubt be jealous of you as suddenly you rake-in all of the positive comments, are noticed like never before..........and yes, actually a "hero" now in the minds of the timid who can only think "I wish." But could it be that they are wishing for something that nature wanted for them but the "mechanical age" has "sheared-away?" Any comments?
Someone posted this link on ETLHS (The Long Hair Site mailing list), and I thought some of you might be interested.
i am 27 and have quite a lot of white hairs. i recently noticed two grey hairs in my body too. can some one advice what i can do to avoid it further or to treat it.
This is Treyn again. Justin626 from the "Fixed Pic" thread below sent me his pic due to AngelFire/Tripod trouble he was having. So, I am posting it for him. Let this dude know your thought's about his picture! Great progress, don't ya' think? Peace!
Like how many inches do you think it's appropriate to put it in a ponytail? I can get mine in a little one that's about 2-3 inches but would that just look like a rat tail?
I know that olive oil is good for shine and conditioning.
But there is mild, virgin, and extra virgin.
Do these give off different smells?
Which is best for optimum results?
Hi... i've been reading this message board for weeks now. I decided to start growing my hair after i shaved my head in july (i think). Lets say i started growing it since August. So i've been growing my hair out for a total of approx 2.5 months. Its starting to look a bit hideous now..hair on the back of the neck is growing long...i'm thinking about giving myself a mushroom cut and just letting the top hair grow long before letting the bottom hair grow long. or should I bare it and not cut it?
Anyway... I plan to keep posting messages letting you guys know monthly that i have not cut my hair. I seek encouragement here and i've read a lot of encouraging posts so far.
Fighting the temptation to cut hair.
I like being able to change my hair style by tying it back at work. I've used a cloth covered black elastic scunchie that fits around my wrist. I just tie it around a bunch of hair at the back of my head and pull the band off my wrist, around the hair bunch, and then double it twice.
Now that my hair is longer, the end of my ponytail gets all bushy...I've found that tying a 2nd band at the tail's end helps to minimize this. I have these small clear polyband by Cosmopolitan for holding the ends of pigtails. It sez on the package, "will not pull out, tangle, or damage any type of hair." They're almost unnoticeable and the say the won't damage hair. How do u tie them on the end of your hair and is this claim that it won't damage hair true-they're not cloth covered but they are smooth? They'll fit around 2 fingers, but I had trouble pulling it off my fingers and around the hair.
Hi guys, just discovered this message board, great hair =)
I have had mine this length (in pic) for about 2yrs now, and I love it.. wash it every day. I have been pondering the idea of growing it about 2inches past shoulder length for a while now. But since my hair is straight and not curly, I was wondering if it would look good on me. Pls give me honest info on what you think (though I know the answer will probably be "whatever you feel you should do" hehe).
This is my hair back in 1999.
Puttin` all these hair colorants has greatly destroyed, which is why today with much shorter hair, I`m not using these products anymore, at least no more color removers.
Just a note to say I'm celebrating! I had a good hair day today even in the middle of the awkward stage!! Sometimes your hair just reminds you that it WILL be worth it.
Peace everyone!!
Petros
Every few messages I post, I get that screening notice. Usually my post shows up after a few hours, and I haven't had one not show up, but I'm wondering why I keep getting this message. Are there certain words that set it off, or is it just "every 20th post" or something? I would hate to think it was something personally attached to me (like I angered someone once and now I'm being monitored; am I paranoid or what?)
Just curious,
The Rev
Hey guys, I recently got some pictures from this past summer developed. Thanks to Treyn for putting them up on his server. My hair is about an inch longer now. At the time of these pictures, when pulled down, my bangs reached my nose whereas today they reach my upper lip. Unfortunetly I wore a hat in most of the pictures I was in this summer, but I did manage to find one where I wasn't.
These pictures were taken not too far from my home in Vancouver, Canada. (in case anyone is wondering)
so why not try to go the whole 9 yards and see for yourself?
It appears that the business world has become much more lax with long hair on men than I've recently been giving it credit for.
Last night, while watching CourtTV, I saw a DA walk in to a courtroom with a couple of his fellow attorney's. By the amount of grey in his hair, I estimated he was in his 50's. He had mid-back length hair that had been fashioned into an exquisite looking braid.
Anyone else have this habit of scratching their head? I most often do it when I'm sleeping, or half-asleep, and I wake up doing and realize I've been doing it for some time. It's like a subconscious thing. Even though I have only half-inch length hair, I fear I am damaging my hair. Should I kick this habit and then start over growing in case I've done any damage and since my hair is so short anyway? Or I should I learn to kick the habit but leave the hair and keep it growing? Also, what can you suggest to stop it? I've thought about cutting my nails, but even if I cut them to the shortest possible length before it becomes painful, there is still just barely enough nail there to scratch with. I've also thought about wearing gloves to bed, but that would be quite uncomfortable. Any suggestions?
Chris
Since there seems to be a flurry of men finding this site who've either just begun growing their hair long, or who's hair is only about 6 months to a year long, I thought it would be nice to let you know what you have to look forward to.
Below is a link to my photo album on Yahoo!.com. It contains 7 pics I've had taken of myself since a year or two before my wedding, up to tonight (I removed my ponytail to take an up-to-date pic of myself with my camcorder).
The last photo, featuring me sitting on top of a tombstone, was taken a year or two before I got married.
My apologies for the poor image quality. I still can't afford a digital camera.
Please note, the dates correspond only to the time my computer claims I last did anything with them. I'm assuming those were also the dates the pictures themselves were taken. The only three shots I'm certain on the dates for are the one with me on the tombstone, the one my wedding day, and the one I shot tonight.
Enjoy!
wHEN guys talkabout 'caving' 'giving in'
'thank God, I waited 2 weeks' etc.
I KNOW we need encouragement (I needed it too at one time)
but I never thought about GOING BACK on my decision...
IF you KNOW you want (for sure) LONG HAIR
then you shouldn't doubt it or let any buddy change youtr mind.
IF you have LOTS of doubts & often...then maybe,,just maybe...
you don't truly want it cause some guys on here HAVE BAILED
out with NO regrets..
What do YOU think of all this??? hmmmm???
Hey Guys:
Is it normal when you remove the elastic from your hair to have anywhere from 5-8 hairs attached/wrapped around it?
--Carlos
When I washed my hair tonight I figured I would try putting my head forward and let the hair fall forward and wash it that way. I thought it would get more of the stuff off the scalp and stimulate it more, rather than doing what I would usally do.
Usually I just keep my head up and the hair falls like it usally does, and I wash it carefully that way.
I still washed carefully tonight but I had a LOT of hair come out and get caught in the thing I stick in the drain to catch them. A big wad or ball of hair, much more than usaull. Maybe 5 to 6 times more, ALOT.
What does this mean? How much should come out?
How much comes out when you all wash your hair?
PS I always loose more when I wash it, than normal brushing.
Does cutting your hair frequently, make it grow healthy and long?
I found a particularly interesting excerpt from the magazine article above. It seems to back many of your all's decision to never let another pair of scissors even come close to your hair again:
Cutting your hair only makes it shorter, does not affect the growth rate one iota, and cannot determine the length that your hair will grow to. Maximum hair length is determined by the shape and width of the hair shaft, and that is determined genetically and is not alterable with current technology.
Lastly, hair is neither healthy or unhealthy. It is in fact, dead. Else, it would really hurt to cut it. It is the health of the hair follicle below the outer skin that requires nutrients for good health, and no adverse hormonal activity.
So, unless you have split ends or chemically damaged hair, the only need to cut the hair is for the look that you want.
The way I read this, trimming one's split ends only creates the illusion of healthier looking hair, thus making it appear to grow faster.
hello!
i've been growing my hair for 3 years now, and it's starting to look nice, but there's a hitch: i'm going bald. if i comb my hair backwards, it's not very visible, though. there's no way in hell i'm going to cut my hair, and there's no way i'm going (slightly) bald without a fight.
so, i've discovered this a month ago, and have since been taking every useful vitamin supplement i could lay my hands on. i can't see any effects yet. my supplement intake (per day) contains:
biotin: 340ug
choline: 300mg
inositol: 165mg
zinc: 15mg
folic acid:400ug
PABA: 30mg (whatever it is)
apparently those hair-grow thing (regaine, etc) don't work well at all,
and it's very expensive. by the way, i'm vegetarian for 5 years now.
is there any hope? does anyone have good news for me? or should i start looking for a strong piece of rope? :)
thanx,
alewyn.
Just wondering if any of you guys have had any nicknames, based on your hair, that really stuck. For instance, every one of my friends calls me Sunshine now because my hair apparently looks a lot like the character's going by the same name from the movie "The Titans". Bah, not good for my chances with the ladies though, some assume I’m gay because he is, oh well. I've even had people I don’t even know call me sunshine, lol!
So, what are some of your nicknames and the story behind them?
Well, I've been following this board for a while now. I think I may have posted once or twice before. Last haircut I had was back at the beginning of March, for a play that I was in. Around that time I also met a stylist who understood that I want to let my hair grow (it's my midlife crisis I guess - it's cheaper than a convertable or an 18-year-old.) :)
Anyway, it's been growing ever since, with only one very minor trim back at the end of May. I find that daily shampoo and conditioner helps (the conditioner is a MUST with my hair) and I've observed that my hair seems to grow in spurts (although it's more likely that I just *notice* it in spurts.) Every few weeks I'll suddenly notice that it's gotten to another point - into the ears, into the eys, etc.
I also noticed that it gets curly down at my neck. I don't know when my hair decided to get all wavy; it was never like that when I was younger. Maybe it's punishing me for shaving it all off a few years ago. I can get most of it to lie down by brushing it back wet and letting it air dry (or spritzing it with a little styling spray and brushing it out with a blow dryer, but I usually don't have the time or inclination for this much work, and besides, I'm not sure that's the healthiest thing to do with hair.)
Meanwhile, I got into a mood and stopped trimming my goatee, which is now almost as long as my hand is wide (what's that, like 4 inches across?) It was okay all summer, but now my hair is really looking longer, and I'm starting to think the long hair AND the freakish goatee are too much together, so I think it's time to trim the goat WAY back to just a quarter inch or so. I thought about letting the rest of the beard grow in - and I've done that for about a month now - but I'm just not sure it's gonna work. I'm thinking maybe in another year when the hair is long enough to pull back I'll try to go a year without shaving. Meanwhile, one idiosyncratic feature is probably enough for me. :)
Anyone else ever try to do the hair and beard at the same time? How do you keep from going crazy?
Another Chris
=:@}
Hi guys,
I am following this board for a while, and I am thankful for all the support you people giving. There must be a lot of guys like me just looking at this board and getting something from it, without actually participating but now I thought, “what the hell, do your bit”
I am growing my hair now for a lets say 11 months, and it’s a midlife thing as I am 37 now. I just think people with long hair look much less common. Yes, I know, the difference comes from within yourself and not from your hair bla bla bla but hey, if I meet a guy with long hair, he got 2 bonus points right from the beginning because its just different.
It is not even shoulder length yet, nothing serious at all, but I am already taking funny comments every single day. Its got something to do with people knowing you in a certain way and not getting used to something different or it does not look “in order”
I am definetly in the awkward time now, but I gotta say it never gets boring because I look different every day, not always good, that’s true, but different and I kind of like that.
Then my family, I tried to make a little tail 2 days ago, just to see what progress we are taking on, Okay, the tail was I admit it, quite miserable looking because of its rather reduced size and form but guess what? My 6 year old daughter started crying because she was afraid she had to go out on the street with me like that and people would laugh. What is this world coming too!! I would have been proud to have a longhaired dad but today already children have to live up to things which are “normal” and “common” and have to despice things which are not. (Okay, probably it has always been like that)
The site which helped me most started was http://www.choisser.com/longhair/ and the golden rule for me which I learned is the 14 day rule!! It saved me already 2-3 times from a stupid impulsive mood and prevented me from running to the hairdresses who is eagerly waiting with his shiny scissors and his dirty laugh to destroy my years work. So then I say, yeah they gotta go, “the 14 day rule starts from now” but then a day later things looking much better so I was saved by the bell again. At the moment even a 24 hour rule would do for me, but I think 2 weeks is the right measure, and is based by people who are knowing what they are talking about!
It is still far too early, but wait another year and this board will see a picture with an old fart showing off proudly his shiny ponytail for the entire world to see!!
In the meantime …….keep me motivated guys!
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This is to all of you recently indoctrinated longhair wannabe's (grin). I found it while doing a google search to find out how many strands of hair are on the average human head. It asks that ever-burning question all of you newbies seem to have.
Enjoy!
QUESTION
How quickly does hair grow?
This is to all of you recently indoctrinated longhair wannabe's (grin). I found it while doing a google search to find out how many strands of hair are on the average human head. It asks that ever-burning question all of you newbies seem to have.
Enjoy!
QUESTION
How quickly does hair grow?
this article quotes a specific rate of 0.44 mm per day). It may grow faster or slower depending on your age, your genetics and your hormonal state (pregnancy seems to have an affect on hair), but half a millimeter per day is a good average. What this means is that the maximum growth rate for hair is about 6 inches (15 cm) per year. If you have short hair and are thinking, "It sure would be nice if I had hair down to my waist," then you are going to have about a four-year wait!This link will help you learn moreThe Growth and Development of Hair Main Board
this article quotes a specific rate of 0.44 mm per day). It may grow faster or slower depending on your age, your genetics and your hormonal state (pregnancy seems to have an affect on hair), but half a millimeter per day is a good average. What this means is that the maximum growth rate for hair is about 6 inches (15 cm) per year. If you have short hair and are thinking, "It sure would be nice if I had hair down to my waist," then you are going to have about a four-year wait!This link will help you learn moreThe Growth and Development of Hair Main Board
I thought it would be interesting to see how many people on this board have always had long hair and how many have only started growing it a short time ago. So, here's some questions.
How many years/months have you had long hair?
How old were you when you first grew it long?
Have you had it long all that time?
recently when I scratch my head I get white stuff under my nails. What is it? left over condition? skin? what? am I going to die?!!?
Now that I'm growing my hair out, wondering how often I should be shampooing, and using condtioner so that I stimulate the most growth a month.
And...
How long did it take so you could tie it back? I don't mean you grew it down to your back, and you tied it back..the least possible months it took you till you could tie it back.
Halloween is approaching and I am trying to come up with a good costume. I want to creatively integrate my long hair into whatever costume I decide on. Any experience with this, or new ideas? (Last year I dressed as Jesus, by wearing a white robe, sandals, and carrying a walking stick and a stuffed lamb. It was a hit!)
i have hair thats about 4 inches from my waist but the troulbe is that the longer it gets the thinner it seems to be is this just because its not all the same lenth because of breakage or am i loseing my hair i dont have any bald spots or anything like that
I can volunteer for the task. I have the technical knowledge and resources to pull it off. We just need to find a space to put it on, maybe I'll open a new geocities or something page. If you're interested I'll do it. We'll respect victor's bandwidth, and eventually we can create our own domain (with cost, of course). I'm starting a web design company, and it sounds very good. So, I'll check the posts here and those interested can fill out the form.
I'll be happy to post my first pic, 1 1/2 years next november. Good growing guys.
At work tonight, some old lady behind me wanted to get my attention and called out "miss". A little strange, 'cause my hair on the back of my head is only about 1 1/2 inches long, but I guess it's more noticeable than I thought. Anyway, I thought it was great. Finally, a little recognition. By the time I'm out of my akward phase, I'll probably have grown used to it, but right now, it's still cool enough that I have to let everyone know.
Hello everyone,
I'm a second year college student at the University of San Carlos, which is in the Philippines. I dislike the way longhairs are treated here in my country, so my option is to move to another one.
I won't have a lot of problems while I'm studying, except in the CWTS subject. Male CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service) students are made to follow numerous unfair rules which are not applied to females, like "no earrings" (I have none), no long hair (I want to have long hair!), etc.
I WILL have a lot of problems when I work. The "democratic" ways of my country are an illusion, displayed proudly when foreigners come to visit. But the truth is, my country is annoyingly conservative, conformist, and sexist.
To give you an idea of how sexist my country is, picture this: Female college students are made to wear uniforms in my country, while we male students are given the freedom to choose what we want to wear. Many have tried to change this system, but the majority of Filipinos actually think that this system is "fair".
The government claims that all Filipinos are "equal". Hypocrites... This is not the only flaw; there are a lot more, but I won't waste my time in writing about all of my country's flaws.
Anyway, what do you think of Florida? I have an uncle in Florida, and I'm planning on studying there. So...
Is Florida tolerant of longhairs like me? I don't want to be forced into cutting my hair short just because a narrow-minded boss thinks that my hair looks "messy". Stupid conformists...
Lately I've been wearing my hair in a ponytail with a hat...I was just wondering if this causes breakage? Thanks!
I always WANTED hair to grow really FAST but thank God it does not.
As time went by I realized how much long hair needed 'getting used to.'
Had to learn to brush my hair more s-l-o-w-l-y or else OUCH!
Tangles were something that never used to happen but now it's a diffent story.
SLEEPing was easy when hair was shorter. NOW planning ahead is needed...
or wake up with a hair disaster.
Have to be CAREFUL NOW...
Careful of electric fans, fire, wind. The rain can be a devil too.
The longer-haired guys even have to watch urinals & bathrooms in general.
so it can be a BLESSing that hair only grows 1/2 inch (or 1.25cm)
per month so a person can get USED to it even on a subconscious level...
even though I still have lots of 'near misses' LOL
WHAT are you guys experiencing???
I was wondering if Liquid Amino Acid Concentrate that people can purchase at GNC, if applied to hair and scalp, will help grow hair out faster?
THank you
I know alot of people here like long beards too but does anyone like the clean-shaved look? I do. I still have a goatee from when I had short hair but as soon as my hair hits the 1 1/2 year mark or around there I'm going to shave that off. Maybe if I had blonde hair I would leave it, I feel it looks better on blonde people. I don't know, the black hair, long black beard... just looks dirty to me, just my opinion though. I know most people here are't exactly dying to conform to societys standards as far as looks go but I still want to look presentable, the people i see with long hair combined with the huge beard usually look really dirty, but once again thats only my opinion and it's probably based on the fact that that is what i have seen growing up. But anyone else here like the long hair w/no beard combo?
hey, I'm sort of overweight, ok I'm fat,and my face is kind of round, ok, it's very round, like an apple, but people keep telling me, well, atleast some people I talk to, that if I lost 50 to 80 pounds that my body would look thinner, and my face would go from looking like an apple to looking like a pear, so in other words it would get thinner, and I was wondering if after that if I would look better with long hair, and some hair on my face, and I don't mean a little thin goatee, or a fumanchu, and shoulder length hair either, because as you can tell from my name, I'm into the Rob Zombie, I'm the devil look, so I want like waiste long hair, and then I don't know if I want to dreadlock it or not (because you can't remove those) but I definetly want to braid all of my hair in long,tight,skinny braids, and then I want a very thick goatee and maybe a thick fumanchu aswell and then let the hair grow down off my chin and when it's long braid it in a long,tight,skinny braid, what do you guys think, by the way I'm goth just so you know why I like and want that look.
I have been growing my hair for about 15 months now from a buzz cut. It is now about 7 inches long,I think,I haven't actually measured it but anyway. I can get most of it in a ponytail now,but the problem is the ponytail looks awful,it points in all directions and is all poofed out. If I don't wash it for a couple of days it doesn't look as bad,but by then it's time to wash it again and ofcourse it looks awful again. Anyone else have this problem? What do you do about it?
By the way my hair is pretty thick and kinda poofy,especially the day I wash it and the day after.
Just looking for encouragment. Anyone have any pics of themselves for those that have been growing it out 6 months to a year. One of those days where I'd give my left nut to have my hair exactly the way I wanted it.
Just wondering, did you guys have the back of your hair evened once it got long, or did you go for the 'rounded' look? And for those whose hair still isn't long, which do you plan to do? I'm thinking I'll probably go for the rounded look. Maybe I'll change my mind when it gets long... =o But what about everyone else?
Hey...layers or 1 length for GUYS? I'm having a problem with frizzies ...like the hair is seperating or flaring out in a puff ball. Currently, my hair is one length and 4 inches past my shoulders. Getting desperate...thinking about a longer version of Tommy Lee or Keith Urban...any thoughts or suggestions?
Fitmus sent me over a recent progress pic of himself and asked me to post it for him which I am gladly doing. Let him know what you think. I can definetly see a difference from the last pic I saw of him a while back:
What's your favorite thing to use on your hair (and why)? Like, your shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, detangler, gel etc. For me it's AG Liquid Varnish. The ends of my hair are really dry and frizzy, this stuff helps tame the frizz as well as add moisture to make the dry ends feel just like the rest of my hair. It also works really well for detangling and gives your hair some shine without leaving it oily. It's perfect! hehe.
Hey guys. I've been growing my hair non-stop since 2001 and it's below my shoulders now.... I think I'm going to cut my hair... I can't put up with having such puffy, kinky, frizzy hair anymore... You know, sometimes when I tie it and the ponytail would just point all over the place... But the problem is, I'm a bit uncomfortable cutting it after such a LONG and PAINFUL effort... Has anyone ever chopped your hair off? Anyone has any advice on how to deal with it?
Love,
TurboBoy
Treyn again. Posting pics for Tommy Turbo. Now here is some awesome hair! Hollywood would do well to get this dude for the next New Testament Gospel movie, don't ya' think?!
Let 'em know what you think! Peace!!!!!
Anyone ever use this stuff before? I was thinking of using some sometime (no particular reason, just wanna try it). If anyone's used this before, what's it like and how does it improve your hair? and would you recommend it?
Thanks :)
I read in the Halloween Costume thread where you said you don't have a server to park your pictures for posting. E-mail them over to me and I will place them on my server here at home and send you back the code so you can post them here at the board. Or I could just post them for you, which ever way you prefer. Let me know if you are interested. I have done this for numerous guys here. I don't have my web-site up and running anyway, so holding images for people is all I am doing with my server right now. Peace!!!!!
Hey, i'm 17 and the last haircut (actually a buzzcut) I had was sometime last October (towards the end) so it is approximately one year right now. I have thick, wavy hair so it still looks awkward but I could care less, the thought of getting a haircut has not once crossed my mind, hopefully i'll have waist lenght hair one day but i'll be happy with whatever I can get. Well I just want to thank you guys for all the tips, advice and support you have provided me with throughout this past year, it has really helped me in keeping my hair nice and healthy and it's cool to have people with a similar interest to share experiences and stuff with. Thanks alot!
I read that the average person's hair grows about 1.25 centimeters per month.
I am from Austria (Europe) and I can't find that Aussie-Shampoo anywhere here. Any other good products that can take me away from the Pantene-Products (3 different ones, I switch between them every
shower) I'm using?
I don't think Pantene is doing a good job on my hair, but I couldn't find anything better yet (I don't really tried many other stuff).
Any advises from European's?
thx 4 answeres
Greenberet
Does anybody know of a gel that will not leave your hair stiff & sticky? I have been using gel on my ponytail to smooth it out, but it makes my hair feel hard and stiff.Is there a product that will smooth hair,but also has the hold of a gel.
Has anybody tried the redken "all soft" shampoo?
Bo
Thanks Treyn!
what's the deal with everyone being pressured to get a haircut,i haven't heard anything about it. did test cut his hair?
On the 1wrestling board, it was posted that Test was seen at a house show tonight with short hair and new attire. It's a shame he gave in.
I have an undercut and I went in today to get it re-shaven. The hairdresser accidently shaved too much and now my undercut line is un-even and I'll have to go back to get it fixed, which means I'll have to get even more hair shaved off (but it's not really that much). I'm really pissed off over this. Anything like this ever happen to anyone?
Hi,
Well I'm in the job hunt to pay for my college tuition. I thought it was going to be paid for by my father, but he decided to divorce my mother, so no go. I was really left between a rock and a hard place because I had no way to pay for UC San Diego, but I needed to make a decision fast. Anyway, I decided to drop out for the year and reapply. In the meantime, I've got to get a job. I've been applying to hotel and food industry positions, and I've been told that I must get a haircut to be hired. My question is can I someway use a legal stance on the issue to leverage them into allowing t=me to keep my hair. I mean it seems like if they can't discriminate against color, sex,appearance, there has to be a way to claim they are discriminating against hair length. What i have been saying when asked if I'll get a cut is "If I'm hired, I will always keep my hair neat, professional, and hygenic. I hope that you will consider me for this position on my merits." I would really like to have some legal comeback, though. I don't really know what to do. On one hand I feel like I've given up so much already, and that cutting my hair will send me even deeper into depression. I've been waking up with dreams that i cut my hair for a job and I just feel sick and that I hate myself for cutting it. On the other hand, I need a job and I haven't been able to find one that'll let me keep my hair, so I may need to just do it. I need some help and encouragement.
Thanks,
Evan
Progress pic
The website "keratin.com" provides great information about hair in general, but it` very technical.
I have lots of grey hair (which I love)
but why do I have them, I`m just 25years ?
Well, I remember taking a product called Casilan, which is in fact Calcium Caseinate, a protein powder, and since I stopped taking it, my hair has been turning grey, little by little but I have a very fair amount of grey hair.
Any similar experience?
Does anybody here wear more than 1 hair band on a ponytail at once? My ponytail is starting to get long and puffy but not long enough to braid easily. I'm thinkin' of tying the ponytail like every 2 inches past the head. Does that sound right?
Marty
Hey Marty! How's it going? I got the Creative Web Cam for $30 today at Best Buy (like you suggested) :) You were right about the lighting thing. I took a couple of pics now and they're kinda dark but I'm guessing they'll come out better tommorrow with plenty of natural light. Now I just have to figure out how to get the darn things on here. *Cough* Treyn *Cough* *Cough* lol
After reading some posts on here, I discovered I am in the akward stage. But I'm going to win. I tried once before and I cut it out of annoyance, but not this time. Got enough gels, clay, and waxes to keep it in line. Its growing much faster then I thought.
So now that I'm at this stage, I need some shampoo, and condtioner tips. Right no I'm using nexus, and biotancical condtioners. Whats the way to promote promote faster, stronger growth?
It takes me over an hour (or sometimes 2) to dry my hair. I was wondering if there are easy ways to dry it without using a blowdrying. Is airdrying the only way? I think my hair gets more messed up so I usually just take a small towel and wrap it around my hair.
Hopefully it`ll reach that length again...in 5 years !
Recently at my school in vancouver, canada, they started shooting the dark comedy "saved", staring mandy moore and macaulay culkin. I was walking by the set with a couple of my buds after school when i saw all the extras gathered in the parking lot, every guy there, except the token "freak", had long hair! there must have been 20 of them, all with long hair. damn, i should have gone to the auditions, lol.
http://www.tpww.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=008482
Hello everyone,
Well, I haven't posted a poll in a while, so I thought I'd post one today. I'm interested to know how long everyone here has been growing. I'll start...
I've been growing for 3-months. What about all of you?
a measuring tape & step back...
I never witnessed a woman measuring her...
hair and getting worked up over it.
Are women MORE patient than men? Cause I don't hear them saying things...
like: "Oooo, another 1/2 inch in front.
Maybe since lon hair is not a big deal on a woman they just
take it as it happens?
I don't know. But give a man something to measure with...
and God knows where he'll stop!
so 1/2 inch of new hair growth might not be a big deal but
if that same 1/2 inch was added to another part of the anatomy...he..he
Don't try this at home.
MADISON, Wis. -- A man is listed in critical condition after trying to kill his head lice Saturday night. The 26-year-old doused a towel with rubbing alcohol, put it on his head and then lit a cigarette, police said. The towel caught fire and engulfed the man. He suffered burns on about 50 percent of his body, police said.
At first, growing a beard is like growing the hair on your head from
a buzzcut...but that's where the similarities begin to END...
SOCIAL RESISTANCE:
Yes...the Beard can be hated as much as long hair and lots of
people can give you a very hard time about it.
So growing a beard or growing hair long can be equally tough.
GROWING TIME:
Well, I've seen some guys get a decent-looking Beard in about a month...Okay, so it was short but it still looked like a Beard.
COMPARE that to growing hair long...What's a month's growth worth?!
AWKWARD PHASE[s]:
I used to have a beard years ago and I hardly remember going through
much of [if any] an awkward phase...Yes, at first it looked like I
had forgotten to shave, but that quickly passed.
Compare that to the long hair AWKWARD PHASE: aaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!
What more can I say/
ANY Beard owners out there who disagree with this?
(Yeah, I know you CAN be hated for your BEARD as much as a Longhair can be for the length of his hair...
Besides, some men are Bearded Longhairs!!!!!
WHAT's your opinion about all of this?
Hi,
I have , kind of dry hair but I would like to grow it out so if anyone who can help me out please emailme at
t3_yoshimitsu@yahoo.com
Thanks
Since IE will not show my pic for some reason (although Netscape will) you will just have to copy and paste the URL yourself.
http://www.network54.com/Realm/sunsailing/10.5.02asmall.JPG
As pointed out prior, this is two years of growth (including trims every 12 weeks). I am proof that hair will grow with trims. (I could not stand going longer than 12 weeks between trims, it just looks better after a slight trim.) Find a good stylist and stick with her/him. Also, remember you get what you pay for. Don't be afraid to find a good stylist and tip her well!
what about travis tritt? what is he using to get his hair so slick.
I don't like the way he wears it short on top, but his hair is very shiny and healthy looking, that's the way i would like my hair to look, any suggestions?
by the way, for all the WWE fans, SHAWN MICHAELS is the man, now or then!
bryan
Its coming back!!
www.marlon-musik.de
DEAR FELLOW HAIR BROTHERS I'AM 57 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD LONG HAIR SINCE I WAS TEN AND OH THREE YEARS IN THE MARINES VIET NAM. ABOUT TWENTY YEARS AGO I COULD SIT ON MY BRAID THEN IT SEEMED TO START ROTTING BRAKEAGE AND MAIL PATTERN BALDNESS. LAST YEAR I WENT TO A DERMATOLOGIST /NO FUNGUS OR HAIR MITES[THEY EAT HAIR ]BUT HE SAID THE HAIR LOOKED LIKE A BROOM ONTHE ENDS FRON HARSH SOAP. I'AM TAKING VITAMINS USING BABY SHAMPOO HOT OIL TREATMENTS AND PANTEEN CONDITIONER THE HAIR IS MUCH IMPROVED BUT IS STILL BREAKING, SAD .MY MAINE IS NOW ONLY PAST MY SHOLDERS CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH THIS SAD PROBLEM.THANKYOU. G.S.
If your hair get grey would you cut it?
i've been growing my hair for a year this month (from a crew cut)
its been hard........
and very frustrating, i have been tempted to cut it so many times.
but i have stuck with it.
i just surfed my way in here and have spent the last hour reading the back posts and would like to say thankyou for the information and encouragement.
my awkward stage seems to be lasting forever, but the length is getting to a point where gravity is winning! (about time too!)
I think it would be a great idea if everyone of the frequent visitors could send a picture of his current length to the webmaster an he uploads a page with pics of the visitors. :D
Okay, I'm gonna get a little philosophical here, and try to define the akward stage. I believe that it's any point during the growth of hair that the grower feels uncomfortable with the way their hair looks or feels, but knows that, with the passage of time, it will get better. The akward stage is relative to the individual.
Okay, you might not have noticed, but there really wasn't any point to that. I just need to do a little whining here. See, I'm just now entering my own akward stage. Pulled down, my bangs reach the tip of my nose, and my shortest hairs (in back) are about 1 1/2 inches. But since my hair is curly, it isn't going down yet. It's still reaching for the ceiling fan. (Bad news, since I'm about 6'4.) But in the back, my hair has started curling into a little "duck-tail" thing. This doesn't really bother me except for the fact that when I'm at work, I need to wear a shirt with a collar. So those hairs are always touching the collar and are really starting to annoy me. I'm not planning on cutting or getting any sort of trim. I just wanted to complain.
Question to visitors still living with parents: Do you find that your parents try to convince you to cut your hair more during the akward stage than after it is finally grown past it? I'm 19 and still living at home, and my mom has really started to try and convince me to cut. I'm not giving in this time, but I'm just wondering if this will die down in - oh I don't know, a couple years?
I was reading a few messages down that some people actualy comb their hair when it's wet. Try to avoid it if possible, it's got a whole scientific reason to it, but there is a certain "binding" (if my term is right) that is broken when hair is wet and that makes wet hair more weak than dryer hair. Wet hair can be easily manipulated to change shape, that is why hair is allways wet when it gets styled, like putting curlers in to give straight hair curls or to blowdry hair in a certain style. The best time to comb your hair is a while after it has been washed or has been wet, when the hair is dry, but has a littlebit of moisture in it.
I posted the following message on the Beard Community, but feel it is relevant to long hair as well:
I have spent some time thinking about the suggestions in the other thread, and would be willing to volunteer to work on building this currently hypothetical non-profit agency promoting bearded individuals.
I understand the ideals would be to promote beard awareness, and to help individuals being discriminated against or oppressed based upon their decision to wear facial hair.
I believe that many non-facial-haired individuals react out of ignorance as to just how important our hair is to us. So this should also be an attempt to educate the general public.
This is NOT a one religion issue, neither is this a sexual (gay, straight, celibate) issue. Although each of these may be part of the individuals reasons for growing out their facial hair. Did that make sense?
This is NOT a one man job though, and if any of you are an attorney some pro bono work setting up the organization would be needed. Also assistance would be needed in the cases of employment discrimination.
Is this worth persuing and is anyone else truly interested in this?
Could we perhaps broaden the issue to any hair issue? Long hair, etc.
I have also mentioned before that a get together of many of us to discuss some of these issues we face is still valid and would be a wonderful starting place.
Maybe some of you wonderful Internet Guru's could help with promotion. I know some people with contacts in the media, so we might be able to get some coverage.
How about some feedback. (Positive and Negative, but please be sensitive to personal attacks).
Matt
i think i may be going grey already, and i'm only 20 years old! what do you think would be the best thing to do?
dye it or just leave it? i've heard dye can damage your hair
but how bad would it be?
I have recently been losing hope of the aspiration of long hair. it seems the process takes forever...I even admitt to have had thoughts of trimming my awkward stage. However I have regained my determination after the excitement I have witnessed at this site. If anyone has some words of encouragement I would greatly appreciate it on those hard days of looking sloppy.Thank you for the love.
Hi,
I am still growing my hair out and I'm having plenty of fun, noticing how long it is getting. The hair on my sides just about completely covers my ears, except for a tiny bit of ear lobe that is visible. When I pull my bangs down they go down to my eyes.
Now here is my question. Very soon my hair will start falling right in my eyes without me having to pull it down. What can I do? I have just been wearing my hair down like a moptop for the past month and a half, and now I am unsure what to do next. Obviously I can't just have it in my eyes.
Any suggestions? I have asked a few other guys with long hair what they did at this stage but I haven't been able to get much of an answer out of them.
Peace.
--David Burnett
P.S. I will post a progress pic real soon here. I will also post my past progress pic so you can see the difference. I looked recently and the difference is amazing. Hair grows people, even if it seems like it doesn't!
Hi, I have been growing my hair for about 5 months and it is now past my ears, at this stages it time i did something with my hair, but i don't know what...
Should i get it timmed and if so what would you surgest, thankyou.
Will you cut your hair once it gets grey? I like long hair, but these guys with grey ponytails looks a little sad to me.
Hi.
I'd like to know if using hair dryer for a few minutes on a daily basis can damage the hair.
Thanks,
Adi.
My dad was an Army brat so all he ever had was a quarter-inch buzzcut! He and I used to argue about when I was going to get a haircut from the time I was 12 to two years ago when I was sixteen. After the billionth argument, I told him that the reason he didn't like my hair touching my collar was cause he couldn't grow it that long! That did it! He lost his temper and said we were going to have a bet. We'd both get our heads shaved to the scalp and if mine didn't grow as long as his, I'd have to get a haircut after four months. If it was longer, I could grow it as long as I wanted. I agreed. Big mistake. At first, his hair seemed as short as always but then after about a month, I noticed it was actually thicker than mine. After two months, I noticed his was about an inch and a half long to my 3/4 inch. Four months later, we returned to the barbershop and, at age 42, his hair was about three inches long and standing on end while mine was one and a half and already starting to droop. I gritted my teeth while the barber cut my hair back to the one-inch length dad liked on me. If I thought thatT was bad,the worse was yet to come. Dad was revelling in his victory big time and after I was finished, he got into the barber's chair and I was taking some small comfort in the barber trimming it back to the quarter-inch length he'd always had. Instead, Dad sat in the barber's chair,put a $20 bill in the barber's hand, shook it and thanked him for his many years of service because he was no longer going to get HIS hair cut and proudly climbed out of the chair leaving me and the barber flabbergasted! Yep, Dad liked his hair growing out so thick that he decided to become a longhair during the bet!
It's been two years since the bet and Dad now sports hair eighteen inches long halfway down his back with no signs of slowing down. Since then, he's let me decide for myself how long I want my hair but I keep it neck length and get it trimmed every two months because I already know that it's never going to be as long or thick as Dad's!
I've been growing my hair since mid-July. The only thing I've done up to this day was get rid of my sideburns. However, my father forced me to trim it today. He's okay with me growing it long, but he wouldn't let me explain why I didn't want to get it trimmed unntil /after/ the deed had been done. The biggest pisser is that he said he wanted my hair to look nice (i.e. not shaggy) because we were going on vacation to Flordia this weekend. What the hell is up with that!? I had to get my hair trimmed because I was going to be around a bunch of people I don't even know!? ARG! To make matters worse, it not only took a month off, but it looks horrid to me. I'm going to end up weraing a hat during the entire vacation. Which I could have done with my longer, more "shaggier" hair.
It's stories I read like this that make me un-proud to be American.
What rights will be taken away next?
WHITEFISH, Mont. –– A student with dreadlocks can't come back to class until she gets rid of her "outlandish" hairstyle, Whitefish High School officials say.
"It's not really my hair," said 15-year-old Kisteesha Lanegan, who hasn't been to school since the first day of class. "They're trying to mold me into a person that I'm not. My hair is totally irrelevant to education at the school."
Superintendent Jerry House said Lanegan was told she would not be able to attend classes with dreadlocks. When she showed up on the first day of school with the hairstyle, officials sent her home.
"We're not here as a fashion store or fashion occasion," he said. "If you want to dress in an outlandish way in your own time, that's your business. That's not our business."
Lanegan said the ban makes her as good as expelled.
At the end of last school year, school officials told Lanegan to get rid of the dreadlocks over the summer break. House said that gave her enough time to comply with a new policy banning dreadlocks and mohawks.
© 2002 The Associated Press
I was reading last night that mayo was a great conditioner.
has anyone tried this?
I've been growing my hair for about 7 years and i'm still fighting frizz. It's smooth everywhere except for a thin layer on the top surface, that just won't lie down. I've tried countless, expensive, products with few results.I would really like a product that I can just comb through wet hair blow dry & be finished. If anyone knows of a good product I would really appreciate the help.
Bryan
http://beardcommunity.com/php/phorum/list.php?f=5
Posted about 6 new pictures of me on the beard site....take a look when you get a chance.
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The Rev
Here's a site with a bucket load of pics of men with long hair! And if you're looking for a woman to connect with who appreciates a longhaired man, there's a large database of pics and profiles of women, too!
I`m not sure but it seems to me that light rain actually makes my hair become brittle and damaged.
So that why I always avoid the slightest rain like plague.
Is it your case?
Hey. It's the loser who chopped off all his hair. Anyway, here's an old picture of me from April, right before I chopped it off the first time. This is about the longest my hair has been. Let me know what you think... I'm growing long again... for real this time.
http://www.geocities.com/hurt3000/aloserspage.html
I'm 16 and have long hair down to my shoulder blades (with an undercut), at the front of my hair off to the side there are these patches of hair that don't seem to grow beyond a few inches. I'm pretty sure I'm not balding because my hair has been like this since I've started growing it long, and it's sort of a problem cause I always tie my hair back in a ponytail. I use spray gel to hold those hairs down, which really helps, but what I really want to know is if this is normal? Does anyone else have this problem, or experienced it before? And if it's not normal, can you think of any reason why my hair is like that?
Thanks a lot for your help! :)
If you could trace your conscious decision to break social norms by growing long hair to one person, celebrity or otherwise, who was it? While I grew up idolizing bowl-headed characters like He-Man, I never really cared much about styles for men's hair until commercials for the movie Terminator II started running. I remember opening up a magazing and being astounded by how distinguished Edward Furlong (who played mankind's savior, John Connor) looked as a young teenager. Granted, the length of his hair by no means meets the ideal which I now envy, but I just couldn't get over how independent his hair made him look. There was more to it than just the length: I was transfixed to see the dynamic which parted hair added to his facial complexion. You see, my father restricted himself to "mushroom" bowl cuts and never let the length of his hair exceed that of the style's. Naturally, I was made to look just like my father, so the very idea of parting one's hair to achieve such a look was beyond me. My hair wasn't buzzed, yet it never got to the length that impressive results could be achieved from parting it. Parting my hair would've just added a 'crack' to the bowl-ish-ness of it. Yes, me being the mama's boy that I was, I was just THAT lame, aestheticly speaking. It always made me upset to hear all the compliments that my sister would receive for her looks when we went to visit relatives. Granted, girls are taught to be pretty at a young age, but I never liked how when they'd turn to greet me, they'd never comment on any perceivable changes, but instead would resolve on saluting me with a simple "Hi, how are you?". My greetings from others always felt compromised.
I've been in Dallas for nearly a month now, and I hang out at music stores a lot in my spare time. The owner of one store (Music Mania) has long hair (and he's in his forties =D), and I've seen several people come into his store with long hair (one guy had really awesome looking blonde hair; really healthy looking). In fact, just about all the people that come in there have long hair. At another CD store, there's a guy my age who works there who's growing his hair long (his is just a little shorter than mine, I think, but I believe he has an undercut), and I've seen several longhairs come into that place, too. So I'm surrounded by music (metal, as far as I'm concerned) stores and longhairs. Hell yeah! Can't get much better than that. \m/ Soon enough, I'll be a longhair in more than spirit, too. \m/ ~_~ \m/
When I was a kid I had light brown hair and I had these blonde spots on the right side of my head (around the temple) and on the back of my head towards the bottom. As I got older, my hair in general got darker. I still have the blonde patches though, they're even more obvious now. Is this a fairly common thing? Do they have a name for this 'condition'? What causes?
Thanks in advance.
I see Stirlitz is a soccer player (see "Who inspired you?" below). I also play soccer (well, five a side soccer, anyway).
Any other soccer players out there? Any comments from other players on your hair?
It's always nice to have a little inspiration once in a while. When I was at Home Depot this Saturday and saw a guy (probably in his very early twenties) who works in the lumber section and whose shiny black ponytail hangs down his back and is long enough to cover his belt. I don't like to stare, but this was really a treat, especially when he reached up to get some boards off an upper shelf and his head titled back, and all that beautiful hair just about touched the backs of his knees. You can bet I'll find some reason to go back there this Saturday.
I was wondering if there were any teachers on here, and if they experienced any difficulties in the teaching field because of their long hair. I have been working in the IT field for the past couple of years, but it's too unstable for my liking. So, I've decided to go into education. I had one longhair teacher once; my calculus teacher in high school.
Anyone know why it will not allow me to upload a picture? I click "upload picture" and follow all directions. When I hit upload, I get an error message.
Hi, Guys:
I snapped this picture holding a couple of my latest "creations". In my spare time I am a novice potter. Enjoy. I'll try to attach a bck view also but might need to do that in another post.
Timothy
The images might not be here but the way to the pics is. I'll get it one of these days, guys.
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/tjk12353/vwp?.dir=/My+Documents&.src=ph&.dnm=Picture+001.jpg&.view=t
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/5ea4fbe/bc/My+Documents/Picture+006.jpg?bcevIy9AvYaA9Xbq
Yes, I am a six-monther. I have a question tough. Do any of you feel much more attractive when having long hair? Is it just me. I mean feeling attractive yourself, not because someone tell you that.
HAIR is great with a braid that reaches waist-length...
Long Hair on this older guy looks fabulous.
How old is he I wonder...
For the past 5 years of my life (i'm 19) i had had the same hair style which is a buzz cut about 1/2 in length. I have been thinking of growing long hair and was wondering two things.
1). Is there a fast way to do it?
2). I'm kind of worried about my hair looking goofy, me being in college looks are kind of important, sadly. So is there a way to make it look good going from so short to long?
How do you have a shower if you don`t want to wash your hair or get it wet?
Most of all, how do you wash your entire face without getting your hair wet?
What I do is take a winter cap, tie my hair with several bands and tuck it under the cap?
When I wash my face, I pull my hair up my hair and tie it. So I leave it dry.
I was in the haircare section at my local Wal-Mart today and noticed the Olsen twins now have a haircare line out. They have alot of products and I'm wondering if any of them are good? Seriously, but I'm sure as hell not going to the counter with a bottle of Mary Kate and Ashley Conditioner!
--Carlos
I noticed some discussion about west-length hair, and one person noted that the hair longer than waist-length looks disporportionate. I disagree wholeheartedly. My hair is currently 7 inches below waist length and it looks fantastic. Not only does it look great, and I get lots of compliments on it as I walk around the city, but the feeling of my "hair blanket" against my skin is....indescribable. I plan on growing it till it reaches the floor.
Hi. Having succumbed to parental pressures, I've always had my hair cut in short, trendy styles (Caesar, for instance). I now want to grow my hair out. Since a Caesar cut allows for some buzzed hair to protrude along the back of one's head (almost to the neck), does this mean that if I just let my hair grow out, I'll end up with a mullet (seeing as how my hair at the front would not go down as far as the hair at the back of my head)? I'm just concerned: I mean, the average buzzed haircut allows for a little hair to stay below where the hair on top ends... How are people to let their hair grow without getting a mullet look with more hair coming out at the back than at the front and sides?
Here I am today at 2 years and 1+ months. If u don't see the pic, it's on my site:
This fashion expert just said curly hair is coming back into fashion.
(I think he was talking about women though)
My hair is not straight...not curly...just waves
& I'm not changing it. Just accept it the way it is..
Hi,
I`m still a student, but I`m studying law (UK law) and people always tell me that I would have to cut my hair if ever I become a barrister or lawyer.
Is this true? Any longhair law students here ?
It was a while back when my operating system crashed and I lost all my hair progress data. The last measurement I had of my bangs was 6 & 3/4 inches long. I just measured a few moments ago and my bangs are now 7 & 3/4 inches long. Now that I think of it, it was two months ago. Cool, at least I'm average, huh!
When my hair was at its longest, it reached far past my waist, covering more than half my butt. In fact, as a nude model, I was sometimes asked to pull my hair back into a ponytail, or up because it was covering my backside! I loved the way it felt...GOD I MISS MY HAIR!
Hairreligion was sayin` that he rinses his hair everyday with creme wash.
Unfortunately, where I live, we don`t have such a product.
But do you guys knowa brand called "DOVE" which makes quite good moisturing sopa bars and handwash gels.
I wonder if I could use the moisturising liquid handwash as everyday rinse conditioner?
i love long hair. i grew it till my shoulders. my cousin trimmed it & shampooed. looked lovely. she got a very long wig. wants to try on me. it goes past waist. eager to try it. will start with leaving it open. will look very good while gently jerking it back. wanting to try out.
how will it look ? any comments
varsha
Hello,
I just found this message board, it's great. Ok. I've always had short hair, right now it's buzzcutted. I want a change, I've never had long hair before. However, I have thick hair, not furry like, but thick and that curls eventually when it becomes longer. Now, can I do this or will it just "pile" up. I've also considered wearing a bandana during the "funky" phase. Any advice would be greatly appreciated .. thanks
Does anyone know what happened to Stanley Bey? I have been trying to locate his website for awhile with no success.
Ok glad to find this message board. Bare with me. I tried to grow my hair out long..4 months went by and I got to the really hard part. Where its still long but you can't tie it back, and you curse a lot. I've decided to a put a little more stink on it, and try again. Last time I cut was in July. Its right back to where I started. I know there is no miracle pill for hair growth, but any tips? All I want his hair long enough to tie back..like Banderas on "Desperdo". Its getting to be fall/winter...don't really have anything better to do so I said screw it, I'll grow it out. Last time I got it cut short, it still didn't do what I wanted it to. Least this way I'll be able to tie it back if I want. Plus I've always wanted to do it.
So tips? support?
Here's my case. I wear a cap at work and a lot of other places besides. Instead of putting my hair in a ponytail, I like to just pull the long hair through the loop in the back of the cap. But this isn't real easy to do since my hair isn't incredibly long yet (remember, I also have an undercut). When I wear a cap I comb all my hair straight back and push all the side hair up under the cap pulling it all in back together. Here is where I want opinions: To get all the long hair through the loop is kinda hard to do. Would it be damaging to my hair to use a vacuum cleaner hose to pull it through the loop to assure getting it all through? Would the suction pressure of the vacuum harm the ends? Just wondering! PEACE!!!!!
We seem hear from an awful lot of guys who are starting to grow their hair out from buzzcuts.
If some could respond and say wether it was that they just tried it and found that they really didn't like it that short or was it that they have always kept their hair short like that and now as they have gotten older and decided that they needed a change or felt that it was ok for them to make their own mind up about how long to keep their hair.
After 6 months of growing I cut... I just wasn't ready to grow it long yet. Too much responsibility for me at the moment. As you all know, growing long hair is a lot more than just not getting your hair cut. It takes a lot if will power and I really don't have it right now. It was taking too much out of me. Don't worry, I will grow it back. I've decided that I will get my last haircut on Dec. 31 and it will be like my New Year's resolution to grow my hair out. It will be a good way to observe my progress throughout the year too. I'm kind of disappointed that I had to cut it but it's just one of those things. I'll still be lurking around a lot and posting occasionally. Oh, by the way, I cut to about 3/8" length all around. Yeah, pretty short. Feels nice though. Well, I'm off to my new job orientation now (no, I did not cut it for this!). Take care guys.
Chris
Well, the subject says it all...any suggestions? Is there a good shampoo can I use? I want a limp, straight hair. As weird as that sounds. I refuse to use gel and all that stuff though.
From your undercut pics it looks like your hair (the undercut part)
isn't cut as short as a "normal" undercut. In fact it looks like it
could be 1 or 2" long. Is this kind of a "custom" undercut you
created yourself?
Anybody see Axl w/G&R on that MTV award show? Were those dreadlocks he had or just braids? I have very thick, frizzy, wavy hair and I'm going to give it two years, if at that point it still doesn't look good I am going w/dreadlocks but I would like very thin ones, almost like braids, exactly like what Axl had. But were those dreads?
"Tragedy struck in 1861 when Fanny Longfellow, while sealing a lock of her daughters' hair in candle wax, accidentally set fire to her."
has anyone heard of sealing the hair tips using a candle or wax?
This seems dangerous but I've seen it here & there on the net.
Hi!
I started growing out my hair about two years ago and it is now past my shoulders. As it got longer, I lengthened the time between shampoos from every day to (now) about every 5 days. I would like to get to a week between shampoos, but after about 3 to 4 days, my scalp starts to itch. Wetting my hair will relieve the itch for a day or so, but then it starts again and forces me to shampoo, which relieves it.
Any guidance from you guys (or gals)? Is it oil build-up that is making it itch? Or dry scalp (I don't seem to have dandruff)?
Charlie
Hi, I have been growing my hair out for about two years now, and am enjoying it quite a bit. Right now, I just let it air dry after showering, then comb it. However, this takes several hours usually to finish drying, and I was wondering if there is any other method of speeding the drying process. I don't towel dry, because I have been told that it takes too much of the oils out that way. Also, I know that using a hair dryer is generally considered to be damaging to one's hair, but is there any model maybe that is less harmful? ie. the dryer that uses 'half the heat in half the time' :P Any suggestions are appreciated, as well as your own methods and experiences. Thank you.
Ian
I was speakin` about Messiah Marcolin, the lead singer of Candlemass. Well, actually his hair is very thick, just take a look.
He kinda looks like The Incredible Hulk with Long Hair.
Hi.
I'd like to know if using hair dryer for a few minutes on a daily basis can damage the hair.
Thanks,
Adi.
You can make your air grow real fast! Yes. It's true! Forget the 1/2" a month stuff! That's for ordinary people! You can have it grow real fast!
Buy some Scott's Weed & Feed! Add it to your hair. Water (but don't rinse) your hair twice a day! It gets rid of all split ends and actually feeds the scalp, making your hair grow real fast!
After two days, braid your hair then add some cow manure! Water once a day for a week!
After two weeks, you have over 12 months worth of hair growth! In a month, your hair will be over a foot long!
Of course I'm kidding. I'm making this post to prove a point. Your hair will not grow faster no matter what you do. You can't take vitamins and get super long hair any faster than if you don't take vitamins. Braiding your hair won't help. Massaging your scalp won't make any difference. Spending big bucks on miracle supplements are a waste too.
Science has proven that your hair grows at a certain rate...and that growth rate doesn't change. All you can do is take care of yourself and your body and accept your hair growth as is and WAIT!
Please...stop the "faster" hair growth posts. Just be patient and be happy that you have the hair to grow!
It seems to me that not everybody puts oil in the hair. I`m talkin` about Hair oil, which you don`t rinse out. You just leave it and it kinda gives you a wet look but in fact it`s oil. No one ?
Found on the web:
the Buddha Long-Hair style
Went out and bought one of those U shaped solid hair bands
the other day. It hold the bangs back, look pretty cool.
Anybody else ever use hair bands like this ?
Well I´m at 10 months now and my hair starts getting long and for this I have a question. How do you style you hair after washing? I have straight/a little wavy hair and it´s a little thin (not that much). Usual when I washed it I brush it backwards and let it dry, then when it´s dry I do a Mittelscheitel (in german I don´t know the english expression) that means I bruash it from the middle to right.
Here´s a picture how it looks like (it´s an old guy but I didn´t find a better one ;P): http://www.johann-strauss.at/bilder/005e.jpg
How do you style your hair? Also brush it back and then when it´s dry to the sides or do you have other habits?
Hi,
This is a really neat board. I'm so glad I found about it. I'm divorced now, but my ex had really long hair which I just loved. I have two sons, 7 & 9. They both have long hair. My 7 year old has never had his cut except for trims. His braid is 28 inches long, way below his waist. My older son's hair is @ mid back. I want to get his hair as long as his brothers. Of course they both get teased a lot, but they are OK with it. Are there any other mom's out there with boys with long hair? I would love to hear from you
I've been reading from several websites that the best way to increase your hair growth rate is to stimulate the scalp to bring more blood near the roots, therefore increasing growth. So, my thought is, what if there was a product that massaged your scalp while you slept at night? If you could get to sleep with it on your head, wouldn't that reasonably be a good thing to do to keep blood circulating in your scalp? Since most of the body's repairing and growing goes on during prolonged, wouldn't it make since to sort of "boost" your hair growth by something that could bring blood flow to the scalp? It would be awesome if the product actually worked and sped up a person's hair growth rate... I'd buy it.
Any feedback on this subject would be greatly appreciated!
I was just wondering if any of you have ever seen Jack Patterson (with the group: 8mm Overdose)in person. Also, does anyone know of any photos of Jack anywhere on the web other than the band's webpage?
I don't think I've ever seen any guy with hair as long and as beautiful as his.
I bought a pack of rubber bands (250 to be exact) today. The brand is Super Stretch "Soft & Springy". On the package it reads "Will NOT Break Your Hair". How true can this claim be? Anybody have good experiences with rubber bands, where they haven't damaged your hair? (BTW, what a rush to tie my hair back today for the first time ever!)
I saw some pics from July 10 where my bangs were about halfway between my nose and my top lip when pulled down and wet. I then compared that to some pics I've just taken. My hair's dry right now, and I didn't pull the bangs down for the pics - my bangs are longer like this than they were on the July 10 wet, pulled down pics. I couldn't help smiling. Now that I compare these recent pics with the ones from a couple of months ago, the difference is astonishing. It's becoming more and more of a mane every day! Does anyone ever do that, just compare how your hair is now to how it used to be and be amazed at the difference? =o I've decided that I like my overall appearance a LOT more now; when I first started growing, I was having doubts. I guess the moral of this story is: keep growing and don't give in to your doubts; you'll probably be very pleased later! But I suppose that applies to a lot more than just hair. =]
Ryan
...have you got any current pics of you hair? If you do and need server help, e-mail it/them to me and I will post it/them for you. Just curious as to how far your coming along, bro! PEACE!!!!!
Just wanted to let everyone know that yesterday I was at Walmart and I gave in to buying "Skin, Hair and Nails". A couple of people previously wrote me and one said he used "Skin, Hair and Nails", the other said he used Biotin and Vitamin B complexes. Well, before I purchased it, I looked at the ingredients and it basically was more Vitamin B complexes and Biotin. In fact, it's really just like a multivitamin pill, just with more stuff that is good for your hair (Biotin and Vitamin B). In case anyone is interested, you get 120 tablets and they recommend 3 per day, and it costs about $7.00 with tax. This translates to about $7.00 every 40 days. However, I always take a multivitamin and mineral pill anyway so my plan is to take only 2 of the "Skin, Hair and Nails" as well as my multivitamin and mineral pill. The ingredients and dosages appear harmless. There have been a few of us writing in on making your hair grow faster, so I'll let everyone know if this works for me. Years ago when I grew my hair out I took Biotin alone and it seemed to work, but hopefully the added Vitamin B complexes in "Skin, Hair and Nails" will give it an extra kick.
Incidentally, I saw the thread below regarding protein and amino acids, and as far as I'm aware, those only affect the strength and condition of the hair, not the speed at which it grows.
I'll be in touch...chow!
Hey! Here's some pics of myself as Gene Simmons of KISS......I work locally as a Gene Celebrity double and used to use a wig until I decided to grow it out for REAL! This are pics at 16 months when I started growing it out from a buzzcut.
Several of you may remember me. I tend to take long hiatuses from the board, and am back once again. I trust everyone is doing well?
Having returned, I'd like to share a recent picture I took of myself. This is a few months old, and I have since shaved my beard off.
I also have a new personal web site that you're welcome to visit. It contains an older picture of me, taken about a year ago, with a 35mm camera (also sans beard).
I'm not sure how often I'll be contributing to the discussions. I usually wind up lurking for a while, just to see what everyone's up to, before posting again. In any event, it feels nice to be back once again.
BTW: I've recently come into about $50 and am finally going to be able to make an appointment for a long overdue trim. I've got about 2-3 inches worth of splits that have absolutely got to go before my hair will get any longer. Speaking of which, it's funny how the experience of growing long hair tends to inspire one's desire for even longer hair. When I first started growing it, I had every intention of stopping it at my chest. I've since become more and more addicted to it the longer it gets, and can't seem to settle for a set length. I'm not sure if or when that will happen, but I'm having fun letting it get longer.
hehe
I have very heavy brown hair that is now all one length and currently 17" long from the base of my braid. My dad said he would buy me a new car of my choice if I cut it off. I asked him how short and he said off my ears?! I love my hair and get good compliments but a new car might help with the loss? What should I do? Brad
I was talking to someone with short, small braids in his hair, over the entire head. He told me it makes his hair grow much faster when they're in - does anyone else have experience in this or know whether or not it's true? Perhaps the brain senses that the head is suddenly getting colder (from the spaces between the braids) and there fore prompts hair growth. Any ideas?
My hair really gets beat up when I exercise. What is the best way to get ones hair out of the way and secure? I exercise at home, so I don't care what it looks like.
I currently make a high pony tail with a tie (without metal). I then make a loop on the top of my head with the tail. I secure the loop with 3 metal bobby pins. When secured correctly it holds well, but so many hairs break of it concerns me. I don't know if my hair is just susceptible to breaking or what.
I need my hair secure because if it starts moving it pulls out of the fasteners. I also want the back of my head free for floor exercises. My hair is all one length, a bit short of mid back, fine and straight.
I noticed that Vinny (Samson of the month) had fallen off the earth. Trying to e-mail has had no results. No updates, No replies, too bad... :( I found him an the set of a movie being filmed in St. Petersburg, Florida. I was thrilled to see he is still alive and his hair is still long… :) Thought you would like to know.
Now that I've moved to Dallas, I'm finally back online! Thank God for free AOL CDs... lol. Well, enough about that; now about hair!
A few days ago, I finally got to measure my bangs, and I found... that most of them have reached 8 inches! The rest are around 7 1/2 inches. I'm going to even them out once they get long; I don't want to get rid of my 8 inch bangs. ~_~ Besides, my bangs are usually tucked behind my ears (they actually stay now! =D), so no one notices the unevenness. I don't know how long the back hair is; it's well past collar length, though. But I'm sure it's not as long as my bangs. I've gotten into this habit of casually gathering my hair at the back into a little pony tail, just for the hell of it. Of course, I don't tie it in place like that; just gather it and then let it fall back down. Hehe... Also, September marks 6 months of growth; or 6 months since I've had a haircut. Same thing, I guess. I didn't actually decide to let it grow long until April, so in a sense this was the 5 month mark; but mostly 6. Well, anyway... lol. My bangs reach that little crevice in the face that's halfway between the mouth and chin, when pulled down. By November 30 (the Blind Guardian/Symphony X show in Dallas!!), I expect that the bangs will be to the chin, or very near it. Certainly by December 18, when The Two Towers hits the theaters. Well, I'm done rambling for now; just glad to be back, and glad to be back online. =D See everyone around the board...
Ryan
I was reading through a few of the archives just now and noticed that it turns out that there was a slightly heated battle going on within this board back in July of this year concerning the events of last September the 11th, long hair, running away from a draft if one was put into motion, etc. (I did not discover this board until late August). I DO NOT wish to start a battle all over again, but some of the posts that I read really rubbed me the wrong way & some of the posts that I read really made a ton of sense to me and I totally agreed with a few of you. I do not wish to mention any names here, but there were a few of you that should've won a medal for your posts and there were a few of you that I was really ashamed of. I absolutely love my long hair...I'm 34 and have had long hair since the age of 16...some years a little shorter than others and some years a little longer than others, but my hair has always been past my shoulders. I have been fortunate to have parents through the years who have understood that a "long hair" is who I am...it is still a battle with my Mother to this very day at times, but none the less they have let me be who I am. I have been fortunate enough to use my college degree to my advantage and shop around for employers that would accept my long hair...although I am getting burnt out on the "office environment". I have been fortunate enough to get married to a very lovely lady who absolutely loves my long hair and encourages me to "grow it longer". I have been fortunate to have friends (some short hair and some long hair) who accept me for who I am. And the list could go on and on...but if I had the opportunity (or was asked...either voluntarily or lawfully) to serve my country and fight for the freedom that my country gives me, then I would not hesitate for a second to getting my head shaved and picking up arms to defend this country I live in...the USA. PUSSY?! Yes, that's the word I would use for all of you who would run to Canada to avoid the situation!!! I do not like the government at all...I think that whether you're a Democrat or a Republican...Washington D.C. is a city full of liars, cheats, and thieves. Money - and lots of it - is what drives Washington D.C. and all the politicians who reside there...taking money from the mighty lobby groups for that all important "vote" that the politicians receive in return so that they can continue to live in the lap of luxury in Washington D.C. But no matter how I feel about our government, I love this country and I am so thankful every day that I was born in this country as an American...an American who would die for the freedom that this country allows each and every one of us. If you don't believe this country is so great, then just do a little research and look at how many immigrants (most illegal) come into this country EVERY DAY!!! They aren't coming into this country for nothing...they are coming into this country because they KNOW it is the best nation in the entire world. Our ancestors shed a ton of blood so that you and I could live as free as we do now...most people don't understand that - or maybe don't care about that. Look, all of us long hairs are a brotherhood...and I face the same stereotypes as you do, I face the same discrimination that you do when looking for a job, I get the same uncomfortable stares that you do, etc. but I then look in the mirror and love my hair...but if I had to cut it to fight for this country, then I would do it in a heart beat! I live in the Atlanta area so the events of September the 11th didn't have a "direct" affect on my personal life, but it did indeed have an affect on my life as an American! Listen, I would faint if we ever had a President with a ponytail (wouldn't that be Awesome?!)...that day could very well come one day...keep your fingers crossed! All I'm saying is this, "Yes long hair is great, and I am so proud to be part of this board and so proud to be part of this brotherhood...but not wanting to defend your country because you don't want to cut your hair is kind of immature and childesh...don't you think?!" I remember sitting in my college dorm room with a few buddies (and ladies) when we were bombing Iraq in the early '90's...we all were glued to CNN for what seemed like months. CNN was on our tv 24 hours a day back then - I was just a youngster back then hanging out with my teased out '80's glam-metal, Bon Jovi hair...but I remember thinking, "what is really going on? what are we really watching here on this tv screen?, etc" Just sit back and think of what freedoms you have - yes, I know the whole "big brother" concept of the government, but even with that - you've got to admit that you are very lucky to be an American! You have the freedom to "choose" to have long hair - although at times you're life might be a little bit more of a challenge than the short haired "preppy, GQ" type - you still have the freedom to have long hair. I didn't mean to get on such a tiff, but just got all worked up over a few of the posts that I read in the archives section. Sorry.
hiiiiii
its been quite a time we saw updates from jin and jarrko
are they around
i guess last updates by both of them were in july
aug-sep-oct
it must be a sight to watch those growing hair
longing to see them
IndianBoy
There's a link to the store I found this at below.
There's a link to the store I found this at below.
A few people were talking about the "Gender Bender" phenomenon a little ways down...and I had an experience that still makes me laugh. I started modeling nude for art classes when I was a frosh in college and at that time, my hair was about 2-3 inches below my waist. I was finishing up a class, the art students had left, and I was in the front of the ecture hall, totally nude, my back facing the door, brushing out my long hair that had been pulled back in a ponytail. I head the door open but I figured it was the professor, who often came back after class to tell me about my next assignment. The next thing I heard was a guy saying "You are the hottest chick on campus...." and I recognized the voice as one of the idiot jocks on the football team. Obviously, he thought he was speaking to one of the many female models (they outnumbered the guys about 5-1). I continued to brush my hair. "Sweetheart...you are making me H-O-T" he then said..at which point I turned around, and in my deepest voice said "I'll take that as a compliment". He turned ten shades of red and stammered like an idiot....It was the best!
Here I have pics of my recent undercut. I have hat&ponytail pics, ponytail pics and loose pics:
I look like a longhair cop-out here!
...but then again?
PEACE!!!!!
I've been wondering how the guy on the far right of this picture, Tripp, has his hair. Is it braids (or something similar) or is dreadlocks? Would it be hard to do, and would it fuck my hair up?
Just say if you need a different picture...
I was browsing through cyberspace and came across these photos of an indian actor named David Midthunder at nativelifecalendar.com. AWESOME HAIR! With my undercut, I suspect my hair will fall like his when it is that long. HOPEFULLY!
Peace!!!!!
Or hair whatevers to tie your hair back, what do you use? What's the best to get?
Anyone know about the product Viviscal as far as stopping hair loss (and promoting new growth)?
It advertises on the Internet to 1) grow hair faster, and 2) possibly stop/re-grow hair .....all done by supplying the proper nutrients to the body to encourage a healthy hair follicle/scalp.
Does anyone here use curlers? My mom has been setting my hair in curlers a few times a week for the last months and the results are great!!! I really like the results the sets give me. First I really had second thoughts about getting my hair set but now I am used to it and it feels great!!! I'm thinking of getting a perm, anyone has any experience with getting a perm? Please let me know!!!
Thomas
curlythomas175@hotmail.com
Hello all,
I have been contemplating growing my hair out.
I am an asian guy with thick straight hair and have been growing it for about 3 months. Please note...here in the UK, asians are people from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc. I understand asian means something different in America... so I'm asian in the UK sense. It's about 3.5 inches long on top and about 2.5 on the back and sides. I'm finding that at the back (at the bottom of the back) my hair curls upwards towards the sky as soon as it dries after washing it. When will it get straight again and point downwards and actually touch the back of my neck? Is there any way to straighten it? What if I got it trimmed there?
I may decide not to have long hair in the traditional way and may settle for a longer hair style. Is that what I'll end up with if I just trim the bottom of the back? Is it called a mop style?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
mithila_man
Ok im pissed some girl told me today that I should have sideburns if I have long hair like I do because its to feminem to have them shaved off. The problem is that I cant get thick sideburns in and if I let them go I get a few hairs wich are blonde and you cant tell there there. Is theree anything I can do to speed up some facial hair and stuff all I get is peach-fuzz and a few hairs where sideburns would be. I dont understand it i got hair everywhere but on my face this is disturbing but I even got hairy nipples too lol.
hi, does anyone here have any pictures of thick wavy hair with the bangs at about 9-12 inches long that theyd be willing to post? It would be very much apprechiated and would help give me an idea of how long i want mine, for now theyre only 6 inches. Thanks everyone.
Anyone know if these 2 products work for A) growing hair faster, and B) growing hair longer that wasn't growing any longer??
Thanks
Hi all!
My last haircut was on July 15th, 2002. My bangs are now a little over three inches long. I think my hair grows at about 1/2 inch per month, or maybe a bit over.
My question might be a bit stupid, but I'll ask it anyway. Do bangs grow as fast as the rest of the rest of hair? I assume they do, but I wanted to ask people who have been growing their hair out for a long time. I don't plan on getting a haircut... ever again. By May of this year I want to look like I'm definitely in the awkward stage. Thanks all!
Every now and then someone here will post how they were mistaken for a woman. Well, the other day I had the opposite experience.
I was driving home and had to stop at a red light. There waiting to cross using the crosswalk was what I took to be a guy with a rather odd hair style. He had ONLY bangs. In other words, he had a buzz cut everywhere except in the front his hair was about 5 or 6 inches long. And BRIGHT RED.
Then I got a profile view and was able to tell he was really a girl.
OK, so MOST Longhairs (or potential Longhairs)want hair on their HEAD...
BUT where else do you WANT/NOT WANT hair?
Seems like there's ALL KINDS of tastes out there...
SOME want a just a Mustache....others a Goatee....still others a Beard...
Short beard? Long Beard!
HAIR! Here...There....Everywhere!
Body hair--Natural--or
removed and Smoooooth!?
Choices? Preferences?
What are YOURS?
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I went to Walmart this morning, and I "accidentally" wound up in the hair care section. lol I saw this gel-like substance called Instant Straighten Out by a company called Special Effects. It caught my attention because it says on the label that it "Straightens Hair, Smoothes Frizziness & Split Ends. I tried some of it a while ago. The stuff's great. My hair is really poofy sometimes (damn you awkard stage!) and this control my frizzies and straightened out my curls. This stuff isn't gel, but it looks like it. You don't get that hard, sticky feel that most gels give, but it does give you that "wet look" and gives you control of your hair. So I recommend this to all my brothers in the awkward stage and those who just want to get rid of the frizzy/poofy hair (Aaaaah! The Miami humidity/heat is unbearable!)
I've been self-concious about my hair lately because I've started growing out the rest of my hair (I was just growing the bangs which are to the ridge of my chin now) and the back's sticking out weird and I died my hair black a few months ago and never did anything about it so they're light brown roots for an inch. So a day ago I got at least three different compliments on it. And today I got a big, long compliment on this essay I thought was good when I wrote it and then read over it a day later and didn't like it and was sad and then delighted after having recieved the complim-I've been typing a long time now.
Just wanted to share.
Is there a way to make my hair not as "poofy?" I'd like more of a slicker type look, almost like Tom Cruise in Magnolia... I've tried some conditioner that my mom had upstairs and that didnt seem to help?
Ahhhhhh! I'm so excited! I just washed my hair, and when I looked in the mirror, I had these 2 clumps of hair sticking outward in opposite directions behind my neck! It sounds stupid but it means my hair is getting long! I'm not the least bit upset about entering the awkward stage. Just thought I'd share my happiness with the rest of you.
Chris
I am going to play rugby. My hair will be a big problem as I am in the scrum. I have bought a scrum cap (padded hat) however am still concerned. Any comments or ideas?
Hi,
I am looking for something that can make my front hair (bangs) grow longer. I am a 32 yeard old male and in the very front my bangs grow to the tip of my nose. But going along the hairline to either side, the side bangs are extremely short - probably only a half an inch.
So what I need is something that can make my frontal hair grow long - I'm thinking about 6 inches or so. I know hair has a predetermined length it can reach. But there has got to be a way to alter this in some way, shape or form. Because when I was younger I was able to grow longer bangs, why can't I now if hair has a predetermined length then I should be able to achieve the length I used to get when I was younger.
I want to eventually obtain the look Antonio Banderas had in Desperado. Growing out the back hair and sides is no problem....but the bangs is.
Thank you for your help.
hehe...
I've heard wooden combs are the best for long hair, and I recently bought one and am a bit concerned. Upon close examination, between each tine, there seem to be small splinters. Will these do damage to hair, or are they so small that they're probably nothing to worry about, or will they smooth/break out over time, or what?
On the other hand, it does seem oddly easier to comb with it. It doesn't seem to catch or cause friction with my hair as much as plastic or hard rubber combs often do. This could simply be a psychological thing though, since I keep hearing that wooden combs are supposed to be so great for hair.
I bought the 'chinese wooden comb' from the www.hairboutique.com marketplace.
I appreciate any help.
Does anyone have any updates on Mart or Jimmy, the first and second Samsons from The Men's Long Hair Site. Do either of them have websites? It's been about three years since Victor did profiles on these two guys.
im in the sixth-form (what i believe you guys in th US call senior highschool) and although both the men and the women are permitted to grow their hair long. However, i have been instructed by my head-of-year to wear my hair back in a ponytail or to be kicked out! There are many reasons for me to refuse wearing my hair back: first of all, i find it quite uncomfortable, second of all i have discoloured acne scars on the sides of my face and the sides and back of my neck. Wearing a ponytail would expose these scars and severely damage my self-esteem/confidence. I asked if i could discuss the issue of my hair with him but he flat out refuses- he says that the two other guys with long hair in my year both tie their hair back so why shouldnt i? I HAVE ACNE SCARS AND THEY DONT! He doesnt know how bad my acne scars are or how they affect me but it is really embarassing for me to talk about it with anyone, i cant even talk about it with my parents! I am afraid to bring it up with him incase he totally dismisses my arguement as an excuse. Help me anyone please??
I want to grow my hair out faster and I was wondering if adding protein and amino acids, like liquid amino acid supplements you purchase at GNC, will accelerate hair growth? Thank you.
I have a question. It seems a fair number of people have had to shave their heads due to their hair being really damaged. I was just curious, what exactly does one's hair look like when it gets to this point? Is it because the hair becomes very dry, or a lot of split ends? I'm getting all these paranoid thoughts of having to shave my head later down the road because I may not be taking correct care of my hair. Just wondering what the reasons were to shave one's head to start over. How damaged exactly, and in what way, does the hair have to be?
Chris
Today, almost two years after allowing my hair to grow out (it's mid-shoulder blade--I'm 42), I was pushing my hair back from my neck, and I realized, in that moment, how natural my hair feels, like it has always been this way.
And it occurred to me that it has taken these two years (which really seem like no time at all) to get into the place where long hair is mind, is me, and feels natural.
The point of my post is that all the anxiety that gets posted here about how to make hair grow faster, how much longer until it's really long, how I cannot wait until it's really longer--while all that is something that most of us have done--is really necessary.
You have to do the time. Living with your hair the way it is right now is the only right place to be. And the way it is right now will ead to the way it is tomorrow (which, when it arrives, will be right now also). And evenentually, when your hair is as long as you imagine now you would like for it to be, it will be you--and you will will feel good and natural about it, and the anxiety will be gone.
The anxiety you feel right now would still be with you if you could wave a magic wand and make it instantly long now. It would be a different anxiety. It would be the anxiety of having hair that wasn't you.
This business of waiting and growing is the fire that you have to walk through. I think it may be a right of passage--not a contrived one like frat hazing or other artificial initiations--but a natural one, created by your own body.
So, look in the mirror, and love your hair like it is right now. It;s the only way.
Robert
I just saw Puddle of Mudd's newest video, She Hates Me, and it is the first time I've seen their lead singer without a hat on. I have to say he has some very nice looking hair. Puddle of Mudd is probably the best new rock band out there. They sound more like something from the early 90's, which is better than most of the crap out there now. 3 out of the 4 members of the group have longhair.
I have long hair, mid back, my new job just decided i cant have hair past my collar. I thought i could use a samurai style, but i cant find anything. Are there any other ideas?????
cj
Got a question. I have read where some on this board will wash their hair with conditioner only. They will rinse their hair with clean water to rid themselves of the dirt and then use a conditioner. Normally I shampoo about every four days. I use conditioner every time I shampoo, because I believe it to be good for my hair and I like the way it feels.
The other day I just rinsed my hair and used only my usual conditioner. Did not have that same clean feel as I was rinsing out the conditioner as it normally does. Has anyone had the same experience?
Thanks in advance!!
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Hey, I havn'nt posted in a while, maybe because I ain't a long hair. But I still lurk.
Anyway, hi again guys.
I was just wondering, why do rock stars have long hair, or why is long hair conisdered to by a rock star posture? Does it stem back from the hair metal days, and just another cliqued sub culture?
James
curious
My hair is about 6 inches long, wavy, and thick. Im wondering at what length it will become more managable or when will i no longer be in the awkward stage? Im planning to grow it an additional 6 inches, and from there ill see if i want to grow it even longer. Will it be managable at that length?
ok i am in 9th grade and i want to grow my hair kinda longer. right now its about 1 1/2 inches on top and 1/2 inch in the back and on the sides. i want to grow my hair either like kurt cobain kinda lenth or the lead singer in incubus' lenth. the way i want it is right past my ears and in the back right at the neck. how long will it take me to do that and should i get it trimmed once in a while or what? what should i do!!??
Lately my hair has been extremely dry and brittle. I wash it every 2 or 3 days with Aussie shampoo and I use Aussie conditioner as well. Then I apply a leave in conditioner and let it dry naturally. I don't understand why it is so dry even after all that conditioning. I have tried a few diffirent conditioners with similar results,and I have tried hot oil treatment which helps for about day then it's just like it was. What can I do to make it not so dry and brittle?
Just wondering, when does the awkward stage begin, in general? I have not had a hair cut in about 5 months 10 days, and my hair is about 3 inches long, give or take. I WANT the awkward stage to start!
this refers to excessive hair shedding.
Chronic telogen effluvium in a man.
Thai KE, Sinclair RD.
Department of Medicine (Dermatology), The University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital.
Chronic telogen effluvium is a recently described condition, in which there is persistent excessive hair shedding. Hairs are replaced as quickly as they shed, so patients never become bald. This condition is found primarily in women. We describe chronic telogen effluvium in a man; the diagnosis may have only become obvious because of his long hair.
PMID: 12271308 [PubMed - in process]
(More on chronic telogen effluvium: If there is some "shock to the system", as many as 70% of the scalp hairs are then shed in large numbers about 2 months after the "shock". This sudden increase in hair loss, usually described as the hair coming out in handfuls, is acute telogen effluvium. This is a different problem than gradual genetic hair thinning. However, this can be seen in the less common chronic telogen effluvium, only after a significant amount of hair has already been lost.
A considerable number of different causes for telogen effluvium exist. Among the common causes are high fevers, childbirth, severe infections, severe chronic illness, severe psychological stress, major surgery or illnesses, over or under active thyroid gland, crash diets with inadequate protein, and a variety of medications. Most hair loss from medications is this type and causes include retinoids, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, antidepressants, and NSAIDS (including ibuprofen).)
...still, it's just a cheap little 1.3 megapixel camera!
I had fairly long hair as a kid up through my first year of college (I'm 28 now). Like many other guys my age, I tried out some extremely short hair styles-even going as far as shaving my head completely lat month.
Now, I'm ready to go long(er) again. I'm shooting for something just above shoulder length. Right now, I have about 1/2" on top and tapered sides and back. I have a full head of straight brown hair.
What kinds of "awkward stages" should I expect in the next few months? How should I handle them? Any other advice?
Hi evereyone. I live in Europe, in Vienna and I have middle-long,curly hair. Im very interested in soccer and thats the reason why I let grow my hair.
Many of those soccer-players have long hair. Most of them have a helpful headband in order to support their hair to stand behind their ears. So i would like to know where in Vienna I can buy those headbands that players like Batistuta, Crespo, Cannavaro and others wear ???
By the way: is it unusual to cut down the hair on the temples when you have long hair o r is that ok ???
How much longer do you think it wil be for me to be able to put all my hair in a pony tail you think. Im posting my picture i posted before again so you dont got to scroll down to check it out. im also wondering if maybe I should get a trim now to get everything even or wait later or better yet just never get it trimed.
I know there was an earlier post regarding speeding up hair growth, but I thought I'd post a more general question since that post only mentioned one particular product.
Has anyone taken any supplements or vitamins that they felt increased the speed of their hair growth? If so, which one(s)?
This is the best I have ever gotten my hair to go into a ponytail. Not all of it is reaching the tail, but the ones that don't are restrained by the ones that do, making it look like all the hair is in it. Peace!
I have long hair past shoulders, but lose it on the front.
I try Rogaine from three months and have no result
Is there somebody experience of rogaine, and to say me how long it's necessary to take to see a few result ?
Thank's
I will try again to post some photos of my hair after three years of growth. Thanks to Treyn for his help and advice.
Hopefully this works.
Zapper
I have a question. I've been growing my hair for about 18 months from shaved, it is now past my shoulders and I can almost tie all of it back into a ponytail, even the bangs (I give it 4-6 months). Anyway my question deals with the ends. I have a few split ends, I can see them if I look at my hair, but none of them are very huge and they don't seem rampant or anything. I know my hair doesn't look that bad because I sometimes hear from girls "Geez, your hair looks better than mine!" However on some of my hairs the ends get really twisty/crooked for the last little part, sometimes up to an inch or more. What causes this? Is that from previous split ends? My mom, who is completely cool with me having long hair which is kind of cool, said my hair seemed a lot like hers and she just grows her hair through split ends and it looks fine (her hair is lower back, almost hip length). So anyway I was just curious, what causes those weird twisted ends? Overall my hair looks like it kind of curves up a little at the very ends (I have very straight hair). It doesn't look bad but I was just curious if maybe this is a problem I should deal with or like my mom says "just grow through it."
On a side note, I was one of those kids who always had shaggy hair when I was little and was always teased about needing to get a haircut. Then in high school I wore a buzzcut for most of the 4 years. My junior year I met some people who had long hair and I was sort of inspired to try to grow my hair out. Well now I love it and want to keep growing! This isn't really relevant to my question; just me ranting about how FRICKIN cool long hair is.
Later,
Chris
i for some strange reason have always seemed to have a problem with flakes and itching...i was growing my hair a while back (it was a little below my chin), and i stupidly went and got it cut off, but since then it seems that the flakiness, and itching has gotten worse. and now i'm thinking about growing it out again...i'm just wondering what can i do to reduce these flakes and the itching? right now, i wash my hair maybe 2-3 times a week, but i don't really use any one kind of shampoo consistently... would that cause a problem? should i find a good "daily" shampoo, and then have a cleansing shampoo to use maybe once a week, or something? any advice, suggestions would be appreciated!
Anyone know if dying will cause damage to hair? I've got waist length hair (Recently I was able to sit on it for the first time, albeit only with my head tilted back, but it was the first time, and it let me know that indeed my hair has not yet reached terminal length.. it's so difficult to track it's growth anymore, that it really brightened my day, since it's my goal to get to at least mid-thigh, and preferably knee length (or even more if possible, but I won't get my hopes that far up just yet)
I am not considering bleaching at all. Just a color darker than my current (sort of a lightly tarnished bronze color). Thinking of going to a blackish purple, or a blackish crimson. As far as I can tell, I probably will not need to bleach. But will the dying itself do the hair any damage?
Hello everybody. Thanks to Treyn's help, I have a picture to post and am using this as my opportunity to introduce myself. The picture you see was taken in August, approximately 1 year's worth of growth.
-William
Chicago IL
Hello Everyone. My name is Ian and I'm a 20 year old college student in Boston. I've been growing my hair since I was 13, and only have had the split ends trimmed in all that time. My hair reached about 2-3 inches past my waist, and seemed to pause at that length, even with0out it being cut...but that was fine with me, since I thought the length was great. My parents are very op and livberal, and my Dad also has extremely long hair, so that was never an issue. I was also raised in a nudist environment, so weere were always quite open and honest with each other. Over the summer, I tried out for a play in Bostson that sounded like it would be fun, and also required a lot of nudity, so I readliy got the part. However, I was required to get a severe haircut (one of those typical buzz crap cuts). I almost died when I realized that was required, and did my nest to talk the director out of it...however he would not budge. My parents told me to drop out of the play if if upset me, but I thought...I'll just go through with it, which I did. Well...the play was OK, but not great...and the haircut was so SO traumatic, that I wept like a baby as the clippers stole my prized possession. I wanted to stop mid-way, but, of course, that would have been ridiculous. I was literally sick by the time my haircut ended, and my buddies told me I looked like a naked dork on stage. PLEASE don't let anyone EVER talk you into a shearing.
Hey guys, thanks for all the help so far. I have one more question (for now). I read on that choisser website you gave me about a product called "Natrol for Women: skin - hair - nails". It's supposed to grow your hair stronger and healthier, and has been reported to grow it faster. I found it at a grocery store, and it's about 12 bucks for a month's supply. Now, I am by no stretch of the imagination, a rich man. I was wondering if anyone on this board has tried it yet, and if they can give me a rundown on what they thought of it, and if it was worth the money. Thanks for any help.
i am 19 years old and i just love growing my hair long. i have been growing it for the past 10 months from what was a buzzcut, my hair are 6.5 inches right now, somwhow i feel that they are grwing very slowly or is it just me getting impatient. moreover my hair were very thick earlier but now they seem to be getting pretty thin and along with it i also seem to lose about 4-5 hair every time i comb. i consulted a dermatologist who said it was normal and if i wanted to stop the hair fall i should wear it short, but that is the last thing i want to do. please suggest ways by which i can reduce th falling of my hair and strenghthen the roots of my hair in order to make it more voulminious. also how long do you think it would take for my hair to reach 9 inches which is the minimum length required to tie a ponytail.for the moment though does combing your hair down and pulling the bangs over the ears affect gowth rate or should i comb it back. also what cn i do to fasten my hair growth.
Hi folks,
I used to drop by this board now and again, great place and congrats to all you guys who buck the tide. I certainly did for years. I used to have long hair and totally prefer it. Unfortunately, though she married me in my long hair, my wife prefers me in the ridiculous generic very short yuppie cut that nearly every stupid frat-boy sports, or businessman idiot stooge sports. I think women now are just programed from birth to prefer men who look like two-year old boys with big muscles.
Anyway that's the dumb haircut I have now, and not because I caved in, but because I am taking a much needed break.
Ironically, I actually look GREAT in long hair, that is if it were STRAIGHT and MANAGEABLE or if I could grow the MESS I have mid-back length so the weight held it down. It ain't, and I can't.
Though I inherited the fine Scandinavian facial features, I am cursed with a course, DIRT-blonde, frizz-wavey, uncontrolable hair type and YES, I tried all kinds of products and straighteners for years to mellow it out. If I blow-dried it straight it hung in there for about 1/2 hour. And during that time I often reicieved the comments (from women) "gee, if you were a girl you would have beautiful hair"...etc. You mean because I am a guy my beautiful hair is ugly?!!!!
Unfortunately, I was never able to grow it much past the very top of my shoulders and blow drying and lot of products was a must. It was so thick and volumnous that too it made me kind of self-concious if I didn't have it in a ponytail because people stared. When I did have it tied back the loose pieces stuck out like messy springs.
I have been HUGELY frustrated with long hair because my hair just never looked "girl-good." I do not know what the hell women do to have such outstanding long hair. Or perhaps it only the one's blessed with those thick, long majestic tresses that I notice, and the ones walking around with crops probably have hair like mine. And even the total "mess" type hair looks good on a cute woman.
I know I will try long hair again in a few years. Perhaps I will have better luck.
I would love to hear some of your own stories and comments.
GEB
Why is it that every time I braid my hair the result is so different?
Have any of you experienced the same thing?
I've been hearing that lemon juice is healthy for the hair and that it also lightens it. Are both of these statements true? Will I cause any damage by putting lemon juice in my hair? Last time i dyed my hair it got completely fried and I had to start all over w/a buzzcut... don't want that to happen again.
I was thinking about something... humans seem to have much longer hair than primates - who are supposed to share a common ancestor with us. what I'm wondering is, how come man has evolved to have much less body-hair and much more "head-hair" than primates? (if you don't believe in evolution, then nevermind hehe) also, if someone never has had a haircut in his whole life, how long hair will he get by the time he's, say, 20? does our habits of cutting our hair change the way it grows?
and one more thing, has men and women the same length of hair naturally?
Please apologize for the appalling picture quality - it's just a cheap
1.3 megapixel camera...
I know everyone's hair grows differently, but does anyway have an idea of about how long it takes to be able to get your hair in a pony tail from a shaved head?
With all the rumours going around on this msg board and wrestling boards about Christian and Test losing their hair, it's good to see that they haven't cut it! I watched Unforgiven last night and both of them were still longhairs. Although it seems that Test was given a small undercut ala RVD. Edge also still had his hair, but lost to a man with a mullet:P I'm just crossing my fingers that they will still have their hair for tonights RAW.
--Carlos
Does anyone find their peak shedding time to be in the morning after they get up? That seems to be the time that I get most hairs in the ol' brush feel them falling on the face, sholders, and arms. The rest of the day, they come out in much less quantities. Is there an explanation for this phenom.
I GUESS MY HAIR ISNT GROWING ANY LONGER .I WAS HOPING FOR WAIST LENGTH BUT IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE ITS GOING TO HAPPEND ITS ABOUT 5 INCH PAST MY NIPPLES BUT ITS NOT GETTING ANY LONGER,.........WHAT CAN I DO???
Whatever happen to Jin? Does his web page still work?
For that matter Sergey also?
he was playing Legolas, one of the elves in the movie. I just saw this movie this past weekend after renting it on DVD. First thing I noticed about him was his hair (along with the many other longhairs in the movie). But when I saw his hair my thought was "I can look like that!"
Anybody else tried braids like that?
Unfortunatley, the hairdo appears to be done only for the movie. After doing a search for other pictures of him, he had dark, short cropped hair.
I was just reading the ingredients in Aussie conditioners. They contain Cetearyl Alcohol. What's up with that?
Aussie
Conditioner, Moist for Dry/Damaged Hair
16 fl oz (473 ml)
Ingredients:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Extract, Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) Extract, Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos Flavidus) Flower Extract, Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Wild Cherry (prunus serotina) Bark Extract, Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Extract, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Garlic (Allium sativum) Extract, Nettle (urtica dioica) Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Amodimethicone, Acetamide MEA, Emulsifying Wax, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Trideceth 12, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, FD&C Yellow No. 5, D&C Red No. 33
Hi,
I don`t think that black guys can`t really grow long hair.
There `s a drummer I know of who`s black and who`s got quite nice long hair hair without having fallen into the trap of dreadlocks.
On the pic he`s the one wearing the alien t-shirt
I have read about how the alkalinity of shampoo and hard water can be to blame for dry and frizzy hair, and that a final rinse of water mixed with a small amount of mild acid such as vinegar or lemon juice (vinegar preffered since lemon juice can have a bleaching effect) should be used. Has anyone done this and gotten any noticable effect from it? I'd try it tonight except that I dont have any vinegar now. But it would be nice to get rid of the frizz and bigness of dry hair especially the day after its washed and on humid days.
this may sound a bit strange but i had someone tell me yesterday in a very insulting manner that i look like a caveman anyone else get this? anyone know of any good comeback for it? lol this is a first, i just take it as a sign that my hair is getting really noticabaly LONG
I read somewhere that HUMANS for some unknown reason, have the
LONGEST head hair of ANY mammal...
They said we also have the largest sex organs of all the primates...
Wonder what ALL of this means?
Hello everybody. Thanks to Treyn's help, I have a picture to post and am using this as my opportunity to introduce myself. The picture you see was taken in August, approximately 1 year's worth of growth.
-William
Chicago IL
I was wondering what sort of reaction guys on here get from their family.
As for me my sister was more than supportive when I decided to grow my hair long. It was really weird when my hair was actually longer than hers for a change. It was really nice to have such acceptance because some people view this as a huge change, even if it is just hair.
My mother was the exact opposite of all of this. She raised a lot of dust and informed me that people in the big city that I live in do not go around like this. News to me.
Does anyone else have mixed reactions with their family? I think it would be so much easier if my family was either neutral or supportive.
DRY HAIR Vinegar Rinse:
Blend together 1 drop Sandalwood oil and 1 teaspoon Cider Vinegar, add to a cup of boiled water, this can then be added to your final rinse water, pour over hair repeatedly.
NORMAL HAIR Vinegar Rinse:
Mix 2 teaspoons of Cider Vinegar, 3 drops Lemon oil into 25ml water, then add this to your final rinse water, rinse well.
GREASY HAIR Vinegar Rinse:
Add 3 drops Thyme to 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar, then add to 1/2 pint of spring water, add this to your final rinse water pouring over hair repeatedly.
I used Aussie Moist shampoo and conditioner today for the first time. The back of my head itches like mad and my hair is somewhat soft, but not what I expected. Even more frizzier than my previous shampoos. That's weird...
Say you grew your hair out long and it looks like crap. You didn't take any care of it and just grew it out because you were too lazy to get a haircut. If you were to shave it off and try to grow it back again, only this time to extra care of it, will the results be different? Or will your scalp continue to sprout out not so loving hair? Just a curious question.
Does anyone here have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and any symptoms relating to your hair? When I was in the 7th grade I used to pull strands of my hair out one by one (called something like "trichtillomania" [sp]). When I developed a bald spot at age 12 and got made fun by classmates for it (they didn't know why I had the bald spot, btw), I was able to get it under control. I've had some problems with it since but nothing major. I think I've got it completely controlled now. Another thing that I do all the time though is pick at my head, like at my scalp. I am pretty careful, but I worry about doing damage to my hair. Sometimes I get carried away. This is something I've done for a long time, and never really noticed any damage from it, but I still worry (very paranoid). Does anyone else have any problems like this?
...Alright, where to start..?
Well, I've been growing my hair for going on 16 months or so now (even though it doesn't FEEL like it's been that long)...it's not even in length yet, because I'm waiting for my bangs to reach my shoulders before I trim it. What's more is that my hair is naturally curly, and 'poofy' at times. Now, I've tried the 'olive oil' thing once.. I liked the look it produced, but did not like how greasy it was, nor did I enjoy smelling like a fastfood resteraunt, so I'm not really up to sacrificing smell and feel for look.
However, this is where my problem comes up. I thought my hair would lay down if I straightened it out, so I tried out one of those heat-straightening-irons. It's like a curling iron, only the plates are flat. It straightens my hair fine, but my hair is still frizzy and dry, and it continues to stick up and out like nobody's business!
My hair looks best when I get out of the shower, etc... When it's soaked to the core. Any idea how I can get my hair to look like it's drenched after it's dried completely? I don't mind the curls, actually love 'em, I just need to learn how to make 'em look good. Another thought was to trim and see if maybe the hair stopped laying ontop of eachother in layers.
Any input is encouraged, and appreciated. It's been a looooong year with this hair thing, and I'm not about to give up on it now.
Thanks a lot,
Peace,
Shugo
PS (I'm looking for a few pics of me to use as reference, if anyone would like them)
ok here goes... did it work? well, if it worked cool, thanks treyn. if not, then my fault ill try again. but anyway, thats me taken last week and other than a 'tidy up trim' last month, its been growing since september 2001 and it was pretty short, the bangs were cut as far back as possible really.
Hi, I've been growing mine for about a year now and I haven't really been taking care of it..
It's in pretty bad shape and it's not been growing much lately, is it still salvagable?
thanks
So, what do you think? How many people on this board are growing their hair for other people? otto thinks that many of you don't make your own decision about things like that.
otto said: "If everyone on this board made their own decisions...I think it would be pretty lonely ‘round these parts."
Well tell me what you think, ive lost count on how many monthes its been.
Victor brings up some ideas that long hair protects the BACK.
Of course, there is protection from the sun to a degree...
(Also, absorption of sweat from the back may be yet another function).
A recent incident made me aware of long hair's PROTECTIVE function
when a sharp branch fell against my neck and slid off without my
getting a scratch. (Hair protects against the sword too!)
Furthermore, I might be noted that a very VULNERABLE part of the Human Body...
that is, the spinal column. LONG HAIR...especially terminal growth that
reaches almost to the waist, would offer a substantial and natural
protective barrier...even OVER clothing.
Hair is beautiful and possible holds many undiscovered mysteries...
how do i post a pic? i finally have one but im not sure of how to post it. any help would be appreciated.
I NEED A GOAL TO REACH...I KNOW WHAT I WANT IN MY HEAD BUT I NEED A SOMETHING TO SHOW PEOPLE WHAT IM TRYIN TO DO...PEOPLE SAY I SHOULDNT GROW IT OUT...BUT WANT I WANT WILL LOOK GOOD....IM GOIN FOR THE KINDA LONG CHOPY LOOK..CAN ANYONE HOOK ME UP WITH A PIC
Tonight, I had my first recognition from another person that my hair is "too long". Granted, it was my mom, but that's beside the point. I've told her that I want to grow my hair out, and I don't think she believes that I'll stick with it. I've tried before, but my hair's never gotten longer than about 3 or 4 inches, because she'd convinced me that it would only continue to poof up. (Really curly and thick) And tonight after I got out of the shower, she told me that if I wanted her to schedule me a hair cut, I should let her know. I just kinda gave her one of those "that's funny" smiles. It's great. This is about the longest my hair's ever been, and that's the closest she's come to supporting me. (Instead of "You need to schedule a haircut.")
Anyways, I kinda have a question. I've been looking around this board for a while, and I've seen all sorts of tips on how to take care of hair, and what will damage it. I've also seen a lot of people talking about growing their hair out, and then having to cut it, because it was in such bad condition. I really don't want to have to do that. So basically, I want to know if there's a website that lays out some good guidelines for growing hair. And would anyone be able to post a list of things that can damage hair? It seems like there are a lot. What are some of the worst things you can do? (Like heat and chemicals) Any help will be greatly appreciated, and thank you so much for this board. I honestly don't believe I would be sticking with it even this far if it weren't for everyone here.
...this morning. She needed some help in reaching for a bunch of bananas.
I handed them to her and smiled to myself.
Signed:
'Lady' with a little mustache
....he..he
Anybody have a story of 'mistaken identity' to share?
That's right! I went for it. I walked into a Wal-Mart hair salon thursday after work, told them what I wanted and that's what I got. Killing you yet? Wondering just what damage I actually done to this head of hair? Well... I'll tell ya'. What I did I really like. My wife says she really likes it also. I got an Under Cut! Not a real high one, but a little more than modest. I had them start the line a touch below top temple and angled downward to the middle of the back of my head instead of evenly around. LOVE IT!!! It totally relieves the thickness of my hair. When I comb my hair down it doesn't look like much was taken off at all as far as length. I, of course, lost no bangs! The top still falls considerably below my ears as before. I am very satisfied. I can now grow on down to terminal length comfortably! Instead of shaving underneath, I just had her do a short layered businessmans cut for the rest to fall over. My wife says it lays a lot better now. I can now get all of the hair descreatly underneath my hat at work with a nice ponytail coming out the back strap hole in the back of the hat. COMFORTABLE! I will post hat & ponytail, ponytail, and loose pics as soon as I get them taken. I can't get all the hair in a ponytail yet, but I can somewhat fake it. That is a few months away. PEACE!!!!!
www.andy.gatetech.net
it's the 17th and haven't yet updated...exams...etc...
hopefully i can take some pics tomorrow
as for the message about the site a little while ago...
i write/update the website
yousuke (guy who quit) was the one who had the idea of the competition, which is pretty funny
aaron and i still have the hair, i hope to get the pic up soon
andy.
just wondering are there any other Longhair Messange Boards out there? just curious
seems like this is the only one around
When comparing all races and cultures, I think that Native Americans have the best hair "ever" to exist on the face of this earth! Every Native American I have ever come across always seems to have the best looking hair...both the men and the women. Their hair always looks so full, soft, shiny, healthy, etc. Are there any Native Americans out there? Does anybody else agree with me?
It seems that these days most people have short hair. Its the fashion... In the fifties, everyone had short hair. I think it was even worse than now. But 10 years later, everyone started to grow it. Don't give up... Someday long hair will come back into fashion. It can happen anytime!
hello longhairs and otherwise...
heres a question 4 y'all. do you prefer longhair or shorthair on women?
i prefer women with long (the longer the better)...but i know a lot of longhairs who prefer short.
While a lot of shorthaired women are clearly very beautiful, they just don`t do it for me.
hmmmmmmmm
Wat u reckon?
Need to know if anyone has had similiar experience...
After years of conservative haircuts every three weeks, I decided to grow my hair longer, still keeping this schedule, but taking off less with each cutting. As I work in middle management at a very conservative company, I was concerned about the perception. I now find myself extending cuts to every six weeks. By using mousse, I am able to help control my hair by pushing it behind my ears, although the back covers my shirt collar. At 44, I find I like the longer style, although I don't think this affects the level of my work, I wonder if growing longer might, although I have considered the topic. As many my age, I have thinned on top. Has anyone else been in a similiar situation and what was the outcome?
I'm an early twenty-something male looking for some tips on going from a very short haircut (#2 on top, #1 on sides and back--buzz cut), to longer hair (chin length or below).
I realize that growth won't happen overnight (I've been growing it for several months since my last cut). I imagine the best way to begin growing is to just avoid cutting it, altogether.
How often should I trim my neckline? Should I trim it at all?
Any advice from someone who has done something similiar is appreciated. Drop me a line!
Thanks.
FROM THE TIME they are very young, it' true, little longhaired girls
know more about hair than you do...
How to wash, dry, condition, brush, comb, style, twist, roll,
ponytail, braid, keep out of eyes, off face, out of mouth...
....through 'good hair days' & 'bad hair days'...
.....trims....understanding fully just how loooong it takes to grow...
AND BOYS? WHO will teach the BOYS?
Did YoU learn the hard way like me?
.
I was wondering, say you use a shampoo with alcohol or sulfates in it but then later on you switch to something that has neither of it. Is your hair still damaged from using the alcohol? I've been experimenting with a lot of shampoos and conditions and so far Paul Mitchell seems good with me. But my hair tends to feel sort of try at times and can get the whole frizzy deal when I go outside. Maybe that's common though.
Also can anyone recommend any good herbal like shampoo/condition for hair that gets oily real easily, washes the scalp good, and makes your hair have that less frizy, soft, and silky look to it? (If I'm being farfetched let me know, this is the first time I've tried growing out and taking care of my hair!). Any help would be appreciative!
Hello,
I wash my hair with Johnson` Baby Shampoo "no more tears". But it can`t seem to wash, it doesn`t scum (it doesn`t mousse) Anyone using the same product ?
How to comb the back when it is getting longer? The hair at the back of my head go over my clothes. I don't know if there is a a special way to comb long hair.
....I'll bet that's what it is...
....HAIR = STRENGTH...
.....so the WWE is being a 'Delilah' if anybody there is asking
them to cut their hair!
i WAS going to post this on the beard board but it dosent seem to be in existence anymore
i know about losing a certain amount of hair each day is normal but i was wondeing if it is the same amount with beards, i've been growing a LONG ZZ-Top style beard for about a month now and i seem to notice alot of it coming out each day, is this normal as in the same as head hair?
There's this doctor show now on T.V., and guess who's starring?
At work, I wear my now shoulder-length hair in a 'tail. It looks much more professional and I am contending for a promotion.
However, I really don't like how it feels. I really can't wait to get in the car and take off the hair tie and let it all hang loose.
How do others feel who wear a ponytail?
On the subject of "long hair and sports" - I didn't mention the WWE in my original message for the simple fact that most of America doesn't consider this a sport and most of America considers those who watch "Rasslin'" to be rednecks. On the other hand, I'm very happy to see that there seems to be quite a few people on this board who are big fans of the WWE...big fans of the WWE just like I am!!! It was also nice to see some "old school" names in your responses to my original message. Do any of you guys go back as far as The Freebirds with Michael Hayes, Wildfire Tommy Rich, Kerry Von Eric, Austin Idol, Jake the Snake Roberts, etc. I think "The Rock" should let his hair grow out - it looked pretty good on him in "The Scorpion King" movie.
One day I noticed annoying swirly hairs that were bangs and they were always getting in my way. One day I decide to cut them off (these were a few strands) but now when I part my hair, I have that little stub that's blocking the part. It sort of goes horizontally and I have a tiny bald spot because of cutting them. Will this grow over time or did I freak up that part of the hair? It's not noticable but I hope it will be able to grow right over time (which will be a while).
I'm at the supposed bad phase yet my hair isn't all that bad looking - well except the back. The problem is I want to even it all out since my bangs are down to my mouth and the back is sort of down to my neck. But the back looks a bit sloppy and out of place. I asked the salon lady what I should do and she said wait until my bangs are down to my shoulders and then I can even it out. Is this wise to do? Will I regret even it all out (I'm not in a huge rush to get my hair as long as possible. It will eventually be down there)? If anyone wants pictures of what my hair looks like now and can offer advice leave your emails. Thanks!
Long hair.
I've only met one woman in my entire life that I thought looked better with short hair.
Definitely LONG!
http://www.tpww.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=008181
That is absolutely disgusting. Not to mention the double standard in place.
Anyone have pics of guys w/ fem hairstyles..Besides Jarkko?
Email me and let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Dan
I have fairly curly, fairly long hair, going through the infamous 'awkward stage'. At the weekends, my hair is lovely; fairly straight, and puffy. However, on school days, my hair tends to curl randomly, even though I do exactly the same to my hair as I would do on a weekend!
It doesn't curl at school, it starts to look weird even before school, but during school it just gets worse and more curly and horrible.
Why could this be?
Why do some say that using anything that holds hair together could damage the hair and cause split ends/breakage? Is this true at all?
hi, im currently in grade 12 and my grad pictures are coming up and obviously id like my hair to look its best. The problem i have is that my bangs can be a hassel, they both have a bit of a wierd wave to em that can cause em to point outwards. On a good hair day they wont do this but on most they will, its very annoying and i know my mom has a straightening iron, can anyone instruct me on how to use it... i dont want to damage my hair trying it myself.
I know that they are pictured on women. But I think some of these would look great on guys too. What do y'all think?
I've been driving around my old 450SL quite a lot this summer with the top off, and my hair blowing in the wind, but I have had a bit of a problem with the air currents in it. I typically wear my hair in a ponytail when at work, and to and from. I need to also wear a baseball cap backwords though when driving in the car. My head pokes above the windsheild a little bit, but that is not the problem. The problem stems from the amount of turblence that develops just behind the windshield. Right there, the wind sort of blows forward, carrying my hair forward and around my face. The fact that my head pokes above the top of the windshield helps a little bit, but I was wondering if there was a way to minimise this turbulence, such as adding a small airfoil to the edge of the mirror, or some other method to direct wind into my face, and keep the air from blowing backwords.
Anybody else drive a convertible? What do you do to combat this problem?
I was walking down a street today and it was kind of breezy where I was. As I was walking along, my hair was flying around and kept jabbing me in the eye like a pissed off Moe would with Curly. Hurt so good, though. I had forgotten what that was like, by the reminder brought the memory was back in a heartbeat. Also, when I got to my car and I went to comb it out it was a tangled messand I had to stop to untangle it be hand. After all that, I was not bothered by it all as it was just a sign that I am in yet another of many transitions.
Hello folks,
I have just passed my 1-year anniversary of letting my hair grow. It is certainly quite a challenge to deal with this mane!
I have been using the typical elastic ponytail holders one finds at the drugstore. However, I would like to find something a little more "dressy." I have seen some guys in passing who wear what appears to be Native American silver craft - a band that circles the ponytail (kind of like a napkin ring)
Does anybody have a source for such hair jewelry?
-William
Hi I have a few questions about my hair and how it looks currently, what are some decent shampoos to use ect.
First off I've been growing my hair out since probably last December. My hair is layered as the back is longer than the front (the back can go down to the base of my neck and the bangs are down to about my mouth). I usually just part my hair, but for some reason the hair from the top back of my skull sort of pushes up and I can't keep it down. Is this just part of it growing out? Also will my hair most likely push down as it grows out further (I've had comments that I look like a Beatle's member)?
I've been experimenting with shampoos but now feel comfortable with Paul Mitchell's Special Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner. Is this a good choice? I don't have any complaints, though sometimes I'll have bad hair days where a few of my hairs (basically the bangs) get a bit swirly and impossible to straighten out by brushing out. Is that because the shampoo/conditioner isn't the best for my hair?
And finally, I made the mistake of cutting some of my bangs due to them getting swirly and in the way. But now I sort of have a bald spot when I push my hair back. There are a few little stubborn hairs growing out. Is this normal? Should I just let those hairs grow out or did I make a huge mistake? Thanks for any help.
Hi.
I've been growing my hair for about a year.
In the past 2 months I did 2 trims:cut the back to about upper neck(looked like a mullet) and cut the hairs behind my ears(really annoying/sticking out).
I know most of u don't support it but I am intrested to know from people who did this kind of trims,how it turned out to be and if u liked the result.
Thanks,
Adi.
... but I guess it makes us appreciate it that much more, huh? Still, when you're growing your hair out from a COMPLETELY shaved head it can feel like forever. I'm 5 months along the way and my hair is still very short. It does extend past my eyebrows though when stretched and the back is starting to look kinda long. When I think about having my hair long it makes me really excited... I don't feel like me with short hair. Ahhh! Well, just venting... thanks for listening. Hey, could someone tell me how to post a pic? I don't have my pictures anywhere on the web... does anyone know where a good place would be to put them up, so I can post them on here? Thanks!
Chris
I remember there was a website with pics of 3 guys at different
stages of growing their hair as a competition.
Can't seem to find it now...anyone know the address?
Cheers,
Mithila_man
!Hey! That's a very inspirational story!!! Printed it out for my
nephew to read. Hope you don't mind the reposting! Thanks
.
Hey everyone. Here is my hair after 5 months... not very long. I figure by the end of the year it will be a little past my eyes, and by the end of next year should be past my chin. What do you think?
p.s. hopefully this works. Thanks to Treyn for helping me out with this.
Ok, recently I have been noticing that my scalp has been shedding alot of hairs in a day. About a month ago it was not like this. Now its like I brush my hair gently and 4 hairs are on the thing. I constantly have to brush my shoulders and back off because hair seems to cling to it for some reason. One of my friends even said he thinks im shedding because I got all this hair of mine on my shirts and just sitting at my table at school I will notice that I have dropped like 2 or 3 hairs. I know im not going bald or anything because im only 16. Or can I? My hair seems real healthy. I wash and conditition everyday now because my scalp produces tons of oil and is terrible looking when not washed. Can maybe the washing have somthing to do with it? It use to be that I wouldent loose this many hairs in a day and the ones I did loose where the ones that where all kinky looking and had this zig-zag thing going on with them even though I have really straight hair. Now im loosing long hairs that look great and have good length to them to. I think this is what is causing this frizz I get too. Its like new hairs growing in that stick up here and there. and some of my new bangs that are growing out dont reach behind my ears as the others so thats a pain. Well I'm tired of typing. Is there anything I can do about this or should I just let it pass by like the months or maybe a year now that Its just been growing. Hey just thought of somthing. Could maybe it be the stress since school has started? I sure hope not because I cant prevent that.
i WAS going to post this on the beard board but it dosent seem to be in existence anymore
i know about losing a certain amount of hair each day is normal but i was wondeing if it is the same amount with beards, i've been growing a LONG ZZ-Top style beard for about a month now and i seem to notice alot of it coming out each day, is this normal as in the same as head hair?
Hey,
I posted pics awhile ago and now I have some new ones to post.
you mention your web site, whats the address?
thanks
I just heard quiet possibly the funniest song that Weird Al Yankovic ever recorded, who is also an accomplished longhair I might add. Another One Rides The Bus(Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust"). Polka style, but FUNNY. My wife and I laughed so hard we could hardly breath. First time tears came to eyes from laughing so hard. I have a link below for whoever wants to hear it.
The first pic was taken right after I decided to grow my hair out on December 6th of last year.. I had always had hair about this long, I never had it cut extremely short (was a nice head start)
http://oyozigfish.tripod.ca/dec6hair.jpg
The second was taken today (september 16), Sometimes I wear it in a tail.. usually like this though, I'm happy with the progress, can't wait until it stop curling :) I'm glad I didn't cut it during when it was horrendusly terrible looking.. hang in there =)
http://oyozigfish.tripod.ca/sep16hair.jpg
Man, I had a dream last night that I had long hair and I remember thinking, "Man, this hair feels great!" I also remember just feeling great in general because I had it...then I woke up :( Haha!
Someday...
Thanks for the concern, dude, but I wasn't really trying to put myself down in that post you relied to. It's just on quiet a few attempts to post code for pics I have forgotten small vital things in the code that make it work. Therefore I have to take up more bandwidth here trying to get it right. Gets a little irritating I guess. I have no esteem issues at all myself. I have a beautiful, great and caring wife. I father three wonderful boys. I'm a locally accomplished musician. Been in many local bands playing bass guitar and singing back-up vocals. I also play accoustic guitar. Been vocalist in quiet a few weddings including my own. Attend a wonderful church where I play bass and sing back-up vocals in the Praise band. Love harmony vocals. I have written quiet a few songs on accoustic. I have worked the last nearly twelve years as a furniture warehouse/delivery man. All these things the Good Lord has blessed me greatly with. Thanks again for your kindness, and no matter what you do, KEEP IT LONG, DUDE!!!
I visit this board since I decided to let my hair grow and now I have a question. Is there something like an oil time? It means when I wash my hair every day then it gets oily every day when I wake up (like mine is) and when I stop wash it every day and just wash it every 3 days then it doesn´t get that fast oily?
One of the most frequently asked questions here is what is the right type of shampoo to use. Well, I realize it's different for everyone, but I just wanted to let everyone know what works for me. I use this stuff called "Avalon Organic Botanicals." You can find it at health food stores. It's natural, 56% organic, and has no detergents like other shampoos have. This is the only shampoo I've found that I can use and have my hair look good even right after shampooing. I use it once a week, and let my hair air dry. When it's dry, there might be a little fuzziness. Once it is dry, I wet my hair with my hands and style it with my hands, and all the fuzziness goes away and doesn't come back. The kind I use is "Mint Thyme revitalizing shampoo." I don't even use conditioner. My hair is soft and healthy and never dry-looking if I use this stuff. I just thought if anyone is having trouble finding a good shampoo that doesn't wreak havoc on your hair everytime you use it, try this stuff.
Chris
Hi, recently, with school starting and all, I’ve made an extra effort to look clean and well groomed. Thus, I’ve started using gel every now and then but am now growing concerned that this may be damaging it. I’ve heard numerous times that gel with alcohol in it WILL in fact damage your hair, but how am I to know if there is alcohol in my gel? Will it be labelled as alcohol in the ingredients or is there a more scientific-like term I should be looking for in the list of ingredients? Any help would be very much appreciated, thanks guys.
Alright, this is going to sound completely stupid, but at least by asking, I can probably save a few other long-hair wannabes the embarassment of making the same inquiry that I am about to:
I can vaguely recall reading about positive effects that olive oil can have on one's hair. When am I supposed to apply olive oil to my hair: Before I wash/condition my hair, or after? Do I apply it to my hair when it's wet (after having just been washed), or do I wait for it to dry first? And even then, once I've applied it, am I supposed to leave it in my hair until the next time I shower, or do I rinse it out with water after a few hours? How much am I to apply?
Incase my questions haven't given it away, I am rather ignorant on the subject. The impression I have is that I'm supposed to shampoo my hair just as I normally would and then apply some olive oil to the hair as soon as it's dried out from the wash. I'm guessing that I am to spread the oil over my hair and massage it into my scalp, and that I am to let the oil soak in for a few hours before I rinse it out with water (I assume this since I am led to believe that the oil will make my hair look too slick if I just leave it in). Are my assumptions correct? Help me!
Wow, I went to a Renaissance faire today! What an awesome place to see numerous longhairs! If you ever get the opportunity to go to one of these things, do it!
Well, fall is almost here and the new TV season has caused a whole new ream of commercials to come out as well. I've noticed more than a few of these have long haired guys in them...and hardly any "buzzcuts" are featured anymore.
Target, Eternity, VW, Gap... these are trend setting advertisers, so my guess is they are pushing long hair as the "new" look.
Have you guys seen any more like this? What is your opinion?
(advertising and marketing are my business, so i tend to look a bit closer at this kind of stuff)
Hi,
I'm considering getting a very mild undercut. I generally pull my hair back into a ponytail with gel because I need it to look neat. I'm hoping that an undercut will make it lay nicely above the eas and such. My questions, can you post a few pictures of light undercuts, and how often do they need to be trimmed?
Thanks,
Evan
Here's a link to my latest photo....for some reason I cant get the image to take here on the upload area.
I'm in the "months" stages vs. the "years" stages of some of the pros here. But it will grow!
http://beardcommunity.com/php/phorum/read.php?f=5&i=4719&t=4718
You have some of the most accomplished hair on this board, so heres my case. I hear around here quiet often not to shampoo your hair too often concerning damage, and then other posts I find guys saying they shampoo their hair every day with no problems or damage. So I was wondering, over your years of progress and different stages of length, how often have you and do you shampoo. I like the look and feel of my hair after shampooing and conditioning, but due to popular advise, I only shampoo once a week if that. The shiny oily look from not shampooing is really not my thing. I like a clean clarified look that shampooing and conditioning gives, even though my thick hair gets more fuller and hard to manage afterwards. This doesn't really matter to me for the most part, cause I wear a cap a lot that helps lay my hair down over time. Also, do you personally see a problem with combing/brushing wet hair? I read here and other places that that is also damaging. But this is the only way I am able to comb/brush my hair after shampooing. Otherwise, it's like trying to strain a rock through a screen door. Thanks in advance. Peace!
Hi All, As you may know I am a photographer and digital imaging artist. Anyway I got an excellent photo that I shot at work wendseday from the sept 11 events. It was in the local paper, the base web site, and now it is on the air force link, week in photos. It is the 8'th image of the little girl with the flag. Please take a look. I am not air force, incase any one is curious.
iam starting to grow my hair long,or at least to my ears.someone had told me to cut the sides and the back short,and just keep the top growing.then after awhile it will even out.does that sound like a good idea? has anyone tried that before?give me some suggestions on how to grow it right.thanks
My favorite shampoo is Suave Tropical Coconut. And the conditioner. After a couple days it still stays with you!!!
I'm going to try to post a photo. If it doesn't post, you can see it at http://www.gradfinder.com/cgi-bin/grad/gallery.cgi?action=view_photo&aid=35800&pid=160751&uid=27698&trackid=6m5etnswxz
I hope it works.
I personally don't believe there's a heaven or hell, and am not religious at all, but nonetheless, this is a very cool poem.....
Two thousand one, nine eleven
Five thousand plus arrive in heaven
As they pass through the gate,
Thousands more appear in wait
A bearded man with stovepipe hat
Steps forward saying, "Lets sit, lets chat"
They settle down in seats of clouds
A man named Martin shouts out proud
"I have a dream!" and once he did
The Newcomer said, "Your dream still lives."
Groups of soldiers in blue and gray
Others in khaki, and green then say
"We're from Bull Run, Yorktown, the Maine"
The Newcomer said, "You died not in vain."
From a man on sticks one could hear
"The only thing we have to fear.
The Newcomer said, "We know the rest,
trust us sir, we've passed that test."
"Courage doesn't hide in caves
You can't bury freedom, in a grave,"
The Newcomers had heard this voice before
A distinct Yankees twang from Hyannisport shores
A silence fell within the mist
Somehow the Newcomer knew that this
Meant time had come for her to say
What was in the hearts of the five thousand plus that day
"Back on Earth, we wrote reports,
Watched our children play in sports
Worked our gardens, sang our songs
Went to church and clipped coupons
We smiled, we laughed, we cried, we fought
Unlike you, great we're not"
The tall man in the stovepipe hat
Stood and said, "Don't talk like that!
Look at your country, look and see
You died for freedom, just like me"
Then, before them all appeared a scene
Of rubbled streets and twisted beams
Death, destruction, smoke and dust
And people working just 'cause they must
Hauling ash, lifting stones,
Knee deep in hell, but not alone
"Look! Blackman, Whiteman, Brownman, Yellowman
Side by side helping their fellow man!"
So said Martin, as he watched the scene
"Even from nightmares, can be born a dream."
Down below three firemen raised
The colors high into ashen haze
The soldiers above had seen it before
On Iwo Jima back in '44
The man on sticks studied everything closely
Then shared his perceptions on what he saw mostly
I see pain, I see tears,
I see sorrow -- but I don't see fear."
"You left behind husbands and wives
Daughters and sons and so many lives
are suffering now because of this wrong
But look very closely. You're not really gone.
All of those people, even those who've never met you
All of their lives, they'll never forget you
Don't you see what has happened?
Don't you see what you've done?
You've brought them together, together as one.
With that the man in the stovepipe hat said
"Take my hand," and from there he led
five thousand plus heroes, Newcomers to heaven
On this day, two thousand one, nine eleven
Why can't I upload pictures? I know the webmaster said it was going to be down for a while but I see other people posting pics and im wondering how they are doing it.
I rent out a house I used to live at. The current people I rent to are pretty much far out of the mainstream.
The guy has always had longish hair, but he has a new hairstyle.
He has shaved the top part of his head, like male-pattern baldness. The long sides and back he has dyed purple, green, yellow and orange.
He looks like a bald guy with a peacock wrapped around his head.
This has got to be the all-time bizarro look.
Long hair yes, but please stay on planet Earth, OK?
I have a weird bold spot right smack in the middle of my hairline (it’s the size of a quarter maybe a little more and I do have hair there it’s just not thick as everything else, and my hair is very thick), well now that I started growing my hair out it’s kind of noticeable. I had this bold spot since the age of 14 now that I am 25 I can’t really say that it’s getting much worse, but I am getting a little paranoid and I REALLY want to grow my hair out.
I am going bold? Should I stop growing my hair out to prevent further damage?
Maybe it’s normal for guys in my age group, to develop some bold spots in their hair lines?
I decided to try and get as much hair in back as I could into a ponytail this morning and wore it to work that way today. Looked halfway decent I guess. Some of the hair kept getting loose. A lot of the guys at work kidded me around about it, but the best thing came from the owner, my boss. One of the guys said something to him about it jokingly, so he looked at me with a big smile and said, "That's pretty cool, but I'm gonna have to yank on it before the days out." He never did yank on it, he was only kidding. But him saying it was "Cool" totally shocked me.
....as every NEW experience does...
...so by the time you finish reading this your brain
(connections) will have changed--it will be a bit different than it
was just a few minutes ago.
....so as you are growing your hair...
...learning to cope with its NEW length...
...HOW it LOOKs...
...FEELS on your head, neck and shoulders...
...LEARNing new ways to CONDITION & CONTROL it...
....and then there's the social FEEDback and interactions...
.....Have YOU noticed any 'changes'?
.......Do you see the world differently?
... has anyone seen this?
my hair has been growing for a while. i play guitar and the reason i started growing was to look more like a rock star and i need some ideas for how i should get it cut, right now im not too happy with it. i have been looking for websites with lots of difffent long hair styles but i can only find sites with extremely long hair styles which i dont like, im looking for a medium length hairstyle. if anyone has pics or sites or suggestions it would be appreciated thanks.
Here is a combo pic. First pic July 7th, 2002. Second pic September 10th, 2002. What do you think?
Do you think that having long hair encourage other people to start growing their hair too? Personnally, there was a guy in my hometown with long hair, and he was one of my inspirations. First, it takes a few guys to do it and others will follow. I think it is how it works.
Fitmus asked me to post fresh progress pics, so here they are. I believe I will start from here with my new progress page since my former documents and image files were lost in the recent computer crash. PEACE!!!:
I am new to the site...and stumbled across this site by searching for "jobs / long hair". I have had long hair since the age of 16...I am now 34. I am almost ashamed to say that I have a kind of "mullett" style...not so much a true mullett but pretty close to it. If I had to pick a celebrity I would say that I am a red-headed version of Andre Agassi...back when he was famous for his hair...and back when he had hair. Yes, I am an avid tennis player as well. I am very pleased to have found your site! I am in the process of letting my hair grow out long all over - through the wishes of my wife. I am extremely interested in hearing from others out there as to what you guys do for a living...I graduated from college in 1991 with a BBA degree in Marketing, and have been doing the normal "office type" work for the past 10 years now...however, this is getting very old and I am looking for a new start. My trouble is that all work to be done outside of the office environment for the most part doesn't require a college education and it often times seems to come with a label attached...people tend to look down their noses at you...not to mention with work outdoors there is often times weekend work to be done...which is not up my tree at all. However, not matter what the situation is - my hair will NEVER be cut...I refuse to conform! I don't judge others by their appearance - so why should they judge those of us with long hair?! If this is not the proper forum for "job questions", then I do apologize - but I do indeed thank you for this site...and have very much enjoyed reading the comments thus far. Thanks again.
Is it me? I have the impression that most white guys with afros originally had straight hair, but they changed it into afros to appear more "cool". Is it possible?
Hey guys:
I returned to university today, for my final year. I was preparing myself to get ready for the stares, comments, etc as I entered the building. I took a deep breath and walked in, what did I see? Longhair, everywhere!!! Sure alot of it was just awkward stage hair, but still there was alot of shoulder length, and even a few guys with mid back length. Also my English prof has shoulder length hair:) Just thought I'd share this observation.
Well, so, yah, i'm new.....
Okay, I'm growing out my hair and I've gotten to that just-touching-the-shoulder thing. Well, okay, only when it's straight.... My hair is naturally curly, and naturally blond (my mousy brown, fine and thin mom hates me *G*), which leads to a big, thick (statistically, blonds have thicker hair, wierd, eh?) mas of spirals... We're not talking Justin Guarini here, but big, loopy spiral curls. (just, BTW, girls *really* dig it)
So, i'm trying to figure out something to do with it to keep it out of my face without looking like a blond sumo wrestler or ninja or something.... Straighteing helps some, as i can bring a ponytail slightly down off the crown a bit, but i still get wispy bits coming out.... Of course, shoulder length isn't my target length. I'm looking to about, oh, 16-20 inches here. My main motivation is to actually donate to locks of love (www.locksoflove.org), but I do plan on keeping it long after i cut. Like, cut it down to, oh, 8 inches or so and let it get back to just below shoulder length (ya know, long enough to pull into a ponytail at the nape of the neck without having loose bits). My problem is, i don't want the ninja look (i'm not coordinated enough to pull off being a ninja, i really *am* blond), and i don't want that whole *ahem* homo look going on. Not that there's anything wrong with that, its just not me.
Frankly, as it is, I like wearing it down, loose and curly, a little in the face, but there are times when practicality warrants that something other than my current corruption of Shirley Temple look be done.
Funnily enough, I used to have stick straight hair. it was always thick, and always blond (used to be danged-near white, now is darkish honey with natural streaks), but I didn't get the curls till puberty set in real well (like, fifteen). I laugh now thinking how much i used to wish i had curly hair... Gah, now i take an hour and a half to straighten it if i want a semi-sleek look.
Okay, i know that was long, but, hey, so id the hair. Glad there's a site like this out here. 'Cause i need some help. Also, hows about some conditioning tips? It's way coarse, and i kinda wanna get a soft, shiny thing going, as opposed to a main that frightens small animals.....
In a recent, off-hours discussion with my supervisor, I was basically told that my long hair would "be a consideration" for a new position opening up here that I'm planning on posting for. He gave me this anecdote about this other (now) manager who used to have long hair but cut it, which showed his dedication to the job.
Does anyone else see this as a LOAD OF !#$@? I want the job, but I don't know if I want it THAT much...
--Ambrose
Well since my school made me get this horrible cut on Friday I am gonna grow it back. It's currently a little shorter than my nose all round except at the back. I am allowed to grow my hair during the terms but am supposed to cut it at the beginning of each term, so I am gonna use this to my advantage.
By the beginning of january it will be past my mouth, then I'll get the back cut and put the rest behind my ears (Since there's not much different to the look when it's behind the ears), to make it look shorter, continue to grow, then when it comes to april, I'll get it all leveled up, slick it back with something, and then curl the back inwards real tight so it looks shorter. So by summer I should have shoulder length hair.
Do you think it will work?
Fitmus, LucksKind, Otto, Longhairluv, Rudy, Wolf, BRGallagher, SixStringThing, ScotsmanJohn, HairGarden, Petros, Tekmatai, Hair Religion, (sorry if I missed anyone)...
Thanks a lot for all the encouragement and kind words and for reminding me of my past enthusiasm towards growing my hair. Man, I gotta say, you guys are sharp as a tack when it comes to remembering what people write in their posts. Didn't realize that I was paid so much attention. Quiet a few of you guys qouted me on "Keep It Long, Right Or Wrong" and that is exactly what I am going to do. I will give it till it hits mid-back and then decide. But I know what the verdict will be anyway, cause by then I will have reached beyond my wildest dreams. Thanks again to all, I figured this was the best way to reply to all involved! PEACE!!!!!
Have a question regarding that Nizoral you mentioned some time ago...is that the name of the shampoo or is it an ingredient in various shampoos. I could not find it in the neighborhood market. I think I'll try the 1% if I can find it as the problem I have periodically is not very intense...if not then I'll consider kicking it up to the 2%. Thanks, Bro.
I posted my thoughts on this in a reply to Treyn's recent post "Need Encouragement, but I think it's an important topic and deserves separate attention.
I know many of us, including myself, stumbled onto this board because we were searching for some support and words of encouragement; words to alleviate some fears and concerns, as well as bestow strength and courage in ourselves to grow our hair long in a short-haired society. Undoubtedly, this board has helped achieve this for me and I am very thankful to those that attend this board and the words that were written. I'd like to give some positive, and hopefully helpful, support back:
I have seen the "2-week" rule mentioned many times when individuals mentioned possibly cutting their hair for various reasons. It takes MONTHS and even YEARS to achieve long-haired goals, and for many of us this is a rocky path since we're confronted with many impediments along the way...close-minded employers, negative societal reactions, personal fears of not fitting in, self-doubts, etc. It only seems logical that where something takes so long to achieve and there has already been a large giving of one's own time, the test for taking that away should give a person ample time to think about throwing it away. If hair could grow long in a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months, I would say the 2-week rule is proportional. But reality is that long hair takes months and years to grow long, and I think the 2-week rule is disproportionate to the possible consequences of cutting.
In reality, I don't think people follow the 2-week rule; history speaks for itself. For example, InUtero and others that have succumbed to cutting their hair, admitted toying with the idea for more than two weeks. I myself, when I cut my hair years ago, thought about the idea for months. Back then, I had a couple of weeks where I thought I'd cut, then I had a couple of weeks where I thought I'd keep it, then I thought about cutting again, etc. This toying with the idea lasted a few months for me before I finally gave in. Even then I wasn't sure if I did the right thing after cutting, but I know I would have felt much worse had I cut it after only the first 2 weeks of thinking I should cut. It's simply not enough time to make a secured decision where you have devoted, or need to devote, so much time.
Therefore, I move that the 2-week rule be abolished and replaced with a 2-MONTH rule. This added time is not only more reasonable and realistic, but it also allows an individual that does cut his hair to feel more secure about his decision and forgiving of himself if he regrets it. I know I would feel much better cutting my hair after 2 months of thinking rather than 2 weeks, even if I regretted it afterwords because I'd know that I waited a full 2 months as opposed to a mere 2 weeks. In fact, it took me a couple of months of thinking and talking to people on this board for me just to decide to REGROW! haha!
We owe it to ourselves to think a bit longer about something that takes so long to achieve. I believe a "2 month" rule allows more support to be given, allows for a more secure decision, is more realistic, is more reasonable, is more proportionate, and is more in line with the goals of those on this board than the 2-week rule. Although I don't necessary believe in a bright-line rule for a waiting period in cutting hair (since circumstances vary for each of us), if I was to reply with a bright-line rule in response to a post requesting advice on possibly cutting their hair, I would advise waiting 2 months rather than 2 weeks.
Your Friend
First off... my operating system took a dive recently and I ended up loosing all my web documents and image files for my Hair Progress page. Plus, my web address has also changed slightly. It was davidfreeman.27south.com. Now it is davytreyn.27south.com. It is currently back under construction though. I did retrieve some of the images from this sites image uploads folder, so I may have enough to redo the progress page. But here's the reason for this post... I am currently in the "two week rule" about cutting my hair. I have been thinking about getting it cut like Brendan Fraziers hair in The Mummy. Below is a pick of his hair. If I do cut it like his, which I probably won't hopefully, I will keep the bangs quiet a bit longer than his in this pic. This is where I need encouragement. TALK ME OUT OF IT GUYS!!!
Eben ist meine Oma gestorben ! Sie war schon 2 Wochen im Krankenhaus udn wir dachten, es ginge ihr schon besser ! Meine Mutter hat heute noch mit ihr telefoniert und meine es würde ihr schon besser gehn ! Und jetzt plötzlich das !
Evenly my granny died! Them were already 2 weeks in the hospital udn we thought, would be she already better! My nut/mother telephoned today still with it and my it became it already better gehn! And now suddenly that!
(Sorry for the bad translation...i made it with babelfish !)
Thanks, guys, for both your points. But I don't want anyone becoming tense with one another over me. I appreciate Hair Religion's direct stearn point in saying that it is ultimately up to me, for that is a true statement. Long hair isn't for everyone, and that was the point he was making. I do know that him and I didn't exactly get off on the right foot with one another in the past, and all of that was my fault for wearing my feelings on my sleeve instead of letting others have their own opinions. I apologize to him now for wrongs I am responsible for in the past.
I also appreciate Otto's defense and the friendship he has shown towards me in this case. Hair Religion's stearness towards me may have been a product of our past differences, but that is perfectly O.K. if that were the case.
My contemplation of cutting my hair was actually a weak one. I'm not cutting for sure. It has taken me way too long to get to where I am so far. My bangs are closing in on my chin and that is the longest my hair has ever been in my life. It's just my hair is so thick and the back does that 50's female wave thing that gets on my nerves. I am currently thinking about getting a modest undercut, though, to eleviate that wave thing in the back. Not too sure I will do that, even. Thanks to all for the encouragement and direct stearn advise alike. Both make up an even balance in any case as far as I am concerned. All involved have been very helpful. Thanks again!
...does your Hair FLIP at the shoulders?
...does it flip at the back?
...WOMEN have known HOW to 'take care' of this *problem* for a loooong time....
....it's called a 'verticle spiral-curl...or a 'spring-curl' or even
a 'banana-curl'.....that's right, like those on ShirleyTemple (that's
a bit extreme!)
...If you take a wide-tooth brush and make a VERTICLE spiral curl
in your damp hair....it WILL counteract the dreaded FLIP.
This human-hair 'spring' will absorb the contact pressure created
when the hair reaches an object such as a COLLAR or SHOULDER.
Gives the hair a 'place to go'......redirects the hair in a controlled way...
....works for me! ANYBODY HAVE EXPERIENCE TO SHARE CONCERNING THIS
KIND OF CURL? Thanks.
Every Thurs. our newspaper carries a part just for teens. It includes stuff about school, movies, music, etc. Yesterday it had fashion do's and fashion don'ts. One of the fashion don'ts was not to put gel in your hair. It then says, "The guys who get the girl's attention these days are letting their hair grow out so that plenty hangs from under the baseball cap. (extra points for guys who have naturally curly hair and let it grow "wild")" How bout that??
.....Stories to share??
....this morning...Girl @ DonutShop really admired my....
......hair's length...
...guess what everybody's saying is true afterall...
.
Do you think that longhairs have more chance of being victims of acts of violence? Mainly gratuitous violence and bullying. Are there people who think that any men with long hair deserve to be beat up?
...I hear that in WARMer climates, longhair is not well tolerated or liked.
...and that people in COOLer places will accept it better.
...Then there are SMALL towns & cities & BIG ones...
(...would anyone even notice in San Francisco? Don't know)...
...EAST coast...west coast....... the world!
How would you rate the Place you live on the 'acceptance' scale?
A while back a dude from Russia posted pics of his hair in a bun
and such, can someone tell me what his url was?
Thanks
Being a Longhair
Being a longhair is so much fun,
Whether in the rain or under the sun.
I am glad to let it grow and grow,
Just takes so damn long, you know?
A few months ago when I started to post here
I had some concerns all wrapped up in fear:
Will others still see me for who I am?
How will I feel? Will I give a damn?
My fears were slowly laid to rest
After hearing some posts, both serious and jest.
The post, however, that sticks out in my mind
Stated, "It's how you carry yourself"; how divine!
So I decided to grow, no matter what others feel.
It's who I am...my identity, and I think there's appeal.
I like having some different options, too;
To wear it up or down, and trying some things new.
No, to grow is not for the faint of heart,
For growing takes courage and persistence, to start.
There will be times to face when you'll want to cut it all!
But that's when you need to say, "Hell no!" and stand up tall!
Yes, you'll have challenges and obstacles to overcome,
Like name-calling and misperceptions, just to name some.
Don't worry, though, there are ways around that Hell,
Like responding with humor, which I find works well!
Yes, I know, sometimes it is a pain in the rump:
Slow hair growth, hair tangles and those awful hair clumps.
And let's not forget that no matter what your age,
Most of us get hit with that infernal "awkward stage"!
Ahh yes, the awkward stage, it's not fun at all...what a fuss.
But there are sprays, gels, hats and BEST of all...us!
For one day that will hair grow and fall as a mane
And you'll think, "I wanted to cut! How insane!"
What should I take out of this poem today?
I can think of a thing or two to say:
If you’re doubting your growth or shunning with fear,
Remember, what makes you happiest is the way to steer.
After all, you only have ONE life to live
Shouldn't you give YOURSELF all you can give?
Well, I really enjoyed this, I had a ball
Talking to you about long hair and all.
For I thought I'd share these words with you
And make you smile in the process too.
Composed by: FITMUS
Being a Longhair
Being a longhair is so much fun,
Whether in the rain or under the sun.
I am glad to let it grow and grow,
Just takes so damn long, you know?
A few months ago when I started to post here
I had some concerns all wrapped up in fear:
Will others still see me for who I am?
How will I feel? Will I give a damn?
My fears were slowly laid to rest
After hearing some posts, both serious and jest.
The post, however, that sticks out in my mind
Stated, "It's how you carry yourself"; how divine!
So I decided to grow, no matter what others feel.
It's who I am...my identity, and I think there's appeal.
I like having some different options, too;
To wear it up or down, and trying somethings new.
No, to grow is not for the faint of heart,
For growing takes courage and persistence, to start.
There will be times to face when you'll want to cut it all!
But that's when you need to say, "Hell no!" and stand up tall!
Yes, you'll have challenges and obstacles to overcome,
Like name-calling and misperceptions, just to name some.
Don't worry, though, there are ways around that Hell,
Like responding with humor, which I find works well!
Yes, I know, sometimes it is a pain in the rump:
Slow hair growth, hair tangles and those awful hair clumps.
And let's not forget that no matter what your age,
Most of us get hit with that infernal "awkward stage"!
Ahh yes, the awkward stage, it's not fun at all...what a fuss.
But there are sprays, gels, hats and BEST of all...us!
For one day that hair grow and fall as a mane
And you'll think, "I wanted to cut! How insane!"
What should I take out of this poem today?
I can think of a thing or two to say:
If your doubting your growth or shunning with fear,
Remember, what makes you happiest is the way to steer.
After all, you only have ONE life to live
Shouldn't you give yourself all you can give?
Well, I really enjoyed this, I had a ball
Talking to you about long hair and all.
For I thought I'd share these words with you
And make you smile in the process too.
Composed by: FITMUS
I'm moving to Dallas this weeking, and so taking my computer with me. My brother (whom I'll be living with) doesn't have a computer, and therefore doesn't have the internet. I don't know how long it'll be until I can get back online. The sooner the better, certainly! Well, keep growing everyone, and so will I. Good luck and thanks for all the good advice. =]
Ryan
Looks like he's in the awkward phase! (hair to match personality, if you ask me.) What do you all think? Will he keep it growing?
The Rev
hi all!
last night i saw "my big fat greek wedding" with actor john corbett. he plays the male lead. some of you may remember him from the television series "northern exposure." anyway, he has shoulder-length-ish hair all throughout the movie...and it looks great! a male lead without a typical male cut. and he isn't a criminal. he isn't a drug lord. he isn't a rebel of any kind. just a very likeable character. bravo!
he also has a website with a great pic of his hair.
www.john-corbett.com
Just A curiosity, I guess, how do all of us longhaired folk travel? I have been curious about this, and since so many polls about location and stuff have been going on, I figure this is fair game.
Private Vehicle, Bus, Carpool, Walk, Fly, Boat, Ect.
If a private vehicle, like a car or truck, suv, what kind/model/brand? I am curious what style vehicle we tend to most often drive, and if our sense of stlye in cars goes along with our great sense of style in apearance. Since so many say your vehicle reflects on your self, personality and such.
I will start by saying I drive turbocharged dodges, from the eighties, the time of cool cars, great music, and big hair! I have two turbocharged 88 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z's, and a turbocharged 89 Caravan ES
I lost Jin's web site url,can anyone tell me what it was or is? :)
Hi, I'm back after a break from stuff. My hair is now at the END OF AWKWARD STAGE and the bangs will go into the tie! And it's been over a year since I let someone coerce me into cutting it!
Anyway, I had a wonderful idea to tie it back. Considering that 2 of my dream styles don't involve tieing it (which is my favorite way of having it), which are Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII and Jareth (Ballroom scene) in Labyrinth, and I wanted to do something very odd...
I want to get a strip of leaher and put a buckle on one end and some holes on the other, like a little tiny belt for your hair *lol* Of course one would need to tie with with an elastic or something but personally I think that this idea is great!
Some religious men point the the Bible and say it's a shame...
to be a Longhair...fooey!
...I'm sick and tired of it cause it also says:
....According to God's law, a man must not cut the hair at the sides of his head and he must not clip the edges of his beard. (Leviticus 19:27) (If a man is a Nazarite one who is specially dedicated to God - he must not cut his hair at all.)
Absalom, king David's son, was the most handsome man in all Israel: he cut his hair only once a year...
So fellows, if you want to be the most handsome men in the land...
...NEVER TRIM YOUR HAIR MORE THAN year... And never shave.
If any macho male 'get-yer-hair-cut' type challenges you about looking like a girl or something, take a good look at him.
Does he have a beard? If not, tell him that clearly he must be going for the female look too, as nature intended men to have beards!
Does he have an ear-ring? Ear-rings are at least as 'effeminate' as long hair!
Ascertain whether he is bigger than you, then run if neccessary!
Cheers, Barry (long hair, NO beard, NO ear-rings!)
Hi!
Some time ago I said that I had experienced no reactions to my hair as it grew. My partner might have said she preferred it shorter, but other than that - nothing.
Here is the update as I near shoulder-length. A female colleague likes it, she says she's always liked long hair on men. 2 of my nieces, both under 12, absolutely hate it. They have been brought up in a broad-minded family and are fairly PC, but obviouly this doesn't extend to their uncle having long hair!
And...maybe it's my imagination, but more females seem to 'make eyes' at me!
Cheers!, B
How do I get the photo right into my message? That would be really cool if I could. Please help, thanks.
In another thread, Slacker was saying that bad hair phase doen't necessarly apply to everyone. I was really concerned about the dreaded bad hair phase (work an 8-5 office job). As of yet it's not been too painfull. I have really thick straight hair and have started to get my 'wings' and hair in my eyes at the 4 - 5 month mark.
Maybe in another few months i'll be swearing and screaming about the awkward phase but so far so good! More and more people seem to be asking me if i am growing my hair out. The next big step will be once i can get my hair behind my ears.
Love this board!
H@H
Usually, I always wash my hair in the evening, then I go to sleep. So I wake up and can go to the job without wasting time. But since my hair is becoming longer, a problem arise. When I comb my hair in the morning, its full of tangles. When I finish to comb, there are at least 30 hairs in the bassin. I don't want to become bald, so this worries me. What should I do?
...SO MANY definitions and pictures...don't know WHAT to think anymore...
...IS THERE a definition?
...Then WHAT is IT?
...Some think it's any hair length covering the ears...
...Others say 'NOSE length'.....'chin length'...
....'TO the SHOULDERS'....
...'Just beyond the shoulders'.....
....'SHOULDER BLADES'....say others....
....NO! ....'mid-back'....
....HA..HA....'it's WAIST-LENGTH' (if THAT's your terminal growth)...
...and SO....a 'WAIST-LENGTH' looks at a 'SHOULDER-LENGTH'...
....and thinks WHAT?
....GUIDELINES ...
..... PLEASE
In a previous survey most of you had specified a length to which you would like to grow your hair. My question is, what will you do once your hair reaches that target? Will you:
1. Cut it short
2. Keep it long, but cut to a shorter length
3. Keep it trimmed at that length
4. Go for longer hair
I ask because I have seen several guys growing their hair upto their waists, and then cutting it real short. Only one of these has regrown his hair - upto his shoulderblades right now.
I have tried to check but cannot find any info on what testo-boosting pills will do to hair. I mean it's supposed to give u facial hair right? A most perplexing problem. Oh yeh I have taken them before, they are legal and are used in weight lifting.
Today was the first day back to school, and just as the day was finishing my head of house calls me over and tells me that I have to cut my hair to above the ears. When I got home I broke down and told my mother about it, and she went to talk with the head of house about it. Apparently it's a rule and so there's nothing that can be done about it, so my dad being the bastard he is, made me get the haircut, and then has the nerve to say it's not short enough when it's finished, almost adding insult to injury.
I did some research though. I'm wondering if someone can help me out.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/guidanceonthelaw/dfeepub/sep00/180900 - Human Rights Act on Schools in The Uk.
"My school has a clear dress code - can we keep it?
The right to privacy does not entitle pupils or staff to dress or wear their hair as they please
- you may continue to impose a dress code, particularly where it exists to promote safety or decency.
But you must make sure the dress code is clearly understood by and known to all staff and pupils. You should also ensure that it doesn't discriminate against pupils of different sexes, religions or races. For example, religious dress codes and sensitivities can demand tolerance even where this conflicts with the general rule.
Make sure that any punishment for breaching the code is proportionate to the offence. For example, if a pupil wears jewellery in contravention of the code, a teacher could confiscate it - making sure to return it by the end of the day. But to exclude a pupil for not wearing uniform may be considered to be unlawful, unless s/he has already flouted the code repeatedly and been disciplined for doing so."
Now what I'm wondering is since they allow girls to have long AND short, spikey hair, I'm wondering if what they did was illegal?
"Most of us who post on the Buzzboard do, certainly, like short hair
- on themselves or others. And there ARE many of us who are gay, probably about half[!!] But most of us are NOT judgmental about guys with long hair, and absolutely respect the rights of ANYONE to wear his hair the way he wants.
I realize that some of you have posted there, and gotten blasted; but you've had many defenders, including myself. I believe there should be harmony between both groups - which is why I made this post." ~BuzzCT
....Whew! Congrats for having the guts to even say anything like that!
...I don't think I should believe it though...
...cause my self-preservation instincts are quite strong : )
I have recently started to experiment with different styles of my hair around the house, such as high ponytails, pigtails (braided and unbraided)and braids also. I am hesistant to start wearing these in public. we does anyone think these styles look good on men or perhaps, wear them as well?
I am a 19 years old white male living in Dallas. I have had sholder length (red) hair for some time now just recentialy hair from all over my body has started to fall out. I think I have Telogen Effluvium a disorder where alot of your hair falls out in a short period of time. I had a hep. b vaccine shot before I went to China a few months ago I think this is a re-action to the hep. b vaccine. Please help me I want to keep my hair . This is so bad I find it hard not to think of it. Again, please help me if you can. Thanks.
-Billy
From one Marine American to one long haired American.A day which will be never forgoten.
thanks guys
Will
P.S it's worth the waiting for
The following is totally off-topic but this is the only place where I know people may reply. I'll try to involve long hair somehow.
There is a girl on my bus who I like a lot. Lately she has been acting different towards me too. She always looking at me and smiling. I shy though and don't never say much to her. But I believe that the way I've acted towards her she may have caught on that I like. Now she seems to be acting as if she is trying to figure out if I do like her. One day she said that she liked longhair on boys and wished her boyfriend had longhair. And yesterday I caught her with a Kid Rock CD which means that she may really like longhair. (By the way she has some beutiful long hair as well) But now my friend likes her too. He has been majorly flirting with her. I don't think she likes him though and she still looks at me a lot when he was flirting with her. Also another sign is that she has been sitting towards the back where I sit instead of the front like she used to.Then yesterday toward the end of the route she went back up to the front of the bus and was talking to 2 other girls. I don't know what she said but one of the girls went ewwwwwww. Later I glanced up and one of them were looking at me. Was she talking about me or my friend maybe or probably neither one of us. Because netiher one looked back at me when she first said it so I don't think it was me. Do u guys think she likes me? These are the same signs I've had with other girls that I ended up going with. But I've liked this girl for a long time and I've never been good at asking girls out. In fact I've never done it. THey ahve either asked me out or friends have asked them for me. I could get my friend to ask her but he likes her to. U can tell that I like her If I'm actually depressed its a weekend because I won't see her for a few days!!!! Any help will be appreciated.
Too late now ! Thanx if you find me handsome, but not all girls think so.
You know what, I cut my hair just for her, but not far out there, It`s more than shoulder length, but I do miss my long curls.
I did it just to get a chance to be loved back by her...
...but so far, my change has only been returned by ignorance from her part...I feel a bit sad...I lost my curls and I haven`t got her love back....
...Should I hang my head in shame...or is this natural?
...Lately (as my hair has gotten to the point of being obviously long)...
...I find myself avoiding people with BUZZed or (even worse) SHAVED heads!
Sometimes it's a FEAR of how THEY will react to ME
...but other times it just seems to be so damned UNcomfortable.
Like if I am in a checkout line at the store and just happen to see
such a person ahead of me I'll move over to the next checkout line.
God, this seems to be a problem I NEVER expected...
Any longhairs out there (or anyone growing) experiencing these feelings??? Hope it's not just me!!!!! HELP!
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If your boss should ever bring up the subject regarding your hair being too long, show him this article and ask him if he's glad he has a guy like you working for him instead of the guy in this photo.
welll todays the end of the 2 day first week of my new school year, i got lots of comments from teachers and students. Let me start with the good lol. One of my teachers from last year said that she wishes she had my nice blonde hair and that it looks really nie now since i can tuck it behind my ears. Another teacher said that he didnt expect to see my hair so long and that he thought id cutt it for the summer but he said it looks better then last year. Now onto the good comments of students. The greatest comment I got was from this new girl that said she wishes she could have hair as thick and beautiful as mine and said she was jealus that a guy has longer hair then her. Then my friend that i never got in contact said that he thinks that i look alot better with long hair instead of the buzzcutt i use to get before the new school year. And now onto the bad comments, wich i actually like just as much as the good to be honest lol. Two kids i dont know where making fun of me saying that im trying to be a girl. The principal taped me on the shoulder from behind because he thought i was this girl he was looking and told me that i should cutt my hair because it dont work on guys that bastard. one girl told me that she thinks that im a fagget or just a guy trying to be a girl. and then the greatest of them all, the question from the new kid, it was simply "why are you trying to be a girl" but as i said i just like to go along with people, its all funny to me i simply just asked the kid why hes such a conformist, and when he asked what that was i told him i dont even want to be seen with someone that has such low intellegents
Hey, I was just wondering if there was some kind of product to but in order to achieve slight curls....nothing major. Here's a pic of the kind of curliness I'm talking about.
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy099.jpg
Usually, I always wash my hair in the evening, then I go to sleep. So I wake up and can go to the job without wasting time. But since my hair is becoming longer, a problem arise. When I comb my hair in the morning, its full of tangles. When I finish to comb, there are at least 30 hairs in the bassin. I don't want to become bald, so this worries me. What should I do?
I'd like to know what people have and are aiming for, this might help us all out so, try too answer all the questions.
1.- How old are you?
2.- How long is your hair now?
3.- What type of hair(curly, wavy, straight)?
4.- What color is your hair?
5.- How long have you been growing?
6.- What is your aim, or length goal?
7.- Do you have any role model(s)?
8.- Do you intend to change anything about it (relax, perm, dye)?
9.- Have you gotten more possitive or more negative attention?
10.- What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you regarding your hair?
Well, I think that's it.
Yes...I am in the awkward stage (touching my shoulders), and I'm going to a function tomorrow where I need to have my hair non-exposed (under a top-hat style hat). It can be visible out the back but has to be off my ears and above my collar. Any tips? Thanks if you do!!!
Any body think they are too feminie to wear??
So maybe if your hair is not long enough to get it all
into a ponytail yet...you could use some of those little devils.
They come in blond, brown and basic black.
I am starting to like the sensation of my long hair. I am a four-monther. And moments ago, I kinda headbanged. It was not big, but there was a small sensation. I think it was cool. Now, it will only grow longer so it will be even cooler.
My hair is starting to get near the level I want it (down a little past my chin) and now I'm constantly being compared to celebrities (I'm not complaining, I like it). The one I most frequently get is "snipe" from the movie harry potter (I do look exactly like him, except my hair is a bit more flat). I've also got Trent Reznor and kurt cobain (i dunno) among others. Do you guys get any comparisions to famous people (with a possible exception being jesus)?
Went shopping for some new hoop earrings the other day and the lady behind the counter suggested that since I had long hair, I might try some dangle earrings. She helped me pick out some 2" long Indian style earrings. Tried them on in the mall and another female customer commented on how good they looked with my hair.
I wore them the rest of the day feeling pretty good about the
experience.
Anyone else wear dangles with their long hair ?
All,
Please don't use this forum as a place to post your messages about how you've been treated on other websites. If you don't like your treatment there, please leave your dispute there as well.
If you have any complaints about treatment here on THIS board, however, feel free to contact me for a resolution.
Thank you.
Hi there again brothers-in-hair,
My hair is very long now (more than 50cm), I`m studying in a British uni. I face lots of problems I already told you, like "racism" (cf: long hair reserved for whites)..etc.. Sometimes students who come from such countries as India, Africa do find my hair awkward...but the thing is that I really don`t care. As some of you guys have put it, it`s worth all the trouble (hairreligion.com).
Well, I`m falling in love with girl but I don`t know, she seems to be afraid of me and I think that`s because my hair is too long. I have no idea what to do..on one hand, I really like this girl and on the other hand, I adore my hair. I`ve already decided that I will not cut it because of her "fears", but it`s so hard to really get fixed.
What should the longhair do when faced with such a dilemna?
I was eating out last night at a restaruant near me, Black Angus, it is a steak house. My hair is below my shoulders now. After we were seated, I was with family, the waitress seemed really funny, she kept staring at me, and she dropped or spilled a bunch of things, allways while looking at me. I think like three knifes, and mixed up the order too. Very strange. I think she was flirting a little.
What made it more strange was while I was eating, This couple at a table across the room, kept looking at me, it was strange. They faced away from me, so they were turning around. I don't think they were trying to get the waitstaff or anything. I would be eating and get a funny feeling like somebody was watching me, I would look up and they would be starring at me. As soon as I looked up they would kinda look around or start eating again. She had really long black hair and he had dirty (color) blond shoulder length hair.
I felt like I was the center of attention. Anyway just thought I would share that. It was very weird.
Hi,i ve been trying ot long my hai for several years now but after a while i just get so dissapointed and go cut them.I am growing it again and i am only a 2 monther and i hate it cuase its curly(not very but enough).I am desperate to make it wavy for good,can somebody help me.I need advice on how to do a permanent wavy hair.Will hair perms do anything?Thanx
I saw your posts on the Haircut Reserves board, (and the reactions you got) and your post below. I thought I might be able to clarify things a little...... (By the way, I come as a friend!)
The Haircut Reserves Board is composed of a few,'reactionary,'types. They are, basically, the lunatic fringe of the short hair crowd. They are constantly crowing about THEIR masculinty - and how anyone who doesn't wear hair as short as theirs is a girlie. They IN NO WAY represent the opinions of most of the short-haired crowd - who post mostly on the BuzzBoard of The Haircut Site.
Most of us who post on the Buzzboard do, certainly, like short hair
- on themselves or others. And there ARE many of us who are gay, probably about half. But most of us are NOT judgmental about guys with long hair, and absolutely respect the rights of ANYONE to wear his hair the way he wants.
I realize that some of you have posted there, and gotten blasted; but you've had many defenders, including myself. I believe there should be harmony between both groups - which is why I made this post.
By the way, in case you are wondering why I read (but seldom post) the Haircut Reserves - They often say NASTY things about ME there, (like they do most people) and I just like to keep on top of what they're saying.
Thanks for listening, and enjoy your hair! BuzzCT
...and I leaned forward to take a bite of my burger, and wound up with a mouthful of my own hair!! I paused, took it out, and said "AWESOME!" It's the first time my hair has come down to my mouth....this is a pretty significant landmark, is it not? I'm happy! More and more people are commenting on it everyday, too.
Hi,
I don`t mean to fall into the racism trap, but I am a student in a British University. My ethnic origin is Indian and sometimes people take me for a latin guy, but why is it that when white guys have long hair, no one seems to say anything, but when people (especially here in that British town where I`m studying) see me, they call me "freak". I`m mostly the target of little girls, and they even take me for some kind of pedophile. It`s crazy !
Does it mean because I`m not white and I have long hair, I don`t have the right to go out and walk peacefully ? The British people are going mad. They are becoming paranoid.
What do u guys think about that ?
i relaized how much better my hair looks when i come ot of the shower so i was thinking of going for the "wet" look
how do i go about it, does anyone know what products look best and don't damage hair?
hey folks, its been a while since my last post, and im now 8 months from total bald, hair just getting in my eyes - sweet!
Just an observation - ive just got through a serious bout of flu and my hair has grown way faster, just as with nails, must be the immune system going into overdrive. Just a thought for if you get really desperate for fast growth, screw biotin, just catch flu.
Not bad eh?
It’s been documented:
You see redheads in close sequence,
followed by long periods of seeing NONE whatsoever.
You’ll see 5 in an afternoon and then NONE for two weeks!!!
This is the REDHEAD CLUSTER Phenomenon...
If you watched several 100 people pass by, you would average 3 redheads per 100 people...
...assuming an even distribution, about 1 out of every 30 people would have RED hair...
We observe no redheads at all for days at a time, then an enormous number of them in a single afternoon!
...unfortunately, I haven't gotten to that point....he..he
...so far I still feel like I'm in the 'Outcast' stage...
...is YOUR hair being ADMIRED yet? Any Stories to share?
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I was hired in a grocery store. I wonder if they will complain about long hair. Right now, my hair is not that long (I am a four-monther), but it will slowly get longer as time advance. Cutting my hair is out of question and I would rather be fired than cut it. But maybe they won't make a big deal about it?
Hi, I am Angela and I am just attracted to men with long hair, unfortunately there aren't many and I wished there would be more men who have long hair. I think it is just boring that most men have short hair and the long hair is just more atractive. So I can just encurage all men to try long hair, woman love it...at least all women I know....
Blonde long hair is very rare and I like it most, has anyone here blonde hair?
today was the first day of school. i wore my hair out for the majority of the day until it got too hot to handle(my school cant afford air conditioning). i have a friend terry whos been growing his hair out as well, he started about a month after me so his hair is about the same length. the 2 of us walking down the hall with our long flowing hair i felt 50 feet tall it was soo cool. everyone was giving looks, but not bad ones, more impressed looks like "damn that kid actually still hasnt cut his hair." nothing too relevant, just thought id share.
Have men more troubles to grow hair out than women? I am wondering about this. Men seem to have problems to grow their hair out and seem to have trouble to get it really long and for women it seems to be no problem to grow hair out when they had it short. Is it that men have "less quality" hair? Or where is the differnce?
Women take long hair for granted (I never had short hair) but for men it is still something special. I also do not any special treatment to my hair, it looks always good. Oh, well I just didn't saw a lot of men with long hair to compare LOL
...The hair 'experts' I've read, always claimed hair grew at
a FASTER rate in the SUMMERtime than at any other time of year...
...I have always found this very difficult to believe--especially
now that autumn is almost upon us and my hair growth
seems to have SPEEDed UP!
...Anybody have personal experience and thoughts on this matter?
whats that good site that everyone tends to use when growing out? i know its been refered to often here and id like to add it into my faveorites folder, but i cant find it through yahoo! thanks
Hey, I've been keeping track of my hair growing progress on my computer. Rather than taking progress pics (although I have some), I've just been typing the date and where my bangs are (easier to judge length from bangs than from anywhere else, partly because the face has many features that you can use as 'landmarks') on that day. The first two dates are from memory, but I'm sure they're right. You may notice that the rate of growth seems to fluctuate a bit, but that's to be expected, I guess. Here's my 'longhair calendar' so far:
Hair progress, 2002
*Measurements based on length of bangs
Early - mid March: last haircut; bangs just around eyebrow length
Late April: 4 1/2 inches
June 28: about 5 4/5 inches
July 1: didn't measure
July 10: bangs just reach the top of my top lip
July 22: bangs almost to the top of my bottom lip (some already are)
July 29: bangs to the top of my bottom lip (around 6 1/4 inches)
August 2: bangs just a little bit longer than on July 29
August 8: bangs still around top of bottom lip
August 15: bangs at bottom lip (can put bangs in my mouth a little)
August: 23: bangs at mid to low bottom lip
August 30: bangs at low bottom lip
September 1: bangs at low bottom lip and a bit past
Do any of you have recent pictures of Jonathan Jackson? He's a real cute guy who's an actor. In the last picture I saw of him, taken in May, he had shoulder-length hair. Is he still letting it grow?
Chris
Since I'm having trouble getting pictures on here, I made a site up showing pictures from the last 2 years of my hair growth.
Hope yous like it!
As you all know, I'm growing my hair long, and I think it's coming along quite nicely.
Soon (as in this weekend/early next week) I'll be moving to Dallas to live with my brother and to get a good job, as well as the fact that I need a big change. My mom and my grandma both insist that I should cut my hair before moving, because they think that no one will hire me with my hair as it is. Now, I'd hate to cut my hair because of what MAY happen, but I'm sure they have a point. My hair looks nice when I'm not just letting it go (like I am today), and it never looks horrible (IMO); but still, it IS awkward stage hair. My bangs are almost past my bottom lip, and if I wanted to, I could take all of my back hair and put it into a small ponytail (which would really just be pointless), but you get the idea. It's 'getting there', and I'd hate to cut it; but I need a job badly. Is it REALLY that hard to find a job that allows longish/long hair? I've explained time and again to my mother why I don't wish to cut it at all, and she understands, but the fact remains that most people don't. So what should I do? I would hate to sell myself, but I gotta have a job. Is it really that hard to find a job with longish hair, and I mean a good job? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks. =]
Every time I try to upload a photo to the space provided by youguys, I get a server error message, or something strange like that? The file is below 100k. What am I doing wrong?
The URL for the Scandinavian guy who has been trying traditional female styles with his blond hair is …
Who do you guys think is the hottest long haired guy?.My vote goes to Kevin nash,he's gotta be the sexiest guy in the world!!.Which guy get's you hot & horny?.
I've been wanting to grow my hair out for a while now, but I keep weenying out of it, because my hair's really thick and curly. So instead of going down towards my shoulders, it decides to see how far towards the ceiling it can get. I'm opposed to using any chemical straightener, or something that will damage or take the curl out of my hair permanently, but I would consider using a relaxer or something that's not permanent. Any suggestions? Any help at all will be appreciated. My most recent decision to grow it was inspired by Aragorn in LOTR. He's a total bad*ss. Any idea on how long it'll take to grow my hair that long? It's about 2 1/2 to 3 inches right now. Thanks. (Please don't question the validity of the word "weenying")
....My handle comes from a German word: [g]luckskind...
...meaning "lucks child" or "child of fortune" though I'm not a kid..LoL
So what's the basic story behind YOUR screenNAME?
For anyone who has a great deal of trouble, like myself, getting a comb through their hair b/c of so many tangles, I highly recommend "Aussie- Hair Insurance" leave in conditioner! It comes in a spray bottle. This stuff is phenomenal! I just started using it this week, and must I say, it's been a pleasure to combing out my hair!!!
Someone on here was once told (when they say him with long hair)...
..."You must have been raised in a Family full of girls."
That got me to thinking this might be a great question to ask
everybody just to see what effect our upbringing and family life
had on our choice to be Longhairs...
[These questions do NOT necessarily apply to the 'traditional'family.
1. Were you raised with several girls? If so, do you think it
...affected your 'hair decisions'?
2. Or did you grow up with a 'mix' of girls and boys?
3. Were you an 'only child'?
4. Parents or Guardians STRICT, LENIENT, LIBERAL, etc., etc.
5. If you started growing hair as a teen, what kind of 'opposition'
....or 'support' did you get from Family/Caregivers.
6. Did you make the 'decision' to grow your hair later in Life?
...If you did, what reactions did you receive from Family/Caregivers?
7. What were the responses (if any) from siblings and/or childhood friends?
8. Were the 'Male figures' (fathers, uncles, men in authority over you...
...generally oppose Long Hair? Indifferent? Supportive?!
9. What about the adult Females' (in 'authority')...were their reactions...
...the same as the males...or of a different nature?
10. HOW MUCH of a lasting effect has your Family's/Caregiver's...
...opinion had on you. Or do you even care anymore?
This might give us an idea of any common traits and experiences
we might have in common.
Thanks
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Ok so you guys don't like my target cut, fair enough, but I do :) lol.
I am just curious on your marital status. Are you single, married, etc?
I am single at the moment and have been for ages which I think is because of the longer hair, so I am just wondering if and how long hair is affected you for the better or worse when it comes to a partner.
Cheers, James
Any guys here also trying for an androgynous look with their long hair? It's kinda fun! Any experiences?
"It looks like Aaron's hair is still refusing to lay down…"
The reason that Aaron's hair refuses to lay down is because it is a natural. By trying to force it down, he becomes an unnatural "triangle-head" (unless you love geometric shapes the way I do). I remember once when I saw the filming of "Starsky & Hutch" at the Bonaventure Hotel (in downtown Los Angeles) during the 1970's, and they were trying to pat down this guest star's "natural" at the beauty salon there. That's where I invented the term "pat head" for someone with long wavy hair like Aaron's. There is someone on this board (you know who) who wears bandannas to keep the hair down!
...How many of you have/want Goatees or beards with your long hair?
...it's easy to shave it off if you grow one and change your mind.
...Gimme head with hair, long beautiful hair;
shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen ...
Give me down to there hair, shoulder length or longer;
here baby, there mama, everywhere daddy daddy ...
hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair ...
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair.
[ from: 'Hair,The Musical']
Saw the movie "Don't Say A Word" the other day. There was a long haired heavy in the movie, whose hair looked really good. I think it was at about or just passed mid-back. What struck me as funny was a scene where a little girl was kidnapped and was being guarded by the longhair...she said something to the effect:
Your hair is pretty long, it must have taken a long time to grow, or you have been growing it a long time.
Hell, at six months and hair at the 5"/6" mark, seems like I've been growing for an eternity with little to show for it. Oh well, good things come to those who wait, right?
What a bummer... my best friend, who started growing his hair two months earlier than myself and inspired me to grow mine, just gave up on his mission and cut it 1 day before school. I can't believe it, what a waste, but then i guess he was never as into it as myself. I for one cant wait to hear the reactions of my peers, itll be great. Even if theyre negative, i revel in any regognition of my hair being noticibly long. ^_^ One more day!
Hey everyone! First time poster, long time lurker here. I had long hair all through high school until I graduated from college. I cut it after graduating only to let it grow out two years, then I cut it again and kept it as a regular "business" type of haircut for awhile. A few years ago an ex-girlfriend took me in and had my hair buzzed off. I got quite addicted to it and my hair hasnt been over a quarter of an inch for the past three years.
I'm posting for this reason...I'm now wanting to grow my hair out but I dont know if I can get over the urge to buzz my hair anymore. It's really tough. I hate how it grows out all bristly and uneven and when I see that, I just wanna get it buzzed off again cos I lose patience.
I'm hoping that the people on the board here can be of some support. I used to have a lot of girls tell me not to ever cut my hair cos it was so beautiful. But, I didnt listen. I really want to let it go halfway down my back again, but I just dont know if I have the patience anymore. When I think that it could take three years..it just seems like a lost cause. Does anyone have any suggestions? I hope so. I'll post pics of me with long hair from before and me with my hair now if it'll help. I want to let it grow...I'm just not sure I have the committment to it or the willpower to let it grow anymore.
Thanks everybody.
The Showstoppa
...could there be any truth to the idea that there might be 2
'awkward phases'?
There is definitely (for most) that awkward phase when growing out from buzz or short to the longer hair...
But there seems to be another period of awkward phase when crossing
over from longish hair into truly LONG hair. Is it REAL or just
my imagination?
Anybody experiencing Awkward Phase PartII?
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Who has time for petty issues like this when there are real creeps in the world like this guy. All the rest is just phobic material and insecurity issues. What you do (or don't do) in your bedroom (or other convenient room) is your business and no one elses.
http://www.devo.com/tft/hippie/index.html
Now this site pisses me OFF!
Sorry, because i don't know how to explain it in English, this is German. I know, that here are some, so please read this :
Hi,
ich hab nen Pickel (oder es sieht zumindest danach aus) am Kopf. Und es schein mir, daß mir an dieser Stelle und da drum herum die Haare ausgehn ! :-(
Weiß jemand, was ich dagegen tun kann ? Ich bin echt verzweifelt ! ;-(
Sorry for all the posts recently but after having a chop I have seen a different side to all this hair and fashion business.
In a recent post I read ''So we are not a slave to fashion'' when on about long hair.
Well for me it was different because I found myself being a slave to fashion with having long hair. The alternative fashion. People say they do not conform, are different and do not follow fashion, when in fact everybody does just that. By 'rebelling' against fashion, you hit a sub-trend in which all the 'non conformists' are part of. Take the Grunge trend- long bleached hair, ripped jeans, flannel shirts, and the Goth trend- Black clothes and make up. Al these sub trends are in fact a fashion so no boddy is a non conformist or a rebal or what ever you want to call it.
I hope you understand what I am saying here, we are all part of some trend or fashion. Unless you create your own style.
Thanks for reading,
James
I am a five-monther today! My hair is starting to look early 80s style. By the way, the hair don't go in my eyes yet. They are still over the eyebrows. But overall, I think my hair looks good and I am glad I let it grow. At this stage, I think that my hair is starting to be noticeably longer than the norm. Most of guys have short hair in my region. I'll continue to grow off course.
I feel like crying right now. Whenever I post something on other message boards, I constantly receive insult messages. I don't know how to answer them, so I am always the one who "lose" the argument.
Lost your web site, can you share that again. thanks
...Read his story
..."As a young adult in my "hippie days," I wore long hair.
We were so committed to our long hair that we wore
short-haired wigs to comply with our high school's strict
dress code.
We stuffed long locks under the wigs to comply with school rules
requiring boys to keep hair short and most whiskers shaved.
The State Supreme Court in October upheld the school district's suspension of a boy with a 7-inch ponytail. It got him kicked out of class.
His mother sued the school district for discrimination.
The high court's 7-1 ruling said...
"The requirement that males wear their hair no longer than a certain length
may be out of step with the social norms of the moment,
but it does not deprive male students of an equal opportunity
to receive an education or to participate in school functions."
The battle for boys to wear long hair in school continues to this day...
...This is sickening
They make fun of us with long hair, yet how many long haired guys get together and play with each others hair? And post about it? At the haircut reserves They seem to like to shave each others heads, and post messages about it, and from the research I have done this is quite a fetish for some homosexuals. It has something to do with dominance. Well just my two cents. Not judgeing mind you, just shareing some enlighting thoughts.
Where is this buzzboard that everyone talks about all the time?
...It makes my Heart pound with a fear of some kind &...
...might even give nightmares.
.....this is NOT a joke or anything...iM SERIOUS
* does the sight of this object make your heart race? (25 points]
* can you feel your fear levels going uP? [25 point]
* does it raise your blood pressure? (25 points)
* is fear produced in your soul? (25 points)
I am not sure if this is an appropriate topic for this forum but I am just too depressed...Can someone please help me on this one..I have had severe dandruff problem for a few years now and have used all kinds of shampoo and none have worked..Nizoral was the only one that came close to working but even that has stopped working..this has in turn embarrased me a lot of times..I take shower atleast twice a day and so I know it is not hygiene problem..I just can't figure this thing out....can anyone suggest any tips..I'm desperate as my self-confidence is in an all-time low..I have heard of using vinegar..does anyone know if it works or could someone suggest some other remedies..
Here are some pictures of why I cut, and how I had it cut.
This will be my last post concerning this topic.
James
..."A MAN wears short hair if he is a Man in his thinking.
Hair style on a MAN is strictly a matter of what he THINKS...
THINKS... THINKS! It all comes from the soul...
If he's something OTHER[!] than a man, then of course, what comes
out of the TOP of his head manifests what goes on INSIDE the head.
... A man who has his hair looooong because some girl told him he
looked good that way, obviously is a responder.
He has all the MALE 'accouterments', but he's a "woman" in his soul[!!!!]
A man is to be the authority over the woman, and the BADGE is his SHORT HAIR!
"What are the signs of the times?" ...
....The signs of the times today are reflected in the male's LONG HAIR!
Long hair reflects confusion[!], rebellion[?] and rejection[?!]
How LONG is LONG Hair on a MALE?? ...
"Down over the head" is the standard for a MAN's hair.
A GOOD RULE OF THUMB would be that if you can comb your hair so that
it comes down over your eyes or nose, it's TOO LONG[!!!]
...It's a VEIL[!!!] though you can't find the word "veil" in the English -- only in the Greek.
If a man's wife has hair shorter than her husband's, it indicates that SHE DOMINATES[!] -- SHE is the AGGRESSOR[hmmmmm..he..he] and
this principle has been violated.
LONG HAIR is the SIGN![!] And you may have thought that hair was
designed only for beauty.
I would like to know why you are going the long Hair Way: because of it`s Look or because of it`s Feeling, all those Sensations that come when it gets longer?
For me, after a shorthaired Childhood, it was the Look that I was attracted to. Now, when I finally decided to let that Wish come true, every Week there is a new Experience with my Hair that I have never had before in my Life:
I remember when it first warmed up my Ears even in cold Wind (in Contrast, I hatet it coming out of the Barber Shop, where I was forced to go, with “cold Ears”; it let me feel that a Part of my Body was gone..)
It tickeled in my Eyes – and I wasn’t angry about that.
The first Time when it brushed my Shoulders –o yeah!! ( even if I had to bend my Neck for this Sensation!)
And the one Day, one Morning, I noticed I had to pull it out of my T- Shirt!
It sticks to my Back when I come out of the Shower and says to me: Dude, I am there!
No, I will never again cut it. I love it as it is, with all his asymmetrical Waves and even the Tangles.
And it is the best Thing of the Morning to care about it and watching in the Mirror: that`s really me!
The Look and the Feeling – for me its about 50 /50 ! And may be, the latter will increase…
(sorry for my English)
I tried olive oil several times after reading something about it on here. I loved the initial results....very silky hair, very managable, not "poofy". Unfortunately, no matter how minute an amount I use, my hair is always terribly oily (imagine that!) and greasy. It looks wet all the time. It doesn't move. I would rather wash my hair than have olive oil in it. I use this stuff called "frizz ease" that I bought at wal-mart which works very well. Not too greasy or oily.
I've been growing for 10 months from a buzz cut and have always had black hair. Now, before I grew my hair out I put some highlights in and used some of that "sun in" stuff on it to lighten it, which it did to a brown/gold color. So then I buzzed it and started growing it out. Now I am noticing that there's alot of hairs that are growing in brown, especially when I look at it in very bright light, but how is this possible? I thought dying/highlighting your hair was non-permanent and there is no way it could go under the root and affect later hair growth. It's not a big deal, you can only notice it if you look very closely, and frankly I would be very happy w/something other than black hair but why is this happening? Any other possible reasons?
I got back from spain last week and i was shocked at the hair, it seems to be so much more liberated there then in england. Some men had braids in their hair, lord of the rings style, - maybe not as long - and nobody looked twice, you did that in england people would stare, point, laugh. It was pretty cool. I got a few braids which i have taken out but it was fun whilst it lasted.
Ok, here's my problem;
My hair is semi long, pulled straight it comes down to the bottom of my chin, it is also curly. I used to just leave it hanging, the curls would keep it out of my eyes and I didn't really care what other people thought of it. However, at the front my hair has straightened out somewhat and now, unless I brush it too the side, it covers my eyes. Recently I have tried styling my hair, which is something I have never done before, I've always just let it do what it wants.. I started with a parting it in the middle and brushing the front behind my ears, I also tried having it in curtains. My problem is at the back my Hair is out of control, it literally looks like a bush, brushing it when dry just makes it fluffy and even when wet I can't control it. Has anyone got any tips on styling my hair taking into account the curls? What I really want is styles I can wear my hair in and how to achieve them.
ohhh on a side note I found a picture searching this very board which pretty much shows what my hair looks like wet, just imagine the guy in the picture with hair down to his chin
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy114.jpg
C.
Hi guys, when I first came on this site back in July I noticed a few people had mentioned Dep #8 to really hold hair into place during the awkward stage. It was funny, because I remember when I grew mine out years ago I think I used the same thing. Now that I am regrowing and preparing for the awkward stage, I was in the store and now I noticed Dep #10! It says on the front that your hair won't budge after using it, and there is no alcohol in it. Just thought I'd share for those thinking about using gel to control their hair during that infernal awkward phase! Needless to say, I picked up a bottle! We'll see how it works once I start using it.
Chow!
when i first did a tail it looked like a squirrel tail as it was all fuzzy. hasnt been trimmed really to the same length yet... would this explain it and will it get more pony like?
Be on the lookout for a contestant named Arthur on an upcoming episode of the quiz show "The Weakest Link". Arthur is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and his unusual talent is that he has won a couple of hog-calling contests. Besides that dubious achievement, Arthur is 20 years old, has a slightly chunky teddy-bear build, a chin-strap beard and beautiful long brown hair to the small of his back. I was in the studio audience seated almost directly behind Arthur during the taping of his episode and fell absolutely in lust with this adorable young man.
Arthur's show will be on the syndicated version of "The Weakest Link" with George Gray. I will not give away the outcome but Arthur is on for a good long time.
Hi. I've been growing my hair for about a year now. When I stretch my bangs, they will reach my lips. I've been having a friend cut the back occasionally to reduce the "mullet effect". Recently I decided to get a trim....1) because I had major split ends, and 2) because my hair is really thick and I wanted to thin the underneath layers out. I stressed to her that I did NOT want any length taken off besides the very tiny tips of the ends of my hair. I was so happy afterwards...there is almost no noticable length difference...and my hair feels SO much nicer. She thinned out the underneath layers a lot...so the back of my head doesn't protrude like the Alien anymore. It just feels so much better.
When my hair was short,skin sides, skin back, inch on top, I never had any dandruff. As it got to about 2 inches all around, I started getting some dandruff, but I stuck it out and stayed with pretty much the care regimens posted on the board. Then when it got to about 4 inces all around I get it periodically...once every two/three weeks. The dandruff when it happens is not all over the head, just the back of the head and sometimes the sides. Anyone encounter this phenomenon? Do you think that it is just my head adjusting to the hair environment? Thanks, appreciate any input.
....Did you stop to think of this as you looked into your mirror: This is what my ancestor looked like...
...the HAIR of those that came before me.
From many years back...before your parents & grandparents...
....see the hair?...see the HAIR?
I don't know if it have anything to do with having a bit longer hair, but I noticed that often people stare at me for long moments. Most of the time, it looks like it is 14 year-old girls. Sometimes it is annoying.
The more of them there are,
the more women for me!The Rev
My last trim was April 18th, 2002. It was for dead ends and she took a noticable amount off in the process while saying she was only taking off a pinch. But my hair had been growing out from a buzz since sometime last year 2001. I didn't decidedly start growing long untill around February or March of this year though. When I decided I was going to try and grow it long, I went to the hairstylist and had her trim it and neaten it up cause it was rather chopped up from growing out from an uneven buzz job. That was around the latter part of February or first of March. I believe the photo above was taken sometime shortly after having that cut done. The creation date in the picture file properties was March 12th, 2002. From there on I have been intentionally growing it long. So on April 18th under the stylist advice I went back and had dead ends trimmed. She SAID I had dead ends anyway. Not so sure myself. But then I found this board and learned that trims weren't really needed if you took good care of your hair and haven't been back for a trim since. Probably won't again either unless my hair gets real ratty. But for now it is doing O.K. PEACE, bro!
...well, it's actually been quite a while since my last haircut about an eon ago...
...or so it seems--but now...today (for some strange reason) it DAWNED on me...
.....as to just how FREE I am of my HairStylist and those regular and 'automatic' HairCuts!
....Sure, the hair might have to be trimmed eventually but for now....
....I'm thouroughly ENJOYing the FREEdom!
......Anybody else share this experience??!
The picture below is a storyboard sketch of Aragorn from Lord Of The Rings. I got it from lordoftherings.com. The hair drawn here is what I figure my hair will look like when it gets that long. I CERTAINLY HOPE SO!!! The shape and fullness is the same as mine. A few years away, but it will be worth the wait.
ARAGORN
hi,
i have become very big, thick (body, not the hair) in the last year. do you think, that my long hair will look good already ? or sould i go on a diet because of my long hair to look good ? but that is, what i would not do, if i does not realy have to (only when the doc says i have to)
please, tell me, if long hair and a higher weight fits together
btw : sorry, when my english is bad
This is how my hair was. I think you would agree it looked teerible. I don't want no sympathy nor false comments, this is my opinion. It sucked, this i why I cut. i'l get some pictures of my new cut up sooon.
James
This is why I cut my hair. Looking back this sucks. I think you guys whould agree.
Almost 10 months and I can't stand my hair!! I'm so close to using gel... problem is i absolutely HATE gel, i hate the feel, the look, the fact that it makes you look like a typical short haired guy (well w/longer hair) This sounds like nothing but it's a very big deal for me. Ever since I started school (2 weeks) I have had all bad hair days (i guess it's from walking around and sweating and all that) except for the weekend! Amazing, the two days that I'm not at school my hair looked really good! Damn this awkward stage! But anyways, to me using gel is almost like cutting your hair (yes, it makes me feel THAT bad to wear gel) but on the other hand, my hair is a mess! I really don't know what to do.
First of all, thanks to all on this board for good advice and the generally supportive criticism. This is my first post...been lurking for a while. I have not seen anyone using this handle so I'll stick with it unless I've hijacked it from someone. I used to have shoulder length hair some 10+ years back and I am going back to my roots so to speak. Stopped cutting a buzzcut in Feb and only had one trim in the back to eliminate the mullet look. I had forgotten how long it took to get to a decent length. Anyway, since I saw a post about boar bristle brushes recently, I picked one up. I had never owned or used one in the past. What is it about those things makes the hair so silky smooth? It definitely ends in a better result than a regular brush.
Some hair caught underneath my fingers while I was frantically playing guitar! lol That's a first. =] I suppose that's a milestone, hm? Of course, my head wasn't that far away from the neck... but still! =D \m/ Was kinda headbanging. heh Just wanted to share!
Hey, yes I cut it. Im going for the Matt Bellemy from Muse when it gets abit longer. I am much happier with my hair. I am still the same person, just with shorter hair. I have tried long hair, I didn't like it, I tried shorter hair, I like it. So why have loing hair? It just wasn't for me. As long as we like our own hair who cares how we style it? So don't give me any abuse about conforming etc, I like it better than long hair. I didn't cut it because people wanted me to, I did it because I wanted to.
I am still lurking and will post, but I probably will not be a long hair again, by personal choice.
James (ex long hair)
P.S I will soon get a pic up of how my hair is now, and why I cut it and I think you wil all agree.
This is how my hair was. I think you would agree it looked teerible. I don't want no sympathy nor false comments, this is my opinion. It sucked, this i why I cut. i'l get some pictures of my new cut up sooon.
James
This is why I cut my hair. Looking back this sucks. I think you guys whould agree.
Greetings everyone.
My name is Brian, and I've been plagued by sexual labels and clichés all my short life, and I'm feeling rather down.
I have always thought that there are some very pointless modern rules about acceptable hair length among men and women.
I think its cool when women cut their hair short, or even shave their heads!
But everyone I know says that short haired women look like lesbians and are unattractive to men, so hence women should never cut their hair.
I get the same 'garbage' (fighting urge to curse) when it comes to long hair on men, that it would make me look like a homosexual, a stoner, a criminal, or dirty, and that women would'nt like me.
(NO OFFENSE TO HOMOSEXUALS, DRUG USERS, CRIMINALS, LESBIANS, OR
DIRTY PEOPLE, THOSE ARE OTHER PEOPLES VIEWS, NOT MINE!!)
I have wavy strawberry-blonde hair, and I have had people say my hair is beautiful, i've even had one person say it would look good long!
I am not over-weight, have good skin, and im not ugly (dispite what i tell myself), but girls seem to only like the guys with short, spiky haircuts (even though some are jerks!)
I'm 17 (a tender age), and feel like my hair is making it harder to live. I've had an ongoing dispute with my reletives (everyone except my brother) as to whether it is acceptable for men to have long hair, and whether I can have it.
I've tried growing my hair out in the past, but my parents (whom I love and respect very much) actually forced me to cut it.
even when I casually mention the idea in conversation, I am quickly shot down because of the same old stereotypes.
my parents have actually had some valid points in the past (a sign that they are not just trying to be mean), but I can't really think of a way to defend my views.
i've been thinking about shaving my head, but my parents have forbidden it.
they said i would look like a skinhead; but i'm no racist!
I can't move out (i don't have the means), and I love my parents too much to go behind their backs only to be chewed out later.
I feel very trapped and very alone.
I know there is probably no real solution to the problem,
but I would just like to know that somebody understands.
Thanks for listening.
HI,
Well after a year of growth I broke down and got a very light trim to clean up the tips. I know most people say not to trim, but I'm very happy with it. I went to a stylist I trusted(actually the one my mother uses...I think I'm one of the few guys that gets his hair cut there)and told him to conserve as much length as possible while removing the damaged tips. He carefully trimmed about half an inch on most parts and no more than 3/4. It is definetly a bit shorter;however, it looks healthier, neater, and when I gel it back, it lays better and makes it look longer. My point is that if you want a ponytail the fastest, don't trim. But if you are having trouble dealing with the messiness of the awkward stage trims are not the evil they are made out to be. Especially if you have damaged ends(or bleached tips in my case). A very occasional trim will help keep you hair from looking like total crap during the awkward stage.
Cheers,
Evan
I know you have posted that you were leaving this board. But if you are a true hair lover I suspect you might still be lurking. Let us know: have you done the deed and gone to the dark side (just joking)?
hi...just wondering what the effects of long hair are regarding appearance in height. Personally, I am 6 feet even (body, not hair..ha) and I've been growing my hair out for 11 months or so. I know it sounds silly, but I'm very self-conscious about my height...I wish I were taller. Will having shoulder-length hair make me look shorter? I'm interested in hearing some of your own personal results regarding this. thanks!
I just read on the Samson page that he blow dries sparingly, if at all. Is blow-drying bad for your hair? I have horribly curly hair, and I find that blow-drying is the only way to stop it from going curly. Suggestions?
Assyrian general, HOLOFERNES... fell into a drunken sleep...
.....in his tent Judith and her maid were waiting for their moment...
...Judith grabbed Holofernes' hair and decapitated him with his
own sword...
On seeing the head, the people were inspired...
[hmmmmmmm...oesn't take much to inspire some people!]
...The Bible has so many wonderful stories !....te..he
i have hair which is both REALLY thick and REALLY curly
when i pull my bangs in the front down i can pull them down to my lips but when i let them go they curl right up and look like there only about an inch or 2 long, anyone else got this problem? will they straighten out as they get longer or would getting a perm or something help any? hope someone can help me
For Shiny Hair
To give your hair a great shine and help remove soap build up:
...Blondes — Add a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice to your rinse water.
...Brunettes and Redheads — Add a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your rinse water.
Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.
Fruit Smoothie Hair Mask
Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Leave in hair for 15 minutes.
Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask
Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Shampoo well and rinse.
Dandruff Treatment
Boil 7 heaping tablespoons dried thyme in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Pour 1/2 mixture over clean, damp hair. Massage into scalp, do not rinse. Use the rest of the solution another day.
Yogurt Hair Mask
Beat 1 egg white until foamy. Add to 6 tablespoons plain natural yogurt. Apply to hair in small sections at a time. Leave in for 15 minutes. Rinse.
Egg & Olive Oil Hair Mask
Mix two whole eggs with four tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth through hair. Wrap head with plastic wrap, and leave in hair for 10 minutes. Rinse well.
Conditioners
~ Mayonnaise is a great conditioner for dry hair. Depending on the length of your hair, apply approximately 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair. Work into hair really well and then cover your hair with a plastic bag, allowing to set for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then shampoo as usual.
~ In a blender or food processor, combine 2 1/2 tablespoons dried milk, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil, and 1 egg. Apply evenly to hair and let set for at least an hour. Shampoo and style as usual.
Hair Setting Lotions
creativehomemaking
~ Try dissolving a teaspoon of gelatin in a cup of warm water and use this as a setting lotion before styling hair. You can use this as a liquid or chill it and use it as a gel.
~ Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water and apply to damp hair before styling.
~ Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons honey in a glass jar with a lid and shake until well blended. Let mixture sit for 3 to 4 days, and shake it occasionally. Rub mixture evenly into dry hair and wrap hair in plastic wrap, letting set for at least an hour. Shampoo as usual.
~ Mix together 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 egg. Apply to hair and let set for about an hour. Shampoo as usual.
~ To help a flaky scalp, warm 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in the microwave (make sure it’s not too hot!) and then gently apply to scalp with cotton balls. Let set for at least an hour and then shampoo as usual.
[I must confess that I haven't tried any of these recipes yet]
Here's my post again-hope it works!
This last weekend was 2 years of growth for me. Pic's below (if it doesn't work it's on my site).
Marty
This last weekend was 2 years of growth for me. Pic's below (if it doesn't work it's on my site).
Here's my post again-hope it works!
This last weekend was 2 years of growth for me. Pic's below (if it doesn't work it's on my site).
Marty
i have hair which is both REALLY thick and REALLY curly
when i pull my bangs in the front down i can pull them down to my lips but when i let them go they curl right up and look like there only about an inch or 2 long, anyone else got this problem? will they straighten out as they get longer or would getting a perm or something help any? hope someone can help me
My hair looks like Jeremy Sisto's (Billy) hair from the show Six Feet Under. It's been 10 months now. Here's a link, so you more or less get an idea. http://www.hbo.com/sixfeetunder/cast_and_crew/jeremy_sisto_character.shtml
Hello, everyone, I am currently 9 months into growing my hair and I am in the awkward stage. Arg. I was wondering if gel causes any damage to hair. I tried applying gel to my hair this morning and it got rid off all awkwardness! So, does gel damage hair? And also, about how long does the awkward stage usually last?
ONE COLD FEBRUARY DAY...
... I was feeling particularly down and out...
quite a bit depressed, actually, when I just happened to be looking
through the booklet that came with one of my favorite CDs and I saw this guy with long hair...
...suddenly...unexpectedly...an Idea formed all by itself in my head
that I should 'allow' my hair to grow...
And once I had made THAT decision, I never did look back. Sure, I
had lots of doubts--especially while going through that 'awkward'
phase--but NOTHING nd NOBODY could change my mind...
..But I still have NO idea where this all came from--still don't!
So what about YOU? Was it a CONSCIOUS decision to grow your hair or...
...did it 'just happen' like 'out of the blue'?
Possible PROs:
1. Possible 'cure' for the dreaded AwkwardStage® !
2. Comes in a variety of colors...including NUDE (colorless) so it
will blend in and not be so noticeable.
3. It breathes! Well, it's better than a knitted hat or cloth.
4. Smooth & Silky, so it is 'kind' to your hair.
5. Keeps hair in place while you work or sleep--avoiding tangles
and other hair horrors.
6. You can also stick your tail or braid DOWN one of the legs for
easy, carefree sleeping!
7. Easy cleaning! No washer & dryer needed. Just habg in the shower!
Possible CONs:
1. You could look rather humorous if--for some reason--you run out of the house with two legs dangling from your head.
2. Do NOT....I repeat, do NOT wear to the BANK under any circumstances.
What are your thoughts on using this item on your head?
Seriously, though, it COULD solve a lot of hair problems...
Do you think that long-hairs are being paid less than short-hairs on the job?
...my hair is taking a long time to grow!!! Ahhhhhhhhh! Ok, just figured I'd vent. I feel better now...
hi guys umm i got a question if u grow ur hair and its really thick wat will it turn out to be cuz i've heard that it gets curly i jus wanna grow it big enough so it can pass my ears
...I look at these pictures. Though my hair won't look quite like this, looking at these pics is a great way to re-inspire myself. Thought I would share them.
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy099.jpg
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy114.jpg
If anyone is interested, there is a new host for the Men's Rings message board at:
http://www.senac.com/forums/13606/
ive got hair down my back and am tempted to go for the big cropping..but to follow through on the fantasy..i dont know....
I took a look at the new hair site yesterday.
I looks preety good , but the link to the waist lenght hair photo's
doesn't seem to be working , it takes me to a yahoo site.
The other links seem to work fine.
Are there other guys with the same problem , are is this a workabout
bug ?
Greetings Ronny
All,
Anybody up for a longhair calendar? Consider this a request for submissions. I haven't worked out the details yet, but I want to get submissions before it's too late. Normally, this would already be too late for 2003 calendars, but I'm not going to use normal calendar production techniques.
So let's have the submissions.
Submission guidelines:
MLHCalendar@the-light.com
MLHCalendar@the-light.com
MLHCalendar@the-light.com
MLHCalendar@the-light.com
I hope to have the calendar ready for Christmas. Note that this is pretty darn soon, so get to it!
I think that I may have cut down on some of the congestion so... Try again. Sorry about the delays.
I thought this message board may be interested in the following link regarding the basics (maybe for med and biology students) of hair growth. I got interested in the anagen stage, which I've learned is the growth stage. It's the utilization of hair growth biochemistry that we have to work on, seems to me, in order to extend maximum hair length past the natural terminal length for any given individual.
It's quite technical, so I'll have to read it again myself - perhaps several times - in order to come to a fair understanding of the how and why of individual scalp hair growth rate and terminal length.
OM
Guess the kids at school will be awed at your hair growth man! You said you were getting a new lamp to take better pics. Was wondering what your progress is like to date. Those kids you had problems with can just screw off right bud! Look forward to hearing from you again bud.
I once read at this board something about using silk pillowcases because they're better for your hair or something. Is this true and does anyone know where to get one?
First of all, I am sorry that you feel so much pain. What seems to be really going on is that you feel violated and betrayed, and have lost a part of yourself. In addition, you have lost trust not only with your supervisor, but in your own ability to manage and care for yourself. You are experiencing loss and anger and grief.
It's really amazing what can cause us to feel such a depth of loss and sadness. But the real issue here is not the length of hair (that will grow back over time and that is something that you own and control), but the violation and betrayal. That is where the anger is rooted, along with the fear of it happening again.
So how do you move on? First, you have to accept the loss of your length and the trust--it happened, it can't be changed, and in the words of one of my favorite people "it is what it is". Someone manipulated you into what he/she wanted, and you got hurt in the process--that's the real world, it happened and you got hurt. Nothing can make that any different than how it happened.
The good news is that your journey (and that's really what life is) is going to include growing out your hair again and all the good feelings that go along with that accomplishment. Take the time to enjoy it, to anticipate it, to cherish it and to celebrate every milestone that comes along with increased length. There can be a lot of excitement and healing in doing that.
Your journey also includes deciding whether you want to be a mistrusting, bitter person who can't deal with reality. I know that sounds harsh, but that is where you're heading. YOU control your life and your choices, and that is the lesson you've learned here. Don't be deceived and fall into the trap of hating life. Look for joy and you will find it--there is so much to appreciate--at least you aren't going bald! And at least you can direct your will to the positive.
Now as for the betrayer: pity him/her that he/she is that way, manipulative and afraid. DON'T BE THAT PERSON! Clearly you have no trust for that person, so don't feel like you have to. Be honest about the lack of respect and trust you have, but don't beat it into the ground. Be the better person--you won't regret it.
Finally--I wish you the best. Healing comes in time and with good choices. Take the time to grow from this experience and you will cease being a victim. It's your choice--make it a good one.
Patrick
What's been suggested is that hair will only grow to a certain length. This because the hair weighs down and is unable to grow any more. Therefore do hats have the same weighing down affect? I constantly wear hats because I have been growing for only 13.5 months (thirteen and a half) and it's a bother to sort it out EVERY DAY. So what's the gist?
When the practice of hairdressing relates specifically to MEN and
includes the grooming of beards and mustaches,
it is known as BABRBERING...
....a word that might strike fear and...
.... cut to the heart of every true LongHair.
My hair is near middle back (drk blonde and real heavy) and I usually wear a beard, sometimes mustache. This morning I was feeling a little too hairy and ended up with my beard shaved completly off, first time clean shaven in a couple years). How do you guys feel about others guys with long hair and facial hair, what looks the best in your opinion (full beard, goatee, mustache, clean shaven, etc). I have thick beard growth that is several shaded darker then my hair, which I wish they both matched. I would appreciate your thoughts. Later, Brad
I know...I know...No trims! but I've got to trim my hair up a little because I'm applying for jobs and my appearance will be very important. Besides I'm having tangling problems because of all the damaged ends. I've grown my hair for a year from a shaved head, and it almost reaches my chin. Its very flippy in back, but it hangs well onto my shoulder. I'm planning on having the barber trimming the front as little as possible while removing the damaged parts, and taking a few inches off the back. My goal is a one lenght ponytail so I'll try to have him even it up. My question is do you have any suggestions on the way I should ask him to cut it. I trust the stylist alot so that shouldn't be an issue. While working I plan to gel the whole thing straight back. Let me know what you think
Thanks
Evan
This year will be my senior year and going to the college of my choice (whatever that may be) is very important to me. My bangs are just past my lips but I've just started growing out the rest of my hair which means all next year I'll be in that slovenly awkward stage. I definitely want to grow all my hair out and one day have a beautiful flowing mane but should I wait on it a few months? I'm interested in hearing thoughts.
Last night I went to the Paramount Theater (http://www.austintheatrealliance.org/html/ptpamain.htm) to view a new print of Metropolis (1927). Unfortunately, I noted the time wrong as 9:15 rather than the 9:50 it was actually scheduled, so there was a line of people waiting to get in when I arrived.
The temperature was in the 90s, so it was very hot even though the sun had already disappeared behind other buildings downtown.
In front of me in line was a steadily growing group of people of all shapes and sizes. I'll restrict my descriptions to hair, which ranged from completely bald to butt-length. The variety seemed to be equal in both sexes.
To the left of me was a man with male pattern baldness who had a small pony tail about 7 inches long. To my right was the bald man. Between them was a man with thick, brown wavy hair that draped naturally about 3/4 of the way down his back. To the right of the bald guy was a man with longish bangs in the front and very fine, blonde, straight hair down to his butt. One of the women in the group had hair about an inch long. Another had mid-back length hair, and another had waist-length hair.
After about 10 minutes, I noticed that another woman with a longish bob pulled her hair up to expose her neck and was leaning against the limestone wall to keep her hair up. Meanwhile, most of the longhaired people were holding thair hair up off their necks. I began to braid my own. The woman with the mid-back length hair, and they guy with blonde hair to his butt just left their hair hanging loose.
The guy with the wavy brown hair began twisting his hair. I thought he was going to make a bun as one of the women had done. Instead, he twisted and twisted until it started doubling on itself. Then, when you would normally wrap it to make a bun, he instead tied a simple knot.
Another guy walked by with waist-length dreadlocks.
The whole thing was kind of interesting to watch. Nobody made any comment on anybody's hair even though about half the people were doing something with their own to combat the heat.
Then we were let into the building. Ahh! Cool air conditioning.
My bangs are long enough to put in my mouth a little bit now! Yay! And I've calculated that by the time The Two Towers comes out on December 18, my bangs will be around chin length, hopefully longer. That means that the back will be... hmm... close to or at shoulder length. \m/ /me is happy
My brother comments a lot whenever he sees me brushing my hair out of my eyes, 'That would drive me insane.' I guess I'm weird, because having to brush the hair aside makes me actually feel kind of good, like it's something that I've never had to do before, and reminds me that I'm following through with my decision, that I'm getting somewhere. =D I'll sometimes say to people, 'Yeah, it's kind of annoying right now,' but in truth, I really don't mind much at all. Awkward stage hair (for me, anyway) >>>>>>>>> short hair. LONG hair not far away! Just wanted to share. =]
or...
...I think he wore long hair in battle to fit in better
with his troops.
...When he became Emperor things changed...
...he..he
which one do you like?
hey all, I like the way my hair looks in a pony-tail, it really fits me and stuff. but when it's just hanging it doesn't look good at all... my hair is about shoulder length (longer in back, shorter in front) straight and very thick. when it's just hanging it doesn't look natural or casual in any way, it looks like a big fluffy mess basically. and I'm thinking the forbidden thought, is long hair maybe not for me? is my hair too thick to look good when it's long? I'm hoping it'll just look better when it's longer but I mean it is quite long already and it doesn't look good now, so...
I understand in today's world long-haired guys are very scarce...instead you find more buzzedcut buzzheads around! Just remember though, throughout most of history the majority of men wore long hair; it was the norm! At times you might face a lot of pressure from family members, as well as others in society to cut it, but let me say one thing to everyone...BE TRUE TO YOURSELF...if your hair means a lot to you, KEEP IT! In the event you are refused a job, by all means make a big issue out of it, even take legal action. Remember folks, we must STAND UP for ourselves against those who oppress us!! We are all together in this and must stick together otherwise this will always be an ongoing issue! Long hair gives a man character, and brings forth his manhood! Remember...STAY REAL AND BE PROUD!!!!!!!!!!
I know...I know...No trims! but I've got to trim my hair up a little because I'm applying for jobs and my appearance will be very important. Besides I'm having tangling problems because of all the damaged ends. I've grown my hair for a year from a shaved head, and it almost reaches my chin. Its very flippy in back, but it hangs well onto my shoulder. I'm planning on having the barber trimming the front as little as possible while removing the damaged parts, and taking a few inches off the back. My goal is a one lenght ponytail so I'll try to have him even it up. My question is do you have any suggestions on the way I should ask him to cut it. I trust the stylist alot so that shouldn't be an issue. While working I plan to gel the whole thing straight back. Let me know what you think
Thanks
Evan
Anyone here have spiked hair? I need advice on how to spike it.
Which works better on thick, wavy, frizzy hair?
Well, the first day of school (Junior, High School) starts for me very soon...Friday. My hair is not too long but my bangs are down a little past my earlobes and it slightly touches my shoulders in the back. I wondering what kind of comments I'll get. Wish me luck!
I had a message directed at me a little while ago and didn't want to post down the bottom because people rarely check.
www.andy.gatetech.net - i seem to have been a total idiot and uploaded a new front page over the old one with the counter on, but from my estimations, i'm supposing there were about 1800 visits since april (it was 1500 before i uploaded over it)
yousuke cut his hair because he was using too much shampoo and was taking too long in the shower
i am considering cutting my hair at the moment and selling it because i've been mistaken for a female too many times.
and yes, the competition has been going on for long before the photos were posted. i had my last haircut on october 5 2001 and the agreement was made some time after that (maybe a month). aaron's last hair cut was (according to his estimate) last easter
Hi when i was a little boy i had the starightest hair but around 9 years old my hair started to become wavy and then after 2 years more curly than wavy.I really dont like curly hair cause its so difficult to manage it and my ideal hair is the Jim Morrison Wavy Mane kind.Can somebody tell me how to make my hair permanently wavy?And please tell me why did my hair changed like that.
Thanx
At times when my hair is really getting on my nerves, which is mainly because it isn't long enough to get into a ponytail and out of my face yet, I start having these very evil thoughts of cutting it. How 'bout NOT!!! But all the same I need some inspiration to carry on the fight of the dreaded awkward stage (I consider the awkward stage to last untill I can get it all in a ponytail). Anyway, below is the inspiration I reach for. It is a Michael Sweet music video. Click the song title below and it should open your default media player and play this video in it's entirety:
Check out this guys awesome hair. His band members also have awesome hair theirselves.
Does it do what it claims? If so I'd imagine it could get anyone through the awkward stage. Does it last all day? Does it cause any damage?
I'm just wondering what are the effects that smoking might have on hair?
I don't smoke, never have, and never will, but I'm just curious. It's bad for overall health, so it must be bad for hair too, right? I hate to even be near it...
Chris
So my question is, do you like the new way better, or do you prefer the old way?
I'd also like to comment on some alternatives. Feel free to suggest others.
If you want to bookmark a page to visit the next time you arrive, you can always select your browser's back button to go back to the previous message and bookmark it. This will get you almost the same functionality as you had before if you bookmarked the first nonexistent message and you navigate using the Next link. I could add code to add links to the previous message and the message that was being called so you could bookmark based upon these links.
Or, I could use cookies to keep track of your last viewed message. I've stayed away from cookies so far under the premise that simpler was better and I'd also prefer not to fill up people's cookie folder if I don't have to.
I am starting to like the sensation of my long hair. I am a four-monther. And moments ago, I kinda headbanged. It was not big, but there was a small sensation. I think it was cool. Now, it will only grow longer so it will be even cooler.
I started this site out a couple of years but after it crashed I gave up on it for a while. Recently I decided to give it another try and I wanted to get some feedback on it. Let me know what you think.
Bill
...There are many DIFFERENT age groups represented on this Board...
and a wide range of HAIR LENGTHS...
...some just starting out growing, while others while others have
had their long hair for years.
Poll QUESTION: Looking into the Future...
...HOW LONG DO YOU plan on being a LONG HAIR?
A. Until I grow tired of it and want to make a change.
B. As long as I can stand it!
C. For the foreseeable future.
D. Into old age.
E. Forever!
F. Other
.
I thought as the months go by it is supposed to get better? It seems to be the opposite (at almost 10 months) I have really bad looking hair. It's very wavy, somewhat curly, very thick, BIG, quite frizzy, feels greasy... it's horrible! I don't have straight hair, I don't have neat looking wavy hair, and I don't have 100% curly hair (where it pretty much grows as an afro) I wouldn't mind an afro since at least it's a hairstyle but I look like some bum that hasnt combed his hair in ages, it Just gets huge around the sides/back, very curly on the back, and the top is wavy but not neat looking waves, very frizzy but it feels greasy! I'm not going to cut it, I just can't but I still hate it. Has anyone had hair like this?
It is the first time it happens. I am only a four-monthers. I was at the food store, and the cashier said : "Hello madam." Then I answered : "You mean hello mister." Then she looked at me and said : "Sorry". I think it was because she only had a quick glance at me the first time.
....is the difference in rate of growth?
...I'm pretty sure a fingernail or toenail will NOT
grow no 6 inches in ONE year--I hope! But they do seem to
grow faster than hair.
Maybe it they do grow as fast but stop?
.....he..he
....The thing that amazes me about this Site
is how the 'Ball' just keeps rolling along & along & along!
There's a LoT of patience here...
....Questions that are answered over & over & over again!
....Good people!...
....Thanks!
I am a 4,5 Monther now and startet from a buzzcut. My hair is almost a mullet now. School starts at 13.9. or something and i want to get that mullet look away till then without loosing time for my hairgrowth. If i shake my head i can't really see my ears any more and at the back its almost at my collar. I have VERY thick hair. What should i tell the barber that he knows, that he MUST NOT cut at the top of the head, only the sides and the back. Will a Bowlcut do this (I don't like bowlcuts, but it's better than a mullet). Can you think of any other hairstyles to get that mullet-look away?
thanks for answeres
Greenberet
Hey, I've been following your Hair Growing Competition site since you told us about it a few months ago. I just saw the new pics. Your hair looks greater every month! Don't ever cut it! Why the hell did Yousuke cut his hair??? Man, it was looking really awesome! Did his parents make him cut it or something? That sucks, either way. It looks like Aaron's hair is still refusing to lay down, even though it looks like it's starting to get better. Well, don't cut your hair, either of you, and tell Yousuke that he needs to grow his hair out again too! So I guess that means that he loses, hm? Heh. ~_~
are there any video/dvd's out there with men who have very long hair (at least butt length) ill settle for a porno if thats the case but i neeeed a video with a guy who has extremely long hair... where can i find one and does anyone know any names of any pornos with guys with very long hair?
thanks... markry
Currently there are no real longhairs in my school. I probably have the longest hair in the school and mine is only just past my chin; because the only two guys that did have longhair both graduated last year. But for the class of 2005 (my class) there may actually be about 10. And that may not be that many but it is an increase. They're are a lot of guys now this year that are noticeably growing their hair out!!!
And here is another chronicle in the longhair comments that I've had at school. Today the dude that was sitting next to me told me to get a haircut and called me a hippie. The girl sitting in front of him actually defended me and said she thought that he should grow his hair out!!!
Wondering is there away going back and looking at messages that were
posted between 7/01/02 to 7/30/02?
thanks
How necessary is it to condition, and how often should one? Right now my hair is short (4 months from a shaved head) and so far I have not had to condition. A day or 2 after washing and the natural oil from my scalp makes my hair nice and soft and shiny, and kind of greasy to the touch. Might conditioning hinder the natural oils from lubricating the hair?
Chris
Posted by the webmaster of the Buzz Board himself...
"If long hair on men is so wonderful, how come so VERY, VERY few men have it? And how come SO MANY men hate it?"
And my reply....
"If long hair on men is so wonderful"
If? Not if, my friend...it IS wonderful! And women LOVE it!
"how come so VERY, VERY few men have it?"
Because VERY, VERY FEW men have the patience and the discipline to actually get through what we call the "awkward stage"...that time between having short hair and having long hair. Your hair can be difficult to manage and hard to make presentable during those months.
It takes patience and discipline to have long hair. It also takes learning how to take care of it. Most men don't have that ability...thus making longhairs the few, the proud, and the disciplined!
"And how come SO MANY men hate it?"
Because most (not all, but most) are jealous of it.
So today I went to pick up my GCSE results and there was this guy who always makes fun of my hair with a MOHAWK. He completely shut up as I went past him. I feel so good :).
Yeah, as shown in the title, I'm a firm believer in men with long hair! Wohoo! Any msn users are welcome to add me and stuff....take care people, and no cutting yor hair! hehehe. Cheers.
Lolly.
....I dropped in a wal-mart store and noticed
STACKS of generic hair-bug killer...
...wonder if there's a message in there somewhere?
TWO PART QUESTION:
1. WORST experience with the HAIR itself.
From simple stuff like getting it stuck in a brush, getting something stuck IN it, to something more extreme such as machinery accident, fight with hair yanking, etc.
2. WORST experience you got from PEOPLE.
This can include FRIENDS, RELATIVES as well as STRANGERS, co-workers, etc.
.
I've been reading the board on and off for almost half a year now. I just wanted to share something with everyone. I woke up this morning and went through the usual routine. I jumped in the shower, shaved and got ready to go to work. As I was drying my hair, a long strand of hair fell and poked me in the eye (really got in there for a good poke).
Now this may not seem like a big deal to allot of you; however this is the first time in my life that I’ve had hair long enough for it to really poke me in the eyes!
The hair in my eye didn't bother me, it brought a smile to my face and I couldn't help but think of this board. I've always maintained the small crew cut hair since I’ve been a child. I have very thick hair and have yet to hear any negative comments from people like: "He needs a haircut" or the old "get a haircut hippy".
A big thank you to all the members of the board, I’ve picked up some great advice, some funny stories and in general it’s a great place to spend some time when you’re in the dreaed bad hair phase. Looking forward to being able to place my hair behind my ears.
Hey everyone. Let's see if this works; I've been having trouble posting here lately for some reason.
I used to post here occasionally back when I grew my hair out for the first time. Here I go again...
I'm growing my hair out form a completely shaved head. I am at the 4 month mark right now. Let me just say it's great to have some hair again. I just found an old picture of me with long hair and I miss it so much. However, the first time I grew my hair out I treated it very badly. This time it's a different story. I learned a lot about taking care of my hair through my past experiences. At 4 months I can already tell my hair is much healthier. I'll post a picture soon.
If you want to see an old picture of me, look through the pictures on this site. It was posted in May 2001, dumb.jpg. That's me after about 14 months, but I had trimmed the back so it wasn't very long.
That's about all I can think to say right now. Any comments?
Chris
Hi I have a few questions:
1. What's the best way to dry my hair?
2. How long does my hair need to be before I can have a ponytail?
3. How do you make a ponytail? Do you just pull all your hair back or what?
4. Any tips for caring for my hair?
help is always appreciated.
Thanks!
As I have posted a few times before, I was blackmailed into cutting my butt length hair.
Basically My boss told me it was a managment thing and if I didn't I would be fired, I did, and have since been growing it back. It is past my shoulders now, and I cried my self to sleep so many nights after I was forced into cutting it.
I have found out recently that managment new nothing about it, nor encouraged it, but in an effort to support my boss told me that I had decieved them, and tried to put a guilt trip on me about it. That I must have missunderstood my boss. Basically tried to tell me it is all my fault.
Hell they hired me with long hair and new about it, how could I have decieved them?
Anyway It has made me very angery and Very bitter, I was never like this before, and have suffered from some minor depression since. Never felt this way ever before. I have gotten very angry at some coworkers that made some comments about it in passing, and kinda blew up at them.
Anyway I can't seem to let it go, and it has caused me not to be my self, and I worry that I will do something I regret. It has almost consumed me, I want vengence so bad on my boss for what happened.
What should I do, What will help? Please any suggestions would be good.
Hi all.
As I was getting tired from having mini-mullet at the back(growing for 11 months) I decided to cut 2 inches off the back to make it look nicer(BTW:I love the result :) and also eases the heat of the summer).
I only have one worry:since I didn't want to cut too much I cut the hair while it was dry and had to use force with the scissors to cut the mini-ponytail at the back-will it cause split ends(I take good care of my hair BTW-conditioning and shampooing)at the back?
Also,what causes split ends in general?
Thanks,
Adi.
Im a Black Male short hair who is trying to grow his hair out but every time I wash and shampoo my hair it's just gets nappy i hate it!
I know it takes time too grow but as it grow I want it feel and look shiny and soft help me please!!!!!!!!!!
So today was my 1st day of my senior year in HS, i'm at 9 months growing and I was hoping my hair would look nice today but man! I had one of the worst hair days ever! (and that's really saying something considering most of my days are bad hair days) It was sticking out all over the place and was even more HUGE than it normally is. I don't know what caused it?? Maybe it was the fact that I was sweating quite a bit for no reason, it wasn't even that hot. And what really sucks is that I haven't washed it in 3 days, after 3 days it always settles down pretty good but it looks like I just washed it this morning. Oh well, hopefully after 1 year this won't happen quite as much.
Please post a link to the website that a finish member has here with his up-do's.
thanks
Hi all.
I am cutting my hair. After the second time of growing it I have had enough. I have not 'give in' to long hair, its just I dont like mine anymore.
The hassel, headaches, heat and the general look, I do not like.
Its coming off. Ive had a good time growing it back and talking to you guys, typically MG and tekmatai, (hey, we should meet again soon man to jam that was cool, if your interested?).
So I have not 'quit' or 'given in' its just I don't like it and what comes with it. Why have it if you are totally unhappy with it? I will not regret it, as I have extended the 2 week rule into about a 6 month one, as you will see I have not posted for a while.
If I ever grow it back, (doubtful) I will post again. I will still be looking round here and occasionally posting to offer any help/advice etc.
Bye and cheers
James
i am a 19 year old guy and i have benn growing my hair for the past 8 months but recently i have noticed that they are becoming thin. please suggest one sure shot way of making my hair thick.
i got a problem i kinda need your help with, my Dog just got flees and i can't seem to get rid of them, i gave her
sevral flee dips, used a flee collor, sprays and they keep coming back, now there all over the rug, all over me and as i fear starting to get in my hair,
Hair has been REALLY itchy and i have a bad feeling that there getting in it, how much damage can they do and is there any way to stop them without damageing my hair or scalp? this is kinda a huge problem because both me and my Girlfriend have long hair and i don't want them doing damage to either of ours. if anyone can help me i would REALLY apreciate it, Thanks
ps: i can't get them off the Dog or the rug either besides my hair :-(
Recently there was a discussion relating to the style of this board and it's difference to others that many people use.
I have taken the 10 minutes it takes to set up an example of a board that I often use and really quite like. I would like to see what people think of it. If people like it I don't mind hosting it as my bandwidth is free. As you will see it is on a fast server so there should be no problems there.
Webmaster I have set up a user for you so that you have admin rights, I will email you the details.
Personally I really don't get on with the board as it is with Matt's Script as I prefer the method where recently added to threads appear at the top.
Hello all,
I've been lurking around since November or so , but I decided that I should join in at least a little bit.
I've noticed that many folks have suggested that daily washing should be avoided.....there is no way I have been able to do this.
I have tried, and my scalp produces unbelievable amounts of oil. It's unbearable. I have to wash twice a day, and sometimes blow dry when I'm short on time. Does anyone else out there have to wash twice a day ?
Hey, guys, I got a question for you..
My hair is really curly, and now, at about 7.5 inches it is basically an afro. It doesn't look nearly that long at the top, but it's really sticking out at the sides and in the back. I was just wondering if any of you have a similar hair structure and at what length did it start to grow down instead of out?
Thanks
Anton
I've been trying to let my hair grow for awhile, and over the summer I got my hair layered. The problem is that my hair is really thick, and i cant brush it or anything without sticking my head under the faucet, and after my hair dries it sorta messes up, escpecially on the sides on my head. I know some of it is because my hair has a natural curl to it, and
it might be because i use to twist my hair a lot, and keep it really short. I guess I need to know what I shoudl do about it. Would hair straitener work, and shoudl I try that? Or maybe do a bowl cut and let it grow? I don't know if I could do that because when my hair gets long I would want it to look something like james hetfield or tom arayas hair.
It's getting really frustrating because by the time i get to school it looks like i dont even brush my hair. Thanks in advnace.
hey guys...i've been growing my hair out for about 7 months now and i have it really shaggy...like a beatle..but just lately ive been noticing when i comb my hair...i will notice hair in the comb...or if i run my fingers through my hair and give it a little tug...i will notice like two or three hairs coming out..i am really worried , i don't want to be loosing my hair! i'm only 19!!!is this common? or what?? help!!
I have a friend who has worked as a window clerk for the U.S. Postal Service at various locations in the east. He has been required to keep his hair very short (above the collar) and is also required to remove his earring for work. I has assumed that there is a standard dress code for all USPS window clerks nationwide. However, while visiting a post office somewhere north of downtown Phoenix some months ago, I noticed a window clerk with a variety of facial piercings and a thick, black mane of waist length hair. Management must not have had any problems with his mane, as no attempt had been made to hide it. In fact, it was worn free and was flying everywhere. Needless to say, the guy was working his a** off. It is too bad that more employers cannot judge people for the work they do rather than their appearance. Hats off to the Phoenix Postmaster!
Changing HairStyles for when you just cannot decide...
...(and the guy on Page 2 should just go back to bed).
i was at wally world tonight (walmart) and saw seven..count them! one, two, three, four, five, six, SEVEN longhairs...i felt like i was in a convention or something...and we weren't all together either...i would go down one aisle and see one, round the corner and see another, walk to another part of the store, and find another. i got so tickled!
just thought i'd share that tidbit of info...i know it has been mentioned here before that walmart offers sightings, but these were the really good heads of hair sightings...healthy hair, good cuts, well-kept...i guess that is what it so unusual.
maj
Need some advice on where to find a good soft brissle hair brush. I have very fine hair ( about 15"-16" now),, and it is easly damaged by combing or brushing with a stiff brush. any recommendations on the best brush for me, and where I could find one? Nothing much to be had in the usual department stores or CVS,etc. I currently have a Vidal Sasssone on which is ok, but would like something softer,
ABsalom [meaning father of peace!]
Contrary to his name, Absalom was NOT a man of PEACE...
His personal vanity and disloyalty
caused great strife and open warfare in the royal family...
Absalom while making a hasty retreat riding a mule[!] got his
LONGhair caught in the branches of an oak tree...
Then they ran Absalom through with 3 javelins.[ouch!]
His body was then thrown into a pit in the forest
...The rebellion, and Absalom's life, were over.
Some honorable mention should go to this long hair:
Cousin It
Let's make him an honorary Samson. Waddya say?
The Rev
I found guy 'preaching' the following:
[Quote] " Men should have short hair.[!]
It should be short enough as to be obviously contradictory
to the revolutionary symbol.
Why shouldn't a man be just as proud of his identity with short hair...
...as the hippie is to identify himself with the revolution?[!]
Men, let us wear our short hair with pride...
Parents, start your son with haircuts and short hair when he is a baby. [!]
With discipline and, if needs be, punishment[!!!] see to it
that as he grows up he uses his hair as a symbol of
patriotism.
...SO, according to this belief, Longhairs are therefore:
* Revolutionary symbols...
* i.e. a hippie identifying himself with the revolution [which one?]
* and, evidently, UNpatriotic![huh?]
Well, OK, most of us can take care of ourselves & make our
own decisions...
...But what I HATE to see is the use of children in their propaganda!
That's just plain digusting.
Hope this question isn't too stupid, but, what do you do
about your sideburns?
Do you just let them grow or trim them?
I have been growing my hair out for about 5-6 months and
the sideburns are really driving me crazy.
Thanks
Tim
http://www.dexglobal.com/thcs/buzzboard/posts/15960.html
"A vast conspiracy has been formed amongst those who have lost all of their hair to get every man in the world to shave himself bald......"
My hair is not that long (I am a four-monther), but I have problem at my work. I work in a very disgusting environment. I must wear a net on my head. I constantly receive water, mud, dirt abd other disgusting stuff on my head. I also sweat so it doesnt help. When I come home after working, my hair is always in a tangled mess! Are there any tips to detangle hair without pulling out half of my hair each time?
I've seen alot of posts on here about long hair coming back in style. Many agree that it is, others say it will never be back in style. I live in a small city in Canada and from what I can see, long hair, as in shoulder length or longer is not coming back. However, a new style of somewhat long hair is emerging. This new style is what I like to call a "preppy afroish awkward baseball mullet". I use the word "preppy" because it is mostly preppy popular kids that are sporting this new hair style instead of a buzz cut. "Afroish" because 98% of these people growing out this hair style have really thick curly afro like hair. "Awkward" because that's all this hairstyle is, it's hair left in the awkward stage. "Baseball" because all the people with this style wear a baseball cap loosely over it. "Mullet" because when they wear a hat it resembles a mullet sticking out of the back. I guess it's good to see "longer" hair coming back, but am I the only one who thinks this style looks just as bad as a 80's mullet teased with too much hairspray?:P
how good does it feel to be out the awquard stage? well now i know cos im out of it :D first time its not been annoying in about 8 months. i guess its easy from now on huh?
I know male and female hair are essentially the same thing. I was wondering though, if there was a hair care company that provided products, such as shampoos, conditioners, etc. which were meant exclusively for male's hair?
...This is not a religious question,
consider it to be about a fable if you like.
WHY was Samson's strength in his HAIR?
Was an explanation ever given?
He gets his beautiful hair chopped of by a woman...
and then loses all his strength!
What's the story?
Well my parents, well actually just my mom hatess my new hair theory. I have onnly been washing my hair with luke warm water everyday and I will admit my hair is getting really oily and greasy looking. She said I look like I dont take care of my self now because my hair looks as she said "dirty". I quit washing my hair with shampoo because wheneever i do my hair gets all frizzie and poofy. Now when I dont wash it with shampoo its gets flatter and since my hair is blonde it makes it look darker and it has this wetness look to it all the time. I actually kinda like it but I do see how it can look dirty. So what can I do about this, My hair produces alot of oil, i mean just one day without washing it with shampoo you can see how it clumps like, i just keep it brushed and i avoid this clumping. But i just cant stand shampoo and I actually think it is damaging my hair too, it makes all these fly aways that stick up and curl out of no wear and brushing dont help that much when it does that. So what should i do. Im lost. I might post a picture somtime on the two different looks one cleaned with water and one cleaned with shampoo. also dont worry about what my mom thinks, she dont force me to do anything with my hair like other kids on this board but i do respect her opinions and stuff id just like to here what you think
I have long shoulder hair, and lose on the top of the head I'm 40
I try rogaine from now 45 days, and there is no result.
Is there a persons, try rogaine, and have result?
Thank's
I'm posting this thread because I want your prayers/goodwill/whathaveyou for Thomas (or Thomen) Stauch, drummer of Blind Guardian and longhair. He's having troubles with one of his hands, which has prevented him from playing some shows with the band. Unfortunately, his hand hasn't gotten any better yet, as he says over on the BG forum. I'd really appreciate it if you'd give him your good vibes, and I know he would too! Thanks a bunch!
Ryan
Hey Rokker. I believe you mentioned that you get occasional trims. I thought that I'd reached my 'terminal length', but don't really think that's true. Due to a bad shampoo (for a while), I've gotten some damage -- many split ends. In fact one side of my hair actually seems to be longer than the other. I hate the thought of getting it trimmed, but; my hair used to be longer and now it's kinda' spazzing out in the back (curly, etc. -- it's always been straight -- naturally). I haven't changed my grooming habits, etc. it appears that my hair is just damaged. Does trimming the split ends help to continue the growth? I've heard that there is no cure for split ends -- except trimming (even from my mom). It sounds reasonable, though I hate to do ANY cutting. What do you (and others) think?
Writing this as a Messianic Jew, just thought I'd give a little information:
Please don't take this as preaching, prostletyzing, etc.
1. It is called a Naziri vow and not a Nazarite vow, it has nothing to do with the town of Nazareth.
2. The lesson can be found starting in Shof'tim (Judges) 13.
3. The Naziri vow does forbid cutting of the hair during the period of the vow, as well as abstaining from wine, grapes, and any products of the grape.
4. It also includes drinking any intoxicating drink (beer, mead, really good scotch, etc.)
5. An angel appeared to Shimshon's (Samson) parents before he was conceived, and his mother too was not allowed to drink or touch grapes. Therefor he was marked as holy preconception.
6. Shimshon's mother had been barren up to this point.
7. This makes Shimshon the first fruit, which would be offered and made holy (Kadosh- to seperate) unto Adonai.
8. Shimshon's strength was from G-d, making him holy. His hair was but a symbol of this vow.
9. Note that Shimshon was a most unlawful (i.e. unholy) as he was a huge womanizer (known to have been with prostitutes) and married outside the faith (wife: Timnah)
10. Shimshon took the vow lightly, and this was his downfall.
11. When his hair was shaved, it thus ended the symbol of the Naziri vow, and his holiness (remember means to be seperated).
12. Ironically, Shimshon only is recorded having prayed once, and that was to kill his enemies on the day of his own death.
Again, just a quick Torah lesson from the preacher. No flames necessary. I'm not here to "shove the dove"
Shalom
Mattityahu
Hallo everyone.
I just got a hair cut today and it is really messed up. I really wanted to grow back out my hair but it was getting alittle messy. I was wondering if anyone knows a way to make hair grow faster or any pills I can take.
HEY UUMM IAM ANY EAST INDIAN AND I HAVE VERY THICK HAIR I WANT TO GROW IT LONG ENOUGH SO I CAN PUT IT BEHIND MY EARS....I WANNA KNOW IS THIS POSSIBLE WITH THICK HAIR AND WILL IT LOOK GOOD???????
The Webmaster wrote...
Religious topics are, in fact, welcome here, as long as they pertain to long hair on men.
StanleyBey wrote...
Please, let those who want to believe, believe.
Yes... it's Treyn here... I was going to wisely stay out of this one all together and let everybody else feed on this one, but I felt compelled to stop by and say thanks to the Webmaster and StanleyBey for their exacting wisdom on this subject.
Now I would like to say...
Let those who don't believe, not believe. But I also kindly ask for respect towards what I believe. I ask this in friendship. Thank you to all!
I have been watching CMT tonight and their showing Willie Nelson in one of his concerts years ago. This is back in his awkward stage. His hair is a little shorter than mine is now. Growing pretty much the same as mine also. Oh yea, and he is playing that same old guitar that he is still playing today. To those Willie fans out there...
Most of the time I'm really careful when brushing or combing my hair. I use a wide tooth comb and get the tangles out carefully then I brush through it carefully trying not to break any hairs. But sometimes,like tonight, I'll just grab my brush and rip right through it,breaking and ripping hairs in the process. Then I am so mad at myself for doing it I can't stand it. I don't know why I do it,I don't know if I'm just not thinking or what. Do any of you ever do this? This sounds weird I know,but I have no idea why I do it. I guess the devil made me do it :-)
All,
Please do not respond on this board to spam messages. That just needlessly consumes server space and bandwidth. Instead, if you see that the message is remaining for some time, send me an email to get my attention, and I will take care of it.
Thanks.
Does anyone here style their hair like legolas? If so could you say how. My hair is shoulder length now an I've been wanting to try it since December. Thanks.
Below Fitmus and Nym said they think Johnny Depp and River Pheonix look alike. Here is a photo of them side by side. They have the same facial structure like Nym said for sure. What does everyone else think?
Most of the comments I get about my hair are from guys but occasionly a girl may make a comment but its always: "When are you going to get a haircut?", or "Why are you growing your hair out?" both in negative tones. Yesterday while riding the school bus home a girl was talking to this dude sitting behind me and she asked him why he didn't get his haircut for school. His hair was still short, not even an inch yet but he always gets a buzzcut when he does get it cut. I thought that he looks better with hair rather than no hair (Note: I'm not gay just because I'll admit if a guy looks good or not. All guys know when some dude is ugly or not. It doesn't mean your gay.) He then said, "Well why didn't he get his hair cut for school?" talking about me of course but he said it jokingly because me and him are friends. She answered by saying I was girly!!! I think I look a whole lot better with longhair than I do with short buzzed-off hair like I used to have. I have this vision of how I'll look someday in the future; I see myself with longhair, earrings, a few tattoos, have lasik eye surgery or get contacts so I don't have to wear glasses, and wearing clothes that I've always wanted to wear ie. leather pants. Even when I was only 6 I knew one day I would have longhair. Whenever I see a longhaired guy in public with his girlfriend, she is always very HOT!! And I do know some girls like longhaired guys but they are rare just like longhaired guys. I remember back when Hanson was popular and this girl had on a T-shirt with them on it and this other girl asked her if she liked longhaired guys like it was something bad. I figure that it may only be like that here where I live because I live in redneck town pretty much. So most girls think they are supposed to have the short-haired, jeans wearing, tobbacco using, country music listening guys like their fathers. And I'm not like that. But I recently saw a poll that was for girls asking what they looked for in guys. 90% of them said short-hair and only 10% wanted longhaired guys. Whassupp wit dat????
Hi, today is 3 months since my last hair cut. my hair is thick, close and a little curly. i'm just wondering if there is anyway that i can make my hair thinner and loose? and how do i have those asian rock star's hair styles? like the guys through the link. and if u wanna check out more, go to clik.to/larc ,
Does having long hair change the personality of a person?
I have had long hair off and on since my twenties. I have always felt better with long hair despite the drawbacks (the awkward stage, people's comments, etc.). Now I'm approaching fifty and I think that it is time to let it grow once and for all. I'm in academia in a somewhat conservative college. However, I have just received tenure so there is nothing to lose on that score.
Now my hair is silver/grey and I have a bald spot on my crown. None the less, I plan to let it grow to my shoulders or perhaps, over time, to my waist if it will do that. This time, however, I plan to get it trimmed every once in a while to keep it looking healthy.
I would like to hear the experiences of other older, professional men who have let their hair grow.
Thanks for your support.
Hi, I have long hair, all one length, down to my collarbone length. I've worked for toyota logistics for almost 8 years and am thinking of a job change. I'm wondering if I should be worried about a future job interview which is in another state. The job would be an important move for my family. My hair is very clean, and neat, and I'm clean shaven, however I'm wondering what kind of impression I will make visually, regardless of how I dress or how my hair looks pulled back.
Any thoughts on long hair and first impressions with an interviewer?
John
Who all agrees with the following:
Wouldn't this board be better if it worked the way I see most other boards..?
That is, you post a message/thread, and then everytime someone replies, it puts the original message/thread back at the top of the list.
Since this board has so many posts, ones that are only a couple days old get pushed so far down the list, often several pages, that a lot of people will miss them, and you get a lot less replies. These are posts that are actively getting replies. If it worked the other way, then there would be new and old posts mixed in as you scroll down. I realize a lot of posts will be missed still, but at least it will be partly new and old posts. Also, maybe the board could be divided into a couple different catergories..this is just gigantic, and its no ones fault, I think Victor runs a good board.
But if the board isn't split, I realize there's a problem either way it is done, but which would people prefer?
slacker
I'm just curious as to whether anyone has tried this stuff.
I bought it just 'cause I liked the name ^_^ . It seems to
be a horse shampoo that is also marketed as a human product.
I've only used it once as of yet, but I think I rather like it.
If you're interested in taking a look at it, I found it in the
local Walgreens (SE Wisconsin).
On another note, my left wrist (that I broke about a month ago)
is finally healing to the point where I can almost use both hands
to work with my hair. You guys with two good hands don't know how
good you have it. I've been wearing earth-tone scrunchies for a
month because I can't manage the tight bands at all!
'Till later,
Wetdog
I have a pretty thick beard except for this one spot on my right cheek, where it apparently doesn't grow at all. I'm 21 now, and have been shaving since I was 13. I always thought it was something that would come out later. I've noticed this on a couple of other people also. What's up with that?
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What do you guys think about glases and long hair, do they go together ok on guys? Im thinking of giving up on these contacts ive been wearing and going to glasses because there much easier to wear and clean and more comfortable in my opinion. Do any of you have pictures with glasses on so I can see. Its just whenever i look at myself with them on its like im not looking at myself and its someone else.
You got your computer fixed yet? Add me to MSN on skarred_orange@hotmail.com :).
has any one ever herd of this it's a comic book a bout a long haired half demon and his adventuress it's really good
.....might scare the crap out of someone..
then again, so might waking up to a 'Lion's MANE'!
Now I'm really confused. Is it better sleeping with hair FREE or
in a NET or in a HaT? Braids?
Bun?
What's best? Or does it depend on type of hair?
does one of these exist? buzz cuts r seen usually as being for guys, long hair for girls. this board exists so surely there is a girls buzz board too... i can think of several female movie stars who have at some point done a movie with a shaved head.
Hello,
I used to wear a ponytail to sleep, but it pulled through the night when I twist & turn, & I woke up with nearly a handful of hairs in the bed every time. Now I don't wear a thing and I wake up looking like a lion, & it takes me like 10 minutes to detangle it & shape it into form. I have very thin, curlyish/wavy hair. I tried using oil or conditioner but it stains the pillow & beadsheets too much.
Any help would be appreciated!
Hey all, what's up?
I have a question about leave in conditioners. I usually use one after I shampoo and condition my hair,which is 1 or 2 times a week. The rest of the week I just rinse my hair out with water,and sometimes condition. Should I be using the leave in conditioner after just rinsing, or should i just save that for after shampooing? Or would it be better to just use a regular conditioner when I rinse,and ditch the leave in? I'd really appreciate any help on this. I have searched thru the archives and didn't really find anything that really gave me specific answers on this. So I thought i'd ask you guys. By the way my hair is pretty thick and slightly wavy.
Keep it long! :-)
There's been so much focus on the negatives of long hair lately (harrassment from the buzz board, stereotypes, etc.) that I thought I might throw out some positives for discussion:
1) The way it sticks to my back when I get out of the pool.
2) The way it seems to embolden women to flirt with me (long hair is like an explicit invitiation :)
3) My resemblance to Aragorn
4) That feeling of being special, belonging to a privileged few.
5) The fact that it scares conformists >:-)
6) The way it tickles my shoulders when I take my shirt off
7) The feeling of accomplishment that comes with ALL THAT PATIENCE waiting for it to grow.
8) Being able to look in the mirror and see my real self.
9) Hair Jewelry (ties, cuffs, and other forms of personalization)
10) Being dead sexy!
Please feel free to add to, or discuss, any submission.
The Rev
I am originally from the mountains of North Carolina. I grew up on a road called Wesser Creek about a mile from the Nantahala River in the Great Smokie Mountains. Down on the river you seen a lot of longhairs. You mostly saw them wearing Kayak wet-suits or Robin Hood style tight pants with jogging shorts worn over the top of them. Most of them drove VW Vans with kayak's on top. Kinda the peace, love and woodstock type crowd. You would often see them standing in a circle playing hackysack. The locals around there at some point in time starting calling these guys Granola's. Not exactly sure why, but that's what they called 'em. I guess because they were health nuts. Anyway, that is probably what first instilled the desire in me to grow my hair long. Don't exactly know why I waited this long to finally do it though. Anyone ever been to the Smokies? Possibly the Nantahala River?
Hi, I have longish hair and I used to get really annoyed with it in the mornings. I used to wash my hair nearly every day and spend ages getting it right in the morning. I found a trick now though. I wash my hair and condition at night and style it into roughly the style I want, don't have to take too much trouble, then let it dry, then I go to bed. I find that when I wake up the next morning, my hair has sort of coated itself in the natural oils that your head produces.
All I do then is comb out the tangles gently, get a handful of water and just evenly coat my hair with the water, until my whole head is fairly damp, but I DO NOT RINSE MY WHOLE HEAD! I find if I do that, it gets greasy really quickly. Just a bit of water each morning should do the trick for ya!!! Also, I don't have to wash my hair nearly as much, now it's only every 4 days or so.
So try it! Wash/condition at night, comb and water in morning, say goodbye to dryness AND greasiness!
Keep it long people!
This is specifically for those few who want to leave the board because they somehow feel offended because of their religious beliefs.....
I say GET OVER IT! My goodness, how sensitive can some people be? If you're the one who brings up the topic of religion, then you should be man enough to accept the diverse views you'll get in the responses. If you can't handle a discussion and differing views, either a) don't bring up the topic or b) stay with a small group who shares your opinions and views 100%.
I personally stayed out of the discussion as to not offend anyone. I personally think the Bible is a load of conflicting BS and a bunch of fairy tales. I cannot understand how rational, normal thinking people can believe someone parted waters, or walked on water, or rose from the dead. It defies all the laws of science and nature. Some people would believe in Jack and the Beanstalk if it were in the Bible.
I don't believe there ever was a Jesus. If there had been, he'd surely have been in SOMEONE'S written and recorded history. Many cultures had extensive written histories, yet not one mentions this great man who had so many followers. And if there was this incredible flood that covered the planet, and Noah built an ark, why didn't any of the civilized cultures with written histories ever mention a flood? The Egyptians had very detailed written history, yet never mention anything about any of the Bible's stories.
Anyway...now that I'm sure I've offended a few people, I'll just say this....
If you can't handle the diverse viewpoints of a diverse community...that being this web community...then you don't belong anywhere but with a small group who believes only what you believe and says what you want to hear.
I personally didn't see anything that was so offensive that anyone would have just cause to complain about it and walk out. But that's their choice. And to them I say....SEE YA! Don't let the screendoor hit you in the azz on the way out!
Heck, even the people on the Buzzboard are more reasonable than that!
Keep it long, let it grow, and just RELAX! This is supposed to be a place for us to discuss hair and be amongst FRIENDS! This is NOT supposed to be a place that creates any stress or resentment.
I propose we stay off the topic of religion from now on. It's something that should be discussed at home and in the church and NOWHERE else when your in a diverse community with varying belief systems.
We longhairs are a vast minority as it is. We shouldn't be fighting amongst ourselves.
PEACE!
Here are some recent pics of LMHGVL (which I just found out that it means "Letting My Hair Grow Very Long" Cool, huh?!) I told him I am very jealous of his progress, but I will be there by the end of 2003 according to the 1/2 inch a month average. Let him know what you think of his awesome hair!
Hi all.
I haven't cut my hair for 11 months.
At the moment I'm letting it grow freely, however since I'm not a fan of really long hair(I don't think I'll grow much further then shoulder length) I'm aiming for the Obi-Wan(hope I spelled it right) in Star Wars Episode II(the new movie) hairstyle.
Just wanted to know if there is a special smthg I need to do or just when I'll be able to pull my bangs to my shoulders, I would need to cut the back and slick the rest backwards.
Also, did anyone try this hairstyle?
Thanks,
Adi.
In case anyone posted anything to me, I just wanted to let everyone know that I won't be on the board for a few days due to a sudden death in the family. I'll see you guys later in the week...
As some of you know, I had a job interview Friday. At this time, it had been a while since I last washed my hair, and it looked kind of ratty. Of course, I had to do something with it to make it look good for the interview. So what I did is this: when I washed it, I didn't shampoo (although it had been a few days); I decided to see how just conditioner + natural oil would work out. So I tried it...
It worked GREAT. Before I did this, my hair felt kind of dry and rough, like it was damaged. So I did the 'just conditioner' trick, and my hair lays down and is smooth; it feels really healthy, and looks really healthy. It even survived the 'sleep test'. I woke up this morning, and my hair took a minimal amount of effort to get to look nice. There was no struggling with tangles, no having to incessantly wet my hair just to be able to comb it, nothing. I just combed it a little, and that was it. Back to looking and feeling good.
And as for the job interview itself... it went great! The woman didn't say anything about hair, nor even notice mine (for which I was thankful). I wasn't about to ask about hair length policy; I figure that if it's an issue, it's her place to say something. Being that she was thorough with her interview but said not a word about hair, I don't think I'll ever get hassled for it -- at least, not from the people in charge. And my hair's still awkward stage -- it's long enough to move and get in my eyes and over my nose, but not long enough for me to tuck it back behind my ears. And the back tends to want to flip out (although my 'conditioner/scalp oil' trick seems to have all but remedied that). So even with otherwise hard-to-keep-looking-nice hair, she still didn't say anything. =D
Anyway, just wanted to let y'all know... Keep it long (or, keep growing if it's not yet long =]).
The 15th of this month is closing in and that is the date I add my Progress Pics #3 on my Web-Sites longhair progress page. As you will find if you visit this page, I have front and side pics for June 15th. Front pic only for July 15th and from there on out starting this 15th, I will be posting front, side and back pics of my hair. I have the spots for the rest of this year and all of next year already reserved just waiting on the pics to be added each 15th of the month. I wish I had done front, side and back pics from the start, but oh well! No time machine handy at the moment. Where's Michael J. Fox when you need 'em!
Anyway, click below to see the page if you like, and remember... KEEP IT LONG RIGHT OR WRONG, BABY!!!
Hello all,
When my hair is long and I took a shower the night before (which I prefer to do), my hair was a mess the next day...especiallys since I have a wave in my hair. Then, if I tried to brush it that morning, it got really poofy and unruly. Therefore, I used to take showers in the morning to avoid the "bed head" look, and the poofiness after trying to brush it in the morning. Do any of you have similar issues with the "bed head" look where brushing the next morning isn't useful? Is there any way to deal with this issue without having to take morning showers as the solution?
I have been shampooing less and less as my hair grows longer, I haven't gotten poofy hair for months, despite the criminal even out trim I had, however, now I feel shampoo is beeing 2 or 3 times as aggresive to my hair. I really don't want to shampoo anymore, but the shorter hair that was evened out needs it sometimes. Why am I feeling the damage so big lately? I like how its going, but that trim is going to take me months to recover. Any idea how to cope with this?
Since the movie Stand By Me, River Pheonix has been one of my favorite actors along side Harrison Ford and Morgan Freeman. Too bad this guy isn't alive anymore. The first time I saw him with longhair was in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. Kind of an undercut style at the time. River's hair is the closest hair to mine I have ever come across. Almost identical. The way it grows, behaves, the thickness and texture, everything. If I shucked the glasses and clean shaved my face, I would kinda look like him... or NOT!. Below are some pics I found:
How's it going? You should post an up to date pic before you go back to school. Hope those idiots are not still bothering you? Probably jealous I would think!
LONG HAIR!
Men with long hair is something some Christians don't like at all. So I thought I'd have to cover this issue to get rid of all misconceptions concerning this by some so controversial issue.
Some even say that it's unbiblical to have long hair and refer to the verse <1 Corinthians 11:14>
BUT to understand this scripture we need to understand what the situation was like in Corinth. At this time Corinth was known for it's immorality and perversity and the men that were sexual perverted had long hair. Paul that wrote this letter didn't want the men in the church to be taken for perverted and that's why he wrote these words.
So this is NOT God's commandment to all people throughout all times, but Paul's SPECIAL ADVICE for the people in Corinth, at that time!
Another interesting thing is that the whores in Corinth had short hair or shaven heads and Paul didn't want the people in church to be taken for whores so that's why he told the females in church to not cut their hair off. <1 Corinthians 11:6> Again that was Paul's SPECIAL ADVICE for the women in Corinth in that time and NOT God's commandment to all Christians throughout all times.
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I posted here a long time ago during my awkward stage around November of last year. This is my progress; I am finally out of the awkward stage!
The first picture is right before I decided to grow my hair back out long (don't laugh). I have no pictures of my awkward stage (I avoided the camera like the plague during that stage- I looked like Eric Estrada from the CHIPs patrol, lol).
The second picture of me was taken about 2-3 months after my awkward stage. The pictures after that show my progress afterwards.
The awkward stage is rough! Reading this board gave me support during my awkward stage, so as payback here's my advice on how I survived the awkward stage (and by surviving, I mean not giving up on growing your hair out and cutting it back to short).
1) Forget about dating women for at least a year (or if your'e already dating a woman, let go on the fact that you will not feel as attractive around her). When you desire women during your awkward stage, you will have an uncanny desire to give up your goal on growing your hair out and going to the hairstyler and getting it cut so you can appear 'cleaner' and 'fresh' looking. Once you let go on the fact that you will not be dating any women for a while, it's not so bad. There will always be a time for women; for once in your life, just focus on yourself- but not TOO much, which leads onwards to my second tip.
2) Don't think about your hair too much- just let it be. Accept the fact that your hair will be very 'nappy' for at least a year. You should only be getting a haircut once every 3 months at the very most (I aimed for once every 4 months), so trust me- you are going to be looking at the mirror and feel very insecure and ugly. Just let it be and accept this for a year- once you do, you will feel much better.
3) Don't go reading every article and post about hair care and growing it out- it will only drive you crazy and impatient.
4) Deep condition you hair twice a week- get some good, strong hair conditioner and let it soak into your hair for 5-7 minutes before rinsing it out. Use cool water to rinse it so you will get that healthy shine. Your hair will look very healthy once it is grown out.
It's really great once you start getting your hair long! And I swear, even though long hair is out of style now (as if those short layered-haicuts are supposed to look good) I could swear I think I women notice me a lot more now. Oh well, could just be an illusion.
Good luck, brothers!
Nym
Several people have mentioned being stared at by other Longhairs...
It lasts longer than just a glance. Almost a sort of 'recognition.'
This happened to me just yesterday and it's not just my imagination.
Anybody have any similar experiences?
here's me (thanx for the correction LucksKind).
Sheba (the cat) and my mini-studio.
Hope I got it right this time. If not, sorry for the wasted space guys.
it tim again thanx for the responsees. my hair has forever been oin the akward stage. i dont think it will weigh down but i will try. if have a suggestion on how to make it become not so coarse tell meplease. also if you have a suggestion on how to make it come down mechanically (certain conditionar etc.)
Hey, it's been about 15 months since I last got my hair cut or trimmed and it's been quite a while since I've noticed any progress. I have wavy hair and in the back where it touches my shoulders, strands are constantly coming out easily. I've tried washing my hair every day, not washing it at all, brushing it, not brushing it, just using shampoo, just using conditioner. I think I'm loosing too much hair every day for it to be growing which would explain why it doesn't appear to be getting any longer. Any suggestions?
...and some are even Intellectuals!...he..he
No, but I've been on this Board for some time
and if I have realized anything it is that
most longhaired men (or those thinking of becoming one)
seem to be very thoughtful Individuals...very Reflective!
Pensive...
...Considerate of other's rights, etc.
There was a time when I would not have trusted a guy with
long hair and now, well...
it's just the opposite!
Anybody have thoughts on this?
Remember The Titans was a great movie! I have it on DVD. But I thought it was terrible that the coaches made this guy cut his hair to play football. You could tell he hated it dearly in the locker room scene with him looking in the mirror and pulling at the back of his hair after cutting it. It was still kinda long in an awkward stage way though I guess. Do you think it was his real hair here, or a wig?
I understand that some on this board will probably be glad to see me go. As Hair Religion said, (and may the Good Lord bless him) someone on this board may think that Christians are being bashed. He was specifically talking about me, which is O.K. Well, in the last rash of posts on the issue of Jesus, my Lord and Saviour having long hair, I find it wasn't Christians who were being bashed, but Jesus himself. This I won't no longer be a part of. Jesus to me was the greatest most loving, compassionate being to ever walk the face of this earth and He is my Lord. I have really had a great time talking back and forths with you guys on this great community. I have spent most my evenings reading this board, but the disrespect for the hearts and feelings of others is becoming quiet hidious to me. I will continue to grow my hair long. I will continue my hair growth progress page at my site, but I will continue no longer here. For those who read this and want to post back, don't waste your time, I will never see it. Thanks and God bless to those out there who have respect, and may God also bless those who don't. PEACE!!!!! David Freeman.
Today was the first day back to school. I'm a sophomore now this year. I had been dreading today because of the comments I'd start getting about my hair again. Everybody last year said I had a mullet although I didn't. But oddly enough of all the comments I received today, maybe only 2 were negative. MOst people just said, "Wow, you've got a lot of hair now." There were even a few guys who said they thought it was cool and said I looked like Howard Stern now. I had people comparing me to Slash and one that said I looked like Hanson. I had one guy who said that I needed to get a haircut and called me a hippie. The other comments were neither positive or negative. Those were just comments on how long my hair was now. Those make me feel pretty good because in my eyes I still don't have truly longhair yet.
Is there a way to make your hair thicker and more resistant? I have very thin hair...
...HoW MaNY times have you heard this said???
..What's so bad about a hippie? Drugs?
Aha hahahaha...plenty of shorthairs doing that!
Peace, Love? Hmmmmmm, but doesn't everybody think this
world needs MORE of that?!
OK, so what's the problem? Is there a problem? Yes...
and it's THEIR 'problem.' :p
What do you use to style your hair? I'd appreciate feedback from everyone of course, but even more so from those with curly/wavy hair. Thanks in advance!
...ends in .ptp
...that's the problem. Choose the 'EDIT' option and THEN copy
the url fro 'EDIT' (the url should end in .jpg and that is
what you want to copy for posting purposes here.
ANYWAY, I copied your url & pasted it into the address space
and I saw your picture, the cat and the guitars, etc.!
GREAT! Will say more later.
Hey man,
Was just wondering; as an experienced long hair do you find wearing a baseball cap has any effect on the properties of your hair?
I’m speaking in relation to that advice for managing the awkward stage. I find that if my hair is a little uncontrollable, after I wear the bb cap for an hour or so my hair feels a lot easier to manage and possibly a little straighter.
I realize that the majority of your hair must hang outside the cap but I was wondering if you noticed any changes (good or bad) after wearing one.
thankx.
I am headed out to find a new home as well. It is one hour until the chat and I do not think I will be attending now. Treyn and myself will be looking for a better more positive area to call our own and we home some of you will join us. I will check back in if we find or make a board of our own. Thanx all for the good advice you have given thus far. Good Day
I want my hair long but i dont think it is ment to be. It is just a huge puffy ball on my head. When it is wet it is better but still not that good. Please if you know any method to help email the suggestion to me.
Hey all!
Who has the Legolas hair?
I mean, such as:
If you have long hair, why dont you style it like this, and post a picture? I want to see if its even possible to emulate this hair, since this hair pictured is a wig!
If long hair ever becomes fashionable/trendy...
few men will ever be able to get to that point
because what separates the men from the boys is...
...getting THROUGH that damned awkward phase!
Then add the patience needed, embarrassment, putting up with
stupid comments from ignorant people...
...worry, doubts, learning proper hair-care...
[feel free to add to list]
Yeah, that's some hill to climb!
Hey Guys:
On the 1st of this month I reached 2 years of hair growth. I can't believe it was that long ago since I had the "ricky martin" buzz cut going on. At two years I guess my hair isn't that long, it's almost to my shoulders but I think I'm going to have to grow it longer because I still can't find a suitable way to style my hair when it's loose. I've gone with a ponytail since december, and it looks really good. People compare my "look" now to Rob Van Dam of the WWE since I slick it back with gel and I work out alot. I'm happy with the ponytail but during the last two months I've been sick of it. I want to wear my hair loose and have it look good. The problem is my hair is so thick and wavy that nothing will tame it. I thought once you reach two years, you should be able to style your hair loose and have it look decent. I only wanted shoulder length to begin with so does anyone know how much longer I'll have to go to have it look decent?
...and will we L(.)(.)K up next summer to see a sea of hair?
Are we imagining all of this or has the tide finally turned
away from the buzz cut?
I said in my last post that I was finished here, but previously I told FITMUS I would link to a picture of him from my site if he e-mailed one to me, so I am here to do this for him.
The pic is his starting pic with his new PC camera. Looks like he has great hair for growing long to me. Tell him what you think!
What shampoo(s) do you use? What are your thoughts on some popular ones such as Pantene, Alberto V05 and Head & Shoulders?
I want my hair long but i dont think it is ment to be. It is just a huge puffy ball on my head. When it is wet it is better but still not that good. Please if you know any method to help email the suggestion to me.
I read that most shampoo is too concentrated, and that you can put about a tablespoon of shampoo in an empty bottle, and delute it with water or conditioner so it isnt as harsh. I have not tried this yet but wondered if anyone else has heard of this and/or knows if it works.
Today something happened to me I want to share with you:
I am working as an MD in the Center of Germany. Thanks to this Board and you I decided to grow my Hair as long as I ever wanted it. Its about 33 cm combout, a little shorter at Front, wavy and with no Trims since March 02 (going for more). It looks a little shaggy now and I guessed especially older People would call it “un- Professional”.
Now ive made a home Visit , a 76 year old Lady, and when we had finished the medical Conversation, she suddenly said that she would adore my Hair and wished she could have it – and her Husband agreed , too!
It does not happen verry often that People of this Generation speak abot such personally Things. By the Way, ive never had a negative Comment yet- except from my Mother in Law…
Hey all I have been trying the condition every other day or so and only washing once a week but I noticed that my conditioner has alcohol in it and I do not like that. Will this damage or dry my hair? It seems almost ALL conditioners have alchohol in em! I certainly shouldnt be using this conditioner every day if it has alchohol as one of the main ingredients should I? By the way this is some high end EXPENSIVE Stuff my step mom got me from her hair shop. I think it is Redkin and it is called Calm conditioner detangler. I also have the relax chamomile shampoo that is the same series
Okay guys and gals here is the deal.... I have decided to be a long hair as I have always wanted it but never devoted myself to it. I am like 5 months from skin bald now at about 2.5 inches all around. I AM NOT GIVING UP! IN FACT I AM CUTTING TO GROW LONG! hehe See I want all one legnth like I want it all to hang to the same lvl when it is longer and here is my delema. I had planned on waiting until it was all around shoulder legnth or at least chin level and then trimming the longer hairs to bring it all to one neat legnth but the more I realized how I would hate to cut it now even this early I started to think how horrid it would be to take tons of legnth off later to get it all even. If you think about it there is like 6 inches between the bottom of the back of your hair line to the top of yoru head! That is 6 inches i would have to cut later to even it out! I WILL NOT DO THAT. SO I am going to do the hard work at the begining while my hair is short anyway. I am going to leave the top alone and shave the back of head from ears down and trim the sides with scissors. Keep doing this until my top catches up with sides and then I will stop trimming sides and just shave back until top catches up to that. If I do this will it all generally grow out one legnth from there without trims? Or at leaste if i do need to trim it to one legnth it will only be like a half inch or so. WOW sorry for the long post I will see you all in chat tonight! at 7:30pm PST !
I just thought I would start a new post just to spam the time a little bit more so people are more likely to see it. I will be there tommarow night at 7:30pm California time. All you east coasters come on in at 10:30pm your time. I can't wait to talk to you all! I bet the olive oil smell will be soo strong we shall surely smell it even i na virtual environment! I CAN't WAIT!
At work yesterday I got something in my hair that I tought might be rubber cement, but I cannot get it out and now it is hard as a rock. I don't know if someone is playing a prank on me or not, but if I cannot get it out I will have to cut it out. I have heavy black hair that is mid back just where I want it, the glue/chuck of grap is on the side below my ear. If I have to get it out, my hair will look like a bob, unless I get even more cut. What can I do.
Ok, i'm thinking of starting to grow my hair long. Whats the best style to start with, all over buzzcut or have the top a little longer than the sides. I appreciate your advice guys. Also, my hair is kinda "fly-away" after its washed, is it a bad idea to grow it?!
Thanks again!
....made from the natural hair oils of sheep...
so wouldn't it be a good replacement for human
hair oil?
Regardless of how slow it grows, it still grows! So, maybe you think that your hair don't change at all, but in facts it continues to grow. So each day it is longer than the previous day. I say this because I didnt notice any difference in my hair since a while. I am a four-monthers.
i went to my high school prep day to get books, parking passes etc. and i saw this guy who I hadn't seen for about a year (i dont know him) since he started growing his hair out, and man he has very curly hair so it looked really messy. Today he had it tied back, it was still very very curly and even tied back the front still looked like a frizzy mess but it looked GREAT! Well this is a pointless story but just thought I would share, this is the first time I have seen someone w/such bad hair look so awesome.
This has probably been posted before, but I just ran across it. It's about a man winning in court over being denied a job due to his long hair. (I think it happened in G.B.)
http://www.choisser.com/longhair/telegraph.html
Was at the local vocational school and allowed to take 1/8 to 1/4 trim to even up my hair. She was very careful. Pointed to how little hair was on the floor. The woman put my hair in a center braid. It was really cool. I have tired to braid my hair myself but have failed. Any suggestions on how to accomplish this task?
My hair is just touching the shoulders and when she braided it, the center braid ended at the back of the neck, hairline.
Terry
I was just curious if anyone ever uses the chatroom on this website? I've gone in it a couple of times, but noone is ever there.
No you can't link directly off your computer's hard-drive. It has to be uploaded to a web server. Instead of trying to explain the few ways how you can show a picture, do this: Shoot a pic, e-mail it to me, and I will put it in my web-servers Document folder and post it for you from my computer. I did something like this for Mantraschism once. Only I uploaded his to this site back when the upload here worked. Tell me what you think. My e-mail is freeman5@mcleodusa.net.
Although I'm no stranger to having long hair, I only really grew it out once to all one length, which is my goal again this time. As I'm growing it out, the sooner I can get it into a pony tail, the better. Right now I'm starting almost from a buzz cut, although my top is a bit longer than the sides.
Should I keep cutting the sides until it's all one length, or would it be better for me to just let it all grow? Which would be the quicker way to get my hair into a ponytail?
I have a question for you guys. I currently have shoulder length hair- all one length. However, a few years ago I had what some might consider a "slight mullet" My hair was short in front and the back just touched past the collar. It was pretty conservative looking though. I was curious to know when you think mullets went out of fashion. My opinion is mullets were perfectly acceptable until about 1996. But by 1997, it was out of fashion. Of course, anyone can do anything they want with their hair. And personally, I LIKE mullets, even though I dont have one anymore. I am just curious as to the YEAR when people thought mullets were "uncool?" What do you think?
Can someone please tell me what I should/could do to strengthen my hair/follicles? I've been growing my hair for about 3 years now (down to mid-shoulder-blades), but my style is the type with shaved sides. It's pretty much a mohawk, but a little wider on top so it doesn't look as bad for work.
I've been told by every stylist I've ever had that my hair is thin (not thinning), but I have a lot of it. Well, I seem to shed quite a bit, and because of the style of my hair, I really notice it. It's long, but if I keep shedding the way I do, it seems like it won't be long before the long hairs I do have will start looking too sparse - even though the ones falling out are growing back - I hope. :-)
Now, I 'm pretty sure that the hairs are not breaking off because I have very few split ends, and the hairs coming out are all long. So, to help prevent further unnecessary shedding, maybe I should try to find a way to strengthen my follicles. Any other ideas of what may be going on, and does anyone else have my situation?
Any advice/suggestions, recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
My hair is as described. What I mean by this is that after 20 minutes or so of washing and combing, it is tangled in spots. The hairs are rough and worse than straw-like.
I was using a shampoo and conditioner in one. I switched to rinse out conditioner, and although it is better, I still have so many tangles I am afraid I am going to go completely bald just trying to comb my hair, because the wide-tooth comb is caught so often.
If I let it go a few days without washing, the same result.
HELP! What can I do to make my hair NOT tangle up so much?
Below is pic where I finally used olive oil on my
hair. I like the relaxed results. My hair normally
would only lay down like this when wet. I shampooed
and conditioned last night and slightly towel dried
and then applied the olive oil. I'm really pleased
with it. Thanks for the advise guys!
Hey, I was surfing around and I found this site. I was just figuring that someone could help me with my long hair problem. My hair is almost to my shoulders in back and it has a upward curl. I haven't had a trim for almost a year and I was wondering if i did get my hair trimmed a little bit, could that fix my problem? I am trying to grow it past my shoulder blades. So could that fix it? Any advice would be most appreciated.
THX, Black_Rok18
Ok, Well i got around 7inch long hair all around and my bangs go to just the top of my mouth without pulling them. My hair is very thick I mean very, very thick and has like its own kinda poofyness to it by being so thick. Well my real question is Im thinking about doing somthing different with it for my senior year of school and my girlfriend suggested that I get a semi-perm or somthing like that, that just makes it really wavy. Is this damaging to my hair. Will I still be able to reach my goal one day to be able to have mid-back length hair and be able to put it in a professional-like pony tail. Will the perm die out like after my senior year so I look good for a good paying job. Is there any pictures you can post showing me what it will exactly look like. Well I know I asked alot but I thank you all for responding with what you can.
I'm 19 years old and been i have been growing my hair out for 3 years. The idea of going bald is torturing me for one year or more. My father is completely bald and gone bald at a young age, but his father is 89 years old and still has all his hair (not so thick anymore but it's normal at an age like this). My mother's father who passed out at the age of 80 had a little frontal recession in his hairline but he was far from bald. I noticed that my hairline has receeded a little since last year. What's going on? Is it something normal that hapens to everybody? (Nearly all guys at my age have the same frontal recession, even more).Am I going to be bald? I don't know if the type of strands counts, but I think I have my mother's thick type of strands and not my father's thin type. Please help me, I don't know what to do and everybody gets pissed off when I mention it and keep telling me it's only my imagination. I don't know, maybe it's only that but I can't get out of my mind that my hairline is receeding, especially on the left side. On the right it appears that the receeding is smaller.That's another strange thing eh? I think I have 50% to be bald.Arrgh!
.......So you probably have very thick, coarse, unCONTROLLABLE (MAYBE EVEN WILD) hair and your
conditoner probably just makes the hair shaft itself
even FATter and THICKer!!!
So maybe your hair looks BIG and horrible-looking when it is DRY? Why?
Well, it could be due to the AIR BETWEEN the hairs.
When your hair is WET...it's FLAT against your head, right?...
WHY? Because there is hardly any air between the hairs.
So now following that line of reasoning you just know
you NEED a product that
produces a bit of a WET LOOK...i.e. some sort of GEL.
MANY on this Site use gel. Why? To get rid of some of that AIR
BETWEEN the hair shafts.
Try EXPERIMENTing with a good GEL. (I sort of like L'Oreal's Melting Gel) Put it into your DAMP hair.
It WILL control the BIGness...just a matter of adjusting the amount
needed.
It worth a try...and who knows, maybe it will solve your problem
of the dreaded BIG HAIR!!!
Here is a photo of the southern gospel group The Gaither Vocal Band. The guy with the long hair is Guy Penrod. I gotta say that that is some of the coolist looking hair I have ever seen on a guy. My hair looks to be the same thickness as his, so I hope mine turns out like that. I can tell it is layered, but a very good layer job it is. I have often wondered if he ever gets any pressure about his hair from Christians in the Southern Gospel business. I grew up in North Carolina and went to a southern gospel music based Baptist church, and I know that they would have definetly frowned on it. Cool hair that man has, huh?
It seems as though no matter how long I go without washing my hair and how oily it gets, after I shampoo, there is NOTHING left. Leaving my hair unmanagable and 'big' when dry. And conditioning afterwards doesnt seem to help much either. What is the secret to removing just excessive oil? I have tried many different brands, most of them contain sodium/ammonium laurel/lareth sulfate which is bad news from what I hear. All of them are the same in removing all oil. Same with different brands of conditioners. After conditioning, it feels slippery when wet but after drying you wouldnt even know i spent an hour conditioning. Also when I shampoo I use a very small amount, and rinse it out right after but still the same problem. If it is impossible to shampoo and still leave oil behind, then what about conditioners. I have tried many popular brands, ones that are meant for 'dry damaged hair'.
Recently, I've decided that I want to grow out my hair. I've never wanted to do this before because even when it's short and buzzed, my hair is still coarse, thick, and frizzy. Should I just stick with short hair and accept the fact that long hair isn't for everyone? If not, how should I take better care of my hair so that it isn't so coarse, thick, or frizzy?
Le Roi de Carreau
This theory came from a site outlining all possible causes of male pattern baldness. And claims to be non biased. Just thought you lot might find it interesting.
One clinic in America claims that 99 per cent of all hair loss in men and women is caused by one thing - excessive oil. This oil, called sebum, clogs the pores of the scalp and stifles follicle growth. In time the hair root is asphyxiated, making it impossible for new hair to grow.
The follicles on top of a man's head grow straight up; consequently, when oil is released from the scalp, it has no place to go. On a woman's head, it can slip down the hair shaft towards the end, on a man's, it can only slide back to where it came from - the scalp.
If the scalp is not cleaned properly this oil becomes wax thus clogging the pores. When a hair is shed, its successor cannot come out. It becomes weak and literally goes to sleep under the scalp. The few hairs that manage to push through that waxy barrier are so puny that they are ready to fall out as soon as they break through. Such are the circumstances leading to Male Pattern Baldness.
If this theory is true i bet all the shorthaired males would grow their hair out in a second.
Hey all,
I feel like I am going bald up top. The hair on the front, above my forehead, is really thin. When I had shorthair it seemed a lot thicker but maybe it was my imagination? Now, after 1 year and six months of growth I feel like my hairline is receeding pretty fast. I am only 21. My dad doesn't really have a high hairline, but my brother does (step-brother, different father).
Don't get me wrong, I love my long hair and want to keep growing it..it would just be nice if it was a little thicker up top, like it is in the back.
Is there anything I can do to trigger growth in these thin areas, or am I doomed?
Thank you all,
Scott
Any ideas on when the upload feature will be fixed? I finally have a webcam and have some shots after (I think) about one year of growing.
I just want to comment on how good it feels to read about a bunch of guys really supporting each other about something so personal. I didn't have long hair until I got married when I started to grow it, and now it's halfway down my back. I'm not into my hair the same way some women are (putting lots of styling aids in it and little clips and stuff) and it seems like you guys like the natural feel of having long hair. I love it and feel a sense of freedom I never felt before when I had parent-imposed or society-preferred hair. I had one supervisor complain because I don't tie my hair back and she thought it didn't look "professional", so I do know a very small bit about that part of it (I wouldn't claim to know how it feels to always be encouraged to cut off your hair so people will respect you more- my husband has a longer than average beard and gets crap for it all the time at work). I personally think long hair is a wonderful expression of abundance and self love since it has to be cared for so well. I'm right there with you guys and I say HOORAY for all of you guys willing to let your hair down! Here is my favorite conditioning and detangling stuff: kms SILKER leave-in treatment, and here's some info from the bottle:1-800-342-5567 www.kmshaircare.com
Anyone wanted to grow you hair out or appreciate that your hair is long (for those of you who already had long hair when the movie was out) after watching this movie? I was right smack in the middle of my awkward stage when I watched this movie. It really gave me motivation to grow my hair out and stick to my goal.
I read some of the message boards at the Lord of the Rings site back in December; some women were making their boyfriends and husbands grow their hair out after watching this movie :).
Just a thought... Planning conventions for next summer is a good idea because it is an advantage to those of us still in the awkward stage. By then, our hair will be roughly six inches longer and out of the awkward stage! From Illinois!!!!! PEACE!
Does anyone know if anti depressant drugs like prozac can slow down hair growth? I have been growing out a standard clipper cut for about as long as i've been on prozac (over a year) and I only have about 4 and a half inches. Not even into the eyes yet. It feels healthy and all, just not very long. I was just wondering if anyone else has had experience with growing hair while on antidepressants as hair related problems are not listed in general side effects. Who knows, maybe its just genetics, i've never grown my hair out before so I dont have anything to compare it to.
Well, I had this idea of setting a place and date where we all could maybe get together, including family, and have a fun time. I was thinking about planning something for next summer. I envisioned a bunch of food (including grilling, of course!), drinks, music (both recorded and live. For example, I'm a musician and I know some of you are. We can bring guitars, bongos, harmonicas, etc.), games (like horseshoes, croquet, boccee ball, etc.), and talking around a fire a night sharing hair stories and anything else. Anyway, something like that.
I know traveling is exhausting, time consuming and expensive, so I wanted to get an idea of how many people here might be willing to get together and have a nice time next year here in California. If for some reason traveling is hard for many of us, after doing that Geographic Distribution poll, I know many of us are in California and Texas, and a couple in Washington. We could have a convention here in California for the West Coast, and maybe someone else can have one over on the East Coast, someone else can hold one in Central U.S, England, Canada, etc.
So I could get an idea on everyone's availability, let me know: 1) Can you make it to California next summer? 2) If not, but you would think you might be able to make it to a "division" gathering (West Coast U.S. [would be held in California], Central U.S., East Coast U.S., Canada, England, etc), what division would you be able to make it to?
Anyway, just an idea. We can take care of any plan specifics later. Just figured I'd get an assessment of interest and availability at this point.
Hi,
After 18 months since my last hair cut, and many recurring doubts that I should get a trim, I finally submitted to the urge yesterday. And I have to say that they did a good job. They only trimmed what I asked for, and in general in looks a better shape (especially at the back where it was very curly).
Now I can continue growing for the next 18 months :)
Graeme
I got no replies last time,and now the post is way down the board so I am posting this again.
I have been washing my hair every other day with Pantene Pro V + conditioner. After washing I apply Infusium 23 leave in conditioner. I think I am going to start shampooing only once a week,so my question is this, how often should I wash it out with just plain cool water? Every day? Also should I use the Infusium23 after washing with plain water,or should I only use it after shampooing? I was also wondering how much shampoo I should be using,I have been putting a small amount into my hand(about the size of a nickel)rubbing my hands together then washing. Is this too much,too little? Also how much of the Infusium should I use? I usually use quite a bit of it,not enough to totally saturate all my hair, but still enough to know I'm putting it in.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Ok, I think I'm on a "poll" kick!! But that "geographic poll" was too damn interesting!!
Here, I'd like to know (1) how long you've been growing your hair out and (2) a description pertaining to the current length of your hair (buzz cut, 4 inches, shoulder length, etc). I think it might be interesting to share where we all are right now.
For me:
1) When: Made the decision to grow out about 3 weeks ago
2) How Long: Only 1 inch (whew, that was embarassing!! Haha!)
I have been washing my hair every other day with Pantene Pro V + conditioner. After washing I apply Infusium 23 leave in conditioner. I think I am going to start shampooing only once a week,so my question is this, how often should I wash it out with just plain cool water? Every day? Also should I use the Infusium23 after washing with plain water,or should I only use it after shampooing? I was also wondering how much shampoo I should be using,I have been putting a small amount into my hand(about the size of a nickel)rubbing my hands together then washing. Is this too much,too little? Also how much of the Infusium should I use? I usually use quite a bit of it,not enough to totally saturate all my hair, but still enough to know I'm putting it in.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
If you feel comfortable, will you post the state you're currently in? Although I know this board is a small sample, I'm curious to see if there's an even interest in long hair over the country, or maybe if it's predominant in certain areas.
I'm in California.
I am a four-monther now... Its kinda starting to get long (longer than most guys). Nobody has made any comment about my hair yet. I wonder how much time it will take before someone finally make a comment about my hair, like : "Are you growing it?". Its strange, because when I mesure it, I see no difference with last month, but I can see the difference in the mirror! So I guess mesuring the hair is worthless. When I look in the mirror, it is obvious that my hair growed since last month. I am not yet in the "hair-in-the-eyes" stage. I will enter this stage in a month or two. Any other four-monthers?
Well i got this picture taken, dont know how long my hair has been growing, i evded up getting the job at k-mart too yea for.
right now my hair length is down to my mouth and i'm gonna go take pictures for my senior yearbook friday and i'm thinking of cutting it short.....help me out FAST... to cut or not to cut?
I live in San Antonio, TX and I've noticed that in the worst sections of town people have really bad looking hair and in the "rich" sections people have very nice looking hair. I don't know if it's just a huge coincidence or what? Can lifestyle possibly affect hair THIS much??? BTW. in the worse sections of town here there are lots of longhairs, i've also noticed that in these sections of town everybody has curly or very wavy hair w/lots of split ends etc. Now in the "rich" sections there are hardly any longhairs but the few usually have straight hair, very silky looking. Has anybody noticed this in any other cities?
I grow my hair it is straight for about 7 months. Now we approach the 11 month mark and the entire thing has curled up. What is going on? is someone perming me in my sleep?
What do you call the new short haircut for young men and they put gel to spiked it?
I had a light relaxer applied a couple of weeks ago. Had almost no effect whatsoever though... lol
Thank goodness for the CHI styling iron, that thing is a straightening demon, waves and end-flips go BYE BYE with one pass. Not gonna help me when I sweat heavily or go swimming, unfortunately.
Some folks on here have been talking about Bio Ionic and want to use it. Supposedly it's a very good straightener that actually improves your hair's health instead of damaging it like normal relaxers. No impressions have been posted yet though.
http://www.bioionic.com/
Their website is less than helpful in finding a salon that has been certified to use their treatment. (yes, salons must be certified to use the process):(
Does it do what it claims to do? does it last all day? Does it damage hair at all? If it's as good as it sounds it would be the perfect tool for getting through the awkward stage.
Hi i am currently growing out my hair.My hair is about a little more than 1 inch long from all sides.Two years ago i grew my hair for about 8 or 9 months but i cut it all off because it didn't look good.I was going for the Kurt Cobain look.Now i don't want that kind of look.I want to grow it all out.Do you think this is a good choice?How will it look in 8-10 months?And should i get a trim every 2 months to help it look better?Thanks
BTW, i have really dark straight black hair,and my hair grows very fast also more than the average person because of my hormones.
In contrast to the 10 reasons to love long hair, I have one reason sort of not to.
It takes me a LOT longer to care for my hair now. I appreciate why it takes women SO long to get ready to go anywhere! :)
Hello all, that was awesome!!! Really nice to see all the responses. I've tallied the results so far and wanted to post them for you all. Also, I'm responding to some of the posts, so if you posted, check out the string again. Here we go:
We have a Montreal, Quebec, in Canada (O' Canada!)
We have a British Columbia, in Canada
and we have a Toronto, Cananda
We also have a St. Petersburg, Russia!
A United Kingdom, England!
And we have:
Mexico City
California (5 people, including me)
Texas (3 people)
New Jersey
New York
Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvannia (glad to hear about the miners!)
Alabama
Rhode Island (2 people)
Indiana
Michigan
Florida (home of my favorite orange juice--Tropicana!!)
Tennessee
Illinois
Connecticut (where I was born and raised for 28 years! I posted a response to that original post)
and last but not least, Massachusetts (2 people. One was in Cape Cod--I posted a response to that one too)
It looks like for the most part we're all really spread out, which is interesting. Thanks again for writing in and talk to ya soon :)
Good news: my bangs no longer flip out! It's finally gotten long enough that it doesn't do that anymore. \m/ Now the back is long enough to where it flips out, but to be honest, I don't mind the back flipping up a little. Just wanted to relate this good news to everyone. Keep it long!!
I just like to say that when I was walking through town someone with akward stage hair was looking at mine. I just starred him out because I didn't think he was looking at my hair. I felt pretty guilt....oh well....
On the same day a girl came and said I love your hair and I was pretty shocked. Without long hair that wouldn't have happened. does any one else feel the same way?
Had this picture taken today at one of those photo booth things :).
I saw your picture. Your hair looks awsome man. I have got msn. But my computer is broken and I have to use my friend's hence the infrequent messages. Once my computer is fixed I'll get back to you and we can chat about decent music and stuff. Later! ^_^
Seriously, I think I do it just to piss people off. I heard so many people saying that long hair on men is ugly, that it means you are a drug addict or a criminal, bla bla bla... I will grow my hair long to purposely piss these people off.
I am a 22 year old male who for the last five months has experienced really sticky hair after washing out the shampoo and found it difficult to rinse. I have also experienced hair loss within this period and believe that the sticky hair could be contributing factor to my hair loss. Trying a wide variety of shampoo's hasn't solved the problem and I am wondering if anyone could suggest possible causes. Thanks
Does anyone know where I can find some pictures of men's ponytails on the internet? I know there has to be a couple of sites out there that have some. I am the member of this group really into slicked back ponytails and would love to add to the 2 pictures I already have in my collection. Thanks for the help.
Steve
i recently saw a great style for anyone in the medium length area. i was at a womens bowling tourney in dallas and watched the color commentator cathy doing her thing and just got knocked out by her hairstyle. i think it could be worn by just about anyone, but particularly thick hairs like myself. the telecast will be on monday night july 22 on espn 2, not sure about time but as they say check your local listing. anyway, the style looks like it would work great for mullets and give a variation to that theme. happy styling.
hp
It's the end of July which marks 12 months of growing my bangs out. They are just beyond my bottom lip. This also marks (I think) 11 months participating in this board (however scarce these last 4). To celebrate I've decided to grow the rest of my hair out.
Yay!
And for the record-the only really negative response I've gotten has come from an aunt. However, I've received supportive to indifferent responses from friends and even some very "encouraging" from the occaisional female. How ya like dem apples?
Do you get mistaken for a woman?
I foten do at wrk because I am in the uniform. At home and out I wear jeans and T shirts so I look less like a woman.
What do you say if someone does mistake you?
How can I make my hair look less like a woman? Currently I have slight sideburns that has grown from the slight undercut, but I let my hair go greasier to look less feminine.
Being confused is a very bad feeling and one of the reasons I don't like long hair, any help?
My hair is all one length and mid back in length and just seems to really have no charactor. I can get a wilder look when I shake when wet and let it dry, it gets more body and some curl. I am thinking about going in and having it layered, any suggestions on what to ask for? I have really thick hair so I should be able to have any length of layering done and still look long. Should I go a little shorter?
Thanks for your input, later Chase
...I read somewhere that a guy should be protective of his long hair...
...especially a ponytail...by tucking it in or pulling it in front.
Cause you never know what kind of fool is behind you and might end
months and years of Time invested...in less than a minute!
Anybody have any thoughts on this?
Dave Mcpherson (the one in the middle) of InMe has really nice hair in my opinion.
does anyone else here have problems with Family trying to get you to cut your hair? mine does it all the time
every time i see them it's the same thing, they keep nagging and nagging "When Are You Gonna Cut your hair?", "you look like a hippie" and "You Look Like A Girl" which i think is the funniest one because i have a full beard so i definetly don't look like a woman
lol, anyone in the same boat as i am?
seems like everyone is against me having long hair
if it wasent for the support of my Girlfriend i would have probabaly kept it short
I've been getting braids for w while(thanks to afriend) and I was wondering if I should wash them or try to keep them from getting wet, or what?
THanks
I shampoo and condition everyday using Thermasilk as a conditioner and a variety of shampoos. Usually it's either Neutrogena, head and shoulders, herbal essences, and a bunch of hotel shampoos. Basically, everyday I use a different one. Should I just stick to one?
i have a couple of questions here on this. naturally on most long hair sites the posters r girls and undercutting doesnt seem to be something they talk about so....
1/ what is undercutting and how is it done.
2/ do girls do it too? if not, why?
this is something i see come up time and time again, yet not really having a clue about.
Is it me or almost all bald people constantly pass their hand through their hear? Even if they no longer have hair, they still do it. Is it that habit that cause the baldness? For exemple, Hulk Hogan does it at least 30 times in a match. Steve Austin does it too, and he is bald (but its not apparent because his hair is shaved). Also Christian does it often. He is only in his twenties but he is starting to thin. Do all bald people do this?
just wondering. since metalheads are mostly long-hairs, are long-hairs mostly metalheads?
personally I'm into everything metal, from heavy metal to death/black metal.
www.fareedhito.20megsfree.com <--- i'm being really cheap while waiting for my friend to upload my updated website for me
www.andy.gatetech.net <----- hopefully up in a day of so
I have finally uploaded some more pictures of my hair at my website. You can view them at the following link
http://members.lycos.co.uk/Mark_Mather/longhair.html
The side-view photo looks a bit dodgy, but let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Mark.
P.S. sorry it took so long to get these extras issued...
I had doubts about my hair for a few hours. I often have opinions about things that doesnt last long. For exemple, today I was thinking about cutting my hair. I knew that I would not do it, but still, I was thinking that a guy like me was better to have short hair. Then it disappeared! It only lasted a few hours. My doubts about my hair disapeared and now I want to grow it again. Its odd, but sometimes I am convinced of something, a thing that look so true... and the moment after, it look untrue. It was like... I was convinced of being a certain type of person for a few hours, then it suddenly disapeared. It was like if growing hair was becoming a big nuisance to my plans. Then some moments later, it made no sense at all so I just forgot these things. So I am continuing to grow.
Hello all,
I'm just curious: If you could only pick one, what is the favorite way you like to wear your hair? (down, pony tail, etc). Pictures would be nice :)
...Everybody must have their own Awkward Stage story...
so if you care to share, it might just help others who
are now going through it.
I'm finally growing out of my awkward stage. What a relief!
It was so embarrassing for me to go out looking like a wildman who was badly in need of a haircut.
i don't know about you all but every where i look it seems that women
are getting there hair cut like men or shorter and men is shaveing it
to the skin,i also hate to say it but now there is negative stareo type bout men with long hair,such as we are lazy,drunks n druggies,
are trying to be a girl or something dumb,and in some places its hard to get a job......well dudes i don't know what to say.
Haha, i saw the funniest thing today... a guy with about 4 inches of hair had gelled his hair back (on top) and formed a small ponytail at the back held strongly with a small rubberband, letting the rest of the hair in the back fall freely. Although this is a popular style, or one i see often amongst those who truly have longhair, i have never seen it sported on hair this short!! Quite a site... lol ~_^
Hey everyone I was just wondering if we are all a little too obsessed with our hair growth and care. I condition rinse my hair daily and wash once a week and for the most part I like it but I was wondering if it is really needed. My sister and mom and women around the world was and condition their hair every day of the week and their hair never dries out or falls out or stopps growing or anythign else. Actually from what I have seen women that tend to their hair daily with shampoo and conditioner have AWSOME healthy looking hair. So why then is it not the same for us? Why must we not wash and let oil build up and be so concerned about it all? I think the whole oil issue is one of look and not actually hair health in the long run perhaps. I like to put a little olive oil in my hair after washing to help it lay down but now that I condition every day I don't even need to use the oil. Women also use curling irons hair irons and all kinds of nasty hair sprays and what not. I am thinking about goign natural myself and just getting organic shampo and conditioner from health food store and maybe a leave in plant extract of soem kind. Well anyway I have talked a lot hehe I will wait to see what you all think. And one more thing about at the begining of this post I was not calling you all obsessed I was saying I knwo I for one am always watchign hair and waiting for it to grow. I am just wondering if I should just ignore it :)
I've purchased conditioners and serums with silicone in them.
They seemed to work fine at first but now my hair seems to
be getting lifeless, etc.
Anybody have opinions on this stuff?
When watch the coverage of the miner's rescue in Pa. I happened to notice that one of rescue workers had long hair tie into a ponytail that fell well below his butt! It looked to reach somewhere between the bottom of his butt and the back of his knees.
The clip with this guy was repeated many times during the coverage...amazing length!
Did anyone else catch this?
I might add that I was happily surprised that all nine miners survived...I had expected the worse.
Hi all,
Well, i work for UPS puttin boxes in trucks and was recently offered a promotion into management. The only catch was that i had to cut my hair. I talked the guy into letting me wear it in a bun. I guess my question is, does anybody know any "manly" ways of wearing your hair in a bun?(eg, so that it doesn't go past my shoulders)
It seems that in the last month my hair is not as oily as it used to be. I'm growing from a shaved head and it's been 3 and a half months so far. I've been working a lot and haven't had a lot of time to eat right... could diet be the reason? I'm looking for ways to increase oil production. Thanks!
Longtime since we heard from you. You have such awesome hair man! Do you have any update pics?
Hey people, I recently had my hair trimmed, sort of layers but still longish looking, my bangs were about down to my nose. But it was getting annoying at the front and hard to style. I found a picture of Ethan Hawke on the net and he had sort of a mullet cut which looked amazing! It was sort of gelled back at the front and sides a bit, but long and straight behind his ears (looking from the front).
So I trimmed my fringe a bit (about to my eyes) and now it goes just like his style, I love it! What's more, even though it's sort of a mullet, I haven't got any funny looks or comments, maybe mullets are coming back! I hope so, the 80's ruled! Keep it up guys, good growin'!
(had to vent)
Waiting for hair to grow out is like watching water boil!! Haha! I'm actually looking forward to hitting the awkward stage so I know I've hit a milestone! lol :)
Why don't you style your longer hair now like this previous updo of yours. it is a great style. post pics in this style if you have any.
Hello,
I Was reading all the messages and i thought maybe some of you could help me with my delema. I have long hair, and its very thick, but straight as hell. I would like to go for the Jim Morrison Curly/wavy look. Do you think there is any way i could do this? If so, how?
is there a certain length that you would have to wait till to part your hair?, i'm at 7 months now but i've kept my awkward stage hair held back tight with Gel (that's the only way i can), basically what i'm asking is when do you think it gets long enough to just let it flow free?
if i don't use anything my hair just seems to fall in my eyes,does hairspray damage hair more than gel?
There was a guy who said that growing from a bald head would lead to an instant mullet! Well, I think I am getting to that stage, because I am a three-monther and my hair is starting to get a bit long in the back. I like it! But its too bad that hair grows very slowly. My front don't even touch my eyebrows yet (Well, it does if I pull my hair with my fingers). I am finally getting a decent front; it took a long time to get there. I mean, I think it look so much better once you are finally getting some hair covering the forehead. As a three-monther, I am slowly getting at that stage.
Okay, I admit that I am attracted to the loger haired men.
Recently my boyfriend cut his hair off. He was in a band and quit and was going thru a mid-life crisis. Now I think he's real sorry.
He has a fetish for long hair. It ticks me off that women marry men than cut thier hair in some above the ear or bob thingy-me do and think well I got a man. Anyway I stopped coloring my hair and stared supplements, taking 6000mg MSM daily now I have long nails and my hairs is grwing about an inch and a half per month, Take 100mg of vitamin c. You can read about msm on the net just type in msm.
It reslly works. I am 36 and I will never submit to a conservitive way of dress. I work hard to keep what I have. Long hair has its consequences but its worth it.
A few years ago when I had long hair, I was informed of "Saw Palmetto" as a supplement to prevent baldness. I heard (and this is a little technical) that the Saw Palmetto blocks DHT from binding with hair recptors, thereby preventing baldness.
I was also told that Biotin would increase hair growth speed.
Can anyone confirm the truth, if not stated already, behind Saw Palmetto (preventing baldness) and Biotin (speeding hair growth)?
Thanks.
This is a current pic of my hair - at the length I have been wanting to get it for the last ten years or so. Check it out, let me know what you think. Most people seem to like it.
I'm growing my hair out for 3 Month now from a buzzcut. I have no problems with parents or friends about my hair. But what i have just noticed is, that I have to go to the "Bundesheer" (The Austrian Army, but every Austrian man has to join them for 9 Month or have to do an 12Months social-work instead of this). I have to go there September 2003. The Handbook i got for information tells about hairstyles:
"Deine Haare sollten gepflegt und derart geschnitten sein, dass sie bei aufrechter Kopfhaltung den Hemdkragen nicht berühren und Ohren und Stirn nicht von überhängenden Harren bedeckt werden"
which means something like:
If you hold your head upright (don't know if that word is right, i looked it up in dictionary, i mean to look straight forward), your hair is not allowed to:
-touch your collar
-hang over your ears
-hang into your forehead
That means I have to cut my hear right after i got out of the awkward-stage and redo the growing-thing after 9 Months.....
I don't have enough time to do the social-work instead (hey guys, thats 3 months more) so i have no choice that does not include hurting myself (just kidding *G*)
So thats what my problem is ;-)
Another question: What is the best allowed hairstyle, that includes the 3 points up there and that allows me to grow my hair out the fastest way possible after that 9 Months. Maybe i go back to buzzcut for that time cause its convenient, and grow it out after that time.
Thx for answers
Beret
PS:The good thing is, that i have long hair for about 4 months before that =) and i will go to the barber just one day before my first day at the Bundesheer,that's for sure.
It's been a few months since my hair appears to have grown...I haven't cut or trim it since April of 2001. Is it possible that it could already be at maximum length? It's only at like my shoulders and in the back it goes a little past the end of my neck. I know that a lot of people say that trimming it will help it grow quicker but I'd rather it not look shorter. Also one more thing I'm considering...a straightening iron might make it look longer at least since it tends to curl. Any bad side effects to using them? Thanks for responding...assuming someone does.
I had a dream last night that I stretched my hair like elastic until it was long. Then it stayed that length. It was cool.
--David
I had the classic 'haircut' dream last night. In my dream, I, for some reason, had it cut short, *really* short. It was like a really short bowl cut. I don't remember why I had it cut in the dream, but I remember that I was completely miserable for the entire dream after that. Then, in this dream, a girl told me that I should shave my head. I was somewhat angered by her comment and said, 'No, I'm growing it long.' The dream was so realistic; there was no strangeness at all to tip me off that it was only a dream. I was with my brother; the girl who told me that I should shave it in the dream is a girl I know named Jayme (who has never in real life told me to shave it, or cut it, or to do anything else with it); the places were all familiar, etc.
Much was my relief when I was awakened by the phone ringing. It was my grandmother. We had a nice conversation, but at the end she says, 'Have you cut your hair yet?' My reply, of course, 'No ma'am.' Asking if I had cut my hair right after the dream I had just had was no thanks. She then proceeded to go on and on about how no other boys have hair like mine, which looks so ratty and nasty and etc. 'Well, you're not riding with us to go see your dad with your hair like that. You're cutting it first. You know your daddy would make you get a haircut while you were over there.' So I said, 'No, I'm not. I'll find some other way to get there.' I left uncommented on the statement about 'your daddy would make you cut it...' *cough* Bull. I'm 19. I don't live with either my grandparents or my dad, and even if I did, they still couldn't make me cut it. *sigh*
Well, I'm just rambling. Sorry... T_T
I was just reading through the _comeback_ string from the 19th and remembering an experience of my own.
Some kid told me my hair made me look queer. Foremost, my conversation ends shortly after someone uses the term "queer" as an insult. And I really don't mind being "mistaken" as gay.
However, I found it interesting that this particular person styled his hair in that odd little fashion where the short bangs are gelled upwards and he was wearing the long sleeved Abercrombie shirt and I seem to recall (though I may be mistaken) that in recent times (as in little more than a year ago) among youth this style was a stereotypically gay style.
Furthermore, that style of hair, in my mind, is the worst I've ever seen. It's right up there in poor taste with the obviously bleached spot at the top of the head.
I also came to the realization that we aren't very good at comebacks. But they just don't seem necessary as it's impossible to argue with someone who can't comprehend the ignorant mass he or she (though rarely she in the case of hair) might be. Though I did like Manny's "hey! are you putting up money for my shampoo, haircuts appointments, or my soul selling activities?"
I Just checked out you site.You have hair to die for.I wish my hair was half as good.I would like to know who do you get to do the setting/styles for your hair?I can only wonder how great it must feel and wondering either to wear it up or down.(EITHER LOOKS GREAT)
I have long hair down to my shoulders. I wear it in a pony tail for work. I have noticed that I get a really itchy scalp in the area where the pony tail is. Does anyone suffer this ailment? Is it caused by the head becoming too hot? I use a dandruff shampoo one or twice a week and normal shampoo every other day. Am I doing something wrong?
i havent trimmed since september 2001 and the ends tend to curl under my ears and go all fuzzy which looks very messy... should i trim those bits? what are the alternatives to cutting straight across but without layering? id proberbly leave the front alone as its just out of awquard stage. thanks
Im in the awkward stage right now and my hair can get real poofy or big when left to dry naturally and i was thinking about getting it razored or layered. If my bangs are at 5 inches right now and im looking to have them 10 and the back shoulder length, how will either affect my future growth or m present hair. I would like it eventually looking like this:
I've had longish hair for several years - sort of a suspended awkward stage. However, now it's grown out long enough so it's just south of the shoulders and it ties up properly in a ponytail.
For a variety of reasons I was VERY nervous about wearing a ponytail in public. I anticipated getting negative comments, snide remarks, disapproving looks, or at best, at least constant ribbing.
However, the strangest thing happened: I got almost no reaction.
Co-workers and friends see it, but don't even comment.
Perhaps styles really are changing, perhaps they're all grateful it's not in the awkward stage anymore, or perhaps for most people are more accepting than I expected....
Any idea what has happened to Jarko of updo fame? Haven't seen him post here for months.
HI
Well. I thougth to drop you a new note in case you didn't notice my reply in an earlier discussion thread. I added 47 pictures to my hairstyle / growth gallery. It makes now quite a big page...
Maybe it could be used as reference for hairdos for different lenghts?
Jarkko
Does it look like it is all the same length?(I.E. grown from buzzed/shaved) or was it probably undercut or trimmed into the style? I'm thinking it might work for my hair as it is thick & straight, very slightly waved.
If the pic doesn't load, paste:
http://www.geocities.com/guitar_guy1985/watson07.jpg
into the URL bar.
Does anyBuddy know of a good substitute for rain water?
I don't know much about the ph, etc.
Would some kind of bottled water or spring water work or is
there some other kind?
Thanks
...does anyBuddy know if there is a product out there
that comes very close to real hair oil?
I'd buy some in a minute.
How do you upload pictures so they show on the same page as what you posted rather than having to link to the pic??? I've got some pics I was wanting to post.
I've decided to grow my hair out long now that i havn't gotten a haircut in about 9 months lol. my bangs are starting to get in my eyes and my hair comes over my ears a bit as well. I was wondering if i should do anything with the hair on the back of my head because it is not long enough to hang straight so it kinda curls up like carol brady's hairdo. should i get the back trimmed and allow the hair above it to continue to grow longer or should i just leave it alone and grin and bear it?
ive wanted long hair for a while and about 5 months ago i get it go. if i pull the front down its to my cheekbone and my back is curling a lot and the sides are out of control and it looks really grungy. could you post some links to some good styles no longer than shoulder? im really trying to find a good look for me.
yup just had to say how cool it is when u know the awquard bits are almost over...the right half of my hair stays completly behind my ears and never troubles me, though the left half seems to be a little shorter as it keeps working loose, i guess i still need a couple of weeks growth there for it too catch up with the other side.
also, does anyone else have any strange habits like putting their hair in their mouth for no reason other than they can? lol
I found a cure!!! I have big thick wavy hair that I could never get to settle down (9 months btw) and now all I do is go to sleep w/a baseball cap on and even the day after shampooing my hair looks good. Just thought i'd share, might help some people.
hi everyone about 6 months ago i decided to grow my hair just about the same lentgh as kurt cobains when he done mtv unplugged in new york now i have a couple of questions,
1)how long do you think this will take, my sister reckons about 12 months is this true
2)when your hair goes in to the really messy stage where u just cant do anything with it how long does that usually last
final question recently my hair has just seemed to stop growing, does your hair growth slow down or is it just me being impatient.
thanks for your replys every one oh yeah my hair is kinda crinkly so when my hair is wet its about 4 inches long but dry it springs up to 3 inches, look forward to your replys.
jay_kay
Hi
Ive had longish hair around shoulder length for a while now, i almost always have it in tight pony tail. My hair is straight until the last inch or inch and a half where it curls up, i hate this. Is this because i always wear it in a pony tail, (I usually wash it in the morning then tie it back before it dries) however ive tried leaving it down and and it still curls up at the bottom, is there a cheap easy way to fix this, so that it goes straight im considering cutting my hair short its so annoying. Ive tried putting gel and wax on the ends but it looks really greasy.
Could you please email me with any tips, thanks.
I can't figure out how to tie a bandanna around my head and make it look right. Mine always is the same width all the way around. I want to have it look like the Undertaker wear his. His always starts out wide at his forehead and then it gets smaller and smaller as it goes around to the back of his head. How do you do it???
Now that I am out of school I have finally decided to make the commitment to grow long hair, something I've always wanted. The only problem is that my last clipper cut left the hair kind of uneven, and slightly shorter in the center on the top than the sides of the top. The clipper that was used was 1 1/2 inches which is what the center would be, but the other uneven hair could be as much as 1/4 but no more than 1/2 inches longer..If I just start growing it out now, will the unevenness cause problems? Will it look more layered since the hair in the center has a longer way to go to get to the sides? My hair tends to get slightly wavy when longer.
Hey Guys:
Alot of you say you wash once a week with shampoo, and on the other days just use conditioner or water. I shower once a day, and on the days i don't shampoo i just use a shower cap. Should I be using just plain old water or conditioner instead, of covering my hair in a shower cap on these days that i don't use shampoo? My hair is still a mess since my last post, it's still tangling badly, and breaking off when i brush it. Any help would be appreciated.
--Carlos
Ok let me tell you what i mean, most ppl around here seem to have started and wanted long hair for awhile but has anyone just kinda let it go. I didn't get my hair cut like i used to every 5 weeks then a few more weeks passed and when time finally came i was like nah i'll keep it this length for awhile. So another month went by than another and i was like wow this is cool. I kinda figured i'll keep it going till i get sick of it. One year later i love it and have no intentions of cutting it. Anyone else have a similar story about there hair??
i have been growing my hair for over 6 years I am tring to get it to my waist but I am not there yet.the longer my hair gets the more i like it does everyone think this way?is long hair additive?
Hey
I've read a few posts concerning shampooing or shall i say lack of. I was just wondering what the benefits are of shampooing like once a week? I've read that quite a lot of you appear to do it. Also putting is it coconut oil in your hair? what does that do. Sorry about my lack of hair education. Enlighten me.
Cheers
Dave
OK, maybe mad is the wrong word; anger/frustration seems to be a better description. Im talking about the hypocrisy that some organisations show towards long hair.
I'd like you to look at this first:
http://www.valleyfair.com/public/jobs/expectations.cfm
How is that fair? I mean if women are allowed then why shouldnt men be allowed to? That is an old argument i know, perhaps it doesnt need fresh debate.
What really annoyed me about it though is that this is a company, dictacting how men can wear their hair. The consequences of not complying is discrimination. Apparently this constitutes their uniform code.
Now, international troops are fighting to overthrow the taliban/al quaeda regimes, under which a man can be executed for wearing the wrong hair style, an extreme form of discrimination.
I realize that one can boycott the company amd not a goverment they live under, i still think there is a strong correlation between the two. Both are opressive of the individuals right to choose. Neither is fair. How can this be allowed?
It just infuriates and saddens me to see such blatant discrimination and unfairness in a time when individuality and freedom are supposed to be prized.
Sorry for the long post, i just wanted to say this.
Peace,
Paul
All,
My website has been hacked. It is a relatively benign hack, but I am currently investigating what vulnerability was taken advantage of. Evidence reviewed so far indicates the upload script may be to blame, so I have temporarily disabled it.
THIS MEANS YOU MAY NO LONGER UPLOAD FILES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Unfortunatly, my cat is infested with fleas. Can they go in my hair?
Hi all, my hair length is pretty much at my lips but I've never undershaved 'em, I just cutted(sp?) them in the back cause I didn't want to have a mullet but now that my hair is pretty much the same length everywhere is it better to undercut them or let them grow like that, I mean what's the difference between undershaved or not?
I hope you understand my english hehe!
-Samuel
....has anyone seen this film? When it's long enough I want to get my hair like Brad Pitt because I have similar hair. Does anyone know how.
Is Tom Cruise's hair real in Interview with the vampire?
Thanks for any feed back.
Ok, I've been growing my hair for around 10 months now and it is around 6 inches long. The problem is my hair is anything but straight, it curls like crazy and even after being combed it just springs back. I need some tips on how to wear my hair, I have no idea on what to do and up until now I have just been letting it do it's own thing, unfortunatly it is now getting too long for that (when pulled down it goes below my mouth but the curls keep it at around eye level normally). Any tips or pictures of similar hair would be greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
Here is a pic that Treyn posted for me earlier this month. I don't think many people saw it. My hair will be a little longer than this now, of course, but not THAT much. Lemme know what you think. =] Thanks.
I ride a bike myself and some days ago somebogy posted something about putting a doo rag on.
Can somebody tell me what this is ???
Greetings
Oh yes I did it. It was about 28cm long and after some discussions with other people about my hair I decided to cut it off.
now its short again :-(
Don't misunderstand me, it doesn't look bad. But if I look at the mirror I have this "This is not me!" feeling.
Damn...I think I'll never ever trimm my hair again ;)
anthony keidis i think thats how you spell it had really cool hair when it was long
Alright gentlemen, the light switch went off for me!!!!! I decided to grow it out once again!!!!!!!!!!! This is a big decision for me since I'm really nervous on my long hair causing employment problems for me once I graduate from law school. But I wanted to let everyone know that a big reason I'm doing it is because of all your support!!!!! I'll try to upload progress pictures as time goes by. I love this board, you guys are great! Hope it's here to stay!
Thanks...
By "semi-long", I mean the front would be no longer than past your mouth and the back no longer than the shoulders.
Anyone know or have any pictures from: movies, video games, bands, etc. of guys with semi-long hair?
My friend is actually thinking of getting Brad Pitt's "Spy Games" hairstyle. I've been considering "Vanilla Sky".
Can anyone recommend any longhair friendly haircutters in the SF Bay Area.
Thanks,
Zapper
You recently posted a picture of you and a group of other guys.
Your hair is rather long in the picture. How long ago was that and why did you cut your hair? How short did you cut it from that length?
How close are you to having hair that length again?
Take Care
Wayne
Hey all I was just curious as to the number or Percent of actuall guys here with long hair.... It seems to me that everyone here is like me. (short haired and determined to become long haired) Because every once and a while a person will post a progress pic the likes of wich most us beginners can at this point only dream of and we all say so. So I conclude that the majority of people here are actually new hair growers looking for advice and encouragement. I myself am just 4 months from a skin bald shave but have wanted long hair my entire life. I think talking to you all will get me through the garbage looking phase that lasts so long :) Thanx all
Victor-any progress on fixing the upload? I have an image to upload of the ESPN color-commentator mentioned below, but I see upload is not working yet.
what can you do about this, i ride a motor cycle and where a helmet alot and it like makes my hair all flat. also just wanted to say that i can now put all my bangs behind my ears so i look a bit better for my interview tomarrow, wish me luck. I was originally going to wear a half pony tail (only thing i can put it in lol) for it but my dad said it looked quir so im going to just tuck my bangs back. also im wondering if i will be going over board if i wear a suit and tie. or should it just be like a dress shirt and black jeans. also for another cool thing that happend is we had this family reunion and i seen a bunch of people i havent seen forever and they noticed my hair and said they liked it and it was somthing different, im wondering if they just really meant they hated it, i dont know well see ya
Regarding discussions about social acceptance of long hair on men. Remember - most middle aged men have probably had long hair in their youth and many buzzcut youths will possibly have long hair at some stage in their life.
4 months ago I shaved my head to get rid of all the bleach blond (just an experiment..it was only less than an inch anyway) and after growing for 4 months it is about an inch and a half now maybe 2 inches. the top lays down well but the sides are very bushy & i know the back will start looking like a mullet in a few more months.I think it will be better if I cut the sides & back leaving the top and then just grow it from there but how long should it be cut to? Im asuming the back & sides to the same length and no taper from that to the top, but how long should the sides and back be (given the top will be left at about 2 inches)
Do most of you guys think it is overkill to have both long hair and a full beard? With this insane heat I'm thinking of either shaving my beard off or possibly getting my hair cut off a few inches or layered (thinned out?). Dallas
Hey
I was thinking about this the other day. I kind of grew my hair out from curtains to subtly grow my hair - keeping the back relatvely short to keep my mum happy. Now the hair on top can reach my bottom lip when pulled but the hair at the back is like 1/2 an inch to an inch. What i'm worried about is that when my hair gets longer its gonna look wierd and hard to maintain with this short hair at the back? Has anyone else done this? will i have to shave my head and start all over again?
Cheers
Dave
Well, I've visited the BUZZboard and even made a few posts. For the most part the responses were honest and respectful. From reading the posts, though, I'm definitely picking up some sort of hair fetish with getting your hair buzzed off. Some of them seem to 'get off' on that (am I wrong?). They post many pictures of military buzzcuts and ACTUALLY have a camera in a barbershop to watch people getting their hair cut!! That seems a bit extreme to me.
Sure we post pics of our long hair; but I have yet to see pics here of us styling or blow-drying (etc.) our hair. From what I've read there, it sounds like a desire (fetish) to control people to me (i.e. military style -- do what I say without question!!). It's not just a site for short hair lovers. It's more like a 'we want everyone to have short hair -- there is NO other way!' kind of site (with the exception of some of the people who post there). They definitely don't seem to share the cool attitude of this board (to each his/her own). What do y'all think about this?
All my relatives love it but I hate it. I think I even get more discrimination for it than most long hairs and get mistaken for a female more often because they think red hair is effeminate i guess or something I dont know it makes no sence. Just wondering if anyone else can relate and how accepting people are of your "different" hair color. Id dye it if it werent for chemical damage. Healthy hair definately is worth it
I'd just like to congratulate you all on having such a nice message board. It's such a pleasure to go on and read all the informative and helpful comments that people leave for each other. I wish I had a beard so I could share my love of it with you people. Well done!
Do most people here start growing there hair from a shaved head? It seems to me, always wanting to be a long hair, that I would always cut my hair extremly short just so I dident have to think about it.
This pic is cool
this time i did a few things different. i lit the camera from behind it instead and i also saved it in .bmp format so the quality is a little highger. i usually have to save as gif or jpg because bitmaps are to big to upload here, but i uploaded this pic somewhere else.
Hey, I've been growing my hair for about a year now. Still not quite comfortable...
Anyway, it seems my hair in the back looks to be a wee shade darker than the top and sides, and, of course, it's longer. I'm thinking I want to even it out. I seem to remember some advice somewhere saying not to do this. What do you all think I should do?
--Ambrose
Hey all, i'm thinking about getting an undercut but there are some things i've been wondering about:
- I have, i guess, big hair. What i mean is that as my hair grows it becomes puffy and really big at the back and around my sideburn area. I'd like to grow it out but all this hair gets annoying so i always end up shaving everything off. Would an undercut remedy this annoyance (the puffiness) and would i then be able to grow it out?
- Like i said, i used to shave my head regularly for i'd say the past 4 years. Right now my hair's at about 1 inch in length. Is this too short for an undercut? I'm assuming it is, so when would the proper length be to get it done?
- Exactly how is an undercut done?
Thanks.
Are there any good hair ties out there other than the ones Monie sells? If so can you tell me which ones you use and where you get them.
Hi, I have really dry hair and it only starts feeling soft or silky 3-4 days after shampooing, but i rarely dont shampoo this long. Some ppl have said that they shampoo only once in a week or two but im afraid my hair will just get filthy or scruffy looking after such a long time of not washing. Would substituting conditioner for shampoo for the two weeks help to keep my hair clean and does conditioner also strip hair of its natural oils?
Hey guys. I just wanted to introduce myself. I used to post here occasionally a while back, when I had long hair. I think this place is great and I still lurk around. Well, tomorrow it will be 13 weeks since I shaved my head completely, and 13 weeks since I've got a haircut. Yes, I went from near shoulder-length hair to NOTHING! Well, there was a period of two days in between when I had a bout a half an inch of hair. Why did I cut, you ask? Well, it was the first time I grew my hair long, and I was not very nice to my hair, being a 17 year old guy who knew nothing about hair. When my hair was long I hated it, then I dyed it and hated it more, then I cut. That's basically the story.
Well, over that two plus years I learned a lot about hair care, and specifically what I need to do if I want nice, healthy long hair. So here I am growing again. 13 weeks and roughly one and a half to two inches of hair sits on my head. Didn't measure, though. I figure it's growing at about average speed, though several people have commented on how fast my hair has grown. Maybe they just don't realize how long it's been since I shaved it, or maybe they're not used to seeing a person grow their hair from a shaved head. Anyways, I figure in about 2 months it'll be down to my eyebrows. Can't wait till it's long again. I don't feel like myself.
Well, that's my story, abbreviated version anyways. I'll post a picture to show my progress as soon as I get one. Short hair sucks.
Chris
I've been growing my hair for a long time now. At one point, it was easily beyond the middle of my back. Now I find that it doesn't quite reach the middle of my back. I haven't done anything really different as far as hair care goes; but I'm getting a little worried (no, I haven't cut my hair or trimmed it in years).
Currently, I'm using Pantene Pro V (shampoo + conditioner), but it doesn't seem to be helping (for a brief time, I used a really cheap-ass shampoo that seemed to cause damage). My hair has always been straight. Now, it seems to want to curl around a bit at the back (only). It appears to have some split-ends. I thought that this shampoo would fix that, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I don't trim my hair except for underneath. I have always brushed my hair out when wet -- it gets too thick and breaks a lot when dry. My hair tends to be dry. However, my choice of shampoo really hasn't seemed to matter until now (I'm 35).
Anyone know what I can do to help this and how I can get my hair longer? Typically, I wear it in a pony when at work -- and down at home. Am I using a bad shampoo? What would y'all recommend to fix this? At this point, my hair is about 18 to 19 inches in length, but I want it a few inches longer. It just doesn't seem to GET any longer. Any advice is much appreciated.
Hi, I have really dry hair and it only starts feeling soft or silky 3-4 days after shampooing, but i rarely dont shampoo this long. Some ppl have said that they shampoo only once in a week or two but im afraid my hair will just get filthy or scruffy looking after such a long time of not washing. Would substituting conditioner for shampoo for the two weeks help to keep my hair clean and does conditioner also strip hair of its natural oils?
I've been growing my hair now for about a year.As i was growing it, i put my hair in curls without no curling products, just regular gel. I also braided my hair a few times.I dont have that sort of soft hair, its not that soft but normal i guess. As i was growing it, my hair kept falling out. In front of my head, on top of my hair line, i can see that lots of hair has fallin out. I heard that i can prevent hair loss and keep my hair healthy by cuttin about an inch of my hair every 2 or 3 months. Today.. i have lots of hair lost and i have to cut all of my hair. What should i do to prevent hair loss and keep my hair healthy as im growing it? Thanx!!
My style is very simple and I think it won't change when my hair will be longer. I start by having a separation line at the top of my head. Then I comb my hair on each side. Then I send my hair on the sides behind my ears. (My hair is straight).
I read somewhere that if you don't wash or atleast wet your hair everyday that you will get split ends and they will break off. Or the ends could even just break off without having split ends,something about not getting enough moisture. I have been washing my hair every other day but have been thinking about going even longer between washes,is there any danger in this?
I have grown my hair for 4 months from a regular barber cut to a longer style and I want to grow it very long. My problem is that my hair is getting poofy and I wanted to know if i should have it chemically straightened or will it ruin my hair.
I posted this earlier but apparently it didn't show up, maybe I did something wrong. Anyway I'm wondering what are some good hair ties? (other than Monies b/c those are great but I'm looking for something that can be found in the store so I can check size etc.) I have heard Scunci and Goody make some good ones that don't damage hair too much but anything specific? I went to K-Mart the other day but there were so many I didn't know what to get, plus all the middle aged women giving me weird looks didn't help either. So what do you guys use? If you could tell me what store you buy them at it would help too. Thanks
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After MANY years of CUTS (every 7 weeks to the day) I decided to
GROW it LONG.
My hair was not short when I decided to do this so I sort of had a head start.
My last styling/cut was on February 5th of this year...a date I will
NEVER forget because that's when I got off drug and change my life.
WHY LONG HAIR?
* I want to be 'different'
* Like the attention
* I'm an artist and it fits my world nicely :)
* Looking in the mirror and seeing my body creating
something that actually changes my appearance!
* POWER!!! Yeah some negative but lots of POSITIVE
....he..he...people can't help but notice me now.
* Makes me feel more ALIVE!
I'm sure you guys can relate to some of these things!
* Oh...and Long-Hairs are a NICE bunch of people!
I think in general long haired men are more sensitive. This is a experience I made. Of course there exceptions.
I see longhairs *fairly* frequently, and I usually try to approach them to compliment them, ask how long they've been growing, etc. One thing that I've noticed that they all have in common (besides having long hair, heh) is that they're all NICE people! I don't know if I've just gotten lucky or whatever, but it seems that longhairs (overall) are just very friendly. I guess it's not every day that they get approached by someone with short hair (yeah, I'm growing it, and have been since my last haircut in March, but ya know, it's not really that long) telling you how nice your hair is! Hehehe, anyway... just wanted to point that out.
i updated my picture from three months ago, and then started going back, and found some old pictures, and posted them on a photo.net.
they are from
22 december 2000
21 march 2001
11 july 2001
24 september 2001
21 december 2001
19 april 2002
21 july 2002
the url is http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=223211
here is a direct link to the last two, for a better comparison. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=893522
i cant even explain the anger that is going through me at this moment
i cant even type right. My parents are pissed off that i haent got a job yet anywhere because i have over a dozen apps in at everywhere that would give them to a 15 in a half year old, i dont care what my pay is i just need money, well now my parents got a phone call from k-mart saying they want me for a interview so now my parents are getting all antsy and shit and saying that im going to have to look my best for thuis because its the only place so far that wants me for a interview so looking my best for them is cutting my almost pony tail length hair to a buzz, im about to go nuts here. my dads saying crap like he wouldent even hire someone that looks like me with his hair all long what can i do, i do want a job but i dont beleive i need a haircutt to look nice and clean, my parents are going to force it to like my dad threats to chop some pieces off my hair with sciors
so it look so bad id have to cutt it
Heya!
It seems to me that most people reporting "social problems" here are from the US...
You know, I can only tell from what I experienced in my life (I'm 19), and there are ALWAYS exceptions and idiots, but here in Europe - people with long hair are not taken as hippies or drug addicts, but distinguished and paying attention on their looks.
And in the latin area, long hairs seem okay too (look on the latin TV stars acting on the US TV stations).
You know, longhairs in the US have problems due to the popularity of the hippie movement in the 60ties. In countries lacking those movements, long hair is not a prob.
Just look at the history of Europe, and long hair. (Aristocracy)
I am currently growing my hair out but this is just a question I am curious about from past haircutting experiences. It seems whenever I would grow my hair into a style like from an all-clipper-cut, it would develop a bigness or poofyness, but If Id get it cut into the style with scissors it would be the same length in the same places, but w/o the bigness. If the ends are cut with scissors do they behave differently than with clippers? Or is it just that the roots are healthier than the ends so when the ends get cut it becomes more managable? just wondering
Hey bud my hair has been growing for 14 months. It is almost the same length as yours past my shoulders. can you post another recent pic? I want to see what mine will look like soon. Thanks Buddy.
I just discovered this site today, and I'm happy that I found it. I was looking over some pictures of John Lennon, and I love his style of hair in the late 60's, with the part in the middle.
I started growing my hair out from a pretty short length, and now my hair touches my ears on the sides.
How long would you figure it will be until I can start getting Lennon's look?
I am in this real akward phase where I can't do much of anything with my hair.
Thanks.
--David
I am a three-monther now, and I wonder how much time it will take before someone make a comment about my hair. Like : "Are you growing your hair?" or "Your hair is long!" Well, when this day will happen, I think it will mean that I am at a new stage.
Hey
I have thick wavy awkward stage hair which i think looks cool after i have worked my magic on it. Im going spain for holiday this year and am worried about getting it getting out of control and puffy and crapy looking (it just puffs out and looks like a bike helmet of hair.) Because i'll be in the sea, sun etc. the gel won't last long. Living in the UK i dont have this problem. Can anyone give me advice on how to control it? Or do i just have to hack it and have crap looking hair.
Any feedback appreciated
Cheers
dave
Well a hair stylist told me if you leave your hair in braids all the
time without proper care and UNbraiding from time to time it can
rot and break down.
I wonder how often a person should UNbraid the hair. Probably daily?
I can make a ponytail a few inches but I'm wondering
what is the average length of a decent looking one?
God that sounds dirty.
Hi, all!
I'm post some pictures of myself.
Look at http://stormwatch.chat.ru/kolich_hair.html
I'm waiting for comments and ideas of new hairstyles.
If an idea of new hairstyle would be good, i'll try to
make a new photo :)
With Best Regards, Kolich
I read this board every day (I'm not posting very often :-), just want tips to keep my hair healthy while growing out), and I always see young men that have problems with their parents that don't like their hair.
Is that very common? I don't know, cause for my parents it really doesn't matter how I look (only how I "am", I think).
My mother even asked me, if I want to have long hairs (that were the 5 years I got the buzz-cut all the time ;-) ). I want to know if it depends on parents, countrys (I can't think of friends of mine, that would get problems with their parents if they start growing their hair out; I'm from Austria(Europe not Australia ;-) )) or anything else.
sorry for my bad english =)
Beret
Hi, im a 17 year old hailing from van city can and my hairs currently about 5 inches on top and 3 in the back, but its really thick and wavy which forces me to wear that retched sticky stuff they call gel. I cant wait until it gets long enough to the point where it seizes to get big and i can easily exercise some control on it. Can anyone with this hair type let me know just how long it has to get (approx.) before i can see such results?
Hello
I just discoverd this board yesterday and have really enjoyed reading the posts. I have been growing my hair for a year now from a very short buzz cut(almost bald),I was just wondering if you guys think my length is about right for a years worth of growth? My hair is usually a little more poofy than it looks in the pics(it's very thick!)but it hasn't been washed in a couple of days and I have had it tucked behind my ears.. Click the link, Check the pics and let me know what ya think.
I think people confuse these.
Not sure but I think SPLIt ends are when the hair itself
is split at the end and damaged.
The fizzys are when hair is not damaged but is different
lengths and goes in different directions but the hair shafts not damaged.
The DIFFERENCE to correct is that split ends are trimmed
and unfortunately the hair gets shorter. But the frizzys are
taken care of by taming or cutting off ONLY the STRAY hairs.
Is this true or false I wonder?
Does anyone know what kind of hair style he has? Is it a puff-ball? Afro? Bad-Hair Day? Shorter Hair? "Hair of a Greek God" [which it is]?
I saw him on Jim Henson's "Jack & the BeanStalk."
Let me first say I have been a quiet observer on this board. All of these fundalmentalist Christians who argue against Long hair on men only give half of the statement that we have all heard from I Corinthians 11:14,15.
"Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
(15)But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering."
These Christians assume we no nothing of the Bible and try to use it for their own personal beliefs. Scripture is Scripture and that cannot be changed. The very next line of Scripture is what they don't want you to see or even know about. This is taken directly from the King James Version.
I Corinthians 11:16 "But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither do the churches of God."
That completes the entire statement. Anyone can slice up the Scripture to say what they want. Its when you actually give the entire thought you will find the true desire of God. So to all of you out there who are so quick to point fingers and judge, lets remember three things:
1) We are all God's children.
2) Judgement is reserved for God, and God alone.
3) Let us treat each other who are within the body of Christ with his love and understanding.
If you are a Christian, we all believe in one simple thing; Jesus is the Salvation and doorway to God's kingdom. We all believe this, it does not mean that we all must act, dress, or look the same.
Hello,
I recently posted a message regarding my concern about growing my hair out since I'm going into my second year as a full-time law student, and I don't know how co-workers and employers would perceive me. I'm an average student so, unfortunately, I can't rely on exceptional grades to make up for any long hair I may grow.
For those of you that are in what society would consider a "professional" career (doctors, lawyers, corporate officers, etc), could you please post pictures of how you wear your hair (including clothing) when you go to work? Maybe you can also indicate what state you're from since geographic location may play a part in people's perceptions (I'm in Northern California). I'd love to grow my hair out again, and I think seeing pictures of "professional" men with long hair would help encourage me to bite the bullet and commit to growing it out again, especially if I think I can land a job. Thanks.
Hey, Thanks for all the comments.
I have done what you said about the pic, check out the new one...
http://www.dexglobal.com/thcs/buzzboard/posts/12942.html
See you people around, I also sent in a complaint to the board but I can't see anything happening about it.
Again, check this:
http://www.dexglobal.com/thcs/buzzboard/posts/12942.html
and thanks guys.
James
Do people with natural blond hair start balding at a younger age? I don't know; this is something I noticed. Maybe its just me but it seems that people with blond hair are always thinning at a young age. My hair isnt blond, but its rather light brown and I have blue eyes. So does that mean I will be bald at 30?
Hey
Went to see greenday at wembely arena last night and i just wanted to wanted to say they're the best live band i've ever seen. They interact with the crowd so much, considering it's in an arena.
There was a suprising amount of long hairs there, did anyone else go here? or going tonight?
hi - heard u were at the nine month stage - i was wondering if you have a pic? i`'d love to see. my hair sounds similar to yours and i think it would show me wat to expect and also give me some encouragement.
thanx
Hello everyone,
I'm thinking about getting my hair long again, but then I think about the many people that view men with long hair as "bad", "grubby" or "stupid". I'm usually the type of person that doesn't care, within reason, what people think about me. However, I can't say it didn't bother me that I was unfortunately looked down upon just because I was a male with long hair.
What do you do when you know people are frowning on you because of your long hair? How do you deal with the unfortunate bad perception society has regarding men with long hair?
P.S. I just want to commend all the guys here who have the courage to maintain long hair. Hopefully, we'll see more of it in the future.
Hi all.
Sitting in a large crowd recently I took a moment out from listening to the speaker to take a look round. What I noticed surprises and perturbs me somewhat. I scanned the crowd to find that a huge majority of the men were balding (more than were not anyway). Now, I have no data to confirm this but it seems to me that male pattern baldness is on the increase.
True or false? I don’t know.
With exception to those treatments prescribed by dermatologists, I feel that certain treatments (e.g., rubbing a range of natural products into your scalp) and preventative treatments (e.g., not wearing hats too much) aren’t scientifically sound. So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or any evidence to suggest the causes or reasons for male pattern baldness.
Pondering this question for a while a scary thought entered my mind. Why does pattern baldness effect mainly men and not women? Well, what do men do to their hair that women tend not to? The answer is of course cut their hair very short and very frequently. What I am getting at is reasonably short hairstyles for men have been in fashion for I would guess a few hundred years (maybe longer in some cultures). If men have been continually cropping their hair for this time (and even shorter styles, e.g. – the complete buzz cut seem to be popular) perhaps through evolution - if you prescribe to the writings of Mr. Darwin - nature has decided that if we are gonna cut it, why bother growing it?
I would be delighted to here other theories and also someone dispute my argument. After all, if it is evolutionary then I doubt there is a perfect cure for the individual. In conclusion I would say that I for one shall be continuing to grow my hair and very infrequently dare to trim it. If not for the sakes of future hairy male generations, then for the sakes of the already longhaired minorities.
Good night America…where ever you are.
At last I can just (with a bit of effort) put my hair into a pony tail! When I go back to school nobody will recognise me!
I know this is a frequently asked question but I am really worried about the amount of hairs I'm shedding. Hairs come out in large amounts. Is this normal Is there anything I can eat or drink to help?
There is also the problem of having less hair on the left side of my head. My friends think I'm paranoid but I'm not convinced. Thanks for any response.
My mom thinks I'm just going thru a phase right now where I want longhair!! Always when we're out in public and somebody we know may mention my hair has gotten longer or something she'll always say; "yeah he going thru a phase right now." She says I'll probably get it cut in a few months or a couple months maybe at the most. I told her I didn't even have longhair yet (not in my eyes at least) and that when I get I'll have it till im 50!!! I have no prob that she thinks it's a phase. I know it's not; I wanted longhair since I was in kindergarten. But always when I ask her if she likes my hair she says yeah and she doesn't act like its a big deal but when were out in public she the first to jump on it when somebody mentions it.
I posted here a while back and wasn't sure to grow my hair or not but I'm going for it now, I'm 18 and off to uni in september so I thought it would be a good time to start. My hair is about 3 inches long from the top at the moment and layered a bit, I'm having it cut around the back cos I don't want the mullety look while I'm getting to my goal, just below shoulder length
sideburns, is it better to let these bits grow or not? does anyone have any pics of men who've grown the hair there and men who've not for comparison? also how do you tell where the proper hair stops and the facial hair starts? sorry if this doesn't make sense but I'm a little confused on this subject
also, do the cow licks go away? does this happen only when you first grow out your hair cos I don't think I've ever seen someone with long hair that curls back at the ends of the bangs?
one last thing, my hair is straight now apart from the cowlicks, does this mean that it will be straight when it's long or might this change?
I'm going to college in August, and one of the things I'm studying is theater. I want to go into acting after I graduate. However, I have one problem, and you know what it is: long hair.
While most longhairs would be typecasted as drugatics, bums, or dudes who just like to beat the crap out of people, I probably wouldn't land roles even as small as these. Now, I'm not bragging, but I've been told I've been good-looking, which is nice, but I've also been told by the same people (friends, family members) that I look young and very...well...un-mean. Can you imagine Taylor Hanson getting a role in a movie? Nope. He wouldn't even get a role as a measly biker or metalhead cause he doesn't even look that tough.
So basically, it boils down to these questions:
1.) What's the longest hair I could have to land serious or important roles?
2.) Is there any type of long hairstyle that movie people accept on males?
3.) Assuming I were to grow my hair out to the middle of my back, what kind of roles do you think I would get, if any?
4.) Anyone have any hair suggestions for an aspiring actor?
5.) Am I just making a big deal out of nothing?
Thanks again for listening to my confusion, complaining, and downright cluelessness. I'm beginning to think I'm sounding like an annoying little kid who bothers people on this hyperboard, so my apologies for that. If there's anyone out there who works in the entertainment industry, your help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
Tim W.
I've always liked long hair...perhaps because of a martial artist and musical influence. In any case, I had long hair twice before, but currently have short hair and live in California. When it was long, I worked in an insurance company and wore it neatly in a ponytail. Currently, I just finished my first year of law school. I would love to grow my hair back long again, but I'm afraid of the way people (mostly co-attorneys, judges, employers, etc) will perceive and label me. Are there any other long-haired male attorneys out there, or men that have had issues working in what society would consider a "professional" job where long hair is typically considered bad? If so, what are your stories?
I think it's unfair how employers limit male hair length (which, undoubtably, enables society to continue thinking of long hair on men as bad). It seems like our country has come a long way when it comes to women, minority and gay equality (which I don't have a problem with), but doesn't it seem like male long hair is becoming even more "evil" in society's eyes? I think the way you groom yourself and dress has a strong impact on your confidence and the way you generally feel. You can't change your hair, like you can your clothes, when you come home from work. Shouldn't men have the choice to have their hair long at the workplace? This includes the situation where there may be no written company policy regarding male hair length, but you know you didn't get the job because you had long hair...even though you were told you "didn't have the credentials". You know, kind of like when a pregnant woman doesn't get the job...the company says the same "credential" excuse, but it's really because of all the issues of preganancy...doctor visits, maturnity leave, increased insurance load, etc.
Sorry, had to vent a little bit. A part of me is thinking to grow it out now so I can have it in a pony tail by the time I graduate in 2 more years. I'd be the only one in the entire school with long hair and I don't know of any attornys that have long hair in this area. Should I do it?
There are plenty of idiots with web pages devoted to 'proving' that jesus didn't have long hair, but I found this site
http://www.shroud.com/faq.htm#7
where the author, an authority on the Turin shroud in particular and biblical matters in general comes up with some very good arguments to show that
a) Jesus DID have long hair
b) there are no valid Christian objections to men having long hair.
So next time we get a posting from one of the idiots, we can direct him to this site.
May, 2001.
I looked different then.
I have noticed that the longer my hair gets, the more women look at me and start conversations with me. I have also noticed that they seem to notice me most when I style my hair in some unusual way. The following story is my best experience yet;
The other day, I decided to style my hair in what I think of as my Scorpion King / Lord of the Rings style. What I do is pull the hair on the sides and top into a high half ponytail, secured at the crown of my head. I let this half ponytail cascade down over the hair in the back, which is left loose, except for one small section just behind one ear. This section, I braid into a microbraid that I let hang down in front of my shoulder and accross my breast. It looks positively Masculine, Powerful and dramatically beautiful, all at the same time.
I was waiting for an elevator when a really beautiful woman came to wait for the elevator also. She had her boyfriend with her. I noticed as they arrived where I was standing, that she glanced at me and then did a double take. This happens a lot, from both men and women, so I didn't think much about it. When we got into the elevator, I ended up standing in front of this woman. She was behind me and a little to my left, like at 8 o'clock or so. As we were riding down in the elevator, I turned slightly to the left and noticed out of the corner of my eye, that she was looking at me. I turned to face her and our eyes locked. I know that it was probably only about three seconds, but it seemed like an eternity. There we were, two total strangers in an elevator, face to face and gaze locked into each other. I could tell by the look in her eyes that I was her fantasy come true. It would have gone on longer, but at that point her boyfriend actually placed his hands on her shoulders and purposefully turned and pulled her away from me. Oh what fun that was! I could just imagine her with him later, thinking of me!
Don't ever underestimate the power of dramatically styled long hair on the opposite sex! I grow it for myself, but even if I didn't, experiences like this would make it all worth while!
It's true. I was helping my next-door neighbor re-light the pilot light on his water heater. He had put it up full-blast, but no hot water was coming out of his tap.
So I lit a log-lighter, and stuck it toward the pilot light, then, WHOOSH! A huge burst of flame from the natural gas issued from under and around the water heater. I smelled burning hair. It was mine! I stamped it out using my hands.
I lost most of the hair on my right arm, much of my beard, and a fair amount of hair on the right side of my head. (I didn't have it tied back that day.)
Now I look pretty lopsided.
Hey
I was just wondering if anyone else notices that when they condition their hair more hair comes out in their hands then when shampooing? It certainly does with me. I hope im not balding as im only 16 going on 17.
Cheers
It's true. I was helping my next-door neighbor re-light the pilot light on his water heater. He had put it up full-blast, but no hot water was coming out of his tap.
So I lit a log-lighter, and stuck it toward the pilot light, then, WHOOSH! A huge burst of flame from the natural gas issued from under and around the water heater. I smelled burning hair. It was mine! I stamped it out using my hands.
I lost most of the hair on my right arm, much of my beard, and a fair amount of hair on the right side of my head. (I didn't have it tied back that day.)
Now I look pretty lopsided.
I have a problem. I have very thin hair and I want it a little thicker and fuller. What can I do?
I would like to try some braids or cornrows for a couple of days cause I think they look cool on others, but am worried about the damage and breakage they may cause. Am I being overly concerned.
I have have thick, very wavy, and a bit frizzy hair (and to top it off im in the awkward stage) Just wondering the best ways to care for this type of hair to make it look its best? Best shampoos/conditioners etc.
http://www.llano.net/baptist/jesuslonghair.htm
Check it out.
Hello,
I started growing my hair from a shaved head last august. It's about six inches right now, and 'm wondering when the best time to cut the back is. I want to let the front catch up with the back, so I'll eventually neeed to cut away the hair in back. Is it better to cut it now, or wait till I can get the whole head in a pony tail and then even things out. I'm a little worried that if I cut now, it will look like a girls bob cut. Any thoughts???
Thanks,
Evan
Go to this site and see what this so called pastor has to say about guys with long hair etc. You have to read around the first page and at the bottom of his page where he has some fucked up things to say. People like him that are bad for our country. He has address too.
Hey everyone I would Just like to say that I myself am christian and PROUD OF IT! I feel that jesus loves me regardless of how long my hair is and for these guys to suggest anything else is just plain ignorant. I pleade with you all to have more sense than these guys and do not take them as an example of all christians. David Coresh claimed to be christian and was having sex with underage girls and ended up killing many people. ( he is plainly not an example of a chirstian ) I have known many long haired christians in my time and all of them were good upstanding people. For me I welcome all religious and philosophy from friends and loved ones so long as the basic underlying message is be good to others and yourself. So Guys and gals would you please stop posting URLs to silly anti hair sites? All it does is give soem peopel doubt abotu growing their hair and only proves to give the judgemental guys more traffic to their web sites. Judge not lest yee be judged and so on. The best cure for people like that are to just ignore their web site entirly. KEEP IT LONG PEOPLE AND NEVER JUDGE! :)
Sometimes I look at my hair and have the impression that the hairline receded. I am 22 years old, and I am afraid of premature baldness. By the way, I have blue eyes and it seems that blondish people are generally bald at a younger age! This is a thing that I noticed.
I am a 37 year old woman and yes, i have a beard.
it isnt very long, just thick an very noticeable
i know you fellows enjoy your hair, but mine makes me the image of laughter in my local gym.
please help me!
Hey all...
I used to have long-ass blond hair down past the middle of my back. I was using "sun-in" (aaaaaggggghhhhh!!!!) and on November 27, 2000 I cut all my hair off because it was so damaged, and I wanted it back to my natural color. I have gone from a very short haircut to it's current length of almost mid-back in just over a year and a half!!! Thank GOD!!! I was freaking out having short hair for the year and a half, but I think it's growth and health is much faster than what I expected. It's much healthier, thicker and shinier now, but one weird thing I have noticed, is it has become super oily??? I now have to wash it twice a day sometimes, and use just a very light conditioner. What do you all think???
~Rob
I don't know if you're aware; but there's a way to (somewhat) protect pictures on websites. I've seen this on some art sites when looking for pictures. When you right click on the picture -- it WON'T let you save it. I don't know exactly how this is done, but maybe a little research and you can find out how. Of course, there are ways around this, but protecting it this way would discourage most people from ripping pix. Good luck.
Hi, I just stumbled across this board while looking for sites on long hair for men, and thought I'd ask a few questions if thats ok.
In November of 2001 (my last haircut) i decided to start growing my hair because i've always wanted long hair but never had the pateince before. At present time my hair is just slightly short of touching my upper lip (when I pull my bangs down all the way).
Now,here are my questions:
1.I have VERY thick hair, and my barber told me I wouldn't look good with long hair. what do you guys think? does thickness matter? I hope not, because I really want long hair.
2.My hair has been growing a little over eight months now. Is it coming along normally?
3.My bangs tend to curl a lot. Is this normal? Will they straighten out?
Your help would be appreciated.
Thank You
Just curious, I live in Canada, and they have them on the shopping channel here. Some of the before and after shots are crazy, this one woman had psycho curly hair and now its perfectly straight. They have this stuff, its a 3 piece set, that straightens hair, without oils...anyone tried this? Does it work?? Thanks!
This is what I have to put up with the day after shampooing if I don't put anything on it. THICK!!!!!! But it won't stop me!!!!!
(I post this because I think it relevant to many long-haired men and because of the huge response I got to an earlier post.)
THE INVISIBLE WALL by Daniel Quinn (author of Ishmael)
Because my books deal with issues that trouble them deeply, I hear from a lot of young people. They want to know how to avoid becoming wage slaves. They want to know how to live in the world without contributing to its destruction. They often dream of running off to some wolderness where they can "live off the land" or to some utopian commune where they can live as if the rest of the world doesn't exist. In the end, they're all struggling with the same thing: the capitivity that holds all the members of our culture in the place. In the book I'm the best known for, Ishmael tells his pupil:
"You're captives of a civilization system that compels you to go on destroying the world in order to live."
This is where Ishmael starts with his pupil, because understanding and acknowledging our captivity is the beginning of freedom. We actually have ourselves captives. No outsider locked us in. We locked ourselves in--gradually and unwittingly. And we're all locked in together: People like Bill Gates and Donald Trump have luxurious cells, but they're just as much
prisoners as the rest of us. Liberation has to begin with understanding the nature of the wall that surrounds us. It doesn't do any good to scream at it or to curse the hundreds of generations who built it one stone at a time(thinking they were doing something terrific). So this is my recipe for freedom:
Understand how the wall got there and how It works; then start looking for cracks. It's not Indestructible, but it has to be seen before It can be destroyed.
Ok the product costs around five pounds and the contents of the packet will last around a month if used everyday. The product claims to be a straightening sensation. The product is said to be award winning and promotes hair shine, condition, texture and versatility.
The actual product name is Tony&Guy no kinks smoothing balm for straight and sleek looks.
The ingredients are propylene glycol, aqua, cyclomethicone, hexylene glycol, phynyl trimethicone, dimethiconol, glycerin, polyacrylamide, phenoxyethanol, c13-14 isoparafin, parfum, laureth-7, methylparaben, betylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, propylparaben.
I have used the product 3 times now and have noticed no negative side effects. The stuff smells great and not strong. and the amount that you put into your hair is very little meaning any harmful ingredients wouldn't have too much of an effect anyway. (packet says a small blob)
That's about it.
Hey Guys. I have been using different shampoos for the past twenty years etc., for my long hair and was just wondering what evryone else uses and the type of conditioner as well. I have long straight hair but I know everybody uses shampoo for the style they have, so just asking. I use pantene right now, but heard it is not good for hair, because it may have some type of silicon stuff in it. Anyway would appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks.
hey all,
I will be swimming in the ocean next week, and this is the first time I've done any swimming since I have started growing my hair (it's about 9" long). What do you all usually do when you swim? Keep your hair in a tail?
I wonder if keeping it in a tail will effect the lightening of my hair, which I'm looking forward to, from the sun/water..
Thanks!
Scott
Sorry It is Long Post. Anyway I am updating on what I have noticed here, and at work in my situation.
I have noticed a few things lately. The first is that I have slowly been noticing longer hair, more than usuall, in my part of the world. Although not a huge percentage of the population, even more around the area were I work, which is heavily dominated by conformist military types (I work on air force base). They are obviously government contracters like myself, not military. But some have some pretty good length. Unfortunatly the Supershort "trendy boy" look is still the dominant style, YUCK!
Second Alot of my male coworkers have been wondering about my hair. It is just past my shoulders now, I can finally put it up again, but a few years ago it was past my butt. That is what I'm aiming for again. Any way most of these guys are baby boomers age group, and they all keep saying "i use to have long hair too" They have actually been cool about it. I'm only 24 so I am a little suprised they haven't given me a bad time about it. I am suprised how much suport I have gotten from them since I have been very verbal letting evryone know about how my boss, (what a jerk) blackmailed me into cutting it.
The thing I noticed is that it seems like at one point every one has tried their hair long, but they all end up conforming, (conformity ICK!) to the short cut hair. I have seen a few pictures, some just shock me.
I usually suggest they grow it back, since some of them say they want to again, but then they act confused and bewildered, and just say they don't worry about it, or that it is too late. It sounds like a lot of my co workers are closet longhairs, just wanting to grow out again.
I did have one good laugh though. I had to go to a meeting that was led by a group of military guys. All had the same ugly short hair and same camoflauged clothes. You get the idea. MAssive Conformity! Any way he says "we're (implying the military)trying to break the stereotype of the big conformist military machine, and bring some individuality into it." I just about feel out of my chair laughing at such a comment. One look at them as a group and you know it is a bunch of hot air.
Yo, my sister recently gave me this hair straightening gel called Tony and Guy or something. It really worked wonders on my slightly curly hair and whenever I apply it, it goes straight. It isn't hair gel though. I was wondering is there any negative effects of it on your hair if anyone knows of any?
Hey everyone this is about the post directly under mine. I did an internet search for tony and guy hair products and found that they are world wide! I just now book marked it myself. I havnt taken the time to check it out yet just wanted to let ya all know as some people were asking if it was harmful and soem wanted to know ingredients. anyway here is the link
http://www.tigihaircare.com/
I just thought I would outline some of the people who I wanted to look like with long hair:
- Jonathan Davis (Korn's singer).
- Peter Steele (Type O Negative's singer/bassist).
- The whole of Type O Negative.
- Sepeiroth (of Final Fantasy VII) who has cool waste length white hair.
- The Smashing Pumpkins in the Gish era.
.... and many more.
What is everyone here's influendes?
I have been reading this board for a couple years now. I have had long hair and short hair, I prefer long hair.
I keep reading the same questions over and over and over. I also keep reading the same diggs at all hair styles other than just one length and as long as it possibly can be. I would hope that a group of people used to being outside the "norm" would be willing to accept others but find most are just as stuck in thier ways as the buzz crowd.
I hope that as long hair comes back in, we as the long hair community will embrace all styles of hair and not judge a style because we don't wear it. If we all had the same one length long hair, I promise we would be board. So get the style that fits your face, Listen to a good stylist and have awesome hair. But don't be a small minded and remember diversity rules.
thanks, Paul
Were you ever called Jesus? Once I had a picture on Internet (I lost it), then a guy that hates me called me Jesus. I found that very offensive and insulting. But after, I tought that it may be common for longhairs to be called Jesus. So maybe its not a big deal at all? Next time someone call me Jesus, I think I sould take it as a compliment.
How's the situation with your mother coming along? Better or worse? Just wondering. Treyn
One thing I have noticed through looking at all the pictures you all have posted on here is that most of the longhairs (including myself!) have chosen not to follow the baggy-clothes, hip-hop look that is so popular today. I notice most frequently jeans and pants that actually fit, and are on the waist, shirts tucked in that have the sleeve openings on the sholders instead of the forearms, stylish tapered sport coats, etc. Not once have I ever seen anyone here wearing baggy pants with their boxers hanging out the top, which I think is totally tacky! I have even seen a few kilts around here which I think are totally cool as well
One thing I can definitely say is that us long hairs are definitely good dressers!
Hi, I'm 21, currently in process of growing my hair out,
as I always looked dorky with short hair, and even tho i'm in the middle of the "awkward" stage, I am *loving* it! :)
My bangs are just past the tip of my nose when pulled straight, about 5" long in the back, and the sides come to about 1.5" past the bottom of my ears)...
I have gotten *very* few negative comments so far .. (suprising, considering that I work as a salesman at radio shack... )
My parents (fortunately!) don't care, guess they just figure I could be doing worse things to myself ;)
The heat & humidity here is making things fun, but I'm not going to cut it, during an IL winter I need all the insulation I can get!
(thinking about trying for terminal length)
I apologize for the low-quality picture, and hope it shows up
(long time lurker, first time poster to this board...)
hope this post makes sense too! :)
David
Does anyone know the growth rate of beard hair?
The Rev
ps. This is not off-topic because I'm growing the beard long. :)
The four guys grouped together are actually part of a Chinese boy band called F4. The guy on the right is a Chinese rocker named Nicholas Tse. I've seen some Chinese and Taiwanese entertainers lately, and it seems like long hair on men is becoming in-style.
Which hair's your favorite?
Below is a photo shoot pic of a country band I used to sing back-up vocals and play bass guitar for. I am the guy on the far left end. The guy next to me is the lead vocalist Charlie Melvin. If you were in one room and heard him singing in another room, you would swear he was Alan Jackson. Very talented. The guy next to him is the drummer Donnie Wilham and next to him on the far right is the lead guitarist Dale Beavers. That was a very fun experience, but way to much time consuming for a married working father of three. Maybe when the boys are older I'll get back into the band thing. MAYBE! Besides now, that was the longest my hair has ever been. My hair is longer this time around though and will only get longer!
Jin, you wouldn't happen to be a Blind Guardian fan, would you? I'm just wondering, cuz I saw someone named Jin on the BG forum. =o
Kinda goofy question but i have the same length as Jim had when he was with the doors. The pre beard days. Anywho anyone know how he got his hair like that, its so full and wavy. I have naturally wavy hair but just can't seem to get it. Oh well thanks.
what can u get at a GNC to increase or speed up hair grownth with no bad side effects??
I hate the way there has to be so much damn politics envolved with hair, can't people just let them have whatever they want and not judge on hair END POP AND ALL THE TRENDIES WONT KNOW WHAT TO DO HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Hello again. I usually go by the regular "Timothy", but I once saw someone using the same name, so I'm going by "Tim W."
I'm half Chinese, half white, and I came upon a problem last Friday.
I have a very soft and maybe even effeminate face (which I am very self-conscious about), and I was commonly mistaken for a girl by strangers and even my friends at times when I had long hair. Therefore, I decided to cut my hair and buy a bench press.
Anyway, I was picking up one of my Chinese friends in my parents' car, and he said, "You know, I think you'd look better with my hairstyle, except shorter. Like when you first got it cut. It made you look more fierce, which is what you want." I had often thought thought this too.
Well, after my friend had made this comment, I came upon another thought. Although I'm half-Chinese, people find it very hard to believe that I am anything other than white. I feel out-of-place when I'm with crowds of Chinese (even relatives), and some Chinese adults recognize me more as a friendly white kid instead of one of them. I've always wanted to look more Chinese - at least 50% Chinese. Therefore, I asked my friend, "Do you think I look more Chinese with that kind of haircut?" He replied, "Yeah. That really stood out to me how you looked more Chinese when your hair was really short."
These are two very important things to me - looking masculine and looking Chinese. Now, I'm thinking of cutting my hair down to about 1/2 to 3/4". On the other hand, I've always wanted long hair. Now, I'm unsure of which path to take. I even drew 8 pictures of my own face and gave it different hairstyles to see which one I'd like more.
I had thought that I'd look "more Asian" with long, straight hair as well (even though I'd still look more Asian with short hair). However, there are two problems: my hair grows wavy, not straight, and even though I would look more Asian, I'd also look very much like a girl (which I did anyway when my hair was long).
I've enclosed a link to the sketches I made with various hairstyles. I'd appreciate advice on any hairstyles that would make me look more Asian (doesn't have to be something I drew) and any other advice you might have.
Thanks for your help.
Tim W.
Does anyone else here have problems with their hair looking the same on either side? Like mine when its dry lies almost perfect on the right side but on the left it wants to 'flip out' and is more wavy. Most of the blame probably goes to the trims that I thought I needed when in reality they just kept it in the awkward stage and apparently left it different lengths. I have straightened my hair before and happen to think it looks bad that way. I am all for the wavy and full look, but it should be the same on both sides. Maybe it will start to even out when it grows out more?
I would just like to share my relief for not getting my hair trimmed. I just said to my mum you cannot make me have it cut and she canceled my appointment! (I posted a message about this about aweek ago and I've been busy sorry I couldn't post this sooner)I would also like to thank for the abundance of pictures.
Okay, a friend of mine just sent me an email. Here is the link.
http://www.dexglobal.com/thcs/buzzboard/posts/12942.html
Ive also put it at the bottom, take a look at it.
How sad are them? They arnt sad because of how they have their hair- thats choice, but how they search for fotos to post on their board. I didn't find their comments offensive at all, but the fact they used my picture.
Because of this I will not be posting any more pictures, and maybe change my name on the board. Also, the pics may be removed from the site.
I'l let you know.
In my dream, I had a haircut! I was feeling so bad and sad. I regreted it a lot and I was kinda very depressed of starting again from the beginning. Then I woke up! I touched my hair many times to be sure it was still there. I was so happy once I found it was just a dream.
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone on this board. I mostly just read the other posts, because all of my qustions and thoughts are already expressed by someone elese here. I have been getting so much shit for my hair it's not even funny, I'am currently at 8 1/2 monthes from a buzz cut and with out this board I would have cut my hair monthes ago. Thanks
Okay. I'm a longhair with earrings, and im guessing that there are other longhairs with earrings that can help me. I have a question about the earrings. I've had both my ears pierced for about 4 or 5 months, and i have 10G earrings in them. The problem is, when i take the earrings out, they smell like poop. i have kept them clean this whole time, so why do they reek and how can i fix it?????
Hi, I currently have longish hair, but it is cut in layers, the hair on top is about 3 inches, down to my nose at the front, and the back is also in layers, it looks like long hair all over sort of (a bit like Tom Cruise's in M:I-2) but it can sometimes be a real pain to style (even though it's pretty straight). I was wondering whether to grow it all to one sort of length. What I mean is grow the hair on the top all the way down to my nose at the front, then taper backwards at a slight angle say to my mouth at the back (all the same length still). Then maybe just have another layer at the bottom of the back (or even have the back all same length with maybe a slight undercut at the bottom for control!)??????????
So I can't decide whether to have my hair thinned out again (i.e. shorter layers) or to grow all to one-ish sort of length in a tapered style from front to back, ARGH!!! I guess the essential question is, does anyone know if it is easier to style hair that is all one length (because it is longer)? Or is it easier to style hair cut in a few layers (cause it is shorter) (Remember my hair is quite straight and about medium thickness)?
Please let me know what ya think!
Looks really great to me! This dudes hair is going to be awesome when it gets to shoulder length. Let this bro know what you think!
Tell me what you think.
Can anyone out there give me advice on possible remedies (natural or not) to speed up my hair growth. I want long hair now. Please come to my rescue so i can look like Fabio.
Most of the young guys going to colleges or universities are growing their hair longer while more working class guys are getting very short to buzz cuts.
twenty years ago it was the other way around.
anyone else notice this trend?
Well im wondering if you think its worth letting my hair grow, here are my moms restrictions:
1 hair must get a slight trim every 1-2 months to get rid of split ends
2 hair is to be washed,conditioned, and combed every day
3 the back of you hair will always be cutt to start to get even with the front
4 when long enough for pony tail it must always be up, around her
5 and finally I must always do good in school or she will make me cutt it to my normal buzz
also there was another about somthing if the bangs are going to be hanging in my eyes im going to have to get them cut so i think gel will help there so what do you think, is it worth letting grow, id reallly like it long but i dont know if i want to obay all these rules expecially the trim thing
hey room,
thanx for the advice on my previus post.I was reading a post from Treyn on 07/08/02 about vitamins A, B1, B6, B12 and C.
Because i smoke a lot (regular cigarettes and many "so-called-forbitten" ones) i decided to start taking these vitamins. I bought a package of 30 (one per day) called Supradyn by Roche with 12 vitamins (includign the above mentioned), 8 minerals and trace elements.
Any of you guys tried this specific brand? what's your opinion or suggestion?
thanx.
(something i've noticed afterwards: this package of multivitamins and minerals is produced by F. Hoffmann hehehehheheh. well, this family surely is into medicine business)
If you can, e-mail me the pic you took of yourself and I will upload it to the Longhair Site and post it for you.
I have been growing my hair out for about 8 months from a buzz cut and there are several inconsistancies in length in different areas with no explanation considering i've had ZERO trims along the way. The most noticeable being a difference in 'bulk' of hair on the area above the ear. If I grab the hair on both sides there is a definite difference of volume (more on the left than on the right causing the left side to flip out more)There are no visual length differences, just the thickness really. But, again the same problem with the hair in the lower back that you can see from the front. The hair on the right always sticks out longer from the neck then on the left, no matter how much I try to push it outwards or whatever. Part of it seems to be because the left side curls in and the right side curls out. Is all this normal for growing the hair out the first time to a certain length and turning out uneven? If it is then what is the reason? Does each strand of hair have a slightly different rate of growth? or is it just unsymetrical charactieristics in the wavyness in different areas?
I wanted to know, what can I use to make hair grow faster each month? Are there any products that make grow fast?
THank you
Hi treyn - just saw your most recent pic. Very impressive. i am very jealous. I think I’m at that stage when your hair-growing project starts to become a compulsion. My obsession worries me sometimes. Always looking in the mirror and checking for any further noticeable growth. I don’t think I’m all that vain (well no more than the next guy) - I would say I’m just very very excited about having long hair. I guess you could compare it to being a kid and waiting for Christmas!!
Anyway, I was wondering if you could post your hair growth time line. That being the length (top, back, sides) it was when you began growing right up to the point where you are now at say 1 or 2mth intervals. It would be really encouraging for me as I think, well I can only guess that we have similar type of hair (thick and mostly straight. )
Thanks man and KEEP GROWING!!
I am now a three-monther (I estimate that my head was shaved April first). Now my hair is 5 centimeters long. Well, thats not long but thats a beginning! Every longhair must start somewhere! I won't trim my hair at all. Its cool, because right now, my hair does a natural spiked haircut in the wind. Any other three-monthers?
Okay. I'm a longhair with earrings, and im guessing that there are other longhairs with earrings that can help me. I have a question about the earrings. I've had both my ears pierced for about 4 or 5 months, and i have 10G earrings in them. The problem is, when i take the earrings out, they smell like poop. i have kept them clean this whole time, so why do they reek and how can i fix it?????
The day after I shampoo my hair is always horrible, my hair will stick out everywhere and is so huge looking. I try using a good amount of conditioner afterwards then in the morning use lots of leave-in conditioner (infusium) but it still looks pretty bad, I've been thinking of using that Frizz Ease stuff, anybody tried that? My only other option is a hat which is fine during summer but when I'm in school I have to take it off so any tips?
This is a bit off topic but it still relates to hair so this is probably the best place to ask. Anyways, it's about my dad, he has alot of grey hair (since he was pretty young) and he says he once saw some type of dye which gives your grey hair a light blue tint (not like your hair is going to be bright blue or anything, just very subtle) and that it is for people who have grey hair. The problem is he saw this product a long time ago and hasn't been able to find it ever since. Does anybody know anything about this or where he could find it?
Hello guys, I have long hair, a little longer than shoulder lenght, I was thinking of wearing it in a single tight braid, with two bands one on top of the braid at the head, and one at the end of the braid.
Would it look good? Cause sometimes I get comments that a braid looks feminine on men, what do you think about that?
PLZ let me know, cause according to me it looks great, and I want to try to wear it myself that way...
Thx
The day after I shampoo my hair is always horrible, my hair will stick out everywhere and is so huge looking. I try using a good amount of conditioner afterwards then in the morning use lots of leave-in conditioner (infusium) but it still looks pretty bad, I've been thinking of using that Frizz Ease stuff, anybody tried that? My only other option is a hat which is fine during summer but when I'm in school I have to take it off so any tips?
I think the reason bosses are ass holes about guys growing long hair.They are bald or balding or old dorks,So they have dumb ass thinking. They dont care about you at all. tell me what you think
why do you let your hair grow ?
saturday night i had a positive experience with my long hair for the first time.
i was in a sort of discotheque/bar, suddenly i feel my hair moving....i thought wtf is this.......i turned around.....i see it was a girl..she smiled but also looked a little frightened (as i turned around a little agressevily)....then i smiled back gave her a wink and walked away.
well it was an average looking chick, but still i had the feeling like yes there are chicks that dig long hair on a man.
if it was a hot chick i wouldn't have walked away offcourse hehe ;)
by the way do you guys ever expereince this sometimes...or maybe a lot?
I just got a webcam tonight, and I've been trying to get some decent hair pics taken. Hopefully this one will be sufficient. It's a pretty cheap cam, so it's not terribly clear. I wanted to have a pic of me pulling my bangs down all the way, but since that wasn't gonna work (bad lighting), I'll just say that they are maybe a millimeter away from reaching my top lip. Hope this works...
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Without Vitamin A your hair becomes brittle, and abnormal dandruff can develop.
Without Vitamin B1 or B6 you can start to lose your hair.
Vitamin C stimulates the hair growth and regulates the generation of pigments in the hair strand.
Vitamin B12 supports feeding the root.
I take a 31 Multi Vitamin and Mineral Suppliment I bought at Wal-Mart made by One Source almost everyday(memory permitting, I am very forgetful). I suggest this for overall hair health. Just thought I would share! KEEP GROWING!!!!
I am wanting to grow my hair in an undercut bowlcut, then have it in a tieback undercut with the shaved part several inches high. My hair is two inches long. How long should I let my hair grow to achieve this? And how should I cut it in between?
Hey Treyn,
I saw the pic u posted with u having wet hair and it looks kool! Isn't it annoying that hair has to dry?!? If ya wanna keep that "wetness" I find a little olive oil massaged into your hair and rinsed off (after washing it) works well for me, if you WANT to keep it wet looking that is!
Also, do u use any straightening cream or appliance? Or do u have naturally straight hair?
Best wishes
Check out the following link:
http://www.wannaseehow.com/culture/
There are descriptions of making 3 types of braids. The model for the demos seems to be a boy.
here is my hair now. to answer marco no i didnt cut it it just looks shorter because it was curlier that day then my mar pic that was more straight. to answer six string thing, yes i can tie all of my hair into a pony tail now, it slips a little but nothing a teeny bit of mousse wont handle. sorry for the quality of this pic. i think im going to work on getting a better one posted as well as a better one of my hair tied.
My hair's gettin long enough for braiding, but besides Anikin Skywalker in Star Wars 2 I've never seen a guy with a single braid. Does anybody know of a site with pics of guys in braids? I'm thinkin' only 1 or 2 small diameter braids.
Marty
This is a little off topic...
But I was just wondering what most of you do when you are taking your own photo/getting your photo taken - whether you smile or not.
Personally, I never smile because it's so fake, but that's just me.
Andy.
I've seen so many people complain about being in the awkward stage then they post a pic and their hair looks fine! I'd say about 95% of the awkward stage pics I have seen look really good! Me, I've been growing about 8 1/2 months from a buzz and my hair is so frizzy and wavy, i figure in about 2-3 months it's barely going to start getting in my eyes!! At 8 1/2 months I see all these people posting pics of their hair down past their nose!! Man I hate my hair, but whatcha gonna do?? What sucks is that my awkward stage is soooo much longer! AHH!!! And the worst part is I have to be so incredibly careful with it! I can't even run my hand through my hair b/c it will just "frizz up" and stay like that. You know how when people run their hands through their hair it falls back down? well mine doesnt! Anyone here gone through the awkward stage with hair like this?
where are all the women that like men with very feminine hairstyles. i want to hear from you.
Ive just posted about 5 new pictures on my bands website. The direct link to them is below. Give me your opionions on the hair in reply to this message, cheers,
James
Displayed here is an example of my initial inspiration for growing long hair. I think Native American Indian men grow awesome long hair.
...(well, almost!)...thanks to this great Site!!
..I had been hanging 'round here for a while, reading and researching when suddenly I realized...hey...what great people are here! A common thread binding all...
...and O, I had been feeling like a 'Lone Traveler' ever since I made
...THE DECISION(growing my hair).
Went through the 'awkward phase' doubting myself all the way...
...wondering if I had made the 'right' decision'...and always on the verge of having IT all cut off!
My Hair: at this stage, a bit longer than Scott Stapp's and growing fast. Thick, full, strong...but UNcontrollable! A mind of its own, almost...brought me to the brink of tears at times...
...just then, someone on here recommended that frizz-ease serum, etc.
...AND THE LION'S MANE HAS BEEN TAMED!!! at long last...
and it looks really great!
NOW, I am looking forward to growing my hair LONG...
...and growing into the spirit that I feel...
... being shared in this place
What do you guys think about hair bands, you know, the ones that women wear, not the head bands that a lot of guys wear. Would you wear them?
I wanted to see what a small braid would look like on me, so I bought the Braids In Seconds by Conair from CVS. I wouldn't recommend it-it makes a nice twisted 2 strand braid, but I found long pulled hairs in the sink. I don't lose many hairs, and the ones I do are short-not a foot long. This thing pulls hairs out near or at the root. It also takes skill to end the braid with the included hair bands.
Would a hair style place that does braids do one braid? Someone said they were like $2 each.
Marty
just wanted to say i like this guys hair, to bad mine dont have a curl to it. My hair is so straight i wish it kinda had a little wave to it oor somthing. why time for some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
What is your opinion of Asian men having long hair? Does it work? Are there any special considerations for an Asian guy with short hair who's thinking about growing his hair out, since Asian hair is slightly different from average hair?
Thanks.
Hey, I know a lot of long haired men are people who think and live "outside the box" as they say.
A book that I found that basically throws the box away is "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn. I tell people that are tired of the box and think something is really messed up with the "way things are" that they should read this book. This is no ad, just a heartfelt recommendation to my long haired pals. :-) Check out the site, it explains why I'm bothering...
Have any of you been offered a lot money to get your hair cut? Unfortunately I need money and a rich friend of my father told me he would give me $500.00 if he could cut my hair. I told him no way but he keeps bringing it up and last time he said he would give me $800.00, I just may let him as I need the money and I guess it will grow back, I hate this. I'm part Italian and have heavy black hair that is almost all one length and just reaches my shoulder blades. I'll let you know what happens...If any of you have long hair and money you are lucky. Tony
I am in my 40's and have been growing my hair for nearly a year, it's now just about shoulder length. Before it was quite short, a sort of overgrown short back and sides. There seem to be a lot more men with hair about the same length as mine, as if there was some kind of invisible consensus that began last year!
I was interested to see what the reactions would be to my hair. So far virtually nothing! Nobody has said anything about it at work, my partner says she preferred it shorter but accepts it. In general I percieve an air of disapproval from other men, nothing I can pinpoint, perhaps it's just me being paranoid. But I find I get a lot more 'looks' from girls, I feel like a teenager again! (I look quite young for my age). I value approval by females but I don't care much what other males think about me anyway!
My message is don't be put off, if you want to grow your hair, go for it, I say. The worst stage is when it just looks like you're overdue for a haircut. When it's obvious you're not going to have one it's easier to live with.
Hey, I was just wondering when you were able to tie all your hair back? The reason I ask you is because I'm at 8 months, and I've seen some older pics of your hair at around that time and it looks very similar to mine.
Hey man, whats up? Still didnt see you at college on friday, we shud meet up and jam sometime.
I guess thats kinda off topic, maybe this post should be my formal introduction to the board or somethin (so hi everybody, i call myself tekmatai and want to grow longer hair), but i've posted before and now i promise to stop lurking :)
peace
Your hair lkooked much lomger in your Mar pic than your recent pic. Did you cut it? Not sure the pic you recently posted does your hair justice bud!
this is another question wich poped into my mind the other day. Why in the military do they make the guys get short hair cutts like buzz cutt short and the women can keep no longer then shoulder i think hair as loong as theey where a pony tail. i dont understand this at all, i really was thinking about joining the military for a job later on down the road but i dont want to kloose my hair, i want to some how fight this, the military is declining me of being all i can be. i want to be a long haired guy and fight for this country, what is so hard about that. i know alot more people would join too if there wasent this crazy hair thing there. Well what the heck im only 17 or 16 somthing like that i got a few years to go befor i make the choice of joing and heck maybe by the time somthing will change, maybe a long haired guy president shall come in stand, i dont care what they where really for id just vote for him because he hasd long hair. im getting a little crazy now here, i think this bordom is driving me nuts. Well id see you folks around
I started growing long hair 2 years ago and even though my hair is pretty wavy and thick i'm able to wear a ponytail now. I also did THE mistake, to let my mom, who is a hairdresser, to cut my split ends last January. Believe me, that was catastrofic. 3cm's gone in just 2 seconds
What i would like to ask is if it's ok to comp wet hair. I use a wide-tooth comp but i only comp my hair when it's wet cause no-way can do this when it's dry and all messy.
Every single day, when i wake up and comp my hair, i gather about 20-30 dead hair. Is this ok??? If not, any advice? If it's nornal, any advice to limit this ammount of dead hair?
Last, the "after-the-bath" effect. About 50 dead hair comes out after every shower. Any suggestions on this??
Please gimme some suggestions cause i'm starting to get scared when i see the dustbin full of balls of dead hair
Cheers
Check this guys page and what he has to say about Jesus and long hair etc. Send him your thoughts. I did. Sounds like an idiot. Read the part where he says a parent should punish their child if their hair is to long.
After going over two years without touching my hair with scissors, I decided it was time to get my hair trimmed. The ends were a total disaster. I got a little over 1/2" cut off and what a difference! My hair still has plenty of volume but feels lighter and I can actually run a comb through it now! It also feels really nice too now. When the woman shampood my hair, she said that she couldn't believe how much hair I have and how thick it is. I love it! And to think I was considering cutting it all off.
Thanks to Treyn, John L., Robert and j.s. for listening to my complaints and everyone here to allowing me to sulk.
I understand all your messages and the thoughts you want to convey. I fully agree that I should have more control over my emotions instead of letting my emotions get the better of me. Yes, I do love my mum even after she (once and again), made insulting remarks on my long hair. But I'm just wondering how long more can I sustain such outbursts from her before my love for her start to fade. I'm just VERY WORRIED that this day MIGHT come.
For now, I'll be handling this matter to whatever my maturity takes me to, and I'll definitely be sure (at least currently) that she's STILL my mum and I STILL have love for her. After this episode, I cannot hope that she'll never bring this up again and I think the onus is on me to handle the situation in a different manner if it happens (that is, if I can keep my head).
Thanks for all the great and kind advice you've given me. You've all had made me feel childish and immature (although I'm ALREADY 27) and I think I've still got lots to learn in life.
Thank you very much :)))
With utmost appreciation,
Jin
Hi folks!
I bookmarked the image archive of this board just a few days ago... and just now I came upon the latest image:
http://the-light.com/mens/public/Picture%2019.jpg
I was absolutely awed by this incredible mane... WOW!
Who's that guy? - I didn't found any corresponding posting...
See you in Khyberspace!
Yadgar
My mother is making me get my hair cut tomorrow. There is nothing I can say to change her mind. After some anguish we reached a mutual agreement for me to get it trimmed. I am really scared and there is nothing I can do. Well at least it will grow back. what shall I ask the hairdresser to do?
Hi people. I have fairly straight hair but recently, the longer it gets, the harder it is to style every time I come out the shower and every time I wash it. Everyone seems to have the same problem as I had and coming to this board is very comforting but all the while I have been here, searching for a solution, nothing has come up that has worked for me. Last night I found a breakthrough on how to get manageability, control and a straight smooth texture in minutes, and it is such an obvious solution:
I washed my hair and let it dry last night but as usual it went all wirey at the back and sides and it flopped around, it has done this ever since I've had it longer. I found a curling iron (yes CURLING iron!) that my mum uses and because I was getting really peed off with my annoying hair I thought I may as well give it a go (my hair had practically dried by now but was messy at the back and sides especially). All I did was stroke it through all my hair slowly and gently (This is easier than you may have thought). Everytime I reached the ends of the hair I just gently eased it over them so it didn't pull them as much. Within minutes my hair was almost perfectly straight and smooth. I finger combed it all into the position I wanted and I realised that this is the best solution I have ever found to the problem of having wavyish, unstyleable hair! I can even shake my head now and it easily finger combs back into the same position, something I have never enjoyed in my LIFE!
Whatsmore curling irons are so cheap! If the idea of buying one from a shop is embarassing, don't let it be! Get a family members old one, or someone to buy one for you, or you could even order one on the net. I can't believe how long i've gone without ever trying one and I am so glad I tried it last night, annoying hair is a thing of the past for me! (Also, my mum uses it every day and her hair has never been damaged, another benefit!)
I hope this works for everyone as well as it has for me. At least give it a go if you had my problem, I'M SURE YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
me and a friend are having a debate on where long hair on men started and who had it first men or women and i said it started with the cave men and both the male and female had it long but he said it started with pirates and women had long hair first, i also tole him that the thing the pirates had first opn guys was earings but he doesent think so so where in on this 5 dollar bet (i know where cheap) so anyone have any facts about this stuff
Here's a recent pic of me from Monday (down) and my pic with it up at work-cuz it's so stinckin' hot I seem to always where it in a ponytail now.
7/1/02
6/28/02
I got my hair braided by a proffesional about 2 weeks ago and I'm just wondering how long would you reckon it's safe to keep them in? Also what might happen to my hair if I don't take them out before then. Thanks.
Post a message lurker guy,
the webpage address is http://www.geocities.com/athens/troy/5043/shorthair.html
First off, your hair looks great and I am currently envious (for the next year or so anyway). Now, this is in reference to you and your mother. I myself could never imagine myself in a situation where I felt hatred towards my mother. Not over hair or anything else. The fact is, my mother sees me for me, and not for who she may want me to be, whatever that may be. My suggestion to you, if for your own dignity alone, is to never hate your mother over this, but also to not give in on the hair issue either, for with her love to you, this should not matter. A mothers heart can be broken on the issue simply by how you handle it verbally. Don't let yourself resort any further to yelling and anger even if she does, it only makes things worse. Show her you have self control in the matter. Here is where you will get the upper hand in the situation. In a very heart felt and kind manner, tell your mother you love her deeply and that you wish she loved you for you alone and not for who she thinks you should be. Tell her that no matter how she treats you on the matter she could never make you hate her. Tell her that you are comfortable with who you are and that if she truly loved you she would be too. Tell her that a MOTHER, of all people, should love her son for what's inside of him, not the outside. After all this, no matter what she says, affirm to her again that you love her, and then go on with your life knowing YOU had the right attitude. Sooner or later your mother will come around. You can stand firm and not hate. You can be done for a while socially with your mother and not be done with her in your heart. For if it comes to this, that will be truly a tragidy. GOD BLESS and good luck.
Folks,
This article by George McEvoy of the Palm Beach Post may be rather controvertial but he writes:-
"Dig through the attic and see if you can find your old peace-symbol necklace and your love beads. Put on your bell-bottom jeans, sandals and tie-dye shirt. Let your hair grow down below your shoulders if you're a guy -- the 1960s may well be coming back.
"It all depends on President Bush."
....read on.
Charles
ALL YOU GUYS WITH WAVY HAIR THAT YOU CANT CONTROL IS IT LIKE THIS...MINE IS VERY THICK
I've heard that gelatin (Jell-O) is supposed to be good for hair & nail growth. Has anyone heard anything about this? If so, what does gelatin contain that helps hair growth?
hey, my hair still wont tuck behind my ears and stay there for more than 2 seconds..... but its been growing now since october. grr any ideas how much longer it will be like this?????? its so annoying. I dont use anything to keep it in place which is proberbly why its worse.
Can you still have long hair and be professional?
any time I was told to 'look professional' my employer also stipulated that I get a nice short Man's haircut.
any of you ever have this happen and have any of you gotten around such obstacles and do you think the business world is changing it's views of long hair on Men?
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For all those in the awkward stage: I feel your pain. While I don't think my hair looks all that bad, I am constantly being harassed to abandon my dreams of long hair, as my hair has, to my surprise, grown somewhat curvy/wavy with the added length. I suppose this must look messy to my family, as they're accustomed to seeing me with the shortly-trimmed cuts that I've been forced into all my life.
If I'm not mistaken, the last time I had my hair cut was in late February, so I think I'm doing alright lengthwise. Fortunately, it is now summer over here, so I expect that my hair should only grow faster now that I am in a stage of semi-freakiness.
ok, just recently I cutt the back of my hair, i put it into a little like pony tail and cutt it, i cant beleive i whent through with it, my fall back plan was a undercutt if i screwed up to much but i dont think i did that bad of a job, so goodbye mullet. Tell me what you think.
Hey Guys:
It's been awhile since my last post but I still follow the board religiously:) For the past month I've been having trouble with hair breakage. When I brush my hair I can hear it snapping, and see the hair on my sink broken off in various lengths. Also, when I finger detangle the same thing happens. Same thing goes for a shower...tangles, knots, mass amounts of hair breaking off. The scary thing happened when I went to my hairdresser. She said one side off my hair is completely broken off. This is getting scary, could anyone please recommend what I should do now? Any hair care tips would be appreciated because if my hair keeps breaking I might have to cut it all off and I really don't want to go that route.
--Carlos
This is a question specifically for you fortunate guys who have waist-length or longer hair. Since your hair became waist-length, has it continued to grow at the same rate (approx. 1/2 inch per month) as it did before reaching waist length? If it started to slow down, at what length did that happen? If it stopped growing, at what length did it stop?
hello all, i found this discussion board while surfing the internet a few weeks ago and this is my first post so sorry if all this has been asked before
i've always had real thick hair and had it short hair all my life but i've wanted long hair for a while and havent been able to for one reason or another, so in jan, i finally decided i was going to let it grow and my last haircut was in the very biginnng of January and my hair seems to grow really slow so i'm in the terrible awkward stage. does anyone know of anything safe that can make hair grow faster?. also since it is the awkward stage my hair is kinda hard to controll by itself i was using Hair Gel to keep it down, can the Gel cause any kind of damage to hair in any way?. anyway how long do you think it will take to my middle back?
Does hair growth/loss depend on what time of year it is?
The hair I used to have...
Does hair really grow faster in the summer or is this just a myth? If it does, about how much more is the rate for the average person.
Does anyone know what non alcoholic hair gels/other hair control substances are available in the uk? I cant seem to find any...
I used to use some stuff called Glue, but loreal stopped making it, so i've been stuck with using alcoholic gel ever since.
Maybe im being paranoid but my hair seems drier now, and a lilttle more tangly after washing, so i definately want to change back.
Suggestions please?
Tekmatai
(First post from a longtime lurker)
Hey all as I have said before I am just like 3 months or so in from a totaly skin shave so my hair is like 2 inches now. anyway My step mom is a hair dresser/stylist and she has all kinds of nifty expensive salon styling stuff around the house. I am looking particulalry at her leave in conditioner that claim to moisten strgthen and prevent split ends and make hair grow more healthy. Are these total lies or what? Sinse they are just sitting there to use for free I might try em if you all think they are good. They are the kinds u put in your hair and then brush through and just leave it in all day until you wash your hair next. lately I have just been puttign a little olive oil through my hair every few days to help keep it moist. your advice is appriciated. thanx in advance everyone!
My hair just passed my shoulders and seamed to stop growing. What happend here??? Can I make it grow again? This is so frustraiting... Please can anyone help me.
Charles.
Okay guys and girls here is my delema. I in no way ever want anything resemblign a mullet for obvious reasons and as my hair grows that is how it is looking and will look for a very long time. see I had my hair shaved for years so it isstarting from scratch, I am about 4 months in. Anyway My bangs and sides will never catch up to my back because the hair line goes down so much lower. so my back apears longer while it is all actually the same length and even though i dont have shaved or short top it still looks mullet like :( See I want hair like the lead singer of creed. all one legnth bangs and all same legnth all the way around about hsoulder legth. My question is this. To get it to be all one legth I will have to eventualy cut it anyway right? TO make it look right and not layered? So why wait? Why wait till it is very long and i would be depressed to cut it. Should I begincutting the back and sides until the top catches up then let the sides grow with the top and then when the top hairs are ling enough to touch the bottom of my back hairline then let it grow with it as well in a sense letting it all grow one legth the whole tiem so it looks better in the proccess as well? or should I let it all just grow out of control for now and look mullet like then after 1.5 years cut the back and sides anyway to get it all one legth. *sigh* hehehe please advice guys and gals!
Hi, just to inform everyone who tried reaching me through email that, my email is down!!! All thanks to my poor ISP for having problematic connections during this rainy season (sigh).
I'll now post some of my responses to your queries.
Firstly, thanks for all the emails you've sent me (I received them before it was down), and perhaps for those still coming in but couldn't find a way to. I really appreciate your comments and compliments. That'll keep me growing my hair, all the way to the floor (if it can, I wish!!).
IndianBoy, sad to say, I did not have any other older pics of my previous long hair (in Dec. 1999), as I do not have the intention of keeping progress pics then. Sorry!
(To the guy who asked about feminine hairstyles)... No, I do not deliberately style my hair to be feminine nor do I desire to be MORE feminine. I still would like to retain my masculinity (SP??), even with my long hair. So, I'm sorry, I got no suggestions as how to look more femme :(
Ok, I think that's all for me respond. And... yes, my friend MG... No I haven't FORGOTTEN YOU, you're always in my thoughts, I just cannot respond to you now.
Finally, thanks to Victor for letting me utilise this board as my temporary "email". I seek your understanding :)))
Cheers to all,
Jin
It is now June and I've been growing my hair since September, and it has a really weird wave to it. Basically, I hate it. But what really seems to work to straighten it is a blow dryer. I put it on full blast and put it right up to my head and use a brush with bristles all around it. I've been told blow drying it will damage my hair, but this is the only way I can get it straighter, or is it? Is there any other better, easier, and safer way?
This "back shot" was taken this morning (Sunday 6/30). It looks like I'm getting there, guys.
Keep growin' it.!.!
Timothy
Hey everyone!
I have hair that's a bit past my shoulders, but it's quite dry, thick and never just "hangs". It looks good when it's wet, but when it's dry, it becomes wavy and for lack of a better word, "poofy", and looks shorter than it actually is. Any ideas of how I can better control it without using tons of chemicals or cutting it? I've had long hair since I was about 14. (I'm 40 now)
And for those of you who think you can't get a job with long hair: I'm a full time firefighter. As long as I keep it pulled back in a pony tail, there have been no problems. Comments YES, problems no. So it CAN be done. Be who you are and show you can do your job competantly and hair will be a non-issue for the most part.
From a Procter and Gamble press release:
P&G Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Dandruff; Malassezia furfur (M. furfur) Excluded as Primary Suspect
PARIS, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Data presented today by The
Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) research scientists at the 20th World
Congress of Dermatology (WCD) suggests that dandruff does not result from an
overabundance of Malassezia furfur (M. furfur) fungus as previously thought.
Rather, common dandruff, the scalp condition affecting more than 50 percent of
Caucasians and 80 percent of people of African descent, is caused by the lipid
waste of two other Malassezia species, M. restricta and M. globosa.
In a research study conducted by Thomas Dawson, Jr., Ph.D., senior
scientist in beauty care technology for P&G, titled, "Fast, Non-invasive
Method for Molecular Detection and Speciation of Malassezia on Human Skin, and
Application to Dandruff Microbiology," scalp samples from 70 people with
dandruff showed the presence of Malassezia species. But in these cases,
M. restricta was present in 70 percent and M. globosa in 45 percent.
M. furfur was not detected in any of the samples.
Malassezia is a lipophilic fungal genus, members of which are part of the
normal human scalp flora. M. restricta and M. globosa feed on lipids secreted
from the hair follicles. The partially digested lipids that linger on the
skin cause the familiar irritation of the scalp that leads to dandruff.
"We have been studying dandruff and other scalp conditions for many years,
concentrating on the specific organism that causes the disorder," said
Dr. Dawson. "We expect these data will provide insight into the development
of new approaches to dandruff treatment."
"These new data on the real cause of dandruff are a major step forward in
understanding dandruff that will be important to the dermatology community,"
said Boni E. Elewski, MD, Professor of Dermatology at the University of
Alabama, Birmingham, and internationally-recognized authority on cutaneous
fungal infections and dandruff. "This research will allow development of more
effective anti-dandruff treatments that will not only treat the condition, but
may also help prevent it from occurring."
Dr. Dawson's findings also apply to seborrheic dermatitis, a severe form
of dandruff that affects up to 10 percent of Caucasians and leads to heavy
flaking, severe itchiness, redness and inflammation. Earlier work by this
team of P&G scientists has shown that excess lipids are correlated to dandruff
and seborrheic dermatitis, and this study showed that reducing the amount of
sebum by more frequent washing improved the clinical signs of seborrheic
dermatitis. This also lends support to the theory that sebum has a positive
effect on the growth of fungus.
Additional Research
Dr. Dawson noted that P&G will conduct detailed quantitative studies to
better define the role of other Malassezia fungi, as well as the role of
individual sensitivity to M. globosa and M. restricta.
"P&G is committed to researching and understanding the science behind skin
conditions like dandruff, so we can continue to provide medical professionals
and consumers with the most effective treatments," said Eric Armstrong,
Vice President of Research & Development for the company's Global Hair Care
Division. "In particular, P&G will seek to understand, identify, and
characterize the role of individual lipids associated with dandruff and
seborrheic dermatitis, in order to continue to develop the highest efficacy
anti-dandruff products. In addition, P&G scientists will explore the reasons
why some patients react to the presence of Malassezia, while others do not."
Malassezia and Dandruff
In years past, the scientific community disagreed about the role of
Malassezia in dandruff. Some scientists argued that an increase in cell
turnover on the scalp was the main cause of dandruff, and microorganisms, such
as Malassezia, only reflected the underlying abnormality of the skin.
In the 1970s and 80s, with scientific studies demonstrating the
effectiveness of specific anti-fungal agents in improving chronic scalp
conditions, scientists proved a correlation between Malassezia in both
dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Scientists assumed that M. furfur was the
cause.
Only recently have scientific studies supported the relationship between
Malassezia and lipids in connection with dandruff. Past studies show
Malassezia's involvement in a number of pathologies related to alterations of
the skin's surface lipids. Results from this study suggest that only two of
nine Malassezia species are present on the scalp that could digest the
naturally occurring lipids. In addition to showing the connection between
dandruff and M. restricta and M. globosa, this research also shows that to
remain viable, Malassezia uses its enzymes to break down non-irritating
triglycerides (lipids) into irritating free fatty acids.
This message is for Victor, or anyone else, who might know if Mart, the "First Samson", has a currently active website or email address. The last time I saw his website, which was probably two or three years ago, he had cut his hair so that it was a little more that mid-back in length. I am curious to know if he has been growing it back to where it was before he cut it (and what magnificent hair it was).
Hey guys....i am kinda caught in the middle of two worlds here. I am trying to grow my hair to look like this:
the problem is it is hard to find advice on how to do it. Althought i am caught in the middle awkward stages, i am considered a lightweught becasue my ultimate goal is someone shorter than what true longhaired dudes are going for. I do not want to wear the traditional middle aged biker ponytail. And while i am young and going for that hollywood-ish sellout look i also dont want to look to fruity...any tips on gettting to this point?
Hey peeps, can anyone tell me which major celebrities have had undercuts in the past when they have had longer hair? For example, has Tom Cruise or Ethan Hawke ever had them or do they just spend hours styling it so they don't need one?!
Also, in the picture, can anyone tell me whether this is a type of undercut and which type it is, cause I am so tempted to get one if it makes the hair more manageable.
(If the picture is not working, the link is below)
http://www.celebritystorm.com/posters/EthanHawke/5.html
does anyone know of any hair band sites? ive been looking for hours but to no avail... im looking for something slightly more interesting than just a plain boring one lol
My bands website has just gone up. heres the link:
http://www.aparanoidworld.netfirms.com
Back on topic, there are pictures up of me and old guitarist who have longish hair. Mine is about the length it is in the pic ( I am James) since I had the bleach cut out in september. How does it look, really? Bear in mind its brown now, not blonde but I wear it that way in the pic and its that length.
I wanted to post a pic of taken today of me at work. I always tie it back-so it looks a bit different. I just brush it out while it's dry, push all my hair to the back of myh head, tie it with a black elastic scunchie, and soak it/slick it back with water from my hands and a spray bottle. That's it-because it takes hours to dry, it keeps the head cool in this hot weather-sittin' in front of a fan with a wet head feels great!!
The second pic is my hair down-it looks the same as 3 months ago (more volume, though....that's wavy hair).
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I've been thinking about wearing a headband, but I'm not sure if it's socially acceptable. World Cup soccer seems to have sparked new hairstyles especially for longhairs including headbands. What do you think? Would you wear one?
i knew a boi once with really really frizzy hair, who always straitened it out because it would have looked funny if he didnt. i think i had seen him once with his friz hair and it looked horrible - a big poofball of funkyness. he was a really really hot boi though and he had delicious hair after it was straightened. i saw him do it once and this is what he did:
he simply got a crimping iron, but instead of allowing it to sit in the same place long enough to form crimps, he would pull the hair through it to flatten it out. just in case you guys dont know what a crimping iron is... its this thing that gives you 80s hair (when you use it like it was meant to be used) - a contraption that looks like a big fat tong that plugs into the wall, and has bent metal sheets on the inside that fit together like wide teeth and heat up like a curling iron. come to think of it you could probably use a curling iron the same way.
i have really long hair - its almost down to my bottom. i noticed something interesting about it - which is that if i dont comb it or brush it after i take a shower and i just leave it all messed up from the rubbing with soap and conditioner, it will dry with lots of really cool curls in it (well the bottom half does anyhow, my hair is too long to be curly all over because its so heavy it weighs the top down). the curls will last for days and days - until i wash my hair again. i dont have to put anything in it. if i do comb it out after a shower it might get wavy, but there are no curls. and if i sit there with a blow dryer and comb it flat while drying it, it comes out perfectly strait and stays that way for days. i dont even need to do anything to it. i dont wash my hair every day i think that this is totally uneccessary - i wash it maybe once or twice a week. my hair is in absolutely wonderful condition and i think its because i dont wash it more than i need to. i bet if you did the wash it twice a week thing and blow dryed it strait after washing, it wouldnt dammage the hair.
my email address is in my first post if you really want it.
I'm at 8 months, w/very wavy hair, and after I get out of the shower (or anytime my hair is soaking wet) it gets really out of control and curly as it starts to dry, if I don't wear a hat during the time it dries I end up with very messed up looking curly hair. This happen to anyone else?
Check out this article, written by a longhair who is managing editor at a newspaper in Philadelphia! It captures the essence of what being a longhair is all about:
My bands website has just gone up. heres the link:
http://www.aparanoidworld.com
Back on topic, there are pictures up of me and old guitarist who have longish hair. Mine is about the length it is in the pic ( I am James) since I had the bleach cut out in september. How does it look, really? Bear in mind its brown now, not blonde but I wear it that way in the pic and its that length.
Hi,
any longhairs from Praha, Czech republic here?
Or guys who visited Praha?
Want to visit Praha with my bf in a few weeks.
Any cool locations there? Rock Clubs, Goth Clubs
or others where to meet longhairs?
Any places that are a must see or any not too expensive
places to sleep?
Thanks.
Just wondering if there are any really good hair ties w/no metal parts in them other than the ones Monie (sp?) sells? And I don't mean exclusively online b/c the thing I don't like about buying these online is you kind of have to guess with the size.
My hairgrowth project over the last 3 months or so has become almost all consuming to me. Just ask my wife! Everyday after work I am on this hyperboard reading and posting messages or looking in the mirror at work or at home and pulling my hair down in front of my face and over my ears to check for noticable growth. Combing, brushing, etc. The left frame of my web-site's main page is dedicated souly to hair growth progress pics that I will be adding every 15th of the month for the rest of this year, for crying out loud!! IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!! Has anyone at any point in their awkward stage lives ever got to thinking of any other all consuming things they could do to get their minds off their hair? If so, please share! If I could just forget about it for the next 6 months my hair will be where I am comfortable with it's length and I will still be sane!!! Please share any comments on the matter! Thanks!
i think the kendoll cut or other short cuts you might have had before growing it out would be to blame for all this mullet complaint i see on the board. if you grow short hair out, the hair on the front/top of your head is going to be shorter because the area of hair on your head is higher in the front than in the back. i see this all the time on guys who are trying to grow their hair out *whispers* and honestly it does look kinda dumb that way. just snip a little in the back every once in a while till it all gets the same length. *ends whispering* and im sure youve noticed that if its not totally even all the way across, some jerkoff is going to poke fun at it.
if you really want to send me email, the addy is in my first post.
good going guys. ever since i was 13 or 14 (im 22 now) ive had a serious thing for guys with long hair. i think that ken doll cut that everyone seems to have is the most horrible thing a person can do to themselves. ugh, the conformity and lack of creativity! hair is probably the most important thing to mess with if you want to create a look for yourself - simply going to the barber and getting the same thing everyone else has got without giving it a second thought is probably the worst way to make yourself look good. to me, short hair looks sad like something important has been severed. longer is much more natural - and more fun for me to play with. next time someone gives you a hard time tell em jesus had long hair or just tell them you keep it long because it gets you all the girls! :D hopefully itll shut them up.
if you really wanted my email address, i didnt put it in the form. sometimes people spider and grab the addys for spamming. its ladyravenhair(remove the stuff in parenthesis)@hotmail.com.
Hi peeps, can anyone tell me what monoi oil is? This is because I've heard it mentioned several times on the board and it sounds good! Also, where can u get it? At the mo I use a bit of Olive oil as it weighs/moistens hair pretty well on the day I wash it, but it gets a bit TOO oily the next day (which is annoying!). Is monoi oil better???
Thanks everyone.
Does anyone else notice that if they run their fingers through their hair keeping their fingers tight and close to one another that hair comes out between the fingers? I done this a couple of times and almost every time about 3-4 hairs came out. should i worry about balding? im only 17 but i've heard it can happen at my age?
Cheers
One and a half years without a full cut (growing from relatively short hair of 2 inches), I've been slowly growing it out with trims in the back (from a trusted stylist) to let everything even out and all the layers grow to equal length. Here's how it looks today. Currently the longest strands of hair are 10 inches long. It's been hard but I am glad I went through with it, it's almost to the point where I can tie it back into a ponytail. Can't wait! :)
I really wish I had straight hair!! My hair is very wavy/ slightly curly, very big and bushy and to top it all off I have many cowlicks on the top of my head that make my hair point towards the front of my head!! Talk about crappy hair!!!! I'm almost at 8 months and my hair still doesn't even get to my eyes (well it's almost to my nose when I pull it but I can't walk around pulling my hair) Oh and what a mess when I wake up or after I take a shower/wet my hair! The top of my hair goes crazy and starts curling up all over the place while the sides stay normal so I end up looking like some crazy stalker freak!! AHHHH!!! Ok sorry, I just had to say this.
I wash brushing my hair in front of a mirror the other day and i noticed that at the back end of my parting, my hair seems thinner there than the rest of my head. I was wondering if anybody else had noticed this kind of thing; wether it was normal and just because my hair was parted or wether you think that the mousse that i used had pulled it into strands/clumps?
Hi,
Wondering if we could have a vote on chemical straightening.
To encourage a wide response poll just reply 'yes' for 'go for it', 'no' for 'bad move dude' or 'Don't know' for 'I’m in the same dilemma as you man'.
I’ll make my decision after a week of replies.
Greater than 50% and I’ll do it.
thanx dudes, your opinion is appreciated.
P.S. please vote yes, no or don’t no – I really need definite answers!!
I thank you
I was told by one of my co-workers that the best way to wash jeans to minimize wear and fading was to turn them inside out when you wash them. I tried this a few times, but I can't do it if there is a spot on them or something that needs to be removed. I guess there's not enough agitation on the inside to remove it. Only time will tell though on how well my jeans will hold out. I usually get about 5 years out of a good pair of Levi's anyways, and I wear them to work too. I guess I've been lucky too that I haven't changed pants sizes since I was in high school
Anybody else ever heard of doing this, or had any results to say how good it works?
somehow i failed my driving test today because the instructor said that the hair in my eyes is blocking my view and suggested i wait another 2 weeks and next time wear a bandanaa to keep it out of my eyes. Is he aloud to fail me for this, it aint fair. maybe it was because i kept taking my hands off the weel to part it when it whent in my eyes i dont know this sucks. now my parents just figured out my hair was long for some strange reason and suggest i cutt it, i just said no so thats no problem im just pissed i got failed because of my hair.
I HAVE DISCOVERED MENS NOURISHHAIR. YOU CAN BUY IT AT GNC AND IT HAS ALL THE VITAMINS NEEDED FOR YOUR HAIR. ITS ONLY 9.99 AND I WAS AMAZED WHEN MY HAIR GREW AN INCH A MONTH INSTEAD OF ONLY 1 AND A HALF. TRY IT TODAY ITS SWELL!!!
I meant to say my hair grew a half an inch a month! Settle down you ravenous wolves! People make typing mistakes sometimes. But it does work. Just try it and if it doesnt work GNC will refund your money. NO I dont work there I just like the refund policy.
I AM 39 AND WANT TO GROW OUT MY HAIR BUT I HAVE A PROBLEM .IT IS VERY DRY AND CURLY . WHEN IT IS WET IT IS SHOULDER LENGTH BUT AFTER IT DRIES IT IS ONLY NECK LENGTH I NEED SOME IDEAS TO WHAT STLYE I CAN GO WITH AND HOW TO TAME MY FRITZ PROBLEM . MY WIFE WORKS AT A DRUG STORE WHICH GIVES HER COST PRICES . SO MAYBE SOMEONE CAN GIVE ME SOME TIPS INTO WHAT TO GET . THANKS HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE SOON GOD BLESS
Hi :) I hope that some of you can still remember me. Apologies for the absent from here (and anywhere else in the www), as I was, all this while, handling some important things in my life ;)
Ok, here's me (again). 2.5 years in my quest for long (longer) hair. Please do check back at my site, as I'll be downloading some more pics (different from these) in a few days' time.
Hope you like it!
Cheers,
Jin
(P.S. I am trying to download multiple pics in a single message for the first time. If the pics did not show in this message, click the attached messages under this same thread.)
A few minutes ago i was sitting on the couch and i discovered a tick crawling along my leg. i'm pretty sure the dog tracked it (them?) into the house, and i know they like to get in your hair and suck on your scalp. does this have any bad effects on hair/growth? also, i've become quite paranoid and i would like to know how to get these things out of my house!
I just got my hair straightened, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Just post em here.
I have my hair approximately down to my shoulders now. it's very straight and thick. anyways, I wonder what the best thing to do after showering is. naturally it takes forever for long, thick hair to dry so the first question: what is the best way to dry it? I use a towel and try to dry it, pretty carefully 'cause I don't want to damage it. but this does not dry it very effectively, the towel gets as wet as the hair after a while... ;)
also, after showering my hair gets very messy, it takes a lot of time and work to try to comb through it without ripping it all off. are there any tricks or something I should know off?
basically, I just wanna know what I should do after showering, to get my hair as dry and ordered as possible, in the least time possible.
High!
I live in one of Cologne's redneck quarters, so the guys here around usually wear those ugly proto-fascist buzzcuts and are quite contemptuous about longhairs, especially bearded ones... similar experiences I've made in the local gay scene, where long hair is at least as out of fashion like among the rednecks, and those stupid "Jesus!!!" remarks were definitely not meant as a compliment, their undertone was unmistakable...
See you in Khyberspace!
Yadgar
My hair was pretty long but totally fried from dyeing it so many colors. So I shaved it all off and regretted it. I vowed to never do it again. I grew my hair out once again until it was time for me to try out dreadlocks. So I did, and one day at work a month later, a head honcho boss told me to lose the dreads or be fired. So again I shaved it off. This time is different, I will not stop until I have long beautiful hair. Its at the 4 month mark. Thank you.
Now, I don't like to use caps lock, but this is so outrageous, I can't resist:
WHY THE HELL IS IT THAT WHEN A WOMAN IS GROWING HER HAIR OUT, SHE HAS "A NEW HAIRSTYLE", BUT WHEN A MAN GROWS HIS HAIR OUT IT'S A MULLET?!!
Sometimes short-haired people really bug me. They really, really bug me. My friend asked me, "Are you proud of your mullet?" I said, "A mullet is VERY SHORT on the top and VERY LONG at the back!" Then I drew a picture of a man with a mullet and showed him.
This gets so old.
Well me and my wife are having a baby soon and I was wondering what to do about his hair. Should I let it grow long like mine or should I wait till he is old enough to make his own mind about and just get the regular little boys hair cut when the time comes. I would love to have my son have long hair too like me but I want it to be up to him but since he cant deside right now I dont know.
My hair seams to have stoped growing after the flip stage. Is it just growing more slowly or has it truly stoped growing. Is there a way to make it grow again? If so how? Or can I make my hair grow faster?
Please help. :(
Okei, I'm gonna hope that the Board dosen't mess up....
So, yeah, what can I do to stop these curls and twists?
My hair is straight on the top of my head, then as it gets to the bottom of the side, it goes straight out and curls slightly upwards! And to make matters worse it only does that on ONE side (go figure).In the pic you probably think it doesnt look that bad, but its just the angle. It is worse in real life and the fact that the other side lays almost perfectly flat. I use conditioners and have tried certain glosses and waxes (waxes actually just make it worse and the rest of my hair wavy) And gels are more trouble than they're worth I dont even go there anymore. I guess has anyone had this similar frustrating hair characteristic? Is there any other product or something that might help weigh it down without looking distinctly different from the rest of the hair or if not, will it go away as the hair grows out more? Or is this the early sign of massive curling in that area?
I'm at 8 months right now (from a buzz cut) and have very wavy hair. I love going to concerts or just jamming with friends and I'm always headbanging and just getting into the music but when I do my hair ends up looking like an afro! Is this one of the things that changes as hair gets longer? I notice that some of my friends with straight "awkward stage" hair can jump around like crazy and their hair looks fine but I'm the only one of my friends with wavy hair so I can't compare mine with theirs. Will this always happen? or will it change?
I wanna post an updated pic (23 months!!!!) of me but my digital camera doesn't take such great pictures. My 35 mm film camera takes excellent pictures-so I wanna use that. All the film I've seen is 24 exposures and up. Does anybody know where I can find 12 exposure film for a 35 mm camera?
Marty
I just saw your post regarding recent pics. Actually, I got a semi-major cut late April. I cut my hair cut just below chin length! That's about 6 inches cut off the bottom! It wasn't intentional, the lady cut it too short because I slouched by accident. Let's just say I looked a bit girly with my hair that short (Luckily, I didn't go back to an awkward stage). The good thing is that my hair was evened out, which it wouldnt be if the lady didn't overcut. The top layer wasn't even touched, so I was still able to do the same ponytails (remember that chin length curly hair is shoulder length when straight). Now, after two months, it looks a lot less feminine. Another couple of months and it'll be very similar to Nickleback's main singer. I don't regret the cut, though. Even hair is easier to care for. By the way, the goatee is back with a vengeance! :) This time, there's nothing that's going to keep me from keeping it. I grew it after the cut to look more masculine. :) I'll try to post pics soon!
My mom is making me get my hair cut because she hates long hair. What should i do. I begged her for anything but she won't budge. help
I've had long hair for about 2 and a half years now and i'm starting to get bored with it - especially seeing as i'm having trouble getting a job, and my hair looks really bad in a ponytail. Have any of you cut your hair and regretted it? Should i get it cut?
My wifes new cat has ringworm and now me and my wife have been infected. I'am really worried that one of us has been infected on our scalp, which causes hair to fall out. My hair is just past my nose in the front and a little bit longer in the back, but my wifes hair is all the way down to her butt. Has anyone had experince with this?
Hi, I've been lurking here for a short time while I've been trying to decide to grow my hair or not. I suppose this is mainly because of my taste in music, heavy metal.
I've come to the conclusion that'd I'd really like to grow my hair down to my shoulders. Yet there is one thing concerning me. Basically like every other 18 year old I don't want to be single forever... I've asked several women/girls what they think of men with long hair, 1 said it wouldn't suit me(but wouldn't give reasons), 1 said that I should never do it if I ever wanted a girlfriend, while another said that some men could look good with long hair if they looked after it(but then she likes heavy music as well).
What are your experience with relationships with women and long hair?
Hey thought a kinda fun topic would be in hand for this friday. Just wondering why you grew your hair long or are trying to grow it long. Personally i'm growing it long because i'v been playing guitar most of my life and i mostly listen bands from the 80's. I guess it rubbed off on me. I fall into the rock musician longhairer i guess :)
I just wanted to learn of ways to keep your forehead exposed rather than having it covered up by hair. All I can think of right now is a high ponytail. By the way, how many inches does it take for you to be able to tie your hair into a high ponytail?
Here is the picture of a hair style I would like, and considering. Its not long, but its not 'short' either.
I am concerned though, because it seems to be in the awkward stage, but it still looks good, and I am wondering if I could get mine like that. I am going to think hard, very hard before cutting, (I probably end up not doing it) but I am interested.
James
just curioud all for any home made items you can use to super infuse hair with moisture and whatnot. My mom said she used to use mayonaise one a year or some people used eggs? well anyway I am going to start washing it less liek everyoen recamends but i was wondering if any food or oil is good once and a while to help kep it healthy and repair damaged hair. I am interested in stuff you buy at store too but for most part home stuff because i am broke :)
I am aware of the request for computer game examples of long hair. Here are some examples of long hair in Final Fantasy VII (hope this works)
I wear my hair in a ponytail at work. I've had to use hairspray to keep it tame, otherwise it becomes a frizzy mess by the end of the day. Can anyone recommend a hairspray that is the least damaging while still being affective for hold? What about damage? Should I use any hairspray at all? Thanks for any replies.
Hey Kal,what happend to the mens earring board
that you made? went to check messages and all
of them seem to be gone
To the guy who runs this Board, thanks for removing that post with that Lukekeffer guy who was using Bible passages to justify haircuts. We don't really need that here and I think a few of us would have ended up saying things we would seriously regret, or at best, fall into an endless argument. I've seen it happen before on a Rocky Horror Picture Show Board I go to, and it was NOT pretty.
And again, thanks!
Let me start by saying that I do NOT promote the idea of getting haircuts. That being said, I do admit that I get a little "thrill" out of seeing the "GOD, WHAT HAVE I DONE" expression on those dim-wits with beautiful long hair who sit in the chair and chop it all off. Anyway, there was a site on the web awhile back that had a rather strange name like the "Lean Hair Cut", or something like that. It posted a set of new pics every week of one of those dim-wits getting his long hair cut off. Does anyone know if it's still up and running, and what the web address is? Thanks.
I have seen a lot of posts about going periods of time without shampooing, but I want to know if there are any effects from this. It seems like it would get dirty, but I havent used shampoo for awhile now, and just rinsing it with water seems to be enough, and my hair is in much better condition when I dont strip the natural oils out. My mom says that If I dont wash my hair I will get a scalp infection. Is this true? I know theres a such thing, but is it really brought on by not using shampoo? Anyway, I hate the way my hair feels after using shampoo and I want to stop altogether, as long as there are no long term effects. Is shampoo just for removing excess oil, or does it actually prevent diseases in the scalp or something? thanks in advance.
My friend and I would both like to grow some facial hair but seeing as we are both women, we are finding it extremely difficult. Does any one have any tips to get us started? Thanks very much!
how do you manage to tuck your bangs behind your ears, but still let the rest of your hair hang over your ears hiding them and the bangs ? (make any sense?) im wondering cos at the moment i can either have no hair behind ears, in which case i cant see, or all hair behind ears, which im not always so keen about. thanks
this is my hair after a year and five months. ?i think? i started growing last february. i can tie a full pony tail now, and its a good thing too because i have to for work now. how long do you guys think i have to go until its "long" looking?
Hi people, just thought i'd share something with you all that made me really laugh when I was surfing the net.
I found some "code of behaviour" documents from some American schools (I am English BTW). One of them, under "appearance guidlines" said boys must have hair cut short, with a fringe no longer than the eyebrows, and the back not touching the collar, no undercuts allowed, no hair colouring, etc, etc...
I guess you COULD argue that this is fair enough, rules are rules for some schools, but what made me REALLY laugh was that at the VERY TOP of the code of behaviour, one of the main, most IMPORTANT POINTS written was:
"We must respect each others individuality" (!!!!!)
Surely forcing boys to have short hair completely contradicts this!!! As an Englishman, this is damn funny, especially as there are no codes for hair appearance at our schools, except for dyed hair.
Hope this gave u all a laugh! Thank God schooldays are over for me!
Gah! My hair is getting all curly and twisted at the back when I tie it, and it looks REALLy bad! What can I do to stop that? And when it's not being twisty it's fanning out and stuff. This is wierd because it didn't use to do that...of course, I can just wait this out because when my hair is longr the weight will help, but until then...any ideas?
this is my hair after a year and five months. ?i think? i started growing last february. i can tie a full pony tail now, and its a good thing too because i have to for work now. how long do you guys think i have to go until its "long" looking?
Planet Longhair is planning a bash! When you ask? June 28th, 29th & 30th 2002. Where you wanna know? Detroit Rock City So mark it on your calendars and come join us for three days of non-stop, blow your hair back...OUT OF CONTROL PARTYING that you won't soon forget! ~ To confirm your attendance, search for a ride or a roomie, please email me so I can list you ~ more info can be found at planetlonghair.net
Today there was a big party called the St-Jean-Baptiste. There was quite a bunch of people. It was outside.
While I noticed many shaved heads (and a lot of them looked gay), there was also surprinsingly a good portion of longhairs (and some of them looked gay too).
There was a band playing music. There was another stage near that place and a few people (maybe 4-5) were dancing there. But the center of attention, the person who stole the show was... A MULLET MAN!
A guy with a huge mullet was dancing there in front of EVERYBODY. He was indeed a good dancer, as his mullet was giving him the rythm. His mullet flowed with the music.
It is obvious that this guy would never do that WITHOUT HIS MULLET. Also, it is quite rare to see a guy with a mullet this young (He is 23).
When I was 12 years old I had long hair and it was perfectly straight. then when i was 14 yrs old i decided to shave my head since my mom made me cut it when i was 12 anyways. i'm 17 now and about 9 months ago i started letting it grow long again and its wavy as hell. i hate it and i just wanted to know if this happened to anybody in here or if they heard that shaving straight hair can make it wavy???
i've been growing my hair about 16 months or so (its about 8 or 9 inches long) and after dying it black at least 5 times (yes i made the mistake of perminant the first time) its extremely wirey. whenever i tie it up im left with a ball of frizz i have to mousse and spray into shape. the end result is bearable, but i still want to reach a point where i no longer have to beat it down with hair products every morning. does anyone have any ideas? or am i forever stuck in mousse and spray world?
Hope I found the right place. I'm a 42-year-old guy, completely bald on top but with plenty of hair left on back & sides. Every time I ask a stylist for advice, I get the same line: "lose the volume and cut it short." Frankly, I *hate* the idea that I have to spend the rest of my life with a quasi-military close crop. Are there any good-looking *distinctive* styles for the crown-bald that allow for some length and volume? (Websites with pictures especially appreciated.) Thanks --
swampy
(e-mail withheld due to embarrassment)
At least new to me. I'm scarfing a pizza at Bene's Pizza at Wahweap on Lake Powell and there's this Chinese girl there about 9 or 10 years old with her folks and siblings.
She has her hair in two long braids, except then the braids are brought together at the bottom, wrapped together, and about a six inch tail of unbraided hair falls below the joint.
Don't know if it would work for a guy too...but I'm thinking about it.
Has a kind of a loop with a tail effect.
Are hair dryers damaging to hair because of the heat? or is it rapid air movement? The reason I ask is what if the 'cold' setting is used. What I usually do after taking a shower is run gel through my hair, then turn my head upside down and use a hair dryer just for the cold air. What it does is get rid of the greasy look that gel has when it air dries, but it still provides weight so I dont suffer from 'big hair'. If I use a hair dryer in this way, is it still damaging, or does eliminating heat eliminate damage possibility.
Last night, at the Sonic Youth show, there were many long hairs, but also awkward stage hairs where they keep it that way.
Also, the guitarist of the band, Thurston Moore has had his hair in the awkward stage for as long as I know, so its obvious hes not growing it, but he styles it that way.
And it looks great!!
So, after this I was thinking if I should cut mine back to the awkward stage and keep it there. This would help people not thinking I was a girl which I hate, but still keeping sort of long hair.
What do you think?
I am suffering from the heat. I'd prefer now short hair !!!. Would an undercut help ?
Ok, I noticed ya'all like photo's. I don't have supercurrent ones but if you go to my car web page, YES I AM A CAR NUT, there are a couple of photo's of me with my Daytona Shelby Z. They are about 4-5 months old. I am going to dig out some photo's of me before I was blackmailed into cutting it. Tom
www.geocities.com/shelby_z_boy/
Welp I have had my head shaved on and off since i was around 16 and I am now 23. I just decided one day to go long because it is obviously the hair style of people with class, pride, honor, and most of all good taste :) my questions are what should I do to help it along? I read one guy saying I don't shampoo it that much. are we not suppose to? I have been using pantene pro V sleek and smooth 2 in 1 shampoo conditioner every day thinking i needed to keep it healthy. Does it grow better with less soap? maybe only every few days or what? also what about pills on the market like to make hair and nails grow faster and healthier? Thanx in advance for any tips guys and gals.
I have written a book entitled "101 Things To Do With Your Beard." I was just enquiring to see if anyone would be interested to buy it. If so I will mention it to my publisher and you should see it in the shops aroung Christmas. A perfect present for those who are hard to buy for. Many thanks.
Does anyone know how much hair is normally shed per day? I know it is more noticable when the hair is longer to notice unattached hair, but I just want to make sure i'm not getting excessive breakage or anything.
Do you know in what website I can by online rogaine for france
Thank's
Davis
I have long hair and I'm a teenager, so I still go to school. I get a lot of negative comments from friends and people I dont know. Just about any hippie or "get a haircut" or any other insult you can think of, and frankly it pisses me off. I happen to think they look worse with their stupid short hair styles. Anyway, What I need to know are some clever ways to respond to these insults as I am not too creative or can't think of anything when it happens.
Hi, does anyone have any scans or photos of Ethan Hawke in the film "Alive"? He has such cool long hair that I really want! I would really like a photo to take to the salon. Please if anyone has any, post a follow-up with the URL of the pic or just upload a pic as a followup to this message, cheers, Bob
Ive been growing it for about 8 months now. When its wet it looks great but once it dries it puffs out all over the place it looks gay as hell. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and how long does the hair have to get before it starts to look more straight and not poof out from the head?
At the risk of being labeled unacceptably off-topic, I would like everyone to try answering a question for me. It is my opinion that long-hairs tend to be somewhat outside the mainstream in matters other than hair. SAnd I'd like to prove it. So I'm wondering: how would you describe your religious beliefs? What denomination, if any, are you, and do you consider yourself "devout" or "casual"?
Hi
This is a recent picture of me after 4.5 years of growth.
What do you think of it so far ?
All comments are welcome !
Hi everyone I've been away for a bit due to exams, but now I've finished school! (at last). My hair at the front has seems to have stopped growing wheras the hair at the back is reaching further than my shoulders (I've been growin my hair from a shaved head since November 2000) is this normal?
P.S How do you trim your split ends?
Thanks in advance....
Hello all
I know seeing the elven folk in the Lord of the Rings movie inspired a lot of people to start growing their hair. (See picture)
What I am wondering is if anyone else has been making any progress in their attempts to emulate the elven hairstyles?
Personaly, it's been since last October since I've had a hair cut, and my hair is starting to get "long", I would say it's close to starting to barely be on the verge of getting out of the "awkard stage". I think only 2 more months until I can tuck all of my hair behind my ears.
Here are my progress pics.. Please don't laugh at the facial hair, I haven't shaved in a while, I've been really busy with university, etc :)
This shows the side and front length, my longer sides are actually tucked behind the ears.
Front goes down to the mouth
Etc :)
Well, tonight I am going to see the kings and queen of alternative rock, Sonic Youth at Manchester Academy, England.
It should be great, and I'm expecting quite a few long hairs, in the grunge scene. Members of Sonic Youth keep there hair in the awkward stage, and don't fully grow it, which looks good, not awkward, and is parted then messy round the sides and back.
I'l let you now how it goes tomorow,
James
Here are the two Sweet brothers Michael and Robert from Stryper. Cool hair!
I'm new to this board and 43 yrs old.
about a year and a half ago, i decided to let my hair grow long again. it was very short at the time, i felt it hardened my look, did not flatter me and was just "not me". I'm an artist/musician and felt like i needed to get back to what felt right for me, and i had long hair when i was in my 20's and cut it because i was getting so much flak from the "suit and tie" guys at the office where i worked.
Well, now it's long enuf for a tail. Most people have been complimentary about it getting long, but a few have said some negative things. I'm never sure how to combat these things, but usually just say I didnt realize they cared so much about my looks. I'm really getting comfortable with it being long and I think I look really good like this. Judge for yourself:
http://www.itsallart.com/KHtrip.jpg
Then, the other day i was going to a press-proof for a job i'm having printed for a client. the customer service guy looked at me and said "What the hell is up with your hair, you dirty hippie. It looks like a mop."
Now, my hair is very straight and dark, very well kept and never dirty...I just looked at him and smiled one of my darkest smiles and said "What are you, a nazi?" because I just couldnt think of anything else to say... of course, later I thought of tons of very clever things to say, but i guess i was taken back. Plus, I'm THEIR client and wondered why I was being treated like this. I made a point to lodge a formal comlaint and had a new CSR assigned to my account.
What should I say in the future to idiots like these? I just don't know a non-violent, non-negative thing to say back and I'm not a big guy so I think i'm an easy target for this kind of abuse.
I'm not much of a fan of swimming, and dont if I dont have to, however in school you are required to participate in swimming activities to pass gym class..And You have to pass gym class in order to graduate. Talk about two dumb rules. Anyway since I am forced to it, what actions can I take to avoid damaging my hair (keep in mind this is at school, I can't be constantly applying conditioners or anything). My hair is also color treated, so it is already damaged enough. Not to mention I dont want to end up with discoloration. Last year, the clorine wreaked total havoc on my hair, I had to lose about 3 inches to the scissors. I hear that damping the hair with tapwater before swimming can help. Thats about as much as i can do besides rinsing off the clorine afterwards in the showers. Luckily, it is the last period of the day so I can do whatever I need at home after that. If I deep condition at home afterwards, should that help a lot with avoiding damage? I dont know what else would be possible, but I figured I'd try and get more suggestions.
JT
Just some thoughts about changing perceptions. While lots of men had long hair in the early to mid 70's, relatively few (in UK at least) wore ponytails. Now lots do, and some have plaits. But if a man wore his hair with 2 ponytails like girls do that would still be seen as decidedly odd! Likewise if he wore it in a bun or topknot, except in the case of a sumo wrestler. And who'd argue with a sumo wrestler anyway!
Cheers!
Roller
i'm getting a lot of silver in my dark mane. does anyone have experiance in coloring their long hair? i am thinking of using a color rinse to make the silver streaks into possibly red/purple. is this doable/advisable/a tremendous pain in the ass? any feedback is appreciated.
thanks
If I continue to grow my hair out will it start to look healthier at some point or will the damage keep getting worse? I want to avoid having to shave my head & start over at all costs, but like anyone I want to have the healthiest looking hair possible.I use conditioners and dont shampoo too often but that doesnt seem to help. That picture was done after I took a shower so its not completely dry, but you can kind of see all the damaged and fly-away hair. I am not sure if they are split ends or not. Has anyone else grown their hair out even after severe damage? I would rather grow it all out and then trim the damaged ends, rather than get a buzz and start over from scratch. What is the best option here?
Thought I'd share this with all those people also working their way through the awkward stage!
Hi Guys,
Well I was making progress with growing my hair...it was getting pretty long (not real long) but for me it was getting long but unfortunately today the stylist tapered the back...I just wanted it thinned a bit! good news is that the sides and back still have sufficient length but now I must wait for the back to grow back in...damn! I think from now on I'm just not going to get a haircut anymore....or even attempt to get a trim! I think i just about cried after it was over!
Darin
6 years of progress...
how do actors cope? growing hair for one movie and then cutting it for the next? also, how do they get manage to get through the awkward stages when looks are so important to actors? they always end up with really nice long hair though!
anyways, have anyone else noticed the slight increase of long hairs in movies? most recently in lord of the rings and the new star wars movies. those who say long hair is for women only can go screw themselves! fine, if they don't wanna look like jedi knights or great medieval warriors, I'd say THEY are the sissies! ;)
all right, now vent your opinions in here!
Just happened across this site and thought I would stop in and say Hi.
I've been growing my hair for close to 5 years now. It's fairly curly, likes to frizz and poof and the only only way I can ever brush it is while it's wet. (I've managed to cut down on the frizz and poof a bit but it still tends to do it from time to time).
I only wear it in a pony tail or loose and am hoping that I can get some better ideas after I wade through the posts here and some of the links and what not.
Hi,
I had my last haircut in the first week of December 2000, and 18months later and much to my suprise it has grown very slowly. It is currently 7inches long so I guess it is growing about 1/3 inch per month, but in the last six months in has been even slower. I am still trying to hang in there, but my problems at the moment are:
1) When I get up in the morning I have an extreme case of bed head. I can form a small 2" 'tail, is this the best way to prevent this?
2) Most of the longer hair can be styled OK with a slight wave, but the smallest hair (approx 2-4") is all over the place and is very kinked. Will it always be so, or will it go away naturally, or does it need cutting/styling?
3) At the back, I don't think it looks great. It is much more curly at the ends, so I have very curly ends on essetially straight hair, will gravity eventually sort this out or could a cut help?
4) How long does my hair need to get to be officially clear of the awkward stage?
I'd appreciate any advice.
thanks,
Graeme
Hi people,
I have longish hair cut in layers at the mo. The only trouble is, I have a funny skull/head shape at the back! The back of my head points out more than normal heads, and sometimes when my hair dries, the hair sort of follows the shape of my head (i.e. sticks out at the top of the back then goes in at the middle of the back, then sticks out again at the bottom of the back of my head).
I desperately want to correct this somewhat by getting it cut a certain way but I'm not sure of the best way and I still want to have longish hair. Do you think that by growing my hair at the back of my head to a longer layer length (maybe even to all one length at the back) and getting a slight undercut at the bottom of the back (say one inch) would appear to flatten the back of my head a bit? Please can anyone give me any advice at all on how I could get my hair cut to correct the problem of having a sticky out head!
I desperately await any solution!
P.S: I would much prefer a solution to my problem that didn't involve blow-drying or hours spent styling it but I would love to know any thoughts at all that you have to correct my problem.
I'm 17 and i'm about 8 months now of growing the most wavy longhair you can imagine. The problem is that it have straighter sections too, and its very curly in the back, so i don't know exactly what style should i fit.
Anyway, it looks great sometimes, but the most of the time it looks like a LETTUCE!
So i think there is something that i'm doing wrong, and i think it has something to do with the shower.
What must I do after showering considering i'm wavyhaired? Should i comb just afterwards, or tie it, or let it? I don't know!
If someone can help may, i would really thank it.
I did something today I might regret. I cut the hair in the back, that hair that excedes the hairline at the neck. The rest of the hair is untouched but I feel I lost a lot. This is for the job at Toyota, I posted before about it. I hope that I'll recover most during the next months, I have a big advantage, because most of the hair almost reaches the tie, and with 3 or 4 months I won't feel it so bad. I lost like 4 inches, but when I don't slick my hair, it still looks long. I'm sorry for it, and won't do it again but this was a big crisis.
My hair is always very dry, and I dont seem to benefit from conditioners at all. I dont know if I'm not using them right or what. First of all all the conditioners I own say in the directions to rinse them off thoroughly after treatment. Are you suposed to remove all the residue from it, or is it better to leave some of it. It seems that when I condition, my hair feels great while wet, but then when it drys it has no oil left whatsoever, looking dry and damaged and unmanagable. I only shampoo once every two weeks by the way. Also, I tend to conditon in the afternoon so I can leave it on for a long time, but that doesnt seem to help either. Anyone have any suggestions? Am I trying to make something out of nothing? I think that any hair should benefit from conditioning but I dont know. I am always gentle with it while drying, and I've never dyed it or used any chemicals on it, yet it still gets dry and damaged.
I've noticed that a lot of people in this forum are saying that they notice more longhairs and suggesting that it seems to be comming back into fashion. I'm not sure if this is the case in america but in England there are hardly any at all.
Has anyone else noticed this?
Cheers
My hair is very wavy and Im not down with the damage caused by chemicaly treating hair so I want to go with the next best thing. I am entering the awkward stage and might want wavy hair when it is longer too. I was wondering if anyone uses them, and do they work on most hair? Also do they cause a lot of damage in the long run (since they require blow drying.) And do they hold up during activity or extreme wind or if your hair gets slightly wet during the day. I used to use gels but there are a lot of drawbacks like it dries your hair out in the long run, and if there is wind or you headbang in a band, it ends up all wavy and big again. It looks as if I purposly used a volumizer or something. Anyway if anyone has any advice on this matter it would be greatly appreciated.
i was bored today so i was playing around with a photo i took and thought it was just weird looking and so i desided i would post it.
Do you think it is possible to get hair like Sepiroth's? That would be so cool, I originally set out to grow my hair like vincent's because his was a similar colour to mine. But now my hair is longer it would be so cool to look like Sepiroth. I think Tseng also has cool hair. Thanks.
I'm just starting to grow my hair out, and I'm a little nervous about it, cuz I don't know what friends/hairdressing family members are going to think...I'm the small town american guy that will get the discrimination, and I'm not very small, or muscular, and my pectorals look more like boobs, so I just don't know what other people will think....could I get a little reassureance from anyone???
Any suggestions on what to do with it now that is has reached this length? I don't usually wear it in a ponytail although it pulls back into one without any difficulty.
Hello! I had a epiphany with my very thick shoulder length hair today before going to work. I work in a fast food restaurant so my hair is under a cap. I took parts of my hair and I used a black barette to keep it in place. I don't take my hat off so no one noticed and even if they did, the barette matches my hair. It doesn't look wild, it looks restrained and so far, so good. Just figured I would share!
I've been using Aussie Mango smoothy shampoo and slip detangler for quite some time now and it works good... well i guess, i haven't really tried many others so it's hard to tell if it's working good. So today I have to go shopping and I'm thinking of trying out a different combo. I have pretty big, very wavy, not too dry/not too oily hair that doesn't bounce around or have much "life", like if I go out in the wind it just gets all screwed up and doesn't fall back down. I'm thinking of trying either Aussie Mega shampoo & cond. combo or Aussie Real Volume shampoo & cond. combo, which sounds better for my type of hair?
i was perusing the upload folder and saw this picture.
http://the-light.com/mens/public/sppaddy.jpg
it made me laugh because the file name is very similar to my name and the hair on him is similar to mine (only thicker and a little darker) so i saw it as a cartoon version of myself.
oh, and speaking of the color of my hair, i wrote down on my drivers liscense that my hair was "tan" because i think blond is a little bit lighter. (look up the definition if you wish.) but they just wrote "blond" on it. what if some place that needs identification does not believe it is me because it says blond when my hair is tan?! just kidding. but i did put tan, and they did write blond. oh well. :)
hey everyone, i posted a pic of my hair on here a few months ago, now its even longer. so i want everybody to please tell me what you think now, thanks.
Sorry, guys, especially Marty (The Kid) for neglecting to review my own post... I decided to start a new post hoping that you will find this post with little trouble...
I really don't know how small a braid the device can make... I haven't used it much because you need your hair to be evenly long. And I don't think it's hard to get your hair in the hooks/grasps PROVIDING that your hair is long enough+again, evenly long. I have included a picture of a braid made by the machine for you (on pink yarns). It does a pretty fine job to me... The kind I have has FOUR grasping hooks but you don't need to use all of then, anything from two to four will work.
By the way, I can't recall Anakin's braid from Star Wars Episode II... And I just saw it last week, LOL.
Love,
Kev
This is a pic of my hair when it's dry on a humid day.
Note that I am not balding or thinning at all. This winter, my hair was starting to get long (near shoulders) and I was scared because I would always find a ton of hair everywhere. At first, I tought I was thinning, but later I found out it was normal to lose hair. When they become longer, they are a lot more visible, thus giving the impression of losing more of them.
Now, my hair is 4 centimeters now and I want to begin take care of them right now. Are there any tips to not break them? All I know is that when I wash them with shampoo, I do it gently. Also, I just use the towel a little in my hair to dry them. Should I use a comb with larger spaces between teeths? Also do you have any other tips?
Man hair grows much more slower than I tought! I started two months ago from a shaved head. (By the way, I looked ugly as hell with a shaved head, kids constantly insulted me!). And my hair is still short! At least I am beginning to get some of the longhair attitude in the sides and back:) (Because in every haircuts the sides and the back are cut short). My hair is 4 centimeter long.
Hi, I see some of you take computer video games characters hair as an inspiration and from what I have seen I can understand why!
Has anyone (Squal)? got any pictures of video game characters with long hair they can post as I also like the look of them from what I have seen.
Greetings,
Me and my two friends have been growing our hair (in a competition) for around umm... at least 6 months now, every month we take a photo and post it at:
http://www.andy.gatetech.net
you can all take a look at it if you want and "subscribe" (get email reminding you to go there when new photo is posted) by emailing andy@gatetech.net (i don't know how to make mailing list script yet)
commenting/"subscribing" would be GREATLY appreciated.
Andy.
Here is a pic of my hair after I got back from the salon. I never thought it would actually get this long!
Has any cop ever stopped you while you had long hair and if so what did they indicate their reasons were?
I got stopped on a "Routine Check" a couple of times. whatever that is.
How've you been? Did you get your hair cut? Did your family accept your long hair?
I have read many of your posts and think many of you have great looking hair, tells other guys that their hair looks good is something I don't usually do. Anyway I have long hair and am about ready to cut it off because I am about the only one of my friends that keep it long. They give me grief about it all the time and I think its about time. I like my hair (very heavy dark blonde with a slight curl) but getting tired of the problems an upkeep. They want to have a haircut party and shear it off. Brad (weak moment)
Why do most of the male porn stars have long hair?
Is it because girls prefer it and so it turns them on more?
The long hair is attrcative to the girls?
What I wanna ask is, do you think my hair is long enough to get evened off all around?
Sorry about the poor quality photo.
Hi, what does a split end actually look like??? I was thinking of just sitting down and trimming my split ends but I don't know which ones are split even though when the hair is in a clump, it "looks" split! I'd appreciate any sure fire information on how to tell if a hair is split. Thanks V. much!
I always thought I looked horrible the first time I was in the awkward stage, but now I want that kind of hair!
This picture was taken on Christmas, 2000. It was my sixth month of growth starting from a buzz cut.
I sure wish I didn't get those two trims this time growing out. It really screwed me up. I would probably be around this stage since it's my 7th month of growth, but I still look like I have SHORT HAIR! It doesn't even yet cover my hears and my bangs only come down to just ontop my eyebrows.
I suck!
Well, does my hair growth seem good based on this picture? I sure hope so. I want the long hair NOW!
Here's me and my hair after approximately 9 months of growth. My hair reaches slightly past my nose when I pull it down...the sides and back are longer, of course, and I have been cutting the back every few weeks or so to avoid a mullet. The back is still probably about 2.5 inches long (about as long as I let it get), and it curls to the sides. Other than at the very back, I haven't cut it at all. We hopes you likesk it.
I had encountered a photo taken in Christmas of 2000 a few days ago and saw the way I was in the awkward stage during my first incomplete hair-growing attempt. I decided I looked better than I do now and thought, "The awkward stage wasn't so bad". Therefore, I resolved to keep it growing without anymore trims.
As you see, the picture of me in my awkward stage (in the link below), my bangs were the same length as my bangs now (shown in the pictures above). The thing that sucks is that if I hadn't gotten 2 trims on THIS attempt, my hair would've been even longer than it was in the Christmas 2000 pic. Now, I still have a stupid "short hair" look!
However, my mind began to wonder yet again. My mom told me that my back looked disproportionately long compared to the front. I kind of agree and think it would look better if I just trimmed the back. By the time my hair grows long enough to cover my ears (the way Ashton Kutcher is sometimes), I'd quit trimming the back. I think this'd be a nice style during my awkward stage.
On the other hand, I'm scared of trims now. I won't like the way I look until my hair is long. Is trimming only the back too risky? Do you think it'll look OK if I just wait it out some more?
As for now, I'll keep on growing. I've decided that if I'm ever thinking about changing my hair, I won't cut it unless I'm 100% positive. A month back, I was thinking of buzzing it, but I wasn't sure. I kept it growing, and now, I'm glad I kept it.
Today I dared to tie my hair in a pony to go bowling. Most of the people I know liked it. Very much. A lot of hairs don't reach the tie, but I slicked with gel. Now the thing is, a friend's father wants to get me a job as a car salesman. I want the job, I could earn at least 2,000 a month. But he asked me to cut my hair for the interviw. I REALLY need the money, but another guy that is growing his hair, saw mine and told me, "now that you're there, I'll kill you if you cut. Please help.
Hi people. Does anyone out there have an undercut, especially just at the back? My hair tends to get quite thick there and as I am am trying to get all my hair at the back to the same length, the bottom of the back sticks out sometimes.
Does anyone think getting an undercut at the back, say about an inch under and let the hair layer over that bit is a good idea??? Has anyone else found that this makes hair more manageable at the back?
Thanks for any help.
P.S. Does anyone know how a hairdresser actually undercuts hair? What is the method they use? Thanks again.
I have a question. When you first started using Minoxidil, did your hair fall out where you applied it? Also, do you see any difference between Rogaine and the generic Wal-Mart brands?
Thank you,
Zapper
I'm talking about the Braids in Seconds braiding device thingamabobbie.... I bought it yesterday, it's not bad, I think.... Too bad my hair isn't long enough to actually make a decent braid (more like twist, actually) and worst of all, my hair aren't all evenly long.... Has anyone else tried this Braids in Seconds thing??
My bangs/fringe are currently 6.5 inches long.. any idea how long before i can tail it?
Hello,
I'm a french man, and wanth to grow my hair very long.
Actually I my hair are 8 inches long, cut in long bowl.
I'm 40 and lose my hair on the top of my head.
I search somthing help me to don't lose it, and grow again
It's propecia good? where can I buy it on the web without medical visit very expensive
Or is there another good think to have new hair ?
Thank's
Every day I wake up I have very bad hair. It´s like I wouldn´t have washed it one week and looks oily. Because of this I have to wash it every day. Can someone help me with this?
Hey everyone. I used to have long hair about 2 months ago and then shaved my head completely bald! Well, now I have about 2 months worth of growth (which coming from bald isn't much) and I'm growing my hair long again. I'm glad I shaved it, though, cause I'd been having the urge to. I needed to start fresh anyways, as it was the first time I had long hair and didn't take the right care of it.
I just wanted to tell everyone don't be fooled by all the shampoos you see out there claiming to make your hair straight, or shiny, or manageable, nourishing, moisturizing, etc... nearly every shampoo on the market is just a detergent that strips your hair of the oils it needs. And conditioner is their way of making you pay more money to fix it.
Of course, we all need to wash our hair. I'd suggest going to a health food store and picking up some herbal shampoo. But make sure it contains no ammonium or sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, which are the detergents which destroy your hair. A lot of "herbal" shampoos contain those, so don't be fooled. I use the Avalon brand, I've also heard good things about Aubrey. They lather up good and do clean the hair, how I don't know. (If anyone knows how they actually clean without using all those detergents, I'd like to know). It might feel like they don't clean as good, but that's just because they don't strip all the oils from your hair and scalp. If you want nice long hair, you can't be washing it every day with those regular shampoos. Baby shampoo is also gentle. I've read even plain soap is better than most shampoo, but don't use it if you have hard water (which you probably do). I have no personal experience on that one.
Any comments?
i decided it would be interesting to see how my hair looks braided so i had a friend do it for me. i think it looks pretty cool. How long is it safe to leave these in before i must take them out? and how do i wash them?
Since some new folks have been introduced to Victor's classic, I'd like to point to another *I* found helpful when I decided to start growing about 2 years ago. Greg's approach is a bit different from Victor's, but still a great encouragement!
How to Grow Your Hair Out-
http://gregl.net/longhair/longhair.htm
Hey man, thanks for posting the link to the site 'On Being a Longhair'. I'd seen that site a long time ago, but I never had a chance to read all of it. It's simply great! Thanks again... =]
Ryan, born longhair (even though it's not long yet...)
The board is back up but a couple messages may be missing.
yay...
http://lord-mechani.tripod.com/kylesexy.JPG
im too lazy to upload it so just cut and paste the link! lol
im trying to grow my hair to my belly-button... only a few more inches!
I am growing my hair long, and one of my goals is to beat the hair of my female classmates. I have straight black hair (Very convenient!), and I've been growing my hair since January 2002. Since January, I have had only 2 trims.
I'm going to get a trim sometime this week, but I'm not sure what to tell the barber. During my last trim, my mother told the barber to have my hair "layered" (Whatever that means!). She also spoke of having my hair in "one length".
I want to be different from other men who grow their hair long. I don't want it to look messy. I want it to hang from the top of my head, parted at the middle, covering the sides and the back of my head. I don't know how to describe this style, though, so this is a bit of a problem.
A barber told me that I should get an undercut because it looks better on men. Huh?
This is one of most annoying aspects of being a straight guy in my country - PEOPLE AREN'T VERY OPEN WITH YOU ABOUT LONG HAIR! Hm... Maybe I should ask my gay classmates...
One of my biggest problems right now is that I don't even know HOW to accurately ask questions about my hair! But I'll just try:
1.) What is this awkward stage that I keep reading about? How long does it last?
2.) What was my mother talking about?
3.) How should I tell the person cutting my hair about the hair style that I like (I don't even know how to describe it!)?
4.) What is an undercut, and how is it supposed to make me look better?
Hello,
I'm a french man, and wanth to grow my hair very long.
Actually I my hair are 8 inches long, cut in long bowl.
I'm 40 and lose my hair on the top of my head.
I search somthing help me to don't lose it, and grow again
It's rogaine good? where can I buy it on the web without medical visit very expensive
Or is there another good think to have new hair ?
Thank's
In case you forget to check it, I responded to your question about receding hairlines. I just didn't want you to miss it.
I just finished watching one of my favorite shows of all time, "Shogun." In addition to being great entertainment, this show features some of the coolest hairstyles (on both men and women) that I've seen in a film. If you get the chance, I highly recommend watching it.
The Rev
Hi...I've been growing my hair out since approximately last October. My bangs, when stretched, reach just past the end of my nose. I have noticed that along the sides of my head I have many, many split ends. Sometimes they look really obvious, and sometimes they don't. There are far too many to pick out and trim. It would take forever. I used to have pretty short hair-- about 2 inches in the front, anyway. I dyed it all the time and didn't take very good care of it. Will these split ends look bad forever? I've been really excited about growing my hair out...it finally has grown long enough to where it hangs down and moves on its own, and I'm really liking it. I'm just really, really nervous that I'm gonna have to cut it short and start over.
hey guys, have you ever brought a picture of a woman who has the hair you want to show your hairstylist?
I have - it was a little embarrassing but now the stylist knows what I want and I don't have to bother with the picture anymore. Actually, she (the stylist) was quite encouraging.
Also, I see a lot of you writing about an awkward phase. Actually, that sort of phase is about as far as I am interested in going. Probably not long enough for a ponytail, but long in comparison to an average guy's cut.
Y'all have got to check this out...it's very interesting. I stumbled on it hunting for Renaissance hairstyles.
http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/southbank/pottery/3/mullethistory.html
Where is this short-hair forum I keep hearing about? I keep thinking that there's only so much that can be said about short hair... I mean, it's short, what do you want? And that's about the end of it.
But what's the addy? I wanna see this...
hey hows it going, ive been growing my hair for almost a year and now its down to my chin im noticing whenever i take a shower (or comb my hair) i end up with a lot less hair than before. I have pretty thick hair so after a couple of months of this its still not had any noticable effect, but I cant help thinking that this hairloss cant go on for much longer before my scalp gets visibly balder.
whats the solution? is there a kind of shampoo or whatever that keeps hair bolted down? or do i just have to wash my hair every damn day, or never?
lemme just say btw i cant believe theres actually a 'mens long hair board'. s'great!
this is a picture of my hair after I had the doctor switch my medication to match my eyes,, I used to be green and now i'm blue,, color me beautiful.
Does anyone know why Bret Hart's hair always looked so greasy? Any idea of what he put in it?
"I'm back from the dead! (This time I'm not stopping, I've brought some corn for popping!)"
Greetings all!
It has been a while since I last posted but it has been around 19 months since I started growing my hair. It will have been 2 years this November (I think I got the maths right).
It's nice to see some new faces here and some familiar ones. I'm glad "InUtero" is growing his hair like Grohls, that will rule! :-)
"I Wish I Had A Beard" has also come very far. I see him regularly and his hair is reaching a nice length.
I have not seen much from "Rokker" lately, but I hope he posts more soon, his hair rules all!
Anyways, to all you guys out there, "The Rev", "Headbanger" and the rest of you, keep it long BABY!
This is how long I am shooting for. Not the hair dye part, only the length. www.johnnydepp.com
Hey Guys,
I am going away to college in the fall, and i have had the same short haircut for as long as i can remember. I finally decided to grow my hair out, And i was hoping I could get some beginer advice on growing, maintenance, and styling. (I have strait hair, that tends to be very greasy) Thanks!
I recently had a goal as the picture, of Kurt Cobain, but my hair is this length and its still slightly awkward so Im going for the Dave Grohl length, the guy in the yellow Scream shirt, (Kurt is the blonde one). Daves hair looks awesome.
question--i have a receding hairline--i have kept my hair in a buzzcut for about 4 years now---my hairline has not receded since i have buzzed it---i would like to try long hair, but i would like to see pictures of others with a receding hairline--any help?
I just looked at some pictures of Victor linked from a previous message and noticed you had long hair in 1990, but it was shorter in 1993, why is this?
Also, an editing feature would benefit this board, as I have just posted a message a few minutes ago, then thought of another, where if we had an editing feature, I could have changed my previous message.
Anyway, Victor, your hair looks good now man.
James
As a constant reader of and oftimes contributor to this board, it seems to me that many of you longhairs (whether "getting there" or "already arrived") are often at a loss with what exactly to do with your hair in terms of "styling". For those of you in the New England/New York area I'd like to offer an opportunity to experience the lengths (pardon the pun) to which you can go. We (www.brgallagher.com), a men's image consulting firm, are looking for some reasonably photogenic men with healthy long hair to be hairstyling models. Absolutely NO CUTTING--just styling: arranging the hair in various ways to achieve a variety of images with each individual. Those interested can email me direct for more details.
I've seen people ask if there's certain foods or substances that accelerate hair growth. I was wondering if there were foods, or other substances, such as alcohol or drugs, that would slow down hair growth? (Thus avoided!!!) Thanks in advance.
Wolff
What do you guys call 'shoulder length'? I call mine, chin at front and shoulder at back, although at the back it is really to the bottom of my neck, and it definatly does not reach my actual shoulders.
At what length or where does the hair need to hang to be 'shoulder length', in your view?
Very kool underkut!
how can I straighten my hair ?
Here's how I want to grow my hair out...can't figure out if he's got an undercut, though. In this pic
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy130.jpg
it looks like he does, but in these,
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy115.jpg
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy523.jpg
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy221.jpg
http://www.my-mistake.net/infinitepics/billy/billy220.jpg
I can't tell. What do you guys think?
I don't know how many of you watch wrestling, but for those who do, doesn't RVD have the most kick-ass undercut? That's how I'll probably get mine done. An inch all the way around. I wish he would wear it down, though.
Sunday I went to a gunshow in Fort Worth, TX. It was a little slow so there were only about 150 people there. I picked out 7 longhairs-not including mullets-I don't call mullets long hair. I was surprised to see as many as I did. I figured it would be buzzcut paradise.k
I would like for someone, preferably a seasoned veteran of long hair growth, to have a look at this pick and, judging from where my bangs are now, tell me how long I have to wait before they reach below my chin. ...thanks in advance!!!
I heard this on another post, is this true? If it is that's really cool, if not then it would be cool.
FINALLY! I can pull it back into a half ponytail! May not seem like such a big deal but that style was one of the things that tempted me to grow it. Its at times like this that it all seems worth it!
Ok, I'm thinking about getting my hair thinned. It's very thick and slightly wavy (but not much). It's quite poofy right now, and I don't like this. I want it to lay down flat. Will thinning help? Thanks in advance. =]
I can just about put my hair into a pony tail at the back but the bangs don't reach. Should I just wait it out, or shall I tie it at the back and push the bangs over my ears, if so how?
also....
does anyone play/own a musical instrument? I play the guitar and bass guitar, I own a Fender Stratocaster and a Fender Precision Bass and I'm saving up for a Gibson SG. I also play the mouth organ a bit but not that well.
Sorry for asking all these questions....and thanks in advance!!
How's it going man? Long time since you have been on the board.
I'm going on to my senior year in high school so I need to start looking for a good career. Ofcourse I'm looking to go into a field that accepts longhaired guys w/out much fuss. I also want something that pays pretty good. I have pretty much narrowed it down to psychology or some type of computer animation career (i'm not sure what's what in this field yet) I like them equally and I'm not sure what I will go for. How are these two when it comes to accepting longhairs?
I had the stick-out problem for about 18 months after I had my last major chop in Feb 2000. I was determined to grow out my hair. Initially I just plastered it flat to my head with mousse (so it looked like I had it in a ponytail from the front anyway!) but when it became too long to do that, I used a styling spritz. It looked fantastic and a cyclone wouldn't have shifted it but it was as hard as a rock and was horrible to wash out. Eventually I found that going to bed while my hair was still slightly damp (not soaking wet!) and pushing it flat down the side of my head would work. I still do this now and, even after sleeping my hair still looks as though it's only just had a comb put through it.
It is interesting that you dreamt of long hair as well. This is also partially why I grew my hair because I used to dream of it quite often.
....Is washing and conditioning your hair everyday bad for it? Because I do but I'm not sure if I'm damaging my hair or not, thanks in advance.
Hi!
Has anyone else ever suffered from really bad depression after they started to grow their hair and had it cut? It happened to me in 2000 and at that point I really realised I wanted to grow my hair so much. After that I went for about a year without having it cut at all. Two and a half years later I finally have the hair I have wanted for a very long time. I just thought it was me perhaps, but after seeing some of the things on the web about long hair, I guess there are other people who must feel as strongly as I do about having long hair.
what to do, what to do, on the top of my head i am going bald, i tryied everything but i just got to face the fact that im going bald, my whole family on the mens side whent bald so i guess i didnt have much of a chance to not go bald, im really going to miss my long hair. this is a really sad day for me because ive had long hair ever since i was like 14 years old back in the 70's and im finally excepting that im practically all bald on the top there, i feel like a tear is brewing up inside. Well my main question is what kinda haircutt should i get now, is my only option a head shave, im not even going to mention the unspeakable combover. well i need to go and put my fingers through the remaining pieces of long hair i have and feel sorry for myself.
I have decided to take a long leave of absence from shampoo all together(like four years or forever maybe) and rinse out my hair with warm to medium hot water each time I shower to get out the dirt and stuff without stripping out the natural oils. Here's my question: Will using conditioner each time I rinse out my hair be a pro or a con? Is conditioner alone a bad thing? ....thanks in advance!
Did anyone see the fight on Saturday? When was the last time we had a World Heavyweight Champ who wears his hair in a French braided updo? Fantastic.
How about that fight on Saturday? When was the last time we had a World Heavyweight Champion Boxer who entered the ring with a French-braided Updo? (And wins too!). Fantastic.
How about that fight on Saturday? When was the last time we had a World Heavyweight Champion Boxer who entered the ring with a French-braided Updo? (And wins too!). Fantastic.
looking for some updo photo of men
For those interested or needing inspiration through the awkward stages which is what I am knee deep in at the current time (see pic), I suggest going to www.michaelsweet.com, click on mutimedia, then video clips and play the video "Someday". This is where I go when my hair just seems to be going so slow and giving me problems. Great song and my favorite christian rock vocalist. He has had is hair layered since the making of this video which makes absolutely no since to me why anyone with hair that cool would let scissors within a ten mile radius of his head. Play some of his other videos also, great music and cool hair!
As some of you are aware, I have been contemplating an undercut for several months. Well today I had it done and I think its great. It is not severe, as I have had about an inch shaved all round the hairline.
All the dry, saggy, wiry, curly, wavey, awkward mass is off!
It hangs better, and feels lighter on my head, and the hair thats long is very healthy and looks 100 times better as it s not sticking out and thick at the bottom.
I should have had this done months ago but I hav been doing my research and I am pleased with the results. I had it shaved at number 2, so I guess I am going have to go back each month for maintenence.
Anyway, I like it, its boosted my confidence of my hair so Im pleased.
I recomend anyone whos contemplating to go ahead,
BUT- be careful on the severity!!!! I only had an inch and its made a difference which I am pleased with.
I tied my hair also, and the tail looked awsome over the shave.
Hi, I heard on the radio about a product called Avacore, so I called about it and it sounds really good, I have a 3 mth supply on hold, but they said you dont have to use it forever, it'll regrow all lost hair,. making it thicker and fuller, you dont have to use it forever, just as long as you want to, but they recommend you keep using the dht inhibitor pills, to block the dht from getting to your hair. they said most men use it for only a year and the results are money back guarantee, so i was wondering if anyone has tried it and if so what was your results?
thanks for your time.
Saw Deep purple, scorpions and dio last night, great show but man the buzzcuts almost outnumbered the longhairs, i really wasn't expecting that. Still tons of longhaired guys around though especially the older people. I was the only 17 year old there with hair passed my collar (im still in the awkward stage btw.) I still thought it would be like 99% longhairs.
I understand that a split end is when a hair splits in two up the shaft of your hair. However how can you tell it is a split end and not just two hairs stuck together? You may well then pull them apart and not realise whether it is a split or indeed two hairs.
My hair used to get really bad if I went for even a day without washing it. It would get nappy and all, and it was just bad. Since I've decided to grow it long, I've been much more conscious of it, so I'm taking better care of it. Since then, it seems that I can go for even a weekend (like I just did) without washing it, and it doesn't feel bad or dirty or anything. Of course, it probably is, but it doesn't feel like it. It doesn't look bad, either. I've gotten no smell from the oils or anything, and they seemed to help keep the bangs from flaring out. =\ Has anyone had anything similar happen, where it was oily, but not bad feeling? My head didn't even itch, which is strange. Hmm...
Just wondering: is that normal?
Ok, I'm 15, just got out of my freshman year at high school, and my mom can be a jerk about my hair. The usual procedure goes as follows: I get my hair cut, I'm allowed to grow it out for about a month, and somewhere she tells me I need to get it trimmed. Then she completely changes her view and tells me to get it cut short, and then we argue, and then I get it cut. She usually makes me cut it around the 3-4 inch vicinity. Anyway, she's been working a lot lately, and hasn't had time to notice, but now it's 4 1/2" in front and a little over 2" in the back. She has told me to get it trimmed and has changed her story again, and is beginning to yell at me to get it cut. However, I've been fighting this war with her for way too long (somewhere between 3 and 4 years), and I am sick of it. So, my plan is to throw down an ultimatum, and refuse to get it cut. I figure there's no way she can physically force me to do it, and her only source of power is to ground me. And, if I take the grounding, and don't give in, she can't make me cut my hair. My only concern is how long this will last; is there anything I can do that might influence her to let up on the grounding, other than a haircut? I do make all A's in honors classes, and have never gotten in trouble, I can definitely use that on her. Does anyone else have any other ideas?
I am in a financial crisis right now. Which means I have no cash to straighten my hair and make it more presentable, and I get to get problems with my curls in the worst moments. Any advice on how to tidy up my hair for interviews? How should I guarantee that I'm not loosing time in companies that will ask me to cut?
But I can't help myself. ;)
All right, now I am greatful for any site that has to do with long hair. I'm on as many as can be. But one thing that strikes me as funny about this site is you all are REALLY into hair, I mean I have never seen so many postings about pony tails and split ends. Now I may be a bit biased cause I allready have my hair and have gone through the "awkward phases" but really. It seems that everyone needs to be themselves, dont worry about split ends,(seal them with honey then wash it out) just grow your hair and be happy in the choice that you're being an individual, and dont stress out about every little detail, like should I rub my scalp while shampooing with only organic balsa protein extract magic hair genie elixir in a bottle.
Carry on with your normal doings.
Thanx for listening to my rant. ;)
Hi i've been growing my hair for more than a year from a buzz cut, my hair was going a bit further then my mouth. my mother wanted it to be cut, since she's been seeing me all year in my akward stage, i was sceptic about how i would look with long hair, and didn't look appealing, anyways my hair is shorter now there's les hassle and maintenance. anyway good look to everyone one who's growing their hair long, it just wasn't for me...
I am lookin for a similar board for men with earrings. who can help me ?
I understand that a split end is when a hair splits in two up the shaft of your hair. However how can you tell it is a split end and not just two hairs stuck together? You may well then pull them apart and not realise whether it is a split or indeed two hairs.
Hair is so close together anyways is a split end worth worrying about?
Previous point more than last point needed to know an answer for.
I've had the idea of getting a very small undercut once my hair is long enough to tie back but I don't know if it's a good idea or not. Basically I want something from half an inch to 1 inch but no more than that by any means. I've seen some people that only have it in the back and others that have it all around the edge, is there any pros/cons to either one? What type of hair best suits an undercut? I have very very wavy, "big" hair, is this hair good or bad for an undercut? And what's the point of an undercut, I hear it makes hair neater even when not tied back, is this the only reason to get one other than looks? Last question, does anyone have some pics of small undercuts from different angles so if I do get it done in the future I can have something to print out and show the barber/hair stylist? Thanks
Looks like the family strikes again. Now, my mother is telling me that she's going to have my head shaved. Just f*cking great. Guess it's time for me to hit the road, then.
-J
I haven't cut my hair for about a year and 3 months and the hair in the neck is down to my shoulders and the front hair is just under my chin. now I would very much want to have it in a pony-tail but my hair is so thick that the tail points straight out which doesn't look very good. is there any way I could get a more natural looking pony-tail? should I just save out more hair so that it rests down by it's own weight or something? please help!
Does anybody here go to college? Because hopefully I will be soon and I just wondered if you got hassled because of your long hair or don't they mind?
I was messing around on Photoshop and just HAD to share this.
Thanks for permitting me this indulgence.
The Rev
what is your solution for them... back when i first started growing it a few years back i was fairly ruff on it... now it's about three inches past my nipples but i have alot of broken pieces, what do u suggest i do? I know condition my hair ALOT.
Also, on the topic of baby hairs, what is the best way of keeping them down?
Hi, Guys:
I'm continuing to experiment with my new digital camera and thought I'd post three new pics taken this morning. Sometimes when I look at myself "head on" my forehead looks so high and I think my hair looks stupid. But then when I look at a "back shot" I think hey, you really are on your way to becoming a longhair - or do I qualify as one already? The third pic shows what my ponytail looks like. Enjoy and any comments are welcome.
Timothy
http://the-light.com/mens/public/103-0322_IMG.JPG
http://the-light.com/mens/public/103-0332_IMG.JPG
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It really depends on what type of hair you have..softness, straight-curly, thickness, oilyness..
Asian hair is especially prone to that stickout problem, at the back and sides. I knew an Asian guy with relatively short hair that had to wear a hat every morning or his hair would stick up everywhere. So he had a "hat line" all day at school. I told him to quit whining and grow it out, it'll lay down. He didn't want to, said it would look stupid.
Next year, hes growing his hair out, its 3-4 inches. Doesn't stick out anymore. "Told ya so."
He used gel or mousse to control it for like 2 months, and then it would lay. Styling gunk works optimally on that kind of hair thought...if you aren't Asian or white with straight-blond or straight black hair, then that wont be nearly as effective. You know, the hair thats so straight that its an afro when its short, unless its soaking wet or full of gel or something.
slacker
I've always been lazy about cutting my hair (I usually cut it really short) and am overdue a haircut by about 2 months, but I started toying with the idea of growing it long and have decided to give it a go. The only problem is that when my hair gets longish it sticks out at the sides. Is there any way to minimise the bush look without making it too obvious that you're trying to control it? How long does it need to be before it can be brought somewhat undercontrol? It's almost three inches at the sides and is about 3 and a half inches on top.
Was having a look at the reasons why people decided to grow their hair long - my reason's a bit strange. I was thinking about how I would look with it long a couple of nights ago, but not really considering it (it was cause I was thinking about how much it needed cutting). That night I had a dream that I did have long hair - I could see it and feel it. It was weird but I really liked it, so I've decided to go ahead with it.
Michael
Well tonight the first contestant on "millionare" had long hair (and
he was from Texas no less). Not bad hair and he managed to make it to
$250,000. On rare occasions a longhair is shown doing something good,
or at least not bad.
All,
Occasional off-topic conversations are OK, but please don't go too far afield. Some topics develop a life of their own, and if I notice these crop up, I will quickly put an end to them. Such was the case for a recent thread I just removed.
well i came across this board somehow searching for hair products on the net so i decided i would post what i think about longhaired guys. i think all long haired guys a more nice then short haired guys. most of you are very laid back and nice. now those guys with mullets, well thats another story, but every longhaired guy i know is very nice. what i cant understand is why in movies they put you down so bad. your always the bad guys or lazy marijuana smokers. i really wish you guys can do somthing about that. my dad has waist length hair and he feels the same way too. well i gotta go, my son is crying.
Ive been using this pert 2n1 thing with shampoo and conditioner together for awile and i was wondering if this shampoo is ok because it has both the shampoo and the conditioner together, i mean it seems to be working fine and its kinda nice having them both together but is it not as good as using a shampoo and conditioner seperate
Hi,
I've been growing my hair since August and its a little past my nose. This is a very awkward stage, and I'm trying to find a product to help control my hair. I've tried gels, but I don't like that they harden and form a helmet on my head. Greases and bryl cream and other such products feel sticky and greasy and i hate that. I really like the way my hair looks after a shower when its damp. It's shiny and under control and very cool looking. My question is is there a product that allows my hair to move and style like water? I f you could help me, I'd be extremelly appreciative.
Evan
Whats a buzz cut? is this another strange american term????? lol only ive heard it mentioned on sites a lot.
Hey
i have thick wavy hair which is more towards being straight then curly, but the problem is that the hair on the back of my neck is really curly makijg it look quite silly. My hair is about 5-6 inches long will this grow out and eventually go kind of straight? does anyone else have hair like this?
cheers
I was just wondering if anyone of you guys was going to gran canaria for holiday.
I will be there from 9 to 19 june in playa del ingles .
Greetings
Hey all,
I've been having a problem with split ends recently. My hair was last touched by scissors in June 2000 and the ends are now a mess. I don't want to lose any length but something needs to be done.
Do you think that I should maybe trim 1/2 an inch to an inch off? It also seems like my growth rate is really slowing down. If I trim it will it make a big difference?
Several questions. Is it necessary for the health of my scalp to wash it with shampoo? I have gone about 2 months without using shampoo or conditioner. If my hair feels greasy, I rinse it out with slightly warm water. My system has done okay so far, but do I really need to use shampoo? Second question. My hair is really thick and wavy/curly. The weight of it keeps it straight until it reaches the bottom, but the bottom has a major curling problem. I have ascertained (sp) that the different lengths of my growing hair is causing the problem. I am thinking about brushing it straight back and having someone close cut about 1 inch from the bottom to help prevent curl and bring it that much closer to one length. Any input? By the way, I was about a year growing in March, so bangs are at my chin or a little below.
...Your hair can all be cut to one length. I want to get mine evened off soon. Currently my bangs go a little past my mouth. I'm just wondering how much further they have to grow before I can get it all evened off.
Damn!! In the past, I'd said that Poison concerts were the best place to see long-haired guys, but I was wrong. I went to my very first Renaissance Festival a week ago and was not prepared for what I saw. I walked around all day with my mouth hanging open because it was long-haired men as far as you could see! I was in heaven! ~LOL~ Guys, I think it would be a great way to see and maybe talk to other longhairs for emotional support, if nothing else. The majority of the hair I saw was loose, also. Gorgeous.
Julie
What did you decide to do with your hair?
I would like to ask if anybody has a picture of there hair, can they post it as a reply to this thread as I am interested in what you guys hair looks like.
Cheers.
Well, I've been wanting to post some pics for a while now. I'm 19 and I've had long hair for several years now but it wasn't until the past year that I've had actual long hair. I used to have an undercut but decided to grow it all out. Here are some fairly recent pictures of me and my hair.
[img]http://www.fiero.nl/uploads/1.25.02.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.fiero.nl/uploads/4.16.02.jpg[/img]
I am wondering if some of the younger readers of this board would comment on something that I am curious about. I have been under the impression that we live today in a period when young men's hair can be pretty much any length anyone wants it to be, without getting much grief from peers. "Anything goes" was the trend, I thought.
But I have been reading some of the posts to this board, and I am starting to think I might be wrong. Many people here seem to think that wearing long hair among high school and college age men can subject you to all kinds of harassment, not just from adults and other authority figures who always tend to fond something wrong with youth, but from one's fellow students as well. Is this true? If so, how bad is it? Would it be fair to say that having short hair gets no kinds of abuse, no matter how short, but long hair of any kind opens you up to rude remarks and behavior? Thanks in advance for your view.
Hi. Along with your hair, what is your dress style? Rocker, hippy, grunge, casual, smart etc?
I am casual-grunge-rocker type. Along with this my hair really emphasises my interest in music and I am also a guitar player. I like going to rock clubs cuz everyone has long hair! its great, so whats your style?
James
How long and how can i have abeard like the one Wayne static form Static-x has?
Hi all
my boy friend has awesome hair, he has had the same long mullett cut for ever and wants to get a perm. We want to know if his hair will be hard to curl or take to a perm easy. I just permed mine and he likes the way it looks.
thanks
Trev
I just received an email from a "menshair" which contained a virus. Methinks someone is using this board to collect email addresses to send prank emails to. A word of caution: watch what attachments you open.
The Rev
Hi everybody!
Here is my recent pic, April 2002
Sergey
When some hair is shaved in an undercut, when yo go for a reshave, will the barber slightly cut abit more hair from the line each time? So over time, you end up with a severe undercut.
In my job, I have to have a clean driving record. I sometimes speed (shocking revelation!).
What's been the experience with long-haired men being stopped by traffic cops? I do drive a conservative car, and don't drive excessively fast.
I'm looking to straighten out part of my hair; the part and the ends of the bangs that flips up and looks like wings. It's bad looking, and I wanna survive through the bad hair stages without looking terrible. I saw a small bottle of spray by Pantene, and it's for straightening. It's rather expensive (about 7 bucks T_T), and it's a very fine liquid--it looks just like water. Has anyone any ideas about it? Or maybe about other things that can straighten hair without doing any harm?
what do you think about braiding hair ? doesn't it look to feminine ?
Hey all!
Been a while since I visited. My hair's almost to the point where I can pull it all back in a ponytail! I'm still having to use a sticky substance (read hairspray, *ack*) to get it all to stay pulled back..
Anyway, I've got these annoying little tufts at the base of my hair in back (on my neck). The type of hair on this is finer and crazier (my hair's really straight) than the rest of my hair, and when I pull my hair into a ponytail, they kinda stick out, looking puffy. I think it will eventually grow long enough to get most of it in w/ the ponytail, but it's at a bad stage now where it (the right side especially) sticks out, while the rest of my hair is neatly pulled into the tail. I can't even get hairspray to hold this stuff.
Does anyone else have this difficulty? Are there any recommendations on how to deal with it? Should I shave that part?
Thanks!
--Ambrose
Where are you getting Propecia from? How much is the cost? Do you see results? Do you know anything about Saw Palmetto?
Zapper
Those of you who have naturally curly or wavy hair but would like straight hair might want to check out an article in the L.A. Times "Living" section on May 31, 2002 entitled "The Straight Story: Hair Treatment Rules the Waves." According to the article, there is a new kind of "straightening perm" that produces extraordinary results. Not only does the hair end up perfectly straight, but it is softer and shinier as well. And the results are permanent. The article starts on page E1. I'd scan it in for you but I don't have a scanner.
Hi All,
Was just wondering if anyone uses any hair accesories. Barrettes, clippies, hairpins and the like. If you do would you have a pic. Or know where I can find such pics, Jarkko excluded. I already have all of his.
Thanks and keep growing,
Dan
hey whenever i see longhaired guys i hardly ever see them with there hair hanging loose, its always in a pony tail, i have never personally seen a longhaired guy with his hair not in a pony tail. Why do all the ones i see have there hair like this, i like only put mine in a pony tail when my hair just doesent like me every once in awhile. and the place i see most longhaired guys is wal-mart and carnivals, i also see way to many mullets at carnivals, last time me and a friend counted all of them, there was 14 of them and we dont know what you call it when you got long hair but your bald on-top but there was to man to keep count of on those, i guess they were all once longhaired guys that couldent except that they where bald and the long hair was saying goodbuy.
I tried putting my hair in a pony tail today,it looked quite cool,but the bangs were out loose and not over my ears due to the lack of length and type of hair I have. Has anyone got any pictures of a similar style/length? Or any tips? thanks!!
Hi,
I'm only 15 and was just wanted to ask a question. Is it alright if I shave my peah fuzz and what will happen?
Just wondered how Headbanger was doing. Had some problems short while ago and wondered how things worked out at school. Also have not heard from him on the board for a while. I was interested in How his hair progress is coming.
Just wondering if anyone else here has ink. It seems that guys with long hair are more likely to get inked. Tell me your views on tattoos.
This is about the second time I have posted to this site, but the first picture posting. I have quiet a ways to go with my hair, but I will be victorious! In Christ and God Bless!
I suppose hair is hair right? Well mine has not grown in 3 years anf thats driving me crazy. Ive done everything i can think of. Expensive shampoos and conditioners, vitamins ,brushing,trimming,not trimming. I dry my hair daily with a dryer and yes i dye it...not dying is not an option right now,,,besides it use to grow even when dyed. I have been on meds for depression for 2 years. Think it could be the meds? Dr says no..Anyways anyone with some good info on getting it to grow quickly i will be eternally greatful. I just found this site and was blown away you guys are great looking i love long hair on guys, always have. I feel like the kid who found the candy store...hehe
*+*+Elven hugs & fairy kisses*+*+*+
dawn
I started growing out (from a buzz cut) this past October 2001, I would really like to be able to tie my hair back by my 18th b-day which is next April (the 28th if it really matters) 2003, you think i'll reach my goal in time? I really really want to be able to tie it by graduation which is about a month and a half after that.
I have always cut the short curly hairs above my ears cuz they stick out from my other hairs. I haven't cut em for over a year, but they're only around 2 inches long. It's noticeable when I tie my hair back but I'm able to get em to stay down with water and elbow grease.
I'm wondering if these hairs are gonna ever get long enough to tie back-anyone know?
Marty
Is it me, or is there more prejedice against them, and fewer longhair guys in general, in american than england? I wouldve thought it had been the other way round but it seems im wrong... I have noticed though, particularly in school and college in america, there seems to be much more of a heirecy (spelling?) like, u have so many different groups of people... jocks, cheerleaders, geeky kids, goths etc and there doesnt seem to be much mixing or tolerance between them... would i be right in thinking this? in england, it seems that there is less prejedice between social groups, and this includes long hair guys. its still by far more popular to wear hair short, but LHG seem to get a much better deal over here... in fact, come to think of it, in my school last year there was an award for the best hair voted by the school and staff.... and it went to a long hair guy!
Hi. I haven't posted in a long-ass time. A lot of crap's been going on. I've been growing my hair out for about 15 months now. It's still a pain in the ass. My hair sticks up all over the place, but it's getting better. I'm going to get an undercut this weekend. I think that they looke pretty cool, and maybe that way people will stop confusing me for a girl ( that has to be the worst feeling in the world). I'm gonna get it done like Rob Van Dam (wrestler) has his. Only about an inch above the hairline (I don't want one of those extreme ones. They just look stupid.) I hope to be posting a pic soon. See Ya.
I've heard that hair in the back grows faster than hair in the front. Is this true? If so, that owns, cuz my bangs aren't taking their time growing... =D
My bangs are about 5 inches long right now, and if I pull them back they touch my ears, but I'm wondering how long till I can actually tuck them? I'm thinking that my hair grows fairly fast, or at least average, since I can actually see progress on a day to day basis (it's only small fractions, of course, but not too long ago my bangs were just barely to the tip of my nose; now they're beyond that). Any idea? Thanks. =]
As I was walking around town yesterday I noticed at least 10 men with long hair. And I noticed males with short hair (which was untidy and longer than the usual townie length) looking at me. Perhaps long hair is coming back into fashion so other males are growing their hair longer?
Hey! I posted here like one time a few months ago, but I just wanted to post some pics and talk hehe. I've been growing my hair for i'd say... 10 months I think? I can't really remember actually, something like that hehehe.
Anywaysss, here are two pictures, the first is just down, second is how I usually have it, behind my ears.
http://opethbb.tripod.com/oyo02.jpg
http://oyo.freeservers.com/zegh.JPG
I also have a question... I read all this stuff about not shampooing your hair too much. I have a dry scalp, and if I don't wash my hair everyday my dandruff gets pretty bad, I use shampoo and conditioner daily. Is this a good or bad idea? Thanks.
-Oyo
I have not cut my hair in over a year and a half. It is very curly and very thick. I had a question. Does anyone else deal with sides flipping or poofing out. How can you deal with that? Will gel make it look greasy? When I measure it, it is just past my shoulders.
I have thick wavy brown hair, a little past shoulder all one length. It usually parts down the middle and hangs loosely on my shoulders or in a pony-tail. I've noticed that I always seem to have a lot of fly-aways on top around the part. I think this looks bad. Is there any way to prevent fly-aways, besides using gel. Gel seems to dry my hair out and make it greasy. Thanks for the advice.
The person at the linked site, is seriously thinking of cutting her luxurious waist length hair. She could use our help right now.
My hair is fairly long now (down to about my shoulders in the back and my jaw on the sides) and is fairly straight. It is also pretty thick, but there is one thing I dont like about it: It seems to curl up toward the end. I guess I am in the difficult stage now, but this sort of bothers me. It never curls unless it gets long, and some days it is totally straight, while others it is bent at a 90 degree curve. Will it grow out of this? My current thinking is that the hair is somehow damaged, and that I will cut it off eventually to even it out, but if anybody has any advice, I would be thankful :)
It's not a travel back into the 80's or 70's guys, it's back into older times, much older. How about the gothic/baroque time?
If you've seen the series Gormenghast by BBC, you'll notice that most if not all men have long hair... The villain (and the biggest character) - Steerpike (portrayed by Jonathan Rhys Meyers) - stands out to me in partcular. I LOVE his hairstyle! Too bad we don't see it around anymore.
I've been growing my hair non-stop and non-trim for about a year and a half and it's long enough to go for the Steerpike style now... But I won't have short bangs, though, I don't have the nerve the cut them... LOL. I have no idea what to tell my barber/hairstylist, so I'll really appreciate suggestions on how to instruct my barber.... The problem is that I have way too much hair to tuck behind my ears but not sure how to tell my barber to make thinner, LOL.
Love,
Kev
Hi.
I've been growing my hair for about 9 months.
There is a progress in length but the hair on the sides curls up all the time and so does the end of the hair in the back which make it looks kinda silly.
What I do like is the hair on the top of my head-it's straight unlike the rest of my hair and at my current length I can part in the middle and make it look nice.
I've been thinking lately about keeping the hair on the top and cutting(not buzz cut just about 2") the rest of it-that way preserving the "not short not long" look and without having to control the rest of the hair.
What do u think?Any1 did it?
Adi.
well its been about half a year since i grew my hair from my stupid spiked hairstyle and i can finally put my hair behind my ears like i used to, and i'm going to grow it to my shoulders.......everyone else take care of your hair and don't listen to peers do what you feel is real for you (i listened to a friend of mine and spiked my hair......"dumb idea!")
Just wanted to say thanks to those who answered my post. Yes i agree i need to not dye and blow dye so much i just like like scaring people..lol
To the person who asked for my pic and how long my hair is...I sent a link on this post.My pics are under "Me"
To the question on depression? No my hair is not what caused my depression. lol i wish that was it! If you go to the link attached on this post and go to the page marked "Depression" you can learn a lil more about what Major and Severe Depression is like. Its not one bad day but many...months , years. Oh and this is my personal site it is not a link for "pay for a view"..if you know what i mean..
Anyway thanks guys and i will continue to read the posts whenever i can...Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday!
*+*+elven hugs & fairy kisses*+*+*+*
dawn
Was anyone else at Ozzfest at Donington Park yesterday? I'm betting with all the long hair there that at least someone from here was. Lots of people with beautiful waist length hair, in braids and other such styles.
I like my long hair and have been through a lot to keep and maintain it. My hair is just below my shoulder blades and I originally wanted it one length but had it layered due to the thickness. I don't want to cut it and thought thinning it may help me to deal with it, trying to get it dry, the heat of it, etc. Anyone had their long hair thinned? Grant (Wavey Gravey) thats what my smart ass friend call me. later.....
i had previously tried to grow long hair and had not cut them for about seven or eight months, but had to cut them down because of my teachers and college who would not allow it. during this period i used to wet my hair a lotand used to pull them up. i have again started growing long hair for about six months but this time around my hair at the front are very thin whereas the hair at the back are all right. apart from thsi my hair also semm to be falling a lot more these days(atleast 5-6 hair in a day) as i am only 19 years old this worries me. more over my hair line at the forehead seems to be going higher. please suggest what i should do or apply to thicken my hair an to prevent my hair from falling. also what would be the ideal length to start tying a ponytail.
kashif
I'm only 17 years old and my hair is about 3 or 4 inches past my nipples.... i love my hair... i have no idea what i'd do with out it! i looked horrible with out it... my problem is my ponytail is only about as thick as a quarter or maybe even a nickel! is it normal to have hair this thin!?! i don't have an undercut or anything.... thats all my hair! plus my hairline seem rather high.
the only relative i know of that is bald is one of my three uncles on my mom's side... although he claims he is bald because of a scalp disease... does anyone know a scalp disease that could do this.... if so if i went to the doctor is there anything to do?
or atleast what should i do if my lack of hair becomes noticable? i don't want to attempt to keep long hair if im half bald, i refuse to pull a Hulk Hogan! lol... but yea... thanx for reading this if i havn't bored you yet...
~Kyle
OK, first I flip to WWF or E or whatever and there's Edge who I've
always thought had excellent thick long hair. Then I go to Cops and
of course there's a longhair who gets arrested for being drunk and
beating on his girlfriend or whatever. Finally I switch to a southern
gospel music show and there in the choir are two longhairs plus one
with relatively short hair with an undercut.
I guess that's a typical cross-section of TV longhairs?
Here I sit, grooving to 'Marco Polo' by Loreena McKennit, and overjoyed that today, at school, someone said something nasty about my hair under their breath, loud enough for me to hear! At last! Take THAT, snobby wannabe-upper-class 'big city' conformist mentality!
Incidentally, I'm one of four longhairs at school. Two of them tie it back, and one dosen't. Of the two, one has really curly hair, so it looks kind of short. I have the shortest hair *sniffle* but it's getting there! I can almost see the end of my ponytail if I yank it forward.......just a bit more...grrr! And of ourse there are the Amazing Flying Eye-Stabbing Bangs. Ahrgh.
In other things, how can I stop my tail from curling? It wants to sit on my left shoulder but it's not long enough, and I don't want it to do that! And it's all puffy! What's going ooooonnnn???
I can tie my hair- but not all of it. If I let it down its chin length at front and shoulder at back. So how much longer will it have to go until I can tie it? If I make the tail high enough, all of it will actually tie but I dont like the high tail look. I want a tail at the bottom of the hair line. The hairs taht dont tie are the ones above the ears, and the bangs. I am considering an undercut to get rid of the hairs above the ears as these seem short and probably will not grow.
So my bangs are chin length, how much longer do they need to be until they can be tied into the tail?
At the moment my hair seems to all be together. It looks like one single hair piece all togther. I see other long hairs whos hair seperates and becomes many hair pieces, and it hangs loose and straggles. How do I get my hair to do this? It all hangs as one togther, instead of seperating and hanging. Will this just come with length?
I also have a parting, and on my right side of it on the very front, there is an area about 3 hairs x 2 cm's. These are the worse part of my hair. They are very dry and wavy and shorter than the rest of my hair. They are plain disgusting compared to the rest of my hair. Why would just this section do this, when the rest of my hair is the same? It is very annoying and looks horrible but I tuck them under the longer straighter hair to the side of them.
It looks like they sheared 3 long haired guys on yesterdays Maury Povich's show because of their wives. I didn't see this show (Thank God!!!), but don't women get this "equality between the sexes" thing they started back in the 1970's? I hate shows like this. In any event, I'm glad I'm not married. I'll keep my long hair for as long as I live, and NO women or girl will get to cut it, even my Mother.
Well, not really hurts, its just that the scalp on the back of my head fells kind of funny sometimes. My hair has been growing for a few months now, and is about 6.5 inches long (it grows pretty fast). The front of my head is fine, but when I run my hand up the back of the head through the hair, it feels kind of strange on the scalp.
I'm sure this rambinling message is totally incoherant, but does anybody know what could be causing this? It is usually fine unless I touch it, or the wind blows it.
I have pictures of a couple of famous film-makers. Notice the difference in their hairstyles.
For those of you fortunate enough to have a pony tail. I have noticed lately that some guys have been pulling their hair into higher ponytails and using wider scrunchies to secure them. While it does give a slightly fem look was wondering if anyone does this and has got any negative looks or comments.
Dan
I've just recently decided to grow my hair out long to match my beard. However, I have fine hair, which goes crazy in the wind. The back doesn't give me a problem, but the hair in the front goes every which way, and I find myself having to wear a hat or cap most of the time to solve the problem. Until the hair up front can grow longer to where I can put it in a ponytail or something, is there a temporary solution anyone can help me with? Thanks.
Hey! I'm wondering if anyone can recommend how often to wash my hair. I've been letting it grow for about 8 months now and it's about 5 inches long. It usally seems dry. Should I even rinse it every day? I've been using Neutragina T Gel shampoo to keep the dandruff away. I'm also using Paul Mitchell leave in awpui conditioner. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi
Im new to this site as i just found it recently.
I have wavy hair which is about 5 inches long at the moment, i was thinking about cutting it to a particular style but i dont really know what style, as i have only had long hair for about 6 months which it took to grow this length.
So the question
Does anyone have any pictures of any styles that suit wavy hair about my length or just the names of some styles?
I would greatly apreciate it.
Cheers
Since evry one is talking about movies, I thought I would bring up TV.
I have been noticing somewhat more longhair on tv. Actually only a tiny bit more. I watched the season finale of the show "ED" which I do enjoy, and there were quite a few longhaired guys, all extras, in the background of the carnival.
There was also a longhaired guy on the show "JAG" he was beening made out to be bad in court, but if you saw the show you find out he really didin't do anything wrong, it was just one of those lawyer things where they make somebody out to look bad. Although in the past they have actually portrayed longhairs as bad, usually drug sellers or such.
I have seen a few extras on other shows like CSI that have longhair. Although last year there was a very kind, polite shy secretive longhaired guy on the show "providence" he was disfigured and the doctor repaired his face. He was on of the most positive portrayles I have seen, second only to "sully" on Dr. Quinn. That was a good show as was "northern Exposure" to see longhair in positive portrayles.
Wow, this thing is incredible! I got mine today. It straightens hair like nobody's business. Usually only one swipe is needed to make a wavy/curly section of hair become wire-straight. It heats up to functional temperature in ~10 seconds or so. (perfect for bad-hair emergencies!) This thing will be a lifesaver until my hair's long enough to ponytail. I think my wavy hair will look cool when it's very long, but I can't stand it at its current chin length. If you're having nightmares with curly/frizzy/wavy hair, I highly recommend checking this iron out...
http://www.metrobeauty.com/showitem.cfm?catnum=10&itemnum=809&parentcatnum=7
Well, I am happy to say that airport security does not seem biased towards long haired men. I had no problems and did not receive one of those "random" checks that they give you at the metal detectors and before you board the planes. I tried it in a braid and also wore it down.
The problem at the airports is that their security is pointless. The people they did tend to pick were the least-likely folks to cause trouble. It is actually a reverse profile they are using to "show" that they are not profiling people while screening for terrorists. I am not sure that checking two people from each flight does anything at all...especially when it is joe business man with all of his identification and business materials or 60 y/o small women with blond hair and blue eyes who gets the full search 3 times along the way instead of spreading the checks over the remaining majority who don't get checked. And going page by page through someone's paperwork while ignoring someone else's bag full of electronic equipment just seems weird.
Here is what to consider when going through these lame security checkpoints. Don't try to look like everyone else, wear black, tan or white, the guards seem attracted to colors (like people generally are). Dress very nice or unusual. Women should look HOT. Blond women cover your heads. Sunglasses inside are a bonus. Longhairs wear your hair down and proud! Don't look at the security screeners. Try to look serious or a bit pissed off. If you do get picked then make sure that they search your bags where you can see what they are doing (FAA rules). Be patient because the minium wage workers could care less about how you feel. If you have a burka then wear it, you're guaranteed not to get checked!
I am sure that this is a temporary state as the government is taking over the security in airports but for now you have to put up with this .
I was hoping for some advice about getting an undercut. I've been thinking about it lately and I think I've to get one. I figure since today was the last day of school if it looks bad I can hide it. But I'm not sure I want to get the back cut too like most undercuts. I could care less about the sides. All the hair there is frizzy and crazy looking. Usually my other hair covers them anyway. So can I get an undercut just for the sides and it still look OK????
Hi guys,
I've been reading some of the posts here and thought I'd intro myself. I decided a while ago, after years of trying various haircuts (and no-hair cuts) to try and grow my hair longer. Not just longer (which it's been) but WAY longer (which it's never been.) I don't know how far I'll get. I tried in 9th grade (way back in 19mumble muble) and again in college, and once more a few years out of college, but even if I let the back grow longer (the longest I think was about down to my shoulder blades in back) I never seem to get the top or sides long enough. So, now I'm 43, I work at an old-west theme park, and dammit, I've decided to grow it out. Oddly, I've got a hairdresser friend who's also growing out his hair, so we've got this in common and he's the first guy I've known who can keep my hair looking neat as it grows out and I don't feel like he's trimmed it *shorter* - just *neater.* (Does that make any sense? You'd have to see it.) No pics yet... no length really to speak of, but it's shaggier than I'm used to and I'm excited to see if I can at least make it to Christmas. If I can get that far, then a March 27 anniversary can't be THAT hard to do. (I've gone more than a year before... can I do TWO years this time?)
So, I'm just saying hey and hoping for some encouragement.
Cos
This is the lead singer for the american metal band "Iced Earth"
Matt Barlow is one of the nicest guys I have ever met
And his hair is incredible!!!!!!
I have almost reached 1 year without a cut. I am feeling pretty good. Would love to get some inspiration from you. Anyone have any new progress pics? I am getting a digital camera to post a pic shortly.
Hi guys,
I've been reading some of the posts here and thought I'd intro myself. I decided a while ago, after years of trying various haircuts (and no-hair cuts) to try and grow my hair longer. Not just longer (which it's been) but WAY longer (which it's never been.) I don't know how far I'll get. I tried in 9th grade (way back in 19mumble muble) and again in college, and once more a few years out of college, but even if I let the back grow longer (the longest I think was about down to my shoulder blades in back) I never seem to get the top or sides long enough. So, now I'm 43, I work at an old-west theme park, and dammit, I've decided to grow it out. Oddly, I've got a hairdresser friend who's also growing out his hair, so we've got this in common and he's the first guy I've known who can keep my hair looking neat as it grows out and I don't feel like he's trimmed it *shorter* - just *neater.* (Does that make any sense? You'd have to see it.) No pics yet... no length really to speak of, but it's shaggier than I'm used to and I'm excited to see if I can at least make it to Christmas. If I can get that far, then a March 27 anniversary can't be THAT hard to do. (I've gone more than a year before... can I do TWO years this time?)
So, I'm just saying hey and hoping for some encouragement.
Cos
Well, I've reached one of the most important milestones, tomorrow, May 23rd, I'll achieve 365 days without damn haircuts. I think I'm due for a slight trim, and my bioionic straightening/relaxing, as soon as I can (cash depending). Its a really a great feeling. I'm looking for a job and I need encouragement not to get cut in order to get a job.
On the good side, all my family is already used to the idea of me growing my hair, although they complain from time to time. However, my hair is safe already. My bangs are almost down to my chin, and my curly hair at the back reaches almost my shoulders if I stretch it out. It looks kinda crappy right now, but when I relax I hope it improves. I'm sorry if I wrote too much, but my 1st important hair celebration is worth it. Keep on growing, and remember, its best with no trimming (except for split ends).
Well, it's been 2 years. Thank God, I only vaguely remember the "awkward" days. Anyhoo, here's what I look like today. For further pics, & history, go to my website's longhair page.
I love this board! I would have had a much more difficult time sticking with it if not for you guys (or y'all, as we say here in Texas).
Scott (of the long hair)
Hiya peeps.
I'm facing a REAL dilema here.
I had long hair for most all my adult life and considering a major
career change. I have been told that I should cut my hair to get the job.
I've had waist length hair for the last 15 years and really can't imagine myself without it. BUT I NEED THE MONEY ....
I've been looking at some pictures of haircuts that are considered "long" but they all kinda make me sick to my stomach.
I could use some feedback. Thanx for your time, Wes.
Als ich gestern mit nem Kumpel und seiner Freundin in der Stadt und später in Kino war, kamen mir echt Zweifel an mir selber ! Wenn man 2 so verliebte Menschen sieht, dann kommt man sich als Single echt sch... vor ! :-( Ich hab jetzt schon überlegt, ob ich abnehmen sollte oder irgendwas Anderes unternehmen sollte, um auch endlich mal ne Freundin zu finden !? Auf jeden Fall komme ich mir jetzt richtig einsam vor ! :-( Aber an meinen Haaren werde ich nix verändern ! :-)
Sorry, that is was in English but it would be too difficult 4 me now 2 translate it ! Sorry !
Suppose you have shoulder lenght hair.For hair that fall it'll take 3 years to reach your shoulder.Of course they won't get trimmed at all for all these years.Won't they get badly damaged? (You people say that if you don't trim you'll get split ends after 1 year).
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I've been growing my hair for two years but unfortunately for the first year I was talked into getting it trimmed often by my mom. It's going on a year now since the last time I've had a trim though and my hair has reached just past my chin in the back and it's down to my collar in the back. I've always looked for split ends but I've never found them till recently. I've not found many but I have found a few, mostly in the front. Everytime I find one I've gotten the scissors and cut off the end.
I've heard all kinds on things about split ends. Some say that your hair stops growing, some say that they spread and make you lose your hair, etc. I really don't believe that they make your hair stop growing but I know they aren't good. So what should I do now??? Should I get a trim. I really don't want one since my hair isn't turly long yet. I like to get all past my shoulders before I get another trim. What should I do?
Hope things are cool with you. You had some problems at school and I was just wondering how things were now.Have not seen much of you for a while. I look forward to seeing your recent pics. Your hair is looking awesome bud!
I love em!
I just turned 18 today and now I can get them done all the time
My first tattoo is the tribute to the band that got me into metal
By the way
Im new to the boards and look forward to talkin with you guys
Stay Heavy
Zac
I was just wondering. I have been growing my hair now for about seven months from a buzz cut, and can get all my hair behind my ears except the bangs. my bangs almost touch the end of my nose and I was wondering how long intell I can get them behind my ears. Thanks!
so hello, that stud of a man Marco introduced me to this message board. everyone tell him how great he is. j/k
You know that hair, underneath the ears, where the sides meet the back, what is yours like? There seems to a be a difference in hair here, it goes thicker, because there is hair underneath the hair on top, as the hair roots go lower down the head. Where as on the sides, it hangs over skin, not more hair. Ive noticed people keep it longer under teh ears and around the back, and chin length at the front, like a step. I also see people with it sloping down, so there is a line from the chin to the neck, where it levels off, and then slopes back up to the chin.
Then there are the all length type, where all the hair is level right around. What is yours like?
Mine is currently at chin length at the front, and straight to the ears but then it goes all thick and layered-ish behind the ears which I need to get sorted.
What is your hair like at the back?
I see some that is level from the sides, some that is layered towards the bottom and some that go into a sort of 'point' abit like mine which I also need to get sorted. It seems longer at teh centre which froms the point, so I need to get this leveled.
James
Hello. Do you like your hair? or not? I am currently undecisive for a number of reasons. At times I think it looks great then at others it looks apauling.
So what is your opinions on your own hair?
I see many long hairs that look good and of similar style/type to mine, so I guess its alot self concious.
P.S I didnt go for that undercut. I just cannot make a decision...lol
Hey, it's Kev again...
I'm just asking you guys out there how you deal with your hair while you have sex... I mean, there are people who actually PULL your hair during sex... Sometimes your hair can also really really get in the way and you have to flip it out of the way all the time... So I'm just wondering how you deal with it....
Love,
Kev
Hi,
Getting back to the subject of longhairs in the movies, Canadian actor Michael Wincott had wonderful long hair (wig or otherwise) which he gracefully flaunted as young Spanish nobleman -- Don Adrian de Moxica in the controvertial film, 1492 The Conquest of Paradise which was released in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of the so-called "New World."
In fact, there were two longhairs among the key figures, de Moxica and Columbus, played by Gerard Depardieu but de Moxica who had the longer hair was the bad guy -- racist, insensitive and brutal, while Columbus was the good guy who was sensitive to the native people's and treated them with friendship, deference and understanding.
In the end, de Moxica leads a rebel faction against Columbus and is defeated and leaps to his death from a cliff.
So, the message of the story still is, "shorter hair good, longer hair bad," what a pity.
However, Wincott appears as the main character in The Crow and looking so much like de Moxica. Well I haven't seen The Crow so I can't comment. Crow URL here http://members.tripod.com/a_west/wincott/topdollar.html
Charles
I don't understand it. How come on this board people write messages in disbelief about people dying hair, saying that it causes damage? I say this because it appears as if many many many women do it also and their long hair often looks healthy and they never seem to worry? Is this therefore some sort of guy thing where long hair on a guy can't be dyed successfully, but only on women?
Hey, anyone know how to get bouncier hair? I know quite a few people in the awkward stage who have really cool hair that's very.. well bouncy. I'm at 7 months and my hair doesn't bounce around if I move to much, it just kind of turns into a cotton ball. Any advice on what I need here?
As I'm sitting here listening to the band Nelson, wow they had some cool hair, they are pretty talented in my opinion. Any way my buddy at work, showed me his drivers liscense today, I had no idea he used to have long hair, It was as long as mine used to be. He is cool but very conservative so I never expected to see that. I just thought he was the kind of guy that never would have had long hair. He is about 45 or so, but he said he had long hair for about most of his life, he said he would have to show me his older photos. Maybe I can talk him into regrowing it!
As an admirer of very long hair om both men and women and as someone who desires to have knee-length hair one day I'd like to hear from people with thigh, knee or longer hair. How does it feel to have a hair length that most very long haired women don't even have? How do you deal with all the attention?
Alex.
hi everybody... my first post after reading it for years...
Could someone tell me what a mullet is?
Hey folks!
Anybody out there going to be at IML this year? There were too few of us Longhairs there last year and I'm hoping this year will be different.
If any of you folks who hit this board will happen to be at IML next weekend, then give me a yell when we cross paths!
Keepin' it long!
Madoc
Hey everybody, As you may know from previous posts my boss is quite the prick, and blackmailed me into cutting my hair. That was about a year and a half ago, and I have been regrowing ever since. No trims and it is down past my shoulders a little bit. Since I have been there he has been very rude, harrassing, and discrimintatory to me and my co-workers. There are three of us, and him. I work in Digital Imageing. We have made a list and went to his supervisor and are fileing a comlaint with a list of things we want changed. I am hopefull but not optimistic that things will change. What really got me was what my boss's supervisor said to me. When I told him about what my boss had done in regards to my hair, he says to me that I deceved them. I asked how I could have decieved anyone. I was told that because I cut my hair and am regrowing it that I didn't represent my self truthfully to the company. Mind you A month and a half after I start working there my boss chases me to my car after work at 5 on a friday night and says I have to cut it short or he will fire me on monday. No one to speak to, and find out the truth, or go above him to uppermanagement, considering its friday after work. No one else in managment knows, they all think I did it because I work on a military base, and was trying to be respectfull. I said no way did I decieve anyone, I came to the job interview with my hair in plain sight, and you chose to hire me. If you didn't like it then why didn't you say something then, or not hire me? It's not like I came with it hidden in my hat, or down my shirt or put up somehow, and then after I start there just let it down and say, by the way I have long hair. I also pointed out that regardless of where I am working, I am a civilian employee and will do my hair any way I please, considering that there is absolutly nothing in the employee hand book. I tried my best to make my point, but I wanted to make it very clear. Just amazes me, the nerve saying that I decieved them. Anyway the truth is that the uppermanagement didn't see a major problem with it, just wanted to make sure I kept it up during certain occasions, and my boss takes this as a way to impress managment, and well blackmailed me into cutting it. I have learned a lot and I was only 21 at the time. I wish I hadn't been so nieve, but it was the first really good job, and with school loans, car payment you make so mistakes. I had never had any one or previous empoyers make an issue about the hair. I have worked my ass of out there, and was nominated for empoyee of the quarter, and have had severel positve comments from customers placed in my file. Hopefully this will work to my advantage. However I am sure there will be retribution for this. Either way I am growing back the hair. I will try to keep everyone updated on what happens.
Can I ask a really dumb question? What are the bangs that you keep going on about? lol
Hello all. I was just curious about what experiences (good and bad) with police ya'll have had at a time when your hair was long. I've had some good; at other times been stopped (I presume) for having long hair.
Anyway, here's a good one I'll relate:
A longhaired friend and I left a bar after about 6 or 7 beers each. I tended to be somewhat of a speed demon in my turbo sports car at this point in my life. I passed a car (over a double-yellow line) doing about 80 mph. The speed limit was 35. I saw the sheriff and unfortunately -- he saw me. Of course; I immediately slowed down but knew I was getting pulled over.
He approached the car and asked "do you know why I stopped you?". At this point I figured I was getting a ticket (or worse). I said "no". He actually laughed then said "you mean you have no idea why I pulled you over?". I said "well, I have some idea".
After the routine license and registration check. He asked about drugs and if he could search the car. We both said "yes -- no problem". He didn't even bother. He handed my license back and said "slow it down!". He let me go -- no ticket -- nothing. I guess he was in a good mood that night. What luck for me!
We have had several 'surveys' recently which have brought up very interesting answers (why do we gro our hair; what music do we like). They both showed an interesting variety of opinion, showing exactly the big diversity you would expect from a group of people who are all theor own people or they probably wouldn't be here!
The question I would like to ask all of you who have (or would like) long hair yourselves is: Do you have a longhaired partner, or do you look for long hair when seeking a partner?
I'll start off by telling you that I have been married for 23 years to a lovely wife with waist length hair.
The reason why I started growing my hair long was because of my passion for rock music. I just wanted to know what everyone elses tastes in music was. Some of my favourite bands(in no particular order) are as follows:-
Korn, The smashing pumpkins, nirvana, metalica, pantera, slayer, placebo, system of a down, slipknot, mudvayne, machine head, coal chamber, mushroomhead, greenday, P.O.D, static x....
Hello,
I am a male who wears his hair in a womans below the chin bob hairstyle. The reason I wear it that way is because I wear two hearing aids and people make fun of me if they see it. Or, they act in a condescending manner around me after they see them. I asked my hair cutting lady about any styles that would cover them up and she came up with this style. I like it and people seem to treat me a little better. But, now they are getting on me because I now wear my hair in a bob. I explained to my family members why I do it but they want me to get a business mans haircut. This would show the whole world my aids which is why I grew my hair out. I keep it clean, trimmed, and styled. Actually, it isn't a womans style, it's just that women wear this style more than guys do. I wish people would leave other people alone about their hair. I am doing it for a reason but it doesn't seem to matter to most people.
Hello,
I am a male who wears his hair in a womans below the chin bob hairstyle. The reason I wear it that way is because I wear two hearing aids and people make fun of me if they see it. Or, they act in a condescending manner around me after they see them. I asked my hair cutting lady about any styles that would cover them up and she came up with this style. I like it and people seem to treat me a little better. But, now they are getting on me because I now wear my hair in a bob. I explained to my family members why I do it but they want me to get a business mans haircut. This would show the whole world my aids which is why I grew my hair out. I keep it clean, trimmed, and styled. Actually, it isn't a womans style, it's just that women wear this style more than guys do. I wish people would leave other people alone about their hair. I am doing it for a reason but it doesn't seem to matter to most people.
I am probably going to get my sides shaved tomorow to get rid of the straggly undersides and have it slighlty undercut. Also this will help when I tie it.
I was wondering how do you tie your hair?
Do you use a parting or not?
Do you have the tail high or rubbing on the neck?
Have you got the sides shaved slightly?
And with the bangs, do you pull them straight above your head or around the sides, over the undercut so you can see it, (if you have one) or do you cover that up and make the bangs wrap the head just above the ears?
Thanks a lot as you have all helped in my mission to regrow my hair and now that it is finally long again, I have conquored the many problems and seen the many successes and now I have done it. It is just short to tie but is nearly there! After this I wont have many more questions but hope to help the people who are just starting to grow.
James
There are thome Things in Life tah you cannot buy:
you cannot buy real love
you cannot buy a good friend
and you cannot buy long Hair
..by the way:
you can buy a buzzcut!
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In San Marino (a small republic placed into Italian territory), and visited the Museum of Curiosities. There is a Pandarasannadhi (an Asian hermit with 7,93 m hair, longest hair recorded) natural sized statue at the third floor and his locks reach almost the first floor
Greetings, brothers. I'm a long-haired redhead who is tired of the "requirement" that men SHOULD have short hair. I live in a rural area in California. 99 percent of the men out here have the standard "little boy's haircut". Fortunately, there are a lot of musicians here (like myself); so occasionally I run into friends and other longhairs when shopping, etc.
I was searching the internet; trying to find out when and where this short-hair standard originally got started when I found this site. Anyone know? Who started this stereotype conformity crap?
I've had to cut my hair for certain jobs -- BUT I WILL NO MORE!!
So far, it's been growing since 1990 and will NEVER be cut. My girlfriend loves it. She doesn't like short-haired men. I suppose she recognizes that those of us who don't conform to the "norm" just may have more to offer(?). I grew my hair because it simply feels right for me. I want to people to know just by looking at me that I'm not the average "robot" that you see so much in society. I question authority; don't take things at face value; and certainly don't judge someone on their looks. I believe that most of us long-hairs feel that way.
Anyway, thanks for reading. All comments are welcome. Could someone point the way to the "buzzcut" forum? I need a good laugh.
I haven't posted in a while. I've been growing my bangs out since maybe august and they are now just above my lip when pulled.
Anyway, I dyed my brown hair black with temp dye but it was 24-day because I couldn't get 16-day in my little town drugstore. How can I get the dye /completely/ out a few days early without destroying my hair? It's about day 16 now. I want to get it out before I meet a lady friend who might be not-so-pleasantly suprised by the color change. Also, the dye is said to fade gray (on the box) so I'd like to not be grey-haired when the day comes.
thank you.
I think Rob Zombie's hair looks awesome. But how did he get it to look like that??? It has a messy dreadlock look to it. My hair is nowhere close yet to being long enough to do that to it yet but once it is I wouldn't mind going for that kind of style. I'll try to post a pic of his hair if I can do it right.
I've been growing for about 4 months from a buzz, but now my double crown is making the hair on the top of my head stick straight up. Any suggestions on how to calm it down a little would be appreciated.
Dear Friends,
1. First, let your hair grow
2. Search for a good hairstylist, and tell him or her that you want to let your hair grow long. Ahe if he/she can help. If so stick around.
3. If not, find another barber
4. Ask vor advice about difrernt shampoos and styling agents. There are many. If you find some that work, give the others away since they may work for other people.
5. Do not be afraid of sets. Roller sets can help bring you into line and help you see where you need a trim, etc.
6. Be cautious, but do not avoid perms, especially if your hair is totally straight and you wish to add body. Use big rollers unless you are really after the curly look.
7. Be open minded, but keep in mind that your goal is realistic, and that you want to have long hair. Take care of it. Ask for help taking care of it.
James
I have very long hair, and to keep from becoming bored with it, try different styles, without actually cutting it. A particularly usefull gel alternative that conditions, provides excellent hold, and washes out easily is Aloe Vera Gel. Yep, the same green gel you use for sunburns allows you to style your hair, thickening it and contitioning it all the while. I have some old pics of me on http://photos.yahoo.com/mrjeffpayne Although it is much longer now. What I like to do for that "Mane" look is to shampoo, condition as you normally would, provide a generous, but not overwhelming amount of aloe vera dispersed evenly, pull back into a tail while wet, and after it dries.... Presto! It stays out of your face, because it dried that way, and is very manageable. I also use a half tail, full tail, or keep it over one shoulder. A braid is nice for work. Especially when dealing with food. But back to the Aloe. I leaves your hair thick and very touchable when it dries. Give it a try! And email me, let me know if you have tips, or liked my tip. mrjeffpayne@yahoo.com
The only longhaired guy on the show and he had to get busted for speeding and recking his car.
why can't they show longhairs in a more positive role model?
Hi,i've posted here before and i'd like to share my story with you all..
I began growing my hair in Nov 2000 from a very short style except
the bangs which were like an inch above my eyebrows.I went through
an awkward stage that lasted from March 2001-July 2001 but it
became more trainable after that.In Oct it didn't look that bad it
was down to the past my shoulder blades but i didn't like it because
it wasn't all one length.Some was only seven inchs and it really bugged me since it was noticable that i really didn't have long hair
but more of a "mullet".So in Jan 2002 i had it cut to above the
shoulders.Finally after a year and a five monthes of growth i reached my goal in april...It was below my shoulders,nice and all one lenghth.
However i was getting tired of the one length look and told myself do i either want to have long long hair ? Or a new haircut?So today
5/13/02 I cut my hair not to the "little mans"haircut as my dad would normally request lol, but to a layered haircut that looks very very nice!
It looks like Kevin Richardson's hair in November 2000 but a little
thicker.I was really worried about the outcome since i know that
once it's gone it's gone.But i gave this one thought before just going scissor happy and landing up looking really boring or worse buzzed.
I wish i could post a pic of before after but...i dont know if i can
or not.However it turned out nice and goes good for my personality
and looks.
Anyways...
I thought i'd just share this with you all.Please post any comments/questions you have i enjoy others idea's.
By the way i got my hair done @ home under my directions and not
by a salonist who will stretch your idea out of proportion,and you land up pissed instead LOL.
See you...
Hey, I'm taking a trip by plane this week and I'll post a personal report here about how the airline security is regarding men with really long hair.
As I check my "trusted salons" list on my website I see that there are 3 places in Pasadena that I could go to if I needed some hair work done while traveling. Sure would be nice to get a few more places added to that list. If you can highly recommend a place, just email the info to me.
Rev. Erik
What things can be used for faster hair growth?
Just wondering what the longest hair is that any of you have ever seen on a guy? I did see a guy once who wore his black hair down to his waist, folded up (held with an elastic) until it reached his neck, where it was held with another elastic and folded down to mid back, where it was again held with an elastic. That was probably 8 years ago. I'd love to know where he is and what his hair looks like now. Other than that, I think Jack Paterson of 8mmOverdrive has the next longest I've ever seen.
I have shoulder length thick wavy brown hair all-1-length. I've noticed that the ends at the bangs seem kind of dry (these are the most curly also). I haven't had a trim in over 6 months. I'm shooting for a length abut 6 inches longer, which would be almost to my mid-back. The question is.... should I get a trim??? I've read many posts against trims, but I was under the impression that it would remove the split/dry ends and enable me to comb and brush easier. Should I wait till I achieve the length I want, or get a slight trim now??? Your thoughts r appreciated.
man these things are annoying, there in my eyes and when i close them there are a few that stay in there and and itch, how you think it would look if i just cutt the bangs above my eyes and let everything else grow long. Im constantly shaking my head to get them out of my eyes and i cant see when there in my eyes. Also gel dont work on keeping them out, also i read alot and when i look down at the book they block me from reading. I HATE BANGS
i am pleased to see that the hairstyle of the late 70 and beginning 80 is back in fashion again.
Well it's been six months growing from a buzzcut, wish I had a way of posting pics but I don't (hopefully by the time I reach 1 year I will) Anyone have any pics of what their hair looked like at around 6 months so I can kind of see how I am doing compared to others?
Hey folks, Its been a while since i last posted. I dont know if any of you will rember but precisely 4 months ago i clean shaved my head with a razor blade. I realised this grosse error of judgement and have been growing since then, but my problem is thus...
It is very annoying and i dont know how to style it, it is all curly at the back but i am desperate not to get a trim as i know you guys always advise against this. Also, it is about 2in long at the sides and real thick, but on top it is about 1 1/2in and seems thinner, so should i have it evened up at the sides or what. It seems to have stopped growing the past month and im at a dead loss.
Thanks for any help folks.
I decided to finally post a pic of my progress. I've been seriously growing it for about 1.5 years. It's finally to the stage that I feel I can call it "long"!
Hi all.
I'm currently at 8 months of growing.
Every day when I wake up my hair gets very curly(altough it's usually wavy) and I need to wash it to return it to normal state.
Any idea how to solve this problem?
This is my link, would appreciate any feedback...
http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=KQNEOSE&key=XGF
How's it going. Was looking at your progress pics in the archive. Awesome man. Almost due for an update I guess in June. I can only wish my hair was that long!
Hey. I am still contemplating an undercut (sorry for all this I cant make decisions lol).
Anyway, I would like to here from people who have got a undercut- what maintenence do you have to do? EG: how often do you get it shaved and to what thickness blade, number 2? and as you keep getting it reshaved does the long hair start to receed because the barber cuts a slight amount of longhair each time? (that is a real worry for me if I get one because I have seen people with these drastic undercuts that look rediculous). I only want an inch or so shaved.
I am 14 and want to grow my hair out to this length. Its not VERY long just i would like it like that. But my hair is thick, what should i do to thin it out? If you can check out the picture of the guy at this link:
http://www.activemailorder.com/reynoldsset.html
Hi All:
I've been visiting this board for quite some time now, and have posted some responses. I've been growing my hair for about two years with occasional "micro trims" [from a very long hair friendly salon].
I recently got a digital camera and took this shot of the back of my head this morning (5-10-02). I will take some additional shots (front) and post them very soon. BTW, I am 45, married and a business owner in a very conservative field. Your feedback is welcomed. Have a good one.
http://the-light.com/mens/public/102-0223_IMG.JPG
Hi.
I've been growing my hair for 8 months.
Although I see progress it's very afro like in the sense that although my hair is wavy I have way too much volume and even when I use hair products it gets kinda big after a while(altough much more delicate than let's say few hours after shower).
It kinda bothers me so I'd like to know:
1. Will it get better?
2. Should I thin/Trim the sides to make it look nice?(and yes, I know I shouldn't trim but I'd like information on this option)
Thanks,
Adi.
Hey My favorite band Is Iron Maiden. Every time I look at his hair in the past it was long and it fit him for his image when he played in the band. DOes anyone know how many years he grew his hair? Last time I seen him on MTV he had short hair. I have been growing my hair for 2 years from a military flat top to now. If I grew my hair for 4 more years and use the right shampoos and conditioners, what is the maximum length I can grow with out trimming my hair? I dont trust barbers anylonger. WIll Iron Maiden ever come back to the US on tour? I hope they do they are the best band in history
Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I've been growing my hair for 7 months now; it's starting to get in that ackward "you need a haircut" stage. I've noticed that most girls I've encountered have given me negative feedback about me growing out my hair. Do you guys experience this a lot, or does this mostly occur during the ackward stage?
WOLFF
Hoo Sateow, a Thai Medicine Man and the holder of the world record for longest hair, 1 inch shy of 17 feet!!
This is a crappy pic, but you can see fairly well that his whole family is helping to hold up his hair. Unfortunately, he is dead, or I would nominate him for Sampson of the Century. :)
The Rev
Hi all,
Please excuse me if this is the wrong forum. I am 24 and I have started balding fast. Very fast. In the last 3 months, my hair has thinned out horribly in the front and I have just a few wisps of hair left now. This is especially disappointing as I had just started growing out my hair from the usual military style cut I had maintained all my life. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
Thanks.
This is a part of the interview that I mentioned below. It's the part that talks about Bruce Dickinson.
GS: I interviewed Bruce Dickinson, the Iron Maiden vocalist, a few years ago when he had a new solo album coming out and I was pleasantly surprised to find you as a topic of conversation. How does he still remember you?
SJJ: I think it was just because we partied together and actually shared a lot of quiet and really pleasant time together away from the whole rock scene. He's a great guy! It also could be because I helped out on some of his solo stuff. He's been kind enough to give me some time in the studio and actually get paid for it! Hahahaha!
GS: You're a big fan of Maiden, right?
SJJ: Back then I was! I was a fan even before we met them. Even bigger fan when we got to tour with them and the Scorps! I remember when we were first starting out and we'd play Maiden cassettes in the van all the time. Big fan! I think we knew their material as well as they did.
GS: What was that like for you? Touring with those two powerful rock bands?
SJJ: I guess at the time I was just simply in awe of the whole experience. To be honest, I actually remember very little of it! Hahahaha. Between the three bands, we'd drink the host city out of alcohol every night! Hahaha. We weren´t popular enough, our band that is, for anyone to care about us anyway. Hahahahahahaha! It was really a big deal for me though, and still is. Lots of great times. We actually toured with the Scorpions twice. They invited us back. That was cool...and an honor!
GS: Share a story with us.
SJJ: Uuuuhhhhh. Nah!
GS: Awww, c'mon man. C'mon. Share a story!
SJJ: Okay...hmmmm. Well, one night we played our usual set of songs, then stuck in a Maiden cover tune. We did "Running Free". When we left the stage, they looked at us like "what the f*ck was that all about?" Hahahaha. When it was their turn to do it, they invited us back out and we all jammed together. Bruce told the crowd they'd do one of our songs, but figured they'd heard enough of us already! Hahahah. That was fun!
GS: Thank you for taking the time to talk to me, and thanks for the story!
SJJ: Thank you. Oh, and thanks for remembering us! Not many people do!
GS: Their loss, dude. Their loss!
Did anyone watch Frontier House on PBS? It was interesting to see the transition of some of the guys to longer hair, as they didn't cut it for the whole 6 months...One of the guys, last name Clune or something, looked awesome after the 6 months with a beard and longer hair.
Then after the 6 months, he went back home to California and back to work. He shaved and cut his hair, it looked terrible!
Anyway, I really liked the show did anyone else see it?
Scott
I'm just wondering if all of you have the hair just below the ear (where side burns start afterwards) cut short, because when ever I tuck my hair behind my ears, I always get those hairs that end up looking like static hairs. I see people like Joseph Gordon Levitt (Guy who played Tommy Solomon on 3rd Rock From the Sun) when he had long hair tuck all his hair behind his ears with ease, and I'm wondering it's easier with length or whether you have it cut short there?
Anyone know any good way to braided long hair? Normal I just keep mine in a ponytail or put it out the back of my baseball cap. But now I've start to look for work till college starts again and the ponytial is not going to do it, it never stays for long and real looks bad. I've tried brading it a few times and while I can do it with just two bardes/hair section it doesn't stay very long.
Any one got recomedations or trick to getting it to stay braded?
well someone emailed this too me from a month ago and since i have no way of getting digital pictures i desided i would post it on here because its probally the last one you will see unless i borrow someones digital camera. im in the 9th month stage with one trim because i always have to learn the hard way. so i dont really have anything else to say so tell me what you think, i think i am getting tired of my blonde hair, what do you guys think about dying it black. well i gotta go and finish my damn homework. see ya
Had a great phone interview for a Ranger job in Oregon. When they called me back they said I had the job; however, I told them I had long hair that I tied neatly back and will this be a problem. He said if you want the job the hair must go. So I said thank anyway and hung up. It is funny I do not recall any of those guys at ENRON who ripped off a bunch of people of their life savings having long hair.
Finally had a chance to get a progess pic posted. Any ideas on how much longer before the bangs and all the side goes in a ponytail? Been growing about 14 months with 2 "trims". No more trims though till I can get everything in a ponytail easily.
How would one make ones hair look the same colour as Pamela Anderson's. Her hair is naturally the same as mine (light brownish), yet when I use any hair dye purchased from the chemist's it looks not as blonde and gets less and less like it as time goes on. What should I do? I've tried leaving it in longer, buying the blondest dye there etc but nothing yet.
1. I don't know too much about hair and I'm not sure on the difference between thick and thin hair. Can someone give me some characteristics or maybe some pics of people with thin and thick hair.
2. Same thing for the terms "body" and "volume". I wish I could post a pic of my hair but I can't, however I can describe it. It is very wavy, with quite a few cowlicks on the top (esp. the bangs) and well like I said earlier I'm not sure what thin and thick hair is so can't tell you that, but it's quite big and feels rather soft towards the back but a bit rough on top sometimes. And my biggest problem, it doesn't move! I'm at six months and I would like my hair to "fly" when the wind hits it but instead it just ends up looking like a cotton ball. Is "body" or "volume" something I need or don't need? If i don't need this than what type of hair do I have and how can I improve it?
Had a great phone interview for a Ranger job in Oregon. When they called me back they said I had the job; however, I told them I had long hair that I tied neatly back and will this be a problem. He said if you want the job the hair must go. So I said thank anyway and hung up. It is funny I do not recall any of those guys at ENRON who ripped off a bunch of people of their life savings having long hair.
Looks like an MSN article about men with 2/3 in pic having long hair.
The pic is small, but those all look like guys to me.
See link below to check it out.
Hi,just letting everyone know I have decided to grow
my hair back long again.
in fact I have made a bet with some of my co-workers
that I would go 4 years without a haircut
Are there other longhair forums to discuss in the web?
MG you have been a great help man. Just read a post by HEHE where you replied- how old are you? and what is your style? Rocker? You seem cool keep up the good work and thanx for the help you given me. Il keep you posted on anything I do to my mane may it be undercut, tail, jaw line- anything but not short obviously!
good man
James
My hair is nose length now and it was never awkward. A few months and I can pull it behind my ears. Feels great!
Hi,
I decided I want to grow my hair out like the basketball player Scott Pollard. He has since cut it off, but I think it was cool. Does anyone know how you have to cut it to look like that?
Thanks,
John
Hey I just got some pictures from college and I going to post this to show the length of my hair. How long should it take before I can tie it up do you think?
Yesterday's English Soccer Cup Final was between Arsenal and Chelsea. There are at least three longhairs divided between the two teams: Petit, Melchior and Arsenal's goalkeeper Seaman who has the best hair in British football.
Hello. Is there anybody who has an undercut on this message board? I would just like to know why people undercut?
I have long hair and I am losing my hair on the top and front. Does anyone know what you can do to have more hair? Would hair extensions work?
Hi,does anyone have or know where I could find
pictures of long hair guys who are male patern bald?
I am looking for some because I have mpb and am
thinking of growing my hair back long.(right now I have a shaved
head)
I went to the dermatologist yesterday (on the advice of a previous post on this board) to get my hair checked out and it turns out I have male pattern baldness. It's not especially noticable yet; I went because my hair seemed thin on top, but I wasn't sure, and rather than spend the rest of my life worrying about it... You get the idea.
Anyway, after looking over the product literature, I'm kinda leaning toward Propecia as a treatment, but I'm not sure. Anybody here have any words, pro or con, to so say on this subject? I'm new to this problem so any advice I can get would be great.
Thanks,
The Rev
Sorry for the outage.
This concerns a request for information on buying biotin in Germany
Hallo, Ihr deutschen Langhaare!
Wo kaufe ich hier in der Bundesrepublik am besten Biotin?
Wieviel kostet es, und wieviel soll ich kaufen?
Habt Ihr Vorschläge bezüglich der Marke?
Danke für Eure Tips!
Could anybody suggest any different long hair styles witout cutting it. My hair has always parted in the middle (except for when I was young and it parted at the side). I wear my hair natural with no gel and wash it every day because if I don't it looks awful!
How do you people take stares???? I see a lot of people kinda stare at me sometimes when were changing classes. Sometimes I stare at them back or just look away. At the beginning of the year I happened to look across the room and there was some dude staring at me. He was some redneck dude with a shaved head. Later his friend told me he said I looked like a fag. Also before in the lunchroom this guy started staring at me at a different table. He then sent somebody over there to tell me to get a haircut. But some people that I see stare at me look as if they may be growing their out as well. Usually whenever I see a guy with longhair somewhere I can't help but check out there hair. They probably think I'm staring at them but I'm just envious that my hair isn't that long yet. So I'm not meaning anything bad by it I just think their hair looks nice. So there are two types of stares I guess. The kind when somebody stares at some hot girl walking down the steet and the kind when you see somebody with something that takes you be surprise or you don't approve of.
I was wondering how to post a pic without a URL? Can anyone give me pointers on how to do that?
IF anyone can help me I will post a pic and show the infamous me.
I adore long-haired guys and when I stumbled upon this wonderful site, I am totally drooling! Long haired guys are totally HOT, HOT HOT!! I only go out with long-haired guys
I love to wash it and brush it and braid it and wrap it around me and sigh......thud! I need a cold shower.......
P.S. my hair is down to my butt
I have tried several times but I cannot post on the personals board I keep getting an error message!
I want me a long-haired guy! :)
This is what I have been trying to post.....
MWF:ISO:LONG-Haired BedBud
25-45 y/o 5'8" or taller I like -down to the waist- long hair.
Me: I'm 5'7" 205lbs. Large but shapely, I have very long black hair (down to my butt) and green eyes. I am looking for someone in Orange County, CA. (Mission Viejo)
Hey Guys:
I'm nearing the 2 year mark with my hair growth and it's going pretty good. I'm basically out of the awkward stage, but I feel my bangs or sides are too long. I want shoulder length hair but I don't want my bangs/sides grown to my shoulders. Some have suggested layers, others have just suggested cutting the bangs abit past my chin. I'm very confused right now and I hope I'm making sense:) but I'm at the point where I don't want to wear my hair loose because I feel I need a cut somewhere. Thanks for any replies in advance.
--Carlos
Two photo's of Dr. Dan Steinheimer from East Alameda Animal Clinic in Denver. A good undercut with a ponytail. See Beard Cummunity Bulletin Board under Bearded Ornithologist, entry, bearded Vet by John B. (Can't figure out how to copy to here.)
All,
Again, I apologize for the problems. I will continue to do maintenance over the weekend. Part of this involved removing the archives. The link at the top of this board no longer functions properly. However, the other link should.
K, my mother has some stuff called Sex Wax for hair, and it says that it's for styling and such. Does anyone know anything else about it? I kinda wanna try some of it, say, to smooth down my bangs when they curl up, but is this stuff good for that?
i think i remember seeing pictures of you somewhere other than the one you have on the longhair site and the one you posted on hot or not.
anyway, if you have any other pictures, please put them up somewhere(when it is convienient for you of course) and tell us where we can see them. i love your hair. :) (by the way, i gave you a 10.)
does anyone second this?
Finally had a chance to get a progess pic posted. Any ideas on how much longer before the bangs and all the side goes in a ponytail? Been growing about 14 months with 2 "trims". No more trims though till I can get everything in a ponytail easily.
Hey guys, just wondering at how many months or maybe even years does hair start to not look so horrible in the morning? I'm at six months and my hair is straight on the sides and light curls on top (weird combo i know) so when I wake up in the morning the hair on the sides looks kinda crappy as expected but the hair on top is a frizzy mess with very tight curls (then when I soak it in water it is just lightly curly/very wavy for the rest of the day) Anyone else with wavy or very lightly curly hair wake up with really tight curls in the morning? I find it very annoying that only the top of my head is curly therefore only the top looks horrible in the morning. Damn this awkward stage.
All,
I apologize for the recent outage. It seems that my host allowed me to go without a quota for some time, and my site grew to more than double the limit. I'm OK for now, I think.
Started taking propecia today. I took my first tablet about 10 minutes ago and so far no third arms are growing and my testes have not shrunken to the size of Ju Ju Bees. I will keep everyone here posted on how this thing works. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
The Amazing Chia-Rev
Yea I just recently had my hair dyed jet black and I after I wash it and use conditioner, it like extremely thick and I cannt brush it. If I brush it I rip hair out of my scalp. Why does hair dye cause hair to make hair thick and hard to comb? what should I use so it will be easy to manage with the same effects as before using dye?
will detangling conditioner and spray detangler work? whats weird is that after my hair drys which takes 2 hours to dry because my hair is long and thick naturally. I used pure protein before and had the same problem as now but worse when wet.
thank you
does anyone know the proper way to get dred locks?
Hello, I was wondering where you found your inofrmatoin on this topic especially about your hair not growing when you cut it. I have always heard that if you trim the ends of your hair it will grow faster, is that just a myth? Also I was wondering if you knew why when you cut your hair it grows back thicker and sometimes darker(such as facial hair)?
The reason I ask is because this is extra credit on my biology test. I appreciate you taking the time to read and hopefully get back to me.
Thank- You
Stefanie
I have curly hair (or maybe VERY WAVY hair, depends how you like to think of it I guess) and growing it out is a pain in the ass. Most people who post progress pics here have straight or slightly wavy hair but does anyone with curly or very very wavy hair have pics anywhere from 6 months to a years worth of growth? It really does suck, I see people with slightly wavy hair complaining about the awkward stage all the time, I have it ten times worse. I'm not sure if there are two types of curly hair or what the deal is. I see people with the type of curly hair that grows outward into an afro, these guys can wear a hat all day and when they take it off the hair is just as curly. Then there's the people who have curly hair that, although out of control and sticking out everywhere, grows downward (i'm in this group of people) It's cool to know that despite my very wavy/curly hair it will eventually be long and not an afro but it is still horrible as it grows out. So are there any other people with curly hair here who can provide pics? (Like I said I'm especially interested in seeing pics from 6 months to a year's worth of growth) and can give any tips on products to use? Like leave in conditioners and stuff? (Not gel!!)
i swear i think my hair stoped growing, its been like the same length for 2 months, i havent noticed any split ends or anything in my hair. What is up with it. Also i seem to be loosing hair every once in awile, im 17, can hair loss start at this age. My hair curently covers my ears and my bangs are a bit past my nose and itchy. i thought by now i would be able to tail it, i havent had it cutt since the first day of school started wich was like in late august last year. Whats the deal with my hair. Its a real pain in the ass since its on my forhead and its hot and i cant tail it and gel dont keep my bangs held up for long, it last for about a hour. At these times i wish my hair would afro up instead of laying down as it is. Its so straight and thick its not even funny. Any suggestions are appreation
(The picture is me last year but my hair now is at that length since I had to regrow).
I tried to tie my hair up today.-not in public just at home- experimenting if you like.
I came accross a couple of problems though. First off- how should I tie it? I tried it parted in the middle, then pulling it from the sides into a tail- including the back, but the sides and bangs hardly went in so i put them behind my ears. I see people with theirs tied up, but without the parting- is this the best way to go?
Also, there are straggly/awkward hair underneath the wrap of the higher hair which make it look not too good, so I think I will get a slight undercut up the sides and back. TO do this, should I just ask for an inch shaved above the ears to front, and behind the ears and neck- one inch around the hairline? I think this is a good sized undercut- does this seem reasonable?
Anyway, I thought it looked not bad- still abit small but it was ok. Ina few months I should have a good sized tail.
I have one more confession- I may of seemed to be obssessed with Kurt Cobains hair on this board- but today I realised his hair was kept in the awkward stage as it is the same length as mine. So I am going for more of the length of Dave Grohl's (Nirvana drummer) when he had long hair as his looks v.good. I think he has a slight undercut in front of the ears, which also looks good, and a good tail can be made.
James
Can anyone let me know of good natural treatments, as in using stuff from your kitchen, to smooth hair and make it as soft and shiny as possible. (nothing that will end up harming the hair in the long run, which ruins the purpose of using natural stuff)
I went to the stylist the other day, and she did a full straightening job on my hair. it's awesome, wire-straight, but it'll go back to wavy when I wash it next time.
she used some kind of spray that locks the hair into its straight shape after it's ironed, and protects it from humidity.
does anyone know the name of this type of spray?
Ok, here's a picture of myself as mentioned in the vacuum cleaner
thread. Sorry it's from the back, I'll try and get a decent one from the front tomorrow.
Also, here is a link to the long hair portion of my website. It's
hosted on a computer in my room on a cable connection, so it isn't always up but is most of the time. (Hehe, I'm a poor college student who can't afford a domain name.)
Hey whusup. I decided to grow my hair out a few months ago. A month or two ago, i got it trimmed (now i see that was a dumb idea). Now i have it parted in the middle, kinda medium length and shorter on the sides and back. I looks kind like the kids hair in this post: http://the-light.com/mens/messages/26910.html only just a little longer. I hate it soooo much, i look like a dork and i dont want to get it cut. Any tips for styles to make it look good while im growin it out?
I woke up to a bad hair day and put my hair in a braided ponytail!
I like it loose and free.
Just thought I'd share that!
Anyone else having a bad hair day?
Anyone want to participate in the fun hot or not public-rated "beauty contest"?
If you do, submit a picture to the http://www.hotornot.com website and then copy the URL that they give you. Come back here and post the URL in the Optional Link URL box (and make sure you also type something in for Link Title) so we can all vote for you.
As far as I can tell, this is a wide open system, so many other people will be rating us as well.
I'd appreciate it if the first person who can actually see my picture lets me know that it showed up. I saw a message saying the submissions are moderated, and I'm curious how long it will take.
Had one of my part time girls comment on how nice my hair is and she played with my ponytail. It currently is just past my shoulders.
Thanks for the amazing response and for convincing me to keep growing my hair everyone, I suppose the hassle is just one of the many things one puts up with when trying to be different and liking metal. The following show some of the many names my 'friends' call me due to my long hair (you may find some amusing!!):
- Wild man
- Lange Haare man (German for long hair man -I think-)
- Laurence Luwelln Bowen (famous UK interior decorator)
- Byron (famous romantic poet -I think-)
- Hair man (highly original!!)
- Renaissance boy
This guy has really cool hair, If you've seen either The Big Lebowski or The Fisher King, you'll probably agree.
In both movies he just looks as though he let it grow out without a cut or style or whatever, well this is what I'm going for so if anyone knows anything about it please post.
anyone notice the article about the return of the mullet? it occured in today's usa today...they are calling it the millenium mullet....apparently it is being seen on the runways of prada etc...just fyi.
mj
Hi fellow longhairs.
I need help. For a while now I've had shoulder length hair. I am still in high school and I am 17 years old. The problem is...Im tired of it all. Don't get me wrong I really love my hair and I have taken a lot of time and effort to keep it in good condition.
The problem is the endless insults and jeers I get. I can't walk from one tuition to the next without some remark. I know you all say to ignore it, but to be honest after over a year of derogatory remarks...Im tired. It really hurts. I know I would not cut my hair over this, but the feeling remains that everyone is laughing at me. I am the only guy with hair of this length in the school. I feel so damn lonely sometimes. Don't get me wrong I have plenty of friends, but sometimes I feel like Im just embarrassing them. It's got to the point that I try to find ways out of going places with them, I'm starting to shun their attention and that makes me feel even worse.
I feel like there is no way out of this, I just wish people could understand and not judge me like this.
It didn't used to get to me, but now I feel overcome.
Thanks for listening.
...the message I posted called "it's time for action" in response to the "why is the U.S. so uptight about long hair?" thread? It's almost half way down the page.
I spoke of how I wanted to see the men on this board join together and come up with ways to combat the treatment some of us get for having long hair. I'd like to know of anyone's opinion on my post.
Read the April 22 issue of Newsweek. A Lt. Colonel that served in Vietnam thinks he got Hepatitis C from either the vaccination guns that were used back then, or from the many haircuts he had to get while in Nam. He said he got lots of nicks from bad haircutters. Since the HIV epidemic broke out, I have asked anyone who cuts my hair NOT to shave my neck. Whenever they did shave my neck with those electric shavers, they always scratched me and a few times there was a little blood. I looked at the fingers of one haircutter, and she had lots of nicks from her own scizzors. I haven't had a haircut since 1999 and have shaved my own neck since about 1990. But if you want to lower your risk oh HIV or HCV, know who your haircutter is, or do like me and give up on haircuts altogether.
ZAPPER
My hair is still in the very early stages, so I'm trying to get off to a good start by taking great care of it now. What vitamins are good to help it stay healthy and strong? And also, what are the best shampoos? Right now I'm using Suave Daily Clarifying shampoo and Suave Daily Clarifiying conditioner. Are they ok, or is something better in order? ^_-a
Thanks in advance. =]
I've lived in this northside neighborhood of Richmond for quite a while, but haven't really payed attention to this until a few years ago now that I've grown my hair out...but this neighborhood is LOADED with longhairs!
Today the weather was nice, and many people were out and about. The two longhairs I know personally, my back-door neighbor, and across the street neighbor, but just today, I have seen several more that I haven't even met. While sitting on my front porch, I saw at least 3 men walk down the street that had longer than average hair. I drove to the hardware store, and saw two more men mowing grass...shoulder length hair. My neighbor is building an addition, and he got some friends down the street to help him framing. All were longhairs. This evening, the paper route kids came delivering new phone books, and the boy, about 10 years old or so had long hair. Dunno if it's just because I notice long hair more now, but it seems like longhaired guys I saw around here were the norm, not the exception.
Hi,
I haven't been here in like 2 years and just remembered this site. I've been a longhair for over 4 years and am almost 20 but I've never actually felt like a longhair until 8 months ago. I used to have an undercut because I felt that my hair was too thick but now I realize that I was missing out. My hair is now 4 inches past my shoulders and it is thick and full and I love it. I love rock music and my hair combined with the way I dress(leather jacket, jeans, flannel etc...)generates a lot of stares. It feels so liberating and not all of them are even good stares but I don't care. I LOVE Longhair.
I just recently had a friend helpy me trim off about a centimeter's worth of growth in the back of my hair around the nape of the neck and man what a difference it made to get rid of all those wirey, coarse and dry ends...and they were all in the back.
I think it had something to do with the fact that this was/is the very first time my hair has been allowed to grow this long; the hair in the back felt liberated and decided to go nuts trying to grow hence all the wirey-ness...
Still, I'm having trouble keeping all my hair in a neat ponytail--I give it a couple more months.
By the way, I'm an asian guy with a wave to my hair. To all you people in the awkward stage: take my advice and just hang in there. You don't know how many times I wanted to just give in myself.
I know we’ve got the USA and the UK here, but I think it would be really interesting to hear of long hair problems facing guys in other countries as well....the workplace, school and so on.
Anyone from other European countries ? Canada, Australia, South America, Japan and so on....?
I've posted here before, so you may recognize my story. I was an idiot and cut off 15 months of growth on November 5, 2001. I am posting this on April 23, 2002, and I'm regrowing my hair with trims every 2 to 3 months. My goal is to grow my hair down to at least the middle of my back.
Today, I went to get my second trim. It was the same barber that trimmed my hair the first time. (On the first trim, she took off 1/2".) She asked, "How much do you want to be taken off?" I told her less than half an inch.
I don't know if it was the fact that I said, "I'm trying to grow my hair out a little" when I meant "a lot", or that I told her to cut the sideburns to make myself look more clean cut, but she cut off MORE than half an inch on my sides and back. For example, if I combed it over, the hair on my sides could cover a part of my ear. Now, it can't. At all.
Lucky for me, I have pictures of myself from November 5, April 22 (yesterday), and April 23 - after the trim. Could anyone tell me if I can still grow my hair out at this rate? The largest pictures of me are the "after" pictures, the medium ones are the "before", and the smallest one is the one on November 5.
Take note that my hair grows about 3/4" a month. (I eat lots of protein and biotin.) So how often should I trim, and how should I trim it? Now that my side and back are considerably shorter, I'm thinking about keeping my hair on the same level as my bangs. In other words, when my bangs reach my nose, the sides and back will be at the nose too.
Thanks!
OK I didnt cut my hair. Im keeping it to grow see how it goes. Anyway, with having long hair I love the way you seem to be part of a scene. I know alot of people grow hair to be out of the culture, but you can also fit in and feel good. I go to this rock pub in my area and everyone has long hair including the bar man. Its great- because if I had short hair, in that place I would feel totally out of place and small. But you all just fit together its great!
Also, my dad has set up a studio for bands, and we got a P.A off this guy from the shop. I went in the shop today and he has great long hair! and also mine was long- so it just feels good.
Long hair is always mostly associated with rock music- so if I cut my hair, I would just feel out of place because I like good music... :)
and in a band, I play guitar. It all just fits- like a sub culture.
That may of sounded sucky because I know people like to be different or rebel, I mean, to most sub cultures- long hairs do that. It just feels good to be majority now and then! :)
Im happy I didnt cut!!
The thing is- also associated with long hair is the 'drugie, dirty' stereotype which I often get at work. I always get called a stoner etc cuz of the hair! Is there a way of having long hair but to dismiss this stereotype?
Anyway- thats my story and long hair rules !
CHEEEERRS :)
James
I don't have to shampoo my hair for 2 weeks sometimes (just usually a rinse and some conditioner, daily)because my scalp just doesn't produce very much oil... When my hair absolutely needs a wash, it sucks because the shampoos that I have used strip ALL the oil out my hair. This leaves it dry and lifeless for like 4 days until it builds up again. I have tried a few different shampoos, most recently Aussie Moist. It all seems to have the same result... Is there anything out there that is a little milder and wont strip so much out of my hair?
Thanks,
TDKR
Can you grow hair long if you have curly hair?
Are any of you trying to grow your hair out jsut to get it braided, or any of you had your hair braided before? I loved it. but the only problem was that I had to take it out the next day because it rained and my hair was really frizzy the next day. is there anyway to prevent this? My hair was in 50 little braids(shoulder length hair), and I only had to pay my friend ten bucks. whats the best way to tie off a braid? we used little rubber bands but it wasn't very nice to my hair getting them out.
thanks
Wondering if Jin is still around and what his web site is?
Thanks
I have no idea how to post pics so I give you the link: http://downfall.lunamorena.net/pictures/live/live08.jpg
I want my hair like this? what do i have to do?
OK I know a message like this was posted not long ago but im curious if there is anyone else from England. If so, where abouts?
Hmm who knows, maybe we know people who post on this board face to face but do not actually know that they post here! That would be very cool-lol. So anyone else from England, where abouts?
I have a really hard time explaining to people the type of hair I have and what I would like to accomplish since I don't really know what many hair terms mean. All I know is I have very wavy/slightly curly hair in the awkward stage that somewhat resembles a cotton ball (instead of being "bouncy" it just kind of puffs out) the top has some cowlicks (especially at the bangs) and feels a bit coarse sometimes. I would like bouncier hair that falls back into place. But what do I need? More volume, less voume? Body? I don't know what any of these terms mean. Does my hair sound like thick or thin hair? I'm not sure how to tell which is which. And I wish I could post a pic but I can't.
Ok, I was just looking at the picture of myself in my college ID card. It was a picture taken back in July of 2001, and I had just gotten a haircut. My bangs were about an inch/inch and a half (don't have a ruler handy) above my eyes then. I've probably gotten about two haircuts since then, my last one being in... hmm, early March, I'm thinking. I'm supposing that it was about a half inch or so above my eyes then. Now it's right to my eyes, and if I flatten my bangs, they extend to a centimeter or so past my eyes. I'm wondering: about how fast does this mean my hair grows? I know that the average rate of growth is six inches a year, equalling one inch every two months, but I'm thinking that maybe mine's growing a bit faster. Based on the average growth rate, I was foreseeing about 8 - 10 months before it gets near my shoulders. What does everyone think?
HEY have you guys seen his hair from the earlier years? (singer/guitarist from Placebo) IT SUCKS!! it looks sooo bad!! who else agrees? Its in the thick of the awkward stage and kept it there. Who in the right mind would do that? He has it different nowadays- for the better.
Anyway- I didnt cut my hair- i was just tired and stuff the other night so sorry for that post :)
James
There must be brands of vacuum cleaners out there that allow the rotating brush to be disengaged so it doesn't become all jammed up with long hair.
I've ruined two good vacuums that way, finally resorted to a small cannister and wand, but that takes forever. I've heard there were vacuums that could disengage the roller brush but I can't find them so labeled in stores and even the guys in vacuum cleaner shops scratch their heads.
There must be some way you guys, or even lurking ladies, deal with the problem of vacuuming up the long hair around the house without smoking the vacuum cleaner...
Thanks for any suggestions.
Funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Almost scary, the nuts that are out there.
I had suggested a topic for us to toss around maybe 3 weeks ago but no one took it up so I am reposting it.
I've seen several little girls with long hair that have grown up only to discard their long hair when the become teens or into their twenties saying that they were sick of the long hair they grew up with.
Since most boys are brought up with short hair and continue to wear short hair after they have grown up, do you think that boys who are brought up with long hair would be different from the girls and tend to keep their longer hair as a teen or adult? And why?
Firsthand knowledge would be great but go ahead an speculate too. Any input from the women reading this would be helpful too.
Rev. Erik
a friend and i recently were discussing the strange connection we both had observed with people who have mullets who visit buffets. it seems like a buffet is the place one is most likely to see a mullet.
maybe this is just a local thing. i live in omaha, nebraska, usa, and mullets are pretty rare here.
I found a useful trick for those having difficulty with hair that's going wild in the back.
Before you sleep, get a comb and brush it flat and hold it against your head with both hands. Then, while still holding it flat and straight, split the hair into two parts, and fold them across each other (one over and one under). Lie down on the pillow with it like this and slide your hands out from under the back of your head. Sleep on it this way. In the morning it will be sort of "flattened" out and much straighter.
Since John Walker (the ex-longhaired American Taliban) was captured in Afghanistan I've been compared to him by friends. They're jokingly serious-eventhough I'm not crazed or a murderer. I've been compared (in looks) to everything from Jesus to Manson (the murderer), so this terrorist thing doesn't surprise me.
I'm just wondering if this is what the majority of America REALLY thinks.
Are longhaired men gonna be "hunted" by the now American Afghani War Vets who have "flashbacks" about their war days in Afghanistan with the longhaired Taliban?
I don't like to put my hair down in public because of this fear of being attacked in my own country by lunatics.
Am I taking these terrorist insults wrong?
Marty
i know this isnt longhair related, but there is alot of beard talk on the board so i figured it cant hurt to ask. I am 16 now, and hair grows on my chin, neck, lips, and sideburn area, just doesnt connect. I was wondering about how old everyone on the board was when they were first able to grow a decent beard. i cant wait till i can grow one, how old were you?
Hey, guys. Kev here. I've been reading posts on this board for a while now, and it's about time I put up a series of progress pics.
The first picture was taken in April of 2001, when I decided to begin growing my hair.
The second one (me in a black shirt) is me with a ponytail, taken in September of 2001. The ponytail doesn't show up well because it's kind of small and hidden behind my head.
The third is today (14th of April 2002), I let my hair down to show you what I look like without a ponytail, but I never leave without tying my hair. I've been called 'ma'am' kind of often, LOL. And from this picture, now I see why.
The last is my problem. When I tie my hair, it fans out like a broom, which is not what I like - any advice?
Now, let's hope that I can post all four pictures.....
Love,
Kev
PS: I don't really look like a girl, do I?
I have been growing my hair since December 2001(when I finally commited myself) and I have not cut it since (not Once!!)I live in the UK and get alot of hassle from fellow class mates at school about it. I just wanted to know if anybody else has the same problems
-thanks!!-
I don't know how many of you visit the "other" board, the one for those who encourage extremely short hair. I've posted over there several times in recent weeks.
I got to thinking, maybe they're right. Maybe we should all have hair cut really short or shaved off altogether. What have I been thinking all these years?
So today, I decided what the heck. Why not. After 25 years, it's time for a change.
So I had it all cut off, them had my shaved smooth. Wow. What a liberating experience. I feel like a whole new man.
Hello .
My hair has come on well and im at shoulder length.
Im having second thoughts on long hair.
I mean, it gets all in my face, gets hot, takes ages to wash, etc loads of work. And it probably doesnt even look good. I am thinking of a cut. Dont shout.. please
I think it would be so much less hassle for me to have short hair.
OK you see yourselves from the front in a mirror. How many of you get a mirror and look in another, to see the back and sides? I feel mine looks awful! I see this guy at school and his hair looks so bad I dread incase mine looks that bad- His is longer than mine but a couple of inches.
I would like some help on this matter for suggestions on how I can improve my hairs appearance and any sugestions of a long hair style- instead of just it been 'long'.
Im sorry. I just dont think my hair cuts it, unless I can try other styles-long. As I say, its currently shoulder length, parted, and i keep it behind my ears to keep the dreaded hair out of my face! Then people mistake me for female! argh really I sont think its worth all this!! Im sorry people...
Saying this, I am going to grow until it ties well in tail, if that doesnt suit, il undercut, then if that fails il cut.
James
I would describe a ponytail as hair pulled straight back, and tied at the middle to lower middle of one's head.
What's the name for hair that is so long it can just be tied at the base of the neck, shoulder-length?
I can't think of another name for this other than ponytail, but their must be a name.
help me out here!!!
Hey Dudes...
Just wanted to thank you guys for such a great forum!!!! Always great to start my day reading posts from other longhairs!!! Also want to thank Bill C. for his gay longhair chat forum!!!! A severely underused forum for us gay longhairs!!!
Here's to ya guys!!!
~Rob
Yup... people I've not seen for several months have been telling me my hair is so long it makes me look like an emo kid! Hooray and horrifying at the same time (I hate emo.) But I'm glad people are noticing. I hope I can get a ponytail by the end of summer...
What can i do. My parents are letting me grow my hair out till im 16 unless i get a job before that. They think that having long hair on a job interview is going to make it hard to get accepted. And they think that the person doing the interview will see me as a bum or a trouble maker. What can I tell them, If i get it cutt i know that i will not be myself and my identity will be gone, i tryed to explaine this to them but they just said I'd better get a job. What can I do, im screwed. I had this conversation beofore with my dad and i said if it does happen and they make me get my hair cutt i told him i was going to just take whatever punishment they would give. But he came back at me by saying he would just hold me down and cutt it. If worst comes to worst and this happens can I like some how file asult or abuse or somthing, I said Id tell the police if he did it to me and he said that they wouldent be able to do anything because hes my parent and hes like owns me or somthing like that, You must really be thinking my dad is some kinda ragging alcholic or somthing like that but he really aint, he just cares for me and wants me to get a job and have a better life then he did. So dont be saying anything about how bad my dad is or somthing because you dont really know him.
I am trying to find testimonials regarding the use of Biotin...some say it works wonders as far as rapid hair growth while others say it isn't worth any amount of money...what do you say?
I've been growing my hair out for a few months, and the bangs are about to the tip of my nose. The problem is, my hair is SUPER thick and its really poofy, so im starting to get worried that im not gonna be able to make it look good and its just gonna be this big old puff on the top of my melon. the lady who cuts my hair has been thinning it out, but it doesnt seem to help much. Another thing is that i have a pretty bad cowlick in the front, so my bangs look a lot shorter than they are, and i dont know if that will get much better when it gets longer. I dont know, maybe im not cut out to have long hair. :( Any tips or hints would be much appreciated!
I hate my school so much. With only 17 days left to go before the end of the year the bastards made me cut my hair again. If I wouldn't have cut it, they would have given me detentions everyday until the end of the year and then not even let me graduate.
What the hell is wrong with people. I thought the last cut I got back in February would be enough. My hair isn't even as long as it was then either! I swear...organizations like my school shouldn't be allowed to exist. It's a Catholic institution and all. Aren't Christians (especially Catholics who act like they're better than all the other Christian religions...trust me, I know from experience) supposed to accept people and respect who they are...be all forgiving and all that rap. Buch of coercive hypocrites is what they are. I'm so pissed. All these setbacks make me feel like I'll never have long hair. Sorry, for bitching like this...just needed to vent.
Anybody know of a safe way to lessen the "poofyness" of pretty curly hair. I'm just starting to grow it out and it's kind of like a mini-fro. I'm not the most fond of that right now. Kind of frizzy, too.
After reading numerous posts on this board today from Jeremy's situation in HS to the other posts made by people from other countries, I've come to conclude that America isn't quite as tolerant as many would think.
most of the respondants from Israel to Europe have stated that there isn't any discrimination in school or the work place regarding Men with long hair and have indicated that even many white color professionals have long hair in these countries.
this is the 21st century and we're telling boys in school to get short haircuts and the same is prevalent in many workplaces.
Why is America still in the dark ages with the issue of Men wearing long hair?
Didn't the longhairs of the 1960s fight for the right to wear their hair long?
what happened?
There must be brands of vacuum cleaners out there that allow the rotating brush to be disengaged so it doesn't become all jammed up with long hair.
I've ruined two good vacuums that way, finally resorted to a small cannister and wand, but that takes forever. I've heard there were vacuums that could disengage the roller brush but I can't find them so labeled in stores and even the guys in vacuum cleaner shops scratch their heads.
There must be some way you guys, or even lurking ladies, deal with the problem of vacuuming up the long hair around the house without smoking the vacuum cleaner...
Thanks for any suggestions.
i know it looks long already, because it is pretty long, but it doesnt look good. It looks like im almost there but not quite. i was wondering, from a shaved head with no trims, what length will my bangs be when my hair looks "long"?
The last few years, short hair has been SUCH the norm in the gay community (especially under 35 years old). I was just curious if your peers ever treat you strangly. Do you ever get, "I won't date a long haired guy" or "you'd be cuter if you cut your hair"? Does it get to you?
Back in the early 90's, there were many more long haired homos.
I recently searched some personal ads that had lists to chose from of "turn on's" and "turn offs". Almost every single ad listed long hair as a turn off.
I live in Seattle and I see a few very hot guys, not even in the bear or leather scene, who have long hair. It is rather refreshing. Especially if the guy is sorta the "gay boy next door". If you go to a club, maybe one or two out of a crowd of 200 will have long hair. It is always the same one or two guys with long hair.
I just wonder what is like around the country. By comparison, Seattle is so laid back that almost anything is accepted. It is easy to be a long hair here. I doubt there are many companies in this city who have tough dress codes or opinions about long hair.
How's it going. does anyone ever feel akward with long hair i.e.with friends, family, boss etc.....
Anyone From Reno, Nv? I see tons of mullets around here, somthing I never noticed intell I started coming here.
OK i'm about 9 months into it and i grew my hair long for one reason. So i wouldn't have to worry about it. Though i find myself fooling around with it and trying to get it to look just right, if i don't do anything to it, my hair becomes puffy and wavy and just looks sooo bad. I grew my hair out so i could walk when it was windy out and let my hair just go with the breeze, but instead it gets all puffy and piles on top of my head. Is it really worth all the pain, does it actually flow like i want it too eventually.
Layne Staley, lead singer to the Seattle-based grunge rock band Alice in Chains died Friday. He was 34. RIP Layne.
My scalp itches a bit sometimes and I scratch it, does this cause damage to hair? Also, I have heard that when you shampoo you are supposed to scratch the hair/scalp hard to get all the dirt off, this doesn't sound right to me, but is it true?
i am starting to re-grow my hair after being a dumbass with spiking it up a while back. i hope to get it to my shoulders. i just wanted to know if shaving under is okay because the top of my head has all the hair but the sides are still shaved from my usual mushroom cut. my hair is at my nose right now and it is going to be longer again.
I'm about 6 months growing my hair. It's very VERY wavy and thick and pretty greasy (though sometimes it feels very dry). My question is:
it's better to dry it with a towel or a dryer or just leave it air drying?
Thanks
Now that the warm weather is here, does anyone have any creative new ideas for styles to keep cool, other than the dreaded ponytail?
I got tired of my hair awhile ago and cut it like a dumbass and now im growing it back and I was wondering if I could do anything to make it grow faster and help the poof w/out hair spray/gel.
this is me. the longest there is from fall of 1999. then it gets a lot thicker at four inches shorter, which has been there since late summer of 2000. (about 2.5 and 1.75 years respectively, or about 11 and 15 inches)
i hope the link works correctly. if it does not, you can go to the directory and the image name is "paddy (19 apr 2002).jpg"
I am a short hair guy -- though not a fanatic. I am also a devoutly Christian person, though not of the fundamentalist stripe.
Your stories of discrimination are amazing, and yet I confess that I have probably harbored some of the same prejudices. Your site sensitized me to them. I know I have some of the prejudices in my workplace, and hair length could factor into a job decision. However, for me length of hair is not the issue as much as whether it is clean, neat, and well-groomed. Whether it is short or long doesn't mean as much to me. Anyway, I have enjoyed reading your posts and probably leave this board a little different than I came.
Are there any men out there whose grandfather on their mother's side (your mom's dad) was completely bald, but you still have all your hair?
I'm 42 and getting some thinning on top at the vertex. How successful is Minoxidil (Rogaine)?
Zapper
Look this! important
http://www.dexglobal.com/thcs/buzzboard/posts/7049.html
Hey maybe someone can help me out. Im looking for a site that has pictures of men with their hair up. If anyone can post a link id be appreciative. Thanx
what can I do to get my hair to grow faster??
Hi people. First of all, I would like to say it was nice to find this place, I was looking for a place like this. Anyways, here's my problem. I just turned 18 years old. I've decided to grow my hair long and it's now been about 3 and a half months since I got my haircut. So I guess it's about 4 inches long in the front anyway. But I don't like the texture of my hair AT ALL. When it is wet it looks fine, nice and staight and flat, but when it dries it is kinda wavy and fluffy and dry and dull and I HATE it. I've seen some people who's hair is so straight and thin and smooth and shiny and lays perfectly all the time. I want mine like that. Know what I'm talking about? When the wind blows my hair around driving in the car it dries it out and makes it look like I said before. How can I make it so my hair gets the way I want it? I want it to be thinner and real straight, and when it dries I don't want it to look all dry. I want it to look healthy. When the wind rushes through it and messes it up, I want to be able to run my fingers through it and it will be neat again. Is this just impossible? What products/techniques can I use to get my hair like this? THANKS so much for reading all this, and if you you have some advice it would REALLY help me alot.
When I shampoo, I can't get it to lather. I've tried using not much, and a lot of shampoo, and tried massaging my hair for a long time, and a short time. Nothing I've tried gets it to lather. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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Hi all, I promised some ponytail pics so here ya go!
Here's a recent photo of my hair from the side..I kind of have the Paul Revere look goin on..:)
Scott
I'm 10-11 months in to growing my hair...and i use mouse to keep it under controll, cause it gets kinda puffy due to the humidity now that im entering the summer months. The problem is, half way through the day the mouse usualy comes out and them, BAM, its up afro style (slight exageration), and i was wondering what products you could recomend to keep it flat, or flatter through the whole day. thanks.
Hello, today I went for a trim, just to stop my hair looking like a mullet, I was feeling very happy about the fact my hair was covering my eyes when parted. Then the barber destroyed my hair and gave me what I have dubbed a 'monk cut', I have a pudding bowl where my neck is bald and he undercut at the sides.
Im so depressed and my hair looks terrible, im going to get it cut down to spiking length and start again, what a blow after almost a year of growing.
I want to first say I am a quiet observer of both boards. I love long hair and I like short hair, too. I just like HAIR and what it does to a person's psyche.
I think the first thing to remember is that if you post a picture on the internet, you should willing to accept it is being used in ways you didn't intend. If you are not strong enough to accept this, don't post a picture for the whole world to see,
I think there are an equal amount of idiots on both boards, and I hope people are grown up enough to conduct themselved maturely.
Yes, who ever posted the flip intent of the pic was being childish, but what REAL harm did he do. Get over it.
In order to have free speech, you have to be TOLERANT.
We do not have the right to make people grow their hair long any more that they have to right to make us cut our hair short. If you can't get past that, then you are no better than them, and you have more problems than hair length,
Keep it growing, and don't fights.
Ok i got tons of those dam split ends all over my head, the longer it gets the worse it looks. I'm now just learning about all of this stuff. So to avoid them i should air dry and not comb my hair?? I'm sorry if this sounds childish but i'm not sure of the proper care for it. I usually just use a comb and force my way through the knots to kinda straighten it. Also how long if i start taking care of it now, will it before they get less noticable.
After a few weeks of consideration I finally went ahead and got my hair thinned out around the back and sides today. I dont regret it either, the length is still exactly the same but its much less bulky and helmet-like. Looks much better and has restored my confidence.
today i was in a fight at school, i didnt want to be but it just happend, to make a long story short a kid wanted to fit in with this bad group and they told him he would be friends with them if he hit me for no reason really so the kid hit me and i was srunnned for a sec aand started throwing punches back, well i then tackled him to the ground and was sitting on him hitting him in the face while alll he was able to do was pull my long hair, well when it got broke up (and i got suspended) i noticed that i had alot of hairs falling out of my head, i mean alot. Now, when i got home afer being suspended i looked into the mirror and noticed it all looked the same, what my question is are these hairs going to grow backaand like stick out and every thing like growing my hair all over again. If so im going to have to get it cutt, i swear to god if that has to happen i willwalk down to that kids house and do it all over again and this time have a reason to.
who is the youngest and who is the oldest long hair in this forum ?
Since December 4th I've grown my hair out from a shaved head,I want to keep on growing!!problem is, now my hair seems so unmanagable &have split ends,I'd hate to go in for a trim since I'd like my hair to grow out one length,I should also add I colored about midway since December,can anyone recommend some hair-care products that may help&some general hair care tips?
Hey guys,
I was in the U. S. Army and maintained a high and tight for most of my duration. These guys we see on the other site have me baffled. They are "hair fundamentalists" I no of no vet that has given me a hard time about my long hair. I just want to reiterate that no REAL Veteran should give you a hard time about your hair. So these guys that post on the short hair site calling themselves military while talking down the longhair I find utterly disgusting. Moral of the story is don't assume these short hair guys are REAL men. Yes while in the military we have short hair and a job to so I will not take that away. But there are plenty of Vets with hair that is long or far succeed military standards. Later.
Guitartate
Today when I got home since it was so hot outside I wet my hair. Afterwards I started trying new styles that I can only do when it is wet. My mom's hairspray was laying there so I started spraying my hair after I combed it straight back. I was amazed out how quickly it got stiff. Usually I put gel in my hair and it takes it 30 minutes to get hard. I have had it in now for about 30 minutes and it is still looks the way it did when I first styled it. I have wavy hair and have never been able to comb my hair straight back becuase it is too poofy.
Now my question; Is there anything bad about hairspray??? I know gel can make your hair dry. Will hairspray do the same thing.
I can't believe I don't hear any of you talking about hairspray if it works this good.
Quick question, I had long hair to my butt untill I was about 21, I cut it because I was blackmailed by boss, I had just started working and about a month into a job, and car loan and school loans he tells me I'll be fired if I don't cut my hair, I was neive and had no support at the time.( I posted a while back about this) any way it is grown back to my shoulders now and has been about a year since I last cut it ( I have hated short hair so much I promise myself never to cut it again). I want it to grow back as long as it was before, maybe longer ;). I was ultra blond when I was a child, untill about 10-12 when it started to darken. My hair is now a cross between brown, red, and some blond. My parents have darker hair, graying now, (must be milkmans child ? )moms was a very dark brown almost black, and dad was very dark as well. What color will it finaly settle on do you think? I would love to have blond hair like (bad refrence from the eighties) the band Nelson (rick Nelsons twin sons) or really dark long hair like say Anthony Keidis from red hot chili peppers. I'm not trying to look like any one but I want to now If I bleach or dye it how much damage it will do. Also to anyone thinking of cutting hair Don't You'll hate your self.
i was wondering if anyone had a good methid to eliminated that funny wave in your hair you get after wearing a tail for a while. Its like when you wear a hat and you hair goes flat, when you wear a tail and take it out ity sorta maintains a tail like shape. how do i smooth that back out?
AHHHH...the ends of my hair in the back..as well as the front bangs curl becacuase a) putting my head back, and b) pushing my hear behind my ears. any suggestions on how to keep it from curling?
I have heard that if you have only moderately curly hair when it is short that when it gets "long" (like past the one and a half year mark) it will be wavy, not curly. What about cowlicks? the hair on my sides is straight but the top (and this is at six months) is a bit curly, especially the bangs which are in spirals right now.
I posted on the buzz cut board. Here is what I said....
I'm a long haired guy from the long hair board. I come in peace!
I hope to come here and promote the acceptance of individual diversity within communities here on the web. I think we all should promote diversity and break down social barriers created by ignorance and stereotypes. WE've all heard the negative stuff said about us. Buzz cut guys hear "neo-Nazi", "McVeigh Wannabe", or "Skinhead". We longhairs hear "troublemaker", "hippie", "biker gang dude",and "criminal". None of those stereotypes is true of course.
In short, I have long hair and I love it. I've had long hair for 25 years and wouldn't even dream of cutting it. But that doesn't mean I don't like short hair, or buzz cuts, or shaved heads, or anything else (dyed green, orange, a mohawk, whatever). Michael Jordan looks great with a shaved head. A local TV news anchorman here has a fantastic haircut, great looking hair, and it's short.
To me, it should be the choice of the individual. It's your hair, do with it what you want. No one should tell or force anyone else to have their hair cut or styled a certain way.
Tolerance starts with the individual. That's you. That's me. That's each of us on your buzz cut board and our long hair board.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a society free of hate and prejudices for all of its citizens...where cultural diversity is respected, regardless of individual likes and dislikes? You and I can change the world. Of course it's not really THAT simple. But I have learned in my 39 years on this planet that getting to know the "other" can raise the quality of and enrich ones own life.
It is important to remind ourselves every now and then that every person has their own belief system, and the opinion of one is worth no more than the opinion of another.
This board is really no different than our board when you get right down to it. I find both boards informing and entertaining.
So I say...if you want it buzzed, go for it. If you want it to your knees, LET IT GROW, BABY!
Ok guys i'm about 9 months in and am really starting to realize i better treat my hair nice. I sometimes use a very small bit of gel to help control it(i have really wavy hair and its curling up) I'm using just some standard shampoo nothing special. What do you guys recommomed in terms of the above. Also what about drying?? Towel,blow,air??? Thanks for the help.
Whoever posted the pic on 4/17 behindhair.jpg allow me to truly complement you with your great mane! This pic gives me a good idea as to how my own is growing when looking at the hair pushed straight down. Thanks a million! Are there any others out there with such pics?
Some people asked for newer pics... here ya go:
http://public.fotki.com/nickm/new_pics_of_me/
Can't really see it in any of these pics but i do have a kinda undercut, not really really high though. Need one really as my hair is quite thick.
from bog standard hair cut it has taken about 2 years and 7 months (i think i started in sept 99, might have been oct or nov 99)
First a bit about myself. I have always had fairly long hair - longest was when I was a student in the 70s, when I grew it to shoulder length. I am lucky enough to have a wife with waist length hair, but unlucky enough that all the hair on top fell out about 10 years ago when I was in my mid 30s.
All the fashion gurus said shave your head, but I didn't want to, as I would have felt like a zombie, so I have been growing what hair I have left for almost 10 years. I only cut it once 8 years ago in the hope that it would make it grow more quickly (it didn't).
After 8 years without cutting it at all, I ought to be able to stand on it, or at least sit on it, but all I have a ponytail of about 11 inches which looks like 7 inches because my hair is wavy. I like it, but would like it longer. Given that it is not going to grow on its own, should I have it extended, or is that cheating?
Ideas and opinions, please
At which length does the awkward stage start? Eye length?
Humans are intended by Nature to have long hair and to loose some of their long hair every day. The lost hair's natural purpose is to provide material for birds to use to build their nests with. Not to grow your hair long is to bring hardship to the birds we share the Earth with.
When you brush your hair, when you comb your hair, when you clean up the long hairs from most anywhere, save them in a box or a bag and every now and then set the hair you've saved outside where the birds will find and use it to build their nests this spring.
There is nothing cooler than finding a bird's nest built using your own hair as a major part of the nesting materials. Human hair helps the nest last from season to season with only minor touch ups by the birds.
Try it, enjoy it. It's a great project for kids.
Hi All,
I'd like a "yes" or "no" reply to whether or not I should use Propecia or not at age 21..22 next month.
If you have used it please tell me your expierence with it, whether it is good or bad.
Thanks
Hi everyone!
There have been a few instances wherein my aunt (who is also my legal guardian) seems to antagonize my desire to grow my hair long. I am certain that she doesn't want me to grow my hair long, but she does realize that it is my right to do so. BTW, I live in the Philippines, and most of the people here are annoyingly conservative.
OOPS!!! I almost forgot. I'm 17 years old and I have straight hair. My straight hair is the main reason why I want to grow it long.
First, she told me that men with long hair tend to be messy. I told her that I would keep my hair in check. I explained to her that most men who grow their hair long don't know who and where to go to for information.
Second, she told me that if I grew my hair long, I would get bald sooner. According to her, the longer a man's hair becomes, the harder it pulls on his scalp.
I don't hate my aunt, actually, she's the only person I care about in the world! For a Filipino, she is "liberal" (she'd be considered slightly conservative in the USA).
I have used hair gel in the past, and there were some days when I forgot to rinse my hair before going to sleep. As a result (according to a barber), some of my hair fell. A barber told me that I should use aloe vera to help in regrowing the lost hair, which I did. What exactly does aloe vera do?
Those are the least of my problems. My bigger problems involve the conservative attitude of my country. Schools (excluding colleges) require male students to cut their hair short. When we reach college (I'm currently 1st year college), we have another problem...
Military training is compulsory here, and despite the massive protests against it in the past year, it continues to stay, albeit in a "gentler" form. What was once known as ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps, if I'm not wrong) is now known as NSTP (National Service Training Program), which is basically the same thing.
Yes, my government lacks honesty in politics. Our president explicitly told us that she was scrapping the compulsory ROTC. What she did was just rename it (BITCH!!!). What I do LIKE about the "new" program is that it also includes female students (before it was only males).
I wonder, how will the program deal with female students with long hair? Will they let them keep it or not? What about the male students? Judging by my country's conservatism, we males might be required to trim our hair while females would not! Being an advocate of gender equality, this would be outrageous to me!
So how would I deal with this?
what can i do about this problem? any suggestions?
Hmmm, life kinda stinks right now. Wish I had a job and was living on my own. As some of you may know, I've become a skirted man. Well, that set off the Christian Fundamentalist part in my family. For a while, they didn't talk to me, then yesterday, they went up into my room and discovered that I had quite a few skirts. Made them very angry.
So, last night, I was read the rights. I'm supposed to get my hair cut off in the next few hours, and will not be allowed to grow it out again for a while (possibly a LONG while). It is set in stone, so I'm not able to compromise. Now, this may seem to be a post that someone would think is a troll's post, but, it is for real. :(
Well, I guess I should get ready to go get a part of my body lopped off. This is a sad, sad day for me.
-J
I have long hair, and I've been thinking about bleaching it and then using a toner to make it either pure white or platinum. I've considered this for about a year or more now, and I think I want to go ahead with it, but I am not sure what to do, or if I should. From what I understand, bleaching will make my hair very brittle and dry. Is this permanent, or will it become better over time? I would guess my hair is medium brown, or dishwater blonde. I'm not really certain.
Does anyone know how I should go about this, if I decide to go ahead with it? what kind of extra care will I need to do? I've heard I'll need to rebleach the roots every 3-4 weeks, How difficult is this? I've heard varying accounts from different people. Some tell me it's no big deal, others say it's a nightmare.
Also, is it possible to bleach eyebrows to match? I've heard different answers on this as well. Some tell me there are special products made just for it (which I havn't been able to find), others tell me it'll make them fall out or carries the risk of blinding myself. I have also been considering this for my beard as well, and have likewise found little reliable information on bleaching facial hair (well, I need to make up my bloody mind about my beard too, i guess.. i keep shaving it off every 2-3 months because I can't make up my mind.)
I'm wondering if maybe some people just can't have long hair. I'm at 6 months and my hair is such a problem. The sides are ok, they are pretty much straight (the back towards the bottom does flip but I don't care) the top of my hair however is so horrible. Very wavy, some hairs are even curly, tons of cowlicks especially in my bangs which makes it look like total crap and overall pretty frizzy. I have to wear a hat to keep the hair looking ok, and I get tired of having to wear a hat. if I do not wear my hat my hair gets really frizzy and big (I can stand the curls and waves but walking around with only the top part of my hair being an afro I can't stand). I know a few other people who are growing their hair out, use no products and their hair, though looking pretty shaggy, does not look as horrible as mine. I'm thinking of giving up if it's always going to be like this, i've always wanted long hair but it's not worth it If i have hair this bad, I mean what good is long hair if you have to be wearing a hat all the time (or gel or some other way of holding it down and making it stay, which is more of a short hair kinda thing)
You know i think it´s stupid when you read every day "oh my hair looks arkward" or "I need to cut it because it looks terrible". Yeah you know what? CUT IT!!! If you don´t have the will to do it then just cut it.
Well my hair also looks fucked up sometimes but I don´t use gel or think about cutting it because in my opinion, if you decide to grow it out and really want to then just don´t cut it and wait a time.
That´s your problem dudes. You think to much about it. Do other things and don´t think about how shitty your hair looks in the arkward stage.
So long...
I just finished watching this week's episode of The Gilmore Girls. The episode included a story line involving a longhair. What was really neat is that the longhair was portrayed as intelligent, thoughtfull and kind. The person who took issue with him, and who was critical of his long hair, was portrayed as an ignorant, abnoxious fool. This was great to see!
I just had to leave a message stating:
"I LIVE ON THROUGH THIS ARM!"
...Sorry.
Anyways, about Osama Bin-Liner and all his Afghan bum chums, I'm sure they all have short hair and I have seen a pic of Osama and his hair isn't very long. Nice beard mind, shame about the whole "Bang Bang! I'm gonna kill you! I'm Rich! I love my turban thingy!"
OK I know a message like this was posted not long ago but im curious if there is anyone else from England. If so, where abouts?
Hmm who knows, maybe we know people who post on this board face to face but do not actually know that they post here! That would be very cool-lol. So anyone else from England, where abouts?
Did anyone have the chance to watch Saturday Night Live last night (April 13)? The music guest was Andrew W.K. who made their debut last night on TV. Not only was their music awesome BUT Andrew's long long long hair was extremely impressive, particularly when it was cascading straight down over his face! THIS was the epitomy of gorgeous long hair flying in the air!
i wasnt really sure how to put more that one pic in a post so i will be posting 3 pictures, one of my hair up in the back, one with my hair up in the front, one with my hair down in my face(i dont think this looks very good but its to give you guys an idea of my bangs length)
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ok it hot. my bangs are on my forhead and it makes it real hot and swety there. I dont like to use gel becaue first of all i hate putting it in and i hate the feel of it and when i have gym my sweat washes it like off. So what can i Do to make my hair a little more cooler. Also its been nine months since i started growing this out and its a little past my ears and the bangs are a little past my nose, shouldent it be longer then this.
I may get a hair cuff made with a jump ring (hoop) connection for an elastic band that looks like this:
The ones with prongs that Rev recommended that slip down over the elastic seem easy to put over a ponytail-is the jump ring type connection a pain to put over a ponytail?
Marty
I have curly hair that gets rather frizzy if I don't settle it down with SOMEthing. I've tried all kinds of gels and leave-in conditioners, but frankly I'm getting tired of paying for any hair care products besides shampoo and conditioner... and even for them I buy the cheap stuff. ;p So I'm cheap.
I have recently found that my hair does not frizz (and looks great to boot) if I simply leave a bit of my normal (Suave) conditioner in my hair after showering, instead of rinsing it out. Is there any reason I should not be doing this?
Hi, i posted to this board a couple of years ago when i decided to start growing my hair long. I'd like to say thanks to the guys that were about at that time that had the stern advice "just let it grow" hehe. anyway here is a pic of my hair now.
it's even longer now, pic was taken last september.
looking for some photos of men wearing there hair up.
Here is a picture of me. Sorry it's so blurry... it was blurry before but when I uploaded it onto this thing it became even blurrier. Hopefully you get the main idea though. Would I look good with black hair or not?
You went to a shaved head,right?Do you have any pictures of it?
Can anyone tell me a good line of salon shampoos and conditioners and stuff to use on my hair? I have shoulder length hair, very dry if I don't use anything in it, but healthy and soft also. All I use now is your cheap store stuff... pantene, herbal essences, etc. I have a feeling this stuff is WAY too harsh for my hair. I also don't use any styling products, and I really need to do something different with my hair, I don't like it. I need a good shampoo/conditioner, and something I can put in my hair afterwards and maybe blowdry... I'm looking for a straight, silky type look. My hair is only slightly wavy, but mainly just at the ends, otherwise it's pretty straight. Any advice? I feel so weird walking in to the salon to look for stuff... I feel like everyone is watching me. Ugh. Help, please!
I've decided I want to dye my hair black. Right now I have almost shoulder length medium brown hair. As far as I know I don't have to bleach my hair before dying it. If I did, I wouldn't dye my hair at all, as it is already dry. Can anyone give me any advice on dying my hair? Like: a good type of hair dye to use (I want it to be permament, and completely black), what to do before dying, and a certain shampoo to use after dying? Thanks...
Thanks for all you guys who replied to my 'Progess Pic + Problem'.... To be more descriptive, not all my hair is in the ponytail, especially the sides that aren't long enough to reach the back (I started off with the usual guy's cut).... Now, a question arises, what's a half ponytail? I think I do have a lot of hair (a lady barber from Oklahoma said so) and maybe that's why it fans out? But my hair is somewhat frizzy just in the back anyway... Why does it only happen in the back? LOL. So two questions for you guys:
-What's a half ponytail?
-And why is my hair frizzy in the back but not anywhere else?
I just bought some GNC Ultra Nourishair and i noticed that it was in the women's section, and all over the box it said stuff about women's halth and all that stuff blah blah blah but i didn't think about it becasue i knew that they would be marketing hair products to women and probably not to men. but then a friend asked me about it and he was joking around and said "are you gunna grow boobies now?" which got me thinking...so is this stuff ok to take for guys?
Man My hair sucks! I don't know if it's too dry or too greasy or what! It feels greasy sometimes and dry others so I don't know, that's not really my problem though. It's frizzy as hell, i cannot even slightly run my hand through it or it goes all crazy and won't fall back down, and the top of my head is wavy AND basically 80% cowlicks making it one ugly mess. I've been growing for six months and if i pull it down it reaches the top of my eyes but if I don't it is far from reaching my eyes, I'm so sick of this! It always looks really bad and i'm guessing by one year (six more months) it will probably barely be at my eyes, I'm seriously considering cutting it. Well I just had to get this off my chest.
i been growing for 8 months and the back is longer than the sides and the front..... the sides cover my ears... and the bangs are on my upper lip when i strecth them. do i trim the back? or i let it grow?..im 15 i just was shoulder lenght hair not waist.
I'm currently using Aussie Moist shampoo & conditioner every three-four days depending on how oily or dry my scalp feels (i've tried from once every two weeks to daily and this is what feels best for me)
Anyways, i'm not getting really great results from this shampoo and conditoner. I have wavy & course hair, I want something ofcourse to make it softer and smoother. I also have this problem where if my hair gets messed up it will "puff up" and stay like that so I want something that will help this, maybe weigh it down or something, i'm not really sure what it needs. I was looking at Aussie Mega Shampoo & Conditioner but I'm not sure what hair type this is for, Aussie Smoothie Shampoo and Slip Detangler or the real Volume Shampoo and conditioner combos, although I'm not quite sure what the term volume means and if with my case is something I need or don't. So any hair experts here that can give me some tips and advice on which to use?
Hey, is anyone going to post another pic under the Sampson page?
I am tired of seeing the same guy. We need another Sampson.
I have really enjoyed everyone's progress pics. Gives real encouragement. My hair is just below my shoulder blades. I am going to get a pic shortly to post. Anyone else want to post an update pic?
It really is awesome to see earlier pics of guys and see the new ones with the great long hair. WOW!
Hi. Here, I have posted a picture of the late Kurt Cobain. I like this hair style, but I have a question.
At the front of his hair, the bangs, at the top, the hair flows up, and then hangs down from his head. My bangs do not low up in this way, but lie flat and come straight down from the hair. Is there a way you can make the hair flow up and then hang down? because I really like this look.
James
I was recently laid off from my 9 - 5 corporate America job. I'm looking to enter the bartending field here in Los Angeles. I have shoulder length brown wacy hair, all one length. I don't foresee my hair being a problem, but I'm not sure. Any thoughts on bartenders with long hair?
Am in a very conservative blue collar profession (read banker) but have decided to throw caution to the winds and grow my hair - I want to have a neat ponytail. Right now its a normal short hair - can those of you who have already done this or are in the process, tell me how will it take to get to the neat pony tail stage? Also, will it be impossible to keep it neat in the meantime by using heavy gel etc? Really appreciate any advice/comments.
Scalp massages are good for your hair, right? what do you guys think of this nifty thing?
I'm really starting to lose my hair..im 21 going on 22 next mth and i dont know what to do..everytime i touch it it falls out..i just got out of the shower and i slicked it back and i can see my scalp thru thru my hairline at the front..i just came in and my room and havent stopped crying for the past like 20 min..has me so depressed..it runs in my family on my mmoms side her dad was bald..but he wasnt even bald at my age so i cant bleive its happeneing to me..i dont know what to do to make it stop...i dont really wanna start propecia and rogaine cuz of the lifetime stuff and it might not even work..and i take msn 1000 twice a day but i cant really afford alot of vitamins now ..i dont know what to do to make it stop..i thought i was losing b4 a yr or so ago as i posted here about it but i never really was and i can tell iam now..i dont have any health probs..so i know thats not it..i dont eat well..but i dont think it would effect it that much
this has me so down and depressed as i said ive broke into crying over it..so if anyone can offer me any tips or things to try that arent expensive id really appreciate it..my hair is parted in middle sorta and comes to about top of my eyes..i think im gonna cut it really short to try to hide this cuz its getting so thin i used to have nuice body to it even though it was thin but i dont even have that anymore..so please..if someone can try to help me in anyway id really appreicate it.
thanks..and have a nice day
Recently there has been some discussion here about whether
or not society accepts feminine hairstyles on men. I thought
you might be interested in my experience. I've always had long
hair, but never really did much with it--I tried setting it a few times, with *awful* results. About six months ago I met a girl who
was interested in helping me with my hair, and I've gotten into
exploring all kinds of feminine styles. Mostly I enjoy having it set on hot rollers. I love the look and feel of big, bouncy curls down
around my face and shoulders. Yes, it looks *very* feminine, but I
really like it this way. Sometimes I even add a barette. I now set my hair almost every day after work (at work I just keep it straight and pull it back in a ponytail). And, I set it on the weekends as well.
I go out in public quite a bit with my hair done, and I've actually gotten some compliments (all from women). After they get over the initial surprise of seeing curls on a man, some women seem very interested. One girl even asked me how I set it--what kind of rollers I used, etc. So, my experience has generally been good--I love wearing it in curls, and I enjoy the whole experience of setting it, along with the feminine look and feel of it.
I saw the hair hook up link from the pull down on the frames menu. The site doesn't explain the dimensions of these.
Anybody know what the dimensions are and if they're flexible?
How do they compare to the hair cuff?
Hello!
Ive been growing my hair since July 2001 when I had short spikes, my hair now when parted covers most of my ears and the curtains come down infront of my eyes, but it seems to have been stuck in limbo like that for months :(. Its extremely annoying as at the moment I dont want my hair to be like this, I keep getting ideas to get it cut off and go back to spikes, but I really want long hair. Can anyone give me some hope...?
I remember seeing a picture of a guy somewhere on the net who had really great hair to his waist. I believe he was a trapeze artist or something like that. His first name was Shaun and his last name was something like Mcgarth. Does anyone know who this is and do they know if he has a website?
Last year I had a hair relaxer applied at a salon. It worked, but I'm not sure if it was done correctly. It was pasted on by each hair layer. The stuff touched my scalp under my hair, so it felt like my head was on fire for 5 minutes, and I had a nasty, itchy rash on my skin for a couple of weeks. Is there a certain way relaxers should be applied to avoid this? I'm thinking about having another one done soon (the effect from last year's is wearing out). Also, does the Bio Ionic stuff have the same effect on skin?
Hey Guys:
It's been awhile since my last post and this will be my first positive post. Today I had to have a x-ray done on my neck that I injured at the gym. I was scared I fractured it b/c I was in so much pain. Anyway, I had a cute little nurse do my x-ray, so that was cool and all. So I walk into the X-Ray room and she tells me to take the elastic out of my hair. I do it, and get my x-rays done. When I go to tie my hair back with the elastic, she says, "Do you always wear you're hair tied back? YOu shouldn't because you have really nice hair." I was estatic, you couldn't wipe the smile off my face the whole day. Finally after almost 2 years growth I get a compliment. Just thought I'd share this story for anyone who's feeling down about their hair or are in the awkward stage.
--Carlos
i've been growing my hair for around 6 months... i have really wavy/curly hair, and it's very hard to manage right now (i'm in the awkward stage obviously). what about straightening? i've heard it will dry out the hair, but i have very oily hair... would it still be bad for me to do it? is it going to affect hair growth rate, or damage the hair badly? the person i talked to that works in a beauty shop or salon, whatever it's called, said it wouldn't be bad for my hair. comments?
Today for the first time ever I used the infamous Aussie Moist Shampoo and Moist Conditioner but I wasn't too happy with the results. After using it, my hair feels a bit dry/rough and is quite frizzy. I'm guessing this just isn't for my type of hair (which I have no clue what my hair type is) Any other Aussie products you guys would recommend? I'm thinking of trying the Mango Smoothie shampoo with the Slip Detangler or the Mega Shampoo with the Mega conditioner.
Hey guys. Are Ionic hair brushed/detanglers and ionic blow dryers worth a crap?
Hey Dave. Just want to say great job with your recovery in rehab!! I am glad you are clean and sober. Keep up the good work with your music.
Yes I recently read an article in Prevention magazine saying that protein intake can reduce hair loss. There is a certain formula that you have to figure out with protein and weight(kg) but I know for a fact that an average person that weighs 150lbs should intake 54 grams of protein a day. Also minerals help with blood circulation.
This is kind of old, but still interesting. I remembered hearing about the Canadian military's Aboriginal hair policy, but this is the first article I've seen with a pic attached.
http://www.dnd.ca/menu/Feature_Story/1999/08sep99_f_e.htm
17 months, it's been a long time. It seems like only yesterday I was considering growing my hair on a cold November night. When I first told my mum she thought I was crazy and that I would look daft, but I went on with it.
17 months on and I can easily ponytail it. I never had it cut once. I can't understand people who get a little edgy about thinking they have a mullet and they then get it trimmed at the back to even it out. For a start mullets are pretty cool (in my opinion) and you get a much larger ponytail at the end of the day.
The awkward stage isn't as bad as people make out. It's more like a test I think. The weak ones give up and cut their hair when the going gets tough but the ones who really want it don't give in.
Peoples reactions have been gold dust (not the wrestler). As I live in a small British farming community they gasp in horror at the sight of anything more than a flicked up fringe or a buzzcut.
As Darth Vader once said (or would have if I directed Star Wars) "I find your lack of hair disturbing."
*Sigh* At least I know I'm open-minded, those fools can't even think back to the eighties or early nineties when such things were "in". But like I've said before It was never about trying to be accepted, it was about doing something your own way which can draw the attntion of others, who may see fit to judge you on your appearance. It's a shame, growing your hair out can really show you what people are really like and how narrow minded they can be.
But enough of that! To the future! I don't actually have an ideal length I want to achieve, best to just let it grow!
Thanks guys,
Just thought I'd share that :-)
"I LOVE TO EAT TOAST DURING A BATTLE!"
Ok. Whats up everybody...? I have hair about 2-3 inches below my shoulders. Its light brown to medium blonde, its super straight, and thin. So, if i dont put anything in it, it looks very limp and thin. I'll usually put like a spray gel, or something similar in it, to make it fuller, with some things having better results than others. If i wear my hair down when i go out, to clubs or whatever, the effect wont usually last the whole night.
My question is, does any one know any secrets, tips or tricks they could suggest...? Would really appreciate it. Thanks...
Hey, been growing my hair for roughly 5 months now. It's looking great on the sides and the fringe. However, at the back, it's doing a mad curly thing, and it looks like a curly mullet.
Now, there's a difference in length of maybe 1-2 inches between my sides and the back. It isn't looking very pretty, and having a mullet at high school isn't exactly the coolest thing ever either - plus I hate mullets.
So, would you guys recommend I get it trimmed slightly at the back so that it looks slightly more evened with the sides, or bare with it. Keeping this in mind, I'm not wanting ULTRA long hair, so the length of time I need to wait doesn't really bother me. I'm thinking about half-way down my neck in length.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Hello! I love this website! I am a huge fan of Jerry Lee Lewis back in the day when he had long hair. Does anyone know what the longest it was he ever had it and what performance do they recall when they saw his hair tumbling about the most? For me, it was when he stood on his piano, threw his hair forward, brushed it forward, let it hang there and toss it back! SOoooo sexy!!!
I have recently started growing out my mullet style. My back has
been approx 8 inch pony tail past my neck. I am now growing out the sides but still cutting my bangs. THis is kind of necessary because of not wanting to draw to much attention in my Corporate job.
I have found recently that I am
checking out the ladies bangs styles. Strange focus but I
am getting excited about the possibilities and variety of styles.
Any suggestions ? Do the styles have names I can share with
my hairdresser ? My tempels have receeded a bit so its not
like it can be totally full. But it does not look like I will
be going bald.
Anyway, hope I can get over the growout stage. It seems like
it will be easier since the back is already long.
I've noticed an increase in the number of band members growing their hair out from Nickelback to POD to these guys.
...and it covers my eyes. It´s a little bit in the awkward stage but i love it more the longer it gets...
anyone here heard of my band? Megadeth! Should I cut my hair or grow it out like I had it in the old days?
How can i say this, well I have thick & wavy hair that is sometimes greasy and other times feels really dry. If I go without shampoo for about 3-4 days it will feel pretty greasy however as soon as I shampoo it is very dry for about two days and it gets pretty frizzy and feels rough. I'm using aussie moist shampoo and moist conditioner every three days right now but it doesn't seem to be giving me good results. It leaves my hair really dry, rough and frizzy like I said earlier, which surprises me b/c of that fact that it is supposedly very moisturizing and my hair isn't naturally super dry. I'm thinking of switching to Aussie Mega shampoo and conditioner or Mango Smoothy shampoo and slip detangler. I'm basically looking for something that won't build up, and will leave my hair as soft feeling as possible. I have also noticed that the thicker products like 3 minute miracle and moist conditioner leave my hair looking like crap so maybe something opposite of these? Any advice?
Where are the tolerant areas of the country for Long hairs in general.
Texas and Florida are obviously not among those, but which areas are
and when I ask this I am also referring to areas that are employment friendly towards long hairs whether you're a construction forman or an Database Administrator?
Here's a pic of me from a couple days ago (sorry Marco-photography didn't capture my 1 1/2" beard).
i am a 19 year old boy and i have grown my hair for the last five months and now i have started using gel to style my hair. i would like to know wether it is ok to use gel or does it spoil yor hair and does it affect your hair growth rate if you tie it into pony tail.
I've got dandruff, and I went to the doctors about it, she just told me to try some anti-dandruff shampoo like head and shoulders. I tried that but it didn't work, so now I'm trying Neutrogena T/Gel stuff, but that doesn't seem to be working either. It doesn't fall out so much, just my scalp is itchy. Should I be shampooing more often, or less often to reduce dandruff? Also, will using condtioner affect dandruff or not? I tend to find only like a couple of hours after washing, when my hair is still damp, that my scalp is itchy and flaky lots.
Any advise?
Thanks
My hair is down to about the bottoms of my ears, and I keep it shaved underneath the long part. Recently, he long part has been flipping up in the back, and the only advice I get is that it's the way I'm combing it. Can someone be more specific please? It looks very foolish..
My hair is about to the length of my ears right now. I keep the lower part of my head shaved short. The long part has been flipping up in the back for quite some time, but only on the left side of my head. This looks very foolish, and evertime I've asked someone why it does that, they tell me it's the way I comb it. Well, what the hell are they talking about? Can someone plase provide me with some USEFUL information!?
Do women really like long hair on a man?..I have found from personal experiance...THEY DO!!!!! if your a woman and you like long hair on a man, then let me know. This is just a survey!!!...lol
I've seen many guys who are well past the awkward stage (like around mid-back) and the hair closest to the roots is very straight but as it goes down it gets wavier, somtimes even curly. So the hair is straight towards the scalp but very wavy or even curly at the ends. Does this mean hair type can change as it grows out or what?
Yes, i could not believe it, too !
But it is true ! In the Gameshow "Schüler-Lehrer-Duell" was a Teacher with a great Ponytail !
http://www.sptimes.com/2002/04/01/TampaBay/hairdos_and_dont_s.shtml.
OK I got a trim around the back and it looks far better. None of the big thick sloppy hair bulging from the back/side. The hair on the side is level, then gradually slopes to the back. My hair being below lip on the front, towards bottom of neck at back. I am going for the style of Kurt CObains in the great pic, this hair looks awesome.
http://the-light.com/mens/public/nirvana.bmp
For new growers I advise not to trim, only the back every 3 months to level it off. A lad at college had his levelled off all round at an early stage and it looks terrible- like a bowl cut and it was very high on the back of the head as the bangs wer eonly nose length :S then had the bottom shaved.
Do it gradually. It may take about 4 trims over 3 months. ie a year to get levelish.
Keep posted; James
can someone please email me and tell me how, or give me a site that shows me how to do corn rolls?
thanks
chris
chrisansari@rogers.com
Have any of you seen the movie Rock Star?? I saw the other day. I thought it was pretty good it got a little boring as it went on though. I especially liked the beginning when he got into a fight with his brother. His older brother (who was a cop) was making fun of him because of his longhair and stuff. He told him to cut it. When he left for work after his mom got onto him for making fun of his little brother he says, "I question his sexuality, mom, I really do." Lots of nice longhair in the film although most of it was probably wigs it still looked good.
Reading some of the posts farther down the board, I was reminded of a guest lecturer in a history of religion class I took who was a Reader in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He had a beard past his shoulders and hair about mid-back length. I did a quick search to see what official Orthodox beliefs on hair was, and found this page.
Evidently,not only is long hair and a beard not frowned upon by the Eastern Church, having short hair and a shaved face are actively discouraged. The article mentions this was actually one issue in the Great Schism of 1054. Very interesting read, even for us non-believers.
I've been waiting a while for this milestone! One year of hair growth! A progress pic is in order!
im starting to get impatient with my hair. not impatient to the point where i think of cutting it, that will never happen. but i have been noticing lately that i dont want to have to deal with it. i dont brush it as often (maybe 2 times a day, if even that much), and now that i can ponytail the majority of my hair, my new big thinkg is tail everything i can and throw a hat on backwards over the rest.
when i do this my hair actually looks really good, but as soon as i take the hat off i am reminded how close but yet so far it is. Can anyone tell me, if i have been growing from a shaved head with no trims, what length will my bangs(forelocks whatever you want to call them) be when it starts to look "long." Right nowtheyre about 1/4 of an inch past my chin, and my hair seems to grow about 3/4 of an inch per month. am i almost there?
I've been growing out my hair for about 5-6 months, it doesn't look long at all yet, just big. Sometimes it's dry, sometimes oily, usually frizzy... it just sucks. But I have one major problem, lets just say I run my hand through my hair from the back to the front, or from the sides inward.. it does not fall back down but actually stays that way. I hate that so much (same thing when the wind hits it) It is so damn embarassing having people come up to me and hit my hair just to get a good laugh at how it looks afterwards. I don't know much about hair terms, but what exactly does my hair need (aka more volume, less volume... and what is volume anyways?) I don't really know my hair type. I have no clue how to tell if it is thick or thin, I have had a buzzcut most of my life so I don't know anything about types of hair etc.
The mullet, as defined by the Fish and Game Service:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/natres/sustain/images/mullet.jpg
The Rev
Tomorrow, I am going to slighlty even out the back of my hair, and slight undercut just infornt of the ears. Only very slighlty to get rid of the stragly hair from the temples. I feel this will do good by making the hair hang better. I have the back done about every 3 monthsm until level weith the sides. I prdict by May I will have a good full length hair style, level all round and buzzed just on the temples. If I go ahead with this tomorow, il let you guys know the results.
James
this is my hair from behind in a pony tail. i apologize cause its a little dark towards the bottom and it make look like my hair keeps going but it doesnt. where you see it stop is where it stops. anyway, it hasnt been very long that i can do this, and i was wondering how it looked. i personally feel like someone out of the civil war, like mel gibson in the patriot or something. but im told by most it looks good but others say it looks "strange." just wondering what you guys thought.
With the exception of a handful of bands, most of these groups have short to very short haircuts AND the biggest groups like Limp Bizkit and Staind(neither of whom I can stand) have shaved heads.
What the youth need's is another Beatles. a group that performs uplifting songs, not this depressing crap about suicide.
The Beatles were revolutionary for their times. their hair may not be considered long by most people's standards on this board, but up until they invaded America most kids had crewcuts or not much longer.
once the hair started growing it didn't stop!
anyone old enough to remember those times?
Yep....I've always wondered just how long 17th Century long haired loving guys like us grew their hair under all those extravagant wigs similar to Charles the First. I mean you could have waist/ knee/ floor length and no-one would be the wiser !!!!! WOW !! ;-)
Imagine if we could get men's wigs back into fashion again and going into work....!! No more need to ring ACLU about harrassment. Then in the evening kick off the shoes, off with the wig and wey hey folks - it's happy time !! Next, straight over to the Hyperboard with all the latest gossip of how you saw this guy in the IT section with the most amaaaazing long blonde hair or was it a wig ? It's getting just so hard to tell these days as they're so realistic !
Eat your hearts out ladies LOL ;-)
Hi. I have a question about parting hair. Usually I part it in, or around the centre, but I notice at the crown of my head where my part line finishes, it seems to be balding slightly. It could well be me just being paranoid, but anyway, my question is, if I comb my hair backwards just in front of the natural whorl thing(hence covering up the "baldness" at this place), will this cause more strain on the hair growing out of the whorl, hence lead to thinning? Or will it make no difference whatsoever? A diagram would have helped there =P, guess what i'm trying to say is, is it ok to force your whorl to be in a different place on your head, e.g. to the right!
Also, I like changing styles often, so regulary(like every week sometimes) I might change from a centre part to a side part. Is this bad in the long term for my hair?
Thanks in advance
Hello, my bangs seem to be curling. My bangs tend to want to curve inwards towards eachother, instead I try to force my bangs to be straight and not in my face :-).
However, when my hair dries after I try to keep my bangs straight, my bangs tend to curl OUT and to the right!! :-( what can I do?
Thanks in advance
Hi,
I use hairspray because it controls my hair best during this awkward stage. I don't like gels and waxes because they weight my hair down and make it greasy. I just get it completely wet, and spray it all over. The problem is I've heard hairspray is bad for your hair. Is there a hairspray that is dafe, or another product that lets me control my hair just like water does without drying up?
Thanks
Evan
Does anyone have any or know any galleries of you or someone growing it out? Url please if you can.
My hair is longest in the front at my bangs, and as you get towards the back, it gets shorter. I got a trim about a month ago which I regret because the hairstylist was crap. She trimmed an inch off the back, and left everything else alone.
Length of bangs: About 5 and a half inches
Length of hair on top of my head: About 4 inches
Length of back: About 3 and a half inches
Length of back and very bottom: About 2 and a half inches
How do you think this will look in about 6 months?
Should I try to keep my hair the same length all around?
Does a "shorter-in-the-front to a longer-in-the-back look" appear better than a "longer-in-the-front to a shorter-in-the-back look"?
Any comment is appreciated
Thanks in advance
Where am I able to get Bio Ionic and is it really worth it for me to pay the 250 dollar price you'll say. I mean I'm trying to grow my hair out, but my hair is really thick and curls and shit. At times it can have the frizzy fro look to it, especially when it dries after i shower.
What are some of the experiences others of you have had with products of this kind? Are they generally flimsy, or solid jewelry? Who makes the best ones, in your opinions?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
The Rev
Today it seem like everybody was noticing my hair. Since school was out today I went down to my Grandma's and I just put on a hat. First while we were at Hardee's my grandpa came up to me and said something like "You need to cut that back, I got some shears at the house" I'm used to him talking about my hair so that didn't bother me. Then when we ran into my aunt she noticed my hair. She goes; "Your growing out your hair" She didn't act like that was good or bad. But she had seen me a couple times in January. The front and sides are down past my ears and the back is just to my shoulders. That just now occured to her?!?!?!?!??! Then we were at the mall the guy at the cash register says "I used to have longhair, down past my shoulders. Back then you were sissy if you had longhair. I got into a lot of fights about it." Then my grandma said something and he said "I like it; looks good." So I walked away today feeling pretty good about my hair. First of all comments (especially from total strangers) is rare and I don't really consider it long yet but obviously other people do. Which is good.
No you should NOT trim the back. What you should do is go to www.mp3.com/average_white_boys and listen t the song "Bizness In The Front (The Mullet Song)". It happens to be the greates piece of music in the history of western civilization, and I think it would help to reverse your anti-mullet prejudice. The mullet is the Great American Haircut. It symbolizes the duality of American society - rich/poor, black/white, Republican/Democrat, business in the front/party in the back. Don't fear the mullet. Listen to The Mullet Song, then lay back and let the back GROW, bro.
Hi,
I have a very short hair, and i've always wanted to have it long. Is there any program (software) where you can put your picture and see how would you look with different hair styles???
Thanks a lot!
I think its really good when you are growing your hair, but you dont see people not very often, then when you do, they notice your hair change. Because people see you often around you, they dont notice a change but when you see someone you have not in a while, they notice the change. It feels great. (sounds abit sad but whatever) :)
James
Here's a guy who started out as a stand-up comedian and now is doing commercials for AT@T.
anyone care to take a guess how much he makes a year?
My Boss who's female informed me that I had to have my hair cut by next Monday.
It's currently shoulder length and she said it came from the top and it has to be off the collar by Monday.
I don't understand this new policy.
I've been there two years and this was the first I heard about it.
when I asked her about it she replied "They want a cleancut image".
well, I take a shower every day and use deoderant. why can't one be clean-cut and have long hair too.
incidentally, her hair is almost waist length.
I don't really wanna get the haircut, but I kind of like my boss and I get along with everyone. it's just too bad someone at the top think's I need a haircut. what should I do?
Quote :
" The use of Campo Ceramides in hair care product formularies increases the strenghtening, thickening, smoothening and hair-sheen to almost 300% with regular use "
Sounds OK but I'm no chemist. Anyone know anything about it or better still tried it ?
This Survivor series also had a guy with curly hair, but he was soon voted out when his team lost immunity. Notice that Gabriel Cade had blond hair and was clean-shaven. Ethan Zohn had dark hair and a beard. Both wore glasses. Everybody voted Gabriel out. Nobody voted Ethan out.
So it's about time for another haircut; things are maybe a couple of inches long at most. I normally have short hair, but I've wanted to grow it out for a long time. I've always been afraid of doing it incorrectly, and having things look bad. I saw a post below of someone who has the Revolutionary War era ponytail aka "Paul Revere" look, and I suddenly desire to do something similar. Now's the time. So, I've got a few questions now. First, should I go to get a haircut and explain what I want to do to "prepare" the hair somehow? I suspect I'll need to get this done at some point, as I have parted it on the left of center for a long time. I want to avoid a mullet phase if at all possible; I know the transition part can be difficult, but if it's not too horrendous I'll deal with it. I ultimately only want it long enough for a small ponytail. Do you guys think this is doable? You seem to be the ones to ask.
While I'm at it, after doing some reading, I finally think I figured out that my hair is often dry because I shampoo it every day. So, I've stopped doing that so often. Now, it's starting to get kinda thick and a bit oily, nothing too egregious. Are there particular brands of shampoo/conditioner I should use in order to get that silky soft hair look? My hair is pretty thick, and often dry and slightly frizzy right after I shampoo it.
I really appreciate the advice!
i put my hair in a pony tail for work and when i do i get these front bangs sticking out that arent long enough to reach the back, whats with this. I dont rally like putting gel on my hair but is this what i will have to do. Why are these hairs not long enough for some reason. they dont even reach my eye brows.
this is me and my hair at 1 year and 2 months just about. alot of people now say i have long hair, but i dont feel it is long enough yet. does anyone else remember feeling thjis way when they first began to leave the akward stage?
i been growing for 8 months now and everything its ok except..... in the back is very frizzy ...and i look like i have a mullet..... will the sides catch up? or should i trim the back.
thank you.
OK, my hair is at ear-lobe length, with my 'bangs' falling slightly below my eyes. My hair is naturally straight, and used to be a couple of inches longer (I recently got a trim). The problem is though, my hair has gone kinda wavy after showering and I want it to just hang dead straight. I've tried blow-drying it after washing but it makes the ends curl out which gives my hair a 'wings' look. I heard if I blow-dry but come the hair on the inside I could get a result. Any tips how I can get my hair straight?!
I located an more recent article from this March of this year.
I had my hair relaxed 9 months when it was around 5 inches long, mostly to get rid of a few hideous curled flips here and there. Although it made the top of my scalp hurt for a couple of weeks, I'm glad in the end that I had it done. Now the effect has sort of worn out, my hair starts getting waves and curls on the ends when it contacts with moisture. Do you think my previously 'fried' hair has recovered enough in 9 months to have it done again? I would really like to not have to deal with it and not have to actively avoid moisture, along with not needing to apply straightening techniques. I really don't like the way it looks with curls and waves.
I like the look of half ponytails but I'm having some trouble tying one. A couple hairs get added to my small tail every time I double my hairband-that makes taking the hair tie out kinda painful and breaks hairs (my hair is dry when I tie it).
How do u go about tying a half ponytail?
They make plenty of hair clips for girls, but the ones I've seen are metal. It seems like those would work better than hair ties-but do they damage hair? Anyone ever see any manly hair clips?
Marty
Here's an old article that I dug up regarding a college grad, x military guy regarding hair discrimination.
the article is from 1992, so hopefully this guy won the battle.
Not all businessmen have short hair or even wear a tie as this article stipulates.
check out the link and read about a Man who stood his ground.
can anyone think of any other well known successful Longhaired businessmen?
Recently after seeing pics of the guys from Malice Mizer and Angelina Jolee in Tomb Raider, i have decided i don't want to cut or trim my hair again, until it reaches teminal length, and then we'll see from there....anyway, until i get there - and when i get there, how do i keep my ends all nice and stuff? right now they're okay except a little messy from not getting a haircut in so long....but they appear to be in the same condition as the rest of the hair shaft. I never want to have tons of split ends, or frizzy ends, or anything besides great healthy ends, but how do i make sure that that's what i get?
I would use oil treatments, i used to do those, but i stopped because i would often get my hair so clean and dry that it would actually squeak when rubbed against eachother...it always looked great in the morning, parbut was always anoid about being too harsh or still having oil in my hair and having it look greasy...so i decided to stop having to deal with that.
anyway, the point of this is, what should i do to keep my ends healthy?
my hair is long and floppy,my problem is that it tends to become wavy,since it isnt long enough i cannot use a hair iron.how do i comb my hair so that it remains straight and floppy,can anyone help>?
The other day I went to this agency and filled out an application.
the place gave me vibes that indicated it was a bit 'uptight'.
I overheard one of the women(an older lady) make some comment "they usually are" which sounded slightly negative, but I didn't hear the entire thing.
this old lady who looked 70 didn't seem very friendly and interviewed me. she said I would be contacted if this company which they were taking applications for was interested.
one of the items that I signed was an agreement to drug testing.
at present I do not use any illegal substances, but I was wondering what this old lady was thinking when she interviewed me with my long hair and all.
are office personel biased against long haired Men?
what do you guys think?
I grew my hair out from bald, but now I'm done... finally!! I'd still like it longer, but now I don't need to worry about the awkward stage. Hope I left some inspiration for some of you still growing..
Yes, it's that time of year again!
Over here in the United Kingdom the weather is finally getting lovely and bright. Tne excess heat is of course making us with long hair extra hot.
But this year is different. Last year my hair was still growing and could not fit into a ponytail properly but this year it does!
No longer will I swelt in those bang infested unbelievably hot moments!.
Just thought I'd share that :-)
p.s. My last name here was "Paddy B"
Is that true, that biotin makes hair grow faster (3/4 inch or more per month instead of 1/2)?
Thanks.
I heard that when a man masturbates his testosterone rises..adn i know that is what causes hair loss..so if u masturbate too much will that contribute in u losing your hair?
what is going on here. I have shoulder lenght hair that is blond and I swear its starting to turn brown, my dads hair is brown but my moms is the same blond that i got, how is this happening, I liked my hair when it was blond. Well atleast its not turning gray, also my dad is going bald and my moms dad and my dad dad is bald, am i determind to be bald, I will hate when that day comes. Well thanks, see ya
Hey, summer's coming up and i'm in Texas so it get's REALLY hot and there's always sun over here. I'm thinking of getting some new sunglasses, I'm not sure what would look good on me. I have no way of getting a pic online but I can describe myself a bit. First off I'm still in the awkward stage, I have black/wavy hair, and I am hispanic so my skin tone is neither too dark or too light, it's in the middle. I've been thinking of eithr getting some sunglasses by Oakley (www.oakley.com i think) such as the "Penny" or the "Scar" glasses which I think look pretty cool. The other ones I was thinking of were round lenses with wire frames (i think they are the John Lennon ones, I've also seen Ozzy Osbourne wearing this kind of sunglasses alot) the thing is I have no clue who makes these or where I could get them, anyone know? As far as colors go, no matter which ones I get I will most likely get a blue lens and if it's the oakley's a silver or dark grey frame. So which do you think look better on long haired people?
Don't you think he has very interesting hair? I love it :)
I just want good tipps how to dry out my hair as it´s very oily.
I started growing hair a few monthes ago and i noticed my hair growth line is at the side of the scalp and i'm not sure if I can fix it because it doesn't look good because the hair on the one side looks longer than on the other side. Is there any way I can try to manipulate the hairgrowth line to the center somehow?
Just wanted to say that i'am well past the awkward stage with my hair but now i feel like it is a lazy stage. Other things that where kinda strange at first was keeping my hair out of food when it is down,and when it is down the feeling when the wind blows it around. My length is near middle of back now so there is alot of detangling combing etc. Don't get me wrong i want to keep my long hair, but some days i just feel like doing nothing with my hair just to have a break from maintaining my hair. Anyone else feel like this when there hair is my length. I think i'am going to have to learn to braid my hair by myself, keeps my hair more under control (girlfriend does braiding for me sometimes)resulting in less effert,unless i can get my girlfriend to do all the work on my hair for me. Probably not.
OK people I have just found a new pic of me in colour from a gig my band did last summer:
http://the-light.com/mens/public/inmyband.bmp
My hair is bleached in the pic- at the moment my hair is abit shorter than in the foto and is brown.
ANymore suggestions as to any style I should have etc?
Did anyone see his long hair in "Replicant" ? His hair was awesome in that movie, then he had to go back to that gay short cut he always has, but I wondered how he got his hair like that
Ok I grew my hair out for oh 7 months in was long but since my hair is really wavy or partially curly it was maybe an inch below my ears. I was going to keep growing it out until it pulled itself down but with all of the comments and pressure and putting up with my afro puff i cut it!REALLY SHORT! 1/2 inch to an inch im starting a band ( rock neometal) and i wanted that adam jones look from tool but i wondered if using a HAIR IRON to straighten my hair would do anything and how long it would keep it straight if that would be the answer to my problems i would grow my hair out again.....PLEASE HELP ME!!!
looks like I'm going in for a trim... Only 1/2-1" off at the bottom. Figured that I should try to even things up a little, so as I go on my job search, people are more likely to notice that I keep my hair in good shape, instead of just letting it grow. Although, for growing hair out in the quickest amount of time, there's nothing like just letting it grow.
-J (who will still let my hair grow, but needs to have things a little bit cleaner looking as I go on my job search)
OK people I have just found a new pic of me in colour from a gig my band did last summer:
http://the-light.com/mens/public/inmyband
My hair is bleached in the pic- at the moment my hair is abit shorter than in the foto and is brown.
ANymore suggestions as to any style I should have etc?
OK people I have just found a new pic of me in colour from a gig my band did last summer:
http://the-light.com/mens/public/inmyband.
My hair is bleached in the pic- at the moment my hair is abit shorter than in the foto and is brown.
ANymore suggestions as to any style I should have etc?
If you're a fan of the mullet, which you better be or I'll hunt you down and kick your teeth in, you wanna hear the song "Bizness In The Front (The Mullet Song)", one of the greatest musical acheivements in the history of mankind. You can probably find it on audiogalaxy or morpheus, but the easiest way is to check out www.mp3.com/average_white_boys - that's the site for the band that does the song. It's AWESOME. Check it out. I dare you not to love it.
mmm, I absolutely love long hair on guys; beautiful. But is there any reason why some men prefer long to short? What are some reasons you guys go long? ;D Thanks.. ;)
I think just about everyone has now had their say about the maury show. And I don't want to necessarily continue on that line, but I thought you'd all be interested in a conversation I had the other night with a guy (in his 20s) who has waist-length hair (straight dark hair)that he wears pulled back in a ponytail. I think he's part Native American - he has that look. He's single and works full time as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home.
He said he watched that show and came away feeling sorry to those guys. He said that no matter what they may have said on TV, sooner or later they're going to start feeling sorry that they actually went through with it. He said that it might take a few days, but once they get back into their everyday world, they'll probably start missing their hair a whole lot.
He said he understands about the stares and stupid things some people say to guys with long hair, and he said that, sure, sometimes when it's really hot, the thought of cutting off his hair enters his mind. But that thought doesn't stay ther for long, because he knows that one stupid second can easily destroy what he's spent many years growing. And he said he loves his hair too much to really consider cutting it off.
He reminded me of what so many of you guys keep saying: If you want long hair, don't cut it. Use the two week rule: If the thought of cutting your hair enters your head, tell yourself that you'll give yourself two weeks to think it over. Believe me, by the next day, you'll be glad you did.
I am shocked that this happened in the USA in a public school. Some of you were pissed that men were consenting to have their hair cut on the Maury show. What do you think about this?
i have heard some people say that 60-100 hairs fall out a day, and some say up to 500. i realize it varies, but about how many hairs does the "average" person have on ones head? also, is there a website that gives more detail on the topic?
i realize this does not really matter, but i was just trying to do some math and i got curious.
thanks. :)
Hey guys I have been about 15 months without a haircut most is in a ponytail except for a few bangs. When I let it down it is totally uneven of course because the bangs have farther to grow then the back of my head. Anyway, at what point should I get it trimmed? And should I only get it trimmed a little at a time so the bangs may catch up? That way it doesn't look that significant. Thanks.
Guitartate
Has anyone tried it? Does it work as well as they say it does?
Well my girlfriend loves to play with my long hair. I think she really only likes me for it and constantly wants to make me look like a girl or somthing. Do you think there is somthing wong here.
Why do you have long hair ?
The guy to his left, who had shorter hair, said "Looks great, don't cut it shorter". It looks like the pendulum is slowly swinging the other way....toward long hair on guys.
I'm looking for a good place to get good 100% jojoba oil. Anyone know where I can find it? Maybe a good online store... Thanks in advance.
on fridays show 3-22-02 there will be 4 guys with VERY long hair one of them has a four foot long mane!!!
the problem is they are all going to cut it off!! looks like im going to have to tale it out and whack it before they do if you know what i mean!!
Zoids, an Anime that runs 5:30 a.m. Centeral Standard Time on the Cartton Network has some great hair on Guys!
Males of all ages wear long hair. One boy and one older man both wear waist-lenght hair.
Even the shorter hairstyles look cool.
A must see for anyone who like long hair, and great animation, story, chararacters, ect.
Here are some links:
http://www.artvilla.com/zoids/zshow/
http://www.artvilla.com/zoids/zshow/zoidsclass.htm
Anyone else see this show?
Want to say something about another Anime series where guys wear great long hair?
Multi HMX-12
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It's crappy looking, i think. I want to cutt off the parts in the back that fly up. But will this solve the problem or make it worse?
Here's something my girlfriend showed me that I'd like to pass along:
After I wash my hair and towel dry it, I like to apply maybe a dime sized glob of Paul Mitchell The Detangler to my hair. I work it in from the back, forming a thin coating throughout. Then I comb it out and let it air dry that way. Makes my hair incredibly soft.
Hope I've been helpful.
The Rev
what does everyone think about my hair so far.
OK here is a picture of me last year in about January. It is unfortunatly bleached hair. At the moment my hair is about this length but is not bleached and is brown.
Its the same style- whatever, so after seeing this picture what do you guys recommend for me to do with my hair? I was considering an undercut, but I would like some feedback from you people.
(This picture is awful and so you people will now know why I am not very happy with my hair) lol.
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Howdy,
I started about on hair formula 37 about two months ago and my hair is softer and such. Plus it is growing at a faster rate than before. I tried growing my hair out a couple of years ago and it would only go about 1/2 inch a month now it goes atlest 3/4 inchs a month. I was wondering if anyone else uses the product and any results.
Thank Ya
Hoss from Texas
Does anyone know where "Marie" is. According to her site, she made leather hair clips in Canada in August of 2001. Is her site dead now? I sent her an e-mail, but it came back undeliverable.
Her site is:
i've gotten pretty bored with convention and i've been thinking about growing my hair pretty long. however, i have a squarish jawline/cheek structure. can anyone tell me how i should grow my hair to accomodate my facial structure? (ie just grow the back long, grow everything long and push it back, etc.)
I just found some leather braided hair clips for men on the net that are 2.5" to 3" long. The hair clips I've seen in the store for girls are metal. Metal damages hair by cutting into it when it's part of a ponytail holder. Would it have the same damaging effect on hair clips since it's not compressing the hair as much as elastic hair bands?
Marty
Cant decide if I should try to go ahead and try to do a ponytail yet or not. The back is just long enough but the bangs are about 4 inches away. The back held together looks about as long as headbangers tail in his post on down the page (Paul Revere). Guess I'm getting anxious about going ahead and doing it. Thoughts?
I know products with alcohol are bad and almost everyone here agrees that Aussie makes the best (or some of the better) hair products. However when I was looking at the label on the Moist Conditioner I noticed that the ingredient after water is Cetearyl alcohol. Does this hurt the hair?
Anyone know any tips or any websites on how to grow a fro? Unfortunately, I'm not black or jewish (not trying to be racist...just that everyone I've ever known with a fro was either black or jewish), but I do have extremely thick hair. I've been trying to grow it out for a little while now, and the top of my hair is actually growing out fairly well, but the sides don't seem to want to puff out (as you can imagine, I'm looking like Seinfeld now with the puffy on top, short on the sides look).
I've noticed that many people put gel in their hair and either leave it like that to get the "wet look" or brush it to leave it looking softer but less movable, especially during the awkward stage. I could never ever do this, I hate having gunk in my hair. I'm in the awkward stage too and it flips and goes crazy sometimes but it doesn't bother me at all, I would much rather have "awkward" hair that moves in the wind and girls can run their hands through it rather than stiff hair glued to my head. Anyone else feel the same way?
why when i see people like this i get envy inside because he gots long hair and i dont. And it looks so good too. Man I cant wait to have long hair, i think of it every day. I think I have a problem, I WANT LONG HAIR. My hair is a little pasts my ears and my bangs are almost touching my upper lip. I really dont know what came over me in the last couple of months but I really need long hair. I just cant wait no longer. Its driving me insane. What can I do to calm my self, im in school in class thinking about it when its flipped into my eyes. I cant stop thinking about it. I also think im to carefull like with it to, im constantly scared of loosing one or two hairs. If one hair falls out i feel like somthing is going to no grow or somthing, I just really dont know whats going on with me. All i can say is I WANT LONG HAIR. Im 17 now and i dont think im ever going to cut it and am going to have beyond floor length.
i sujest you all to wattch The New Adventures of Robin Hood on TV. You can see a lot of long haired men, Robin Hood himself has it long, and especially little John, has a long thick mane!
hey where are you these days
please update your pics
i am dying to see those
please
indianman
Anyone know a site on the net that has photos of mens' hair styles? Don't necessarily have to be longhairs. I want something different, but don't know what to do with it.
Long hair looks best when your wearing a "Utilkilt" Check them out, I love them.
Have a happy day!
Jerry
Spokane, WA
hi iam 17 and iam not white but i am armenian and half spanish
can i get it braided cus my causin did it an mine is long enough but not that long.
hi guys,
i have decided to grow my hair shoulder lenght but one problem is i have too much volume any advice on how to grow it long but keep the thickness less?
advive really appreciated
kris
Hey everyone, I've been a fan of Nirvana and the Seattle scene forever, and I only recently decided that I'd get myself a fitting hair style. I stopped cutting it in September, and I've just now passed the stage where the bangs get into my eyes every time I head-bang. However, seeing as how I'm 16, my parents are really fundamentalist Christians and still make me treat it like it's short, washing it with dandruff shampoo and getting it "trimmed" every month or so, which sucks because I know it's cutting back on the growth rate. Now that I've finished the ranting, here are my questions -
A) how long does it take hair to get Cobain-length?
B) any tips on maintaining it during the awkward phase, particularly with the aim of getting it to this particular length?
C) how many of you have this cut, and what can you tell me about living with it?
Thanks for your help, and please reply to my email address - corvvs@wt.net
i dunno if anyone remembers, but a while back i made a post about how i was wondering what to do in a fight if someone grabbed my hair. well, today in school there was this, well call him john doe for whatever purposes. John has been saying things and threatening me for a while now, but i was never in the least frightened of him and relly didnt think twice about him, untill about a few days ago when i heard he was carrying a knife around and planning to stab me. So, being the "toughguy" that i unfortunately am, i confronted him on this matter. He did in fact have a knife on him, as well as a bag of pot and a pot pipe. So i said "are you gonna stab me or what?" and he replied with a yup prolly. So i told him he didnt have the balls and tossed the book he was reading. After angrily retriving it, i tossed it again. He then proceeded to pull my tie out and hold me down by hair hair and give me a nice back massage(i suppose he thought he was hitting me or something.) I of course did not do anything back because i didnt feel like getting kicked out of school, plus not only did he attack me but was carrying weapons and drugs as well, so he pretty much screwed himself worse than i couldve beat him up anyways. I have the feeling, however, that i got lucky this time. Not with this kid, hes no problem, but if I was to get in another fight with someone who might actually be a challenge to me, i dont know what to do if i get my hair grabbed. Todays "skirmish" brought a realization of just how grabable my hair is, and how i really dont know how to get someone to let go. Some one please help me to remedy this situation. Also, after he grabbed my hair i noticed a few hairs had fallen out, but thankfully i have no bld or thin looking spots.
This evening I found myself standing in the bathroom, looking in the mirror and wondering where my scissors were.
As some of you may know, I've been growing my hair out (from a zero crop) since December 2000. What's that, 15 months? Anyway, I thought that by now it'd be looking good... or if not good, then at least it would be getting a bit less awkward.
But it's not - instead of 'puffy' hair, I now have... well, God knows how to describe it - the front in kinked, the back is curly and the sides have flick-ups! :-(
Yeah, yeah, I know... wait two weeks before cutting it. I know that if I hacked it off now, I;d probably regret it in the morning. I'm just here because it's a good way of distracting myself!
Saul
how do react your kids, when you grow your hair long, having a pony tail or braids ?
i am fixing to graduate college in august and i have over shoulder length hair, that i would never think about cutting. what does everyone think the best places to look for jobs are for guys with long hair where they wont ask you to cut it.
How does this make y'all feel?
is this propaganda against Long haired Men?
what does everyone think?
Can I get fired if I let my hair grow longer again? 2 years ago I was working in a warehouse and had hair down to my shoulders, plus I am a musician and love longer hair.I look stupid in short hair and now I am doing Data Entry in a sales office. I want to grow it long again but am afraid I may get fired.I always keep it neat and it doesn't affect my work performance.
Following the thread before I saw Jarkkos Updo-Gallery updated.
My girlfriend found it looking great and she like trying this also with my hair.
I think: why not ? if she likes so, and while we are private. But I don't dare to go out like that.
Are there still more pictures of men's updos on the web or someone here, to post own pix ?
martin
PS: the picture is not me, but one of Jarkko's updo-examples
I couldn't believe it! On a local car dealership commercial last night on TV, one of the people "being interviewed" and singing the praises of that particular dealtership was a guy in his mid-late 30s with the most beautiful long blond hair I think I've ever seen. The type of hair that people often refer to as silk or cornsilk. He wore it parted just off from the middle, and it hung down over his shoulders, down over his chest, down ..... down to where? I don't know because the interview shot only showed that much of him. None-the-less, it was wonderful to see. I'm definitely tuning into the TV program that had that commercial on last night. Hopefully, that dealership prefers buying time on that show, and hopefully, that same ad will be on. How refreshing!
Well, it finally has started happening. I work at a school and many of the kids have noticed my hair. One of them even commeted, when I pulled out a curl, that I had long hair. That was such a great feeling!
hey where is jin now adays
Have you atken any news pics of yours
and yess jarkko please update your page is possible
it makes really interesting to see those picture
IndianBOy
When in my teens I had very geasy hair. It started to fall out when I turned seventeen, however, and went very dry. It stopped falling out after about six months and went through a couple of falling out phases since then. The hairline's receded a bit at the corners, as you'd expect.
The problem is the dryness though. Even if I don't wash it for days and grime begins to build on the scalp (don't worry, this doesn't happen too often, only when I'm sick etc.) it still doesn't get greasy. It just gets frizzier. I mean real frizzy.
The frizziness is always present unless I use some oil based pomade, and since I'm growing it I need to use more and more of that stuff. But again, it again gets frizzy after a day or two.
Is there any way I can make it less dry and make the individual hairs stick to one-another, like it should be? It would be wonderful if you could do it without using a gel/wax, but I know it'll probably have to be a product of some kind.
Please help. Thanks.
Golly, what was the illustrator of that book thinking?
All this talk about updos has really gotten me excited. I've made an appointment for tomorrow morning to get my hair put up. I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to get, so I think I'll just let the hairdresser have fun! The more outrageous, the better, I think. I've always wanted to try this, and you have given me the courage to do it. Thanks.
OK, my hair is now almost shoulder length. However, it is now flipping up in the the back and sides. I have basically very straight hair.
Help.
Hi, I've always wanted floor length hair. I enjoy my waist length hair now, but I always want more. Anyone else have the same desire?
I love Nirvana and Cobains hair ruled!
I like to wear my hair in a ponytail now that it's long enough to do that. However, my girlfriend warns me that wearing it like this every day will allow the hair tie to damage it (because it compresses the hair in the same place all the time). I put my hair back wet alot, which she also says is bad (please, no mold commentary; we've beaten that horse to death). My hair ties are the continuous ones (no brass clippy thing) and about 1/8" to 3/16" in diameter, I would guess. Does anyone have anything to add on the subject?
Hi,
I am attempting to grow my hair to my waist. I am about 5 inches shy of doing this. I haven't had a trim since last June. The back of my hair is now uneven. The middle is longer than the sides. Also, I have noticed that the ends are getting thinner and stringy looking. Should I have a trim to even it up, or just let it grow. The women the trims my hair does a good job. She talked me out of cutting it short one time, by telling me to trim just a little off first. Thanks in advance.
Darrin
I've go some very fine hair, and when it was short, and I slept on it, I got Medusa Grade bed head every day. Now that it's shoulder length, it's hardly a problem at all, even when I go to bed with wet hair. In fact, sometimes my hair looks pretty damn good first thing in the morning; just a quick brush and I'm ready to go. That NEVER happened when it was short. Anyone else have a similar experience as their hair grew longer?
The Rev
i was just wondering if i should get this done. Im growing my hair long and my bangs are past my eyes a bit but are still poking them here and there and i dont like putting gel in them and i cant see sometimes. So i was wondering if feathering would fix this up, i know its from the 70's but i dont care. How you think it looks on men. Thanks Pick
Hi les,
here some of my recent experiences with this kind of styling:
After been motivated by my girlfriend I was wearing my hair up since last weekend.
I had no problems with it, while we have been private having vacation.
She says, she likes it very much and looking sexy.
While we are private, I don't have problems with this way looking and I'm going to find it funny, while she likes it so much, though its at the same time very strange to me.
And she knows no restriction when she lets style my hair by a friend (that is nearly professionell) or last saturday, when she took me to a salon: the results have been what you might call very feminine.
Just that she judged to be very sexy (and I have to confirm, that we really had fun).
So she liked to let my hair piled up really high using spray or styling foam and also set some strands of my straight hair to curls hanging down from my updo or pinned up to a very feminine looking.
I still thought about, if I'm a male Lesbian, but until now I think, there's no real problem with it while we are having fun with it.
But going out I'm still cautious: I use to wear disguise / be crossdressed to prevent to be seen by people that I don't recognize to be open-minded in this things.
Going to the salon I had not dared without this way of disguise. Also it was not in the neighborhood, but in another town where we went.
It still was a very special feeling to be treated with a styling what mostly only women are wearing for prom and like that.
I surely had not gone as far as my friend does, when we entered the salon. But she said, if she is paying for it so she wants to have no half results.
So I got tied up my hair to a high ponytail, get it parted to several strands, treated with fixing spray and piled it up in pinned curls until it was a real high and glamourous updo. But my friend wasn't satisfied with that and so they made some curls hanging down from this updo and last trying some accessoires like bows, barettes and decoration combs. I didn't meant to need this too, but won't like to discuss with her in the salon and so got at last one bow in front of the updo and a comb below it back of my head.
They used mass of spray for fixing the results of this styling whole day and evening.
I was feeling very strange, when this was finished and scared for people to take a look on me and wanted immideately to return home, if she really wants to have me with this style, so I thought it had to be private. But she used the occasion (that she hadn't if we had gone with my car) to visit a restaurant for eating with me and even before a shop and buy new nylons for me, cause that ones I was wearing (for my disguise) had got a run.
First I was very strained, but when we were at last in the restaurant and we had passed several people and no one was laughing or gazing at me I started to feel comfortable, until a woman sitting at the next table was looking in my direction.
She asked, what salon had made my style, but then confirmed, that it's very becoming to me and regrets, her hair was cut too short for this. My friend was answering but at last asked her, if she had realized, I'm a man, and what's her mind about men wearing styles like that. And before I got the chance to express my anger for my friend, giving away my secret, got answered: she had just been thinking about, but still likes it to be nice and really becoming to me.
Jumping over the rest of the day that I mostly could enjoy, my girlfriend has invited a friend for the breakfeast next day, who emerged to be familiar with hairstyling while she got the order of my friend to refit my hairdo. It wasn't made perfect as the day before, but they took some times trying out several variations most with high tied ponytail also to find an updo-style to replicate for us without help. So I was learning to pin up that high ponytail in strands and to curls like my friend wanted it to have. I was not convinced by the results, but after at sunday still going with a glamourous updo by her friend, she induced me to follow next days this instructions and with some improvement by her and completion with a flower-decorated comb, she purchased for me, she was pleased so far. -
I guess, you'll find all this crazy or abnormal. Sometimes I also feeled like that, but most we had fun getting thus away from everyday life, some kind of special holidays..
PS:
if you are looking for examples there are two Sites you will be successful: http://www.house-of-lords.com/Formal%20Styles.html and
http://gallery.hairboutique.com/
Alright, here's the story. I have dry hair, and I use jojoba oil which works pretty good. But I still get frizz! Not a lot. My hair is not dry at all with the jojoba oil, but there's lots of strands that just don't stick to the rest. What else can I use?
Does anyone know anything about hair mayonnaise? How's it work?
I have my hair parted, and sometimes pull the sides and bangs behind my ears or just let it hand loose.
The problem is if I have been having it behind my ears then wnat to have it down, the bangs curl where they were previously behind my ears. This looks not good as the bangs curl forward lol.
DO you have any idea how to straighten it after? Also, do you think it looks best sraight down or behind ears?
I put if back if it looks out of shape or full of volume, but when its got abit oily I wear it down because it hangs alot better and even.
I'm trying to find a guy who used to post here and i'm hoping someone can help me out. He used the e-mail spider_mikey@hotmail.com. I met him on this board a while back and we'd been corresponding for a while, but i haven't heard from him in a couple months. I tried to send him an email earlier this afternoon and got back an error message along the lines of "this hotmail account does not exist". Does anybody know if he has another address now where i might be able to get in touch with him?
thanks in advance for any help.
Hello, I am still growing out my hair, trying to get it back to the lenght it used to be a few years ago, If you've read previous posts youll know why. Any how the first time around I wasn't too gentle or caring for my hair, but learned how to while I still had it really long last time. I try now to be very gentle when washing and when combing/brushing out. I brush it once in the morning, and once at night. Detangle with fingers first. I don't pull hard, and I start at the ends and work up. Usually a little hair comes out, around 5-10 long hairs and about the same shorter hairs maybe more. And some times a few just apear on my shoulders and back during the day. But after washing my hair gently no matter how carefull I am more hairs come out. About 4 times more. How can I keep that amount less, and why Do more come out after washing my hair. I wash it about once a week. Is there anything I'm missing ?
When I get in the shower and my hair gets soaked in water then when I try to slick it back with my hands (or in any other direction) it is very hard to do so, it's not tangly or anything, it just feels like it will not move (I don't use gels or anything else) then if I hang my head upside down it takes some help from me to actually have the water push my hair down. When I lift my head back up the water alone cannot push my hair back down, I have to force it down with my hands. Is this a sign of greasy hair or something else?
It is my belief that Creator wants humans to let their hair grow long so that as it naturally falls out it becomes prime nesting material for the birds.
Spring is upon us in some areas, and soon will be in the rest. If you want to have some joy and pleasure with your long hair try this.
When you brush or comb it out save the hair in a container. When you have a bunch saved up put it outdoors where the birds can see it and safely get to it. If you want to be extra kind toss in the lint from your clothes dryer too.
Pay attention as spring progresses. You'll soon see bird nests woven together with the hair you donated.
If your losing your hair I found two websites that can help stop and maybe even grow back some of your hair.
www.thebaldtruth.com
www.hairlosshelp.com
Good Luck
Ok I am still waorrying about weather to go for it. What are your opinions/views/advice etc on undercuts? I want it becasue it looks good tied up and when down it will probs hang better. But im scared it will not look good. Please advise me on what to do. I know MG has one and he has helped me out alot via email over this so thanks alot.
Has anyone got any pictures pf them tied up and hanging loose with an undercut?
Hello guys!
I have been growing my hair for about 15 months now and my bangs are almost two inches below my chin when straightened.
My problem is this:
I can pretty much get all my hair into a ponytail, there is the occassional front hair that escapes but it generally all gets caught up in the hair.
Anyway, I am 16 and I go to school. I am the ONLY guy with long hair in my entire school (apart from about 2 with undercuts in lower years) I really want to start ponytailing my hair for practical reasons but I'm scared...This may sound silly but the thought of being brave enough to wear a tail around the school and be the subject of many cruel jokes really doesn't appeal to me...
What did you guys do when you first wore a tail?
Well I have short brown hair dyed black and using (lots) of gel each day...will gel damage my hair when growing it out long? and is it the dye that's causing me to lose like 4-6 strands of hair a day? (is that normal?) Thanks in advance
Do any of you ever feel that your long hair just doesnt look good or right?
I see other peoples long hair and theirs looks good. Infact I have never seen anyone elses long hair that doesnt look good. DO you think it is just my self conscionce? and I am paranoid? but I am definatly certain my hair just does not look good or the way I want it to.
Please help me if you can,
Which is better for dry hair? Aussie moist shampoo or Aussie Mango Smoothy shampoo? I always use Aussie conditioners but have never tried their shampoos.
OK, here's the story: I'm a highschool freshman, and my hair is approximately three inches long all around, which is pretty long for a guy (at least in my hometown). I've been trying to grow out my hair for the last three years, however, my mom has been forcing me to cut it every few months. Not just a trim to neaten things up, but a full blown cut that takes about an inch off. First she said it "doesn't look normal" and "it's not the norm." Then she changed her story to "I don't care how long it is, as long as it's neat and clean." When she was saying this I let her trim it because I thought she had changed her mind, and suprisingly she kept her word and did nothing more than even it out. However, about three days later she told me she needed to cut it again, and this time she said she was taking a lot off. Every once and awhile I throw down an ultamatim and refuse to get it cut, but she ends up grounding me until I give in. I'm getting really sick of her butting in. Did anyone else go through this or know what I should do?
what do u think about boys growing long hair `?
Life’s never really meant very much, y’know the story it’s always just been there. You did school, you got hitched, you got a job, you got fired etc. etc. and that’s about it. Yeah I know dull and unimaginative sums it all up :-)
So why, hair mid-back and on it’a way to my hips (I really like that thought !) has life started becoming so meaningful and precious ? What is it about this darned wretched stuff ?
On the other hand if one could capture it’s magic formula and market it in bottles along the lines of “A Rare Blend of Fine Scottish Mists” or “London Fogs Herbal Extract ” we’d all be consultant millionaires overnight ! ;-)
Hi,
I don't know, if I really have some problem, but I'm someway irritated on my last experiences I had with my long hair and my girlfriend.
I have to tell, that I'm no long-hair-fetishist, but only let it grow and don't cut, and the girlfriends, I was together mostly liked it, and so there was no need to cut.
The irritating experiences came with my girlfriend (with her job making much more money, than I do), I'm together nearly one year.
Some times she said, I might do something with my looking - what I mostly didn't care about. So one day she found searching the internet to this page, and some postings on updo's for men, and so some days after on a weekend came with a friend of her, a professional hairstylist, trying some updos with my hair.
Cause the way I'm looking really don't cares me very much, I let them do, though I feeled someway strange now wearing my hair up:
at last they made me that style described in one of the old posting of this board, ( http://the-light.com/archive/mens/messages/1079.html ) cause my girlfriend wants to see, how this will look on me: a french braid up and so the loose strands pinned up on my head to a lot of curls and so very feminine and glamourous looking, a way, that comes to surprise me, though I mostly don't care on my looking.
But my girlfriend was really delighted with this result, and so they used much of hairspray to fix it, though I was someway sceptical on this.
But she turned to calm my doubts, that this might look nice, and one hour later there were some of her friends coming, to get be advised by them, if my new style is nice and appropriate.
So next time I got surprised, when they mostly confirmed the view of my girlfriend, telling, this style to be much better than the way, I'm looking before, and it doesn't matter if male or female: the nice looking results should be essential.
And so - to get the top on it - I got statements (after they saw the polaroid-photos, my girlfriend has made from the updo-trials before), that for my face and my hair an updo-style is best appropriated to me, and there was no contradiction.
I'm not really sure, if I so was a victim of a conspiracy of my girlfriend, but their was mostly to me the evidence, that they were serious with their statements.
Cause I had planned before with my girlfriend, to have the weekend with her, I let it go wearing this updo-styling:
on one hand I was very irritated about it, but let it be to the favor of my friend, on the other hand I admit that I was someway fascinated of this styling and so tolerated it like some carnival-event.
But since that weekend she came again several times, me to wearing my hair in an updo-style, also very high tied pony-tails she makes, if I leave this unattended.
Also she got me to go to a salon, to make an elaborated updo (14 days after her first disovery of my new styling) , and I saw several pictures printed, she got out of the WebSites, that have hairdo-galleries with updo's, that she's going to trie on me, if there's the occasion (I even found pix like this ones http://gallery.hairboutique.com/detail.asp?ID=5062 http://www.beautywish.com/images/Formals/formal_style_6.jpg ).
While I use to be open-minded on all things, that may occur and can be done, if some like it and there's no damage and also like to be with my friend and what she likes to do, I see little reason not to follow the way she likes it.
But on the other hand I think, there's come the time, to stop this, particulary with regard to the risk, that this new way of styling, she likes trying on me, gets public and no more only discreet between us and her friends - and she is still planning this: visiting parties and present me with my new styling.
So she suggested, if I might find it embarrassing to present me as male with this updo-styling, to make a little crossdressing and so present to most people as regulary styled.
She had tested this (with support of her friends) already with me before my first visit for updo-styling in the salon, cause I don't dared to be public with this (my second carnival-presetation within short time - and she also likes to see me stumble in high-heels her friends believed to be appropriate to supply us with; after first pain it developed to be a special kind of fun, though I until now don't find to have a disposition to be transvestite).
So what do you think about such tales ?
What would you recommend in this situation ?
should I better cut my hair, before things come worse ?
maybe, you might help me out of my irritation...
Rainer
Message added to your original posting of the 17th below.
Sorry it's a bit late but I couldn't find an old message anywhere ! :-)
hi, I'm not sure if this is considered long hair by you gentlemen, but do you have any tips on growing my hair out to look like the guy in the picture?
Also, my hair is very quick to dry if I shampoo it more than every few days, which means that for the few hours after ive shampooed it, my hair gets all fuzzy and weird. Would I still be able to grow it to the style shown or is this a lost cause?
If you need more info, I'll be glad to follow up to any inquiries
The picture is of an actor by the name of tom welling.
don't you suffer when there is a terrible heat outside ?
Hey all, i'm new here. My hair isn't new, but i am.
I've had long hair for the last, um, gosh like 10 years. I typically wear the ol' horsey tail, but have recently had my eye on a variation of that. Trouble is, I don't even know what to call it, but i'm hoping someone on here will know!
Basically it's a variation on the binding. Rather than an elastic, 'scrunchie', or a ribbon holding just the clump of hair at the base of the head, the hair is bound into a single solid, um, cluster. Looks sort of like you have a tube sticking out the back of your head. I get the impression this is done using a length of ribbon, but i have no idea how to go about actually tying that ribbon.
I would really appreciate anybody who can give this particular binding a name, or even better some references or info. Thanks!!!
Been growing out for like five months and I'm not sure how to tell what type of hair I have (thick, thin etc.) Here is as much info as I can tell: The sides are rather straight, the top is wavy (almost curly) and seems to have quite a few "cowlicks", it feels pretty rough, if I go out in the wind or someone messes up my hair instead of falling back down it stays that way yet if I'm doing certain movements like bending over to pick something up it stays fixed in place. It usually feels dry, a few times it will feel a bit greasy. So what type of hair is this? How can I make it softer and "better"? I would like to be able to go outside in the wind and be able to fix my hair back into place or have it fall back into place, I would also like it to move more and not be so fixed in place. Any tips?
What's up! My hair has been growing for six months, and is just starting to get long {Kind of).How long intell I can put it into a pony tail? How do I take care of it? Can I make it grow faster? Thanks in advance.
In a recent post I was curious how my hair looks bad. One of the reasons I have decided this is the thickness of it.
I like the style/length of Cobains in 1993 era and I have a picture from Nirvana's excellent live n loud show, with Kurts hair looking great.
I dont want mine to be bleached but I am still considering an undercut after seeing this because it seems to make Kurts hair look and hang good.
Here is a picture of how I may have my hair.
http://the-light.com/mens/public/kurt.jpg.bmp
He has the undercut in front and slightly above the ears but not on the neck as some other people have it. I like this alot.
What do you guys think? Will my hair hang better and look thinner with an undercut after getting rid of the thickness underneath?
I've worn my hair short for years and decided not to get it cut last fall and to let it grow out.
unfortunately, my hair doesn't grow out in the same way that people with straight hair does which means it starts growing out in different directions.
I personally would like to have it at least shoulder length, but if I cannot get the right look I may have to resort to the dreadful idea of getting it clipped off.
anyone else encountered these problems and what are your suggestions?
Guys,
Any way to predict the width of pony tail with shorter hair? Would help to pre-order a tail cuff, but large or small? My hair is thick but fine textured. Thanks for any advice. T
Hi.
Just curious-I've seen comments about how long hair interrupted people careers.
My question to those people is:
do u think there is a way to make those 2 work?
I mean maybe some of u wear it only loose or grow it to midback+ lengths so it may not appeal to some employers but what if one kept his hair in pony tail and kept it rather short(shoulder length for example).
I'm not hinting people should give up their principles but personally when I'll begin working, I wouldn't want to come to a position where I would have to choose between better career and hair('cause I'll probably choose the career) so I'm intrested to hear opinions of people who had problems of this kind so mayb I can come to the best solution.
Adi.
I talked to some women I work with, and I like them have oily hair. They have long hair and shampoo daily, no conditioner, and have beautiful hair. If they don't shampoo every day, the hair gets too oily. I am wondering why all you guys seem to have dry hair problems? What are you doing with your hair? Are you outside all day, in the sun, or seawater? Are there any of you with the conditions above?
Tom
I read something on the web the other week about how Vinigar supposably is good for the hair follicles. is there any truth is this, and if not what is best to use on hair that is drying out besides conditioner?
hey, just wondering if anyone has heard of this my friend told me he used it a while back and it helped his hair grow out fast within a time period of 3 months. his hair did grow pretty long before it was above his ears and later it was at his chin, has anyone ever heard of it?
Hi guys!
I have to say i'm pleased to have come accross a site dedicated to guy's with long hair! I am a 23 year old male in the uk, I started growing my hair out when I was 16, and have had hair down just past my shoulders since I was 20!
Anyway, my question to you is, in the last few months or so, I have been finding lots of 'dead' hairs, they are silver, and shine, I get my hair cut on average, once every 6 months, just to have the ends trimmed, someone once told me that these are 'dead' hairs, but others tease me that I am going grey at a very early age!!! (I know that does happen)
I am reluctunt to think that i'm going grey, as I only find one hair here and there, and not lots of hairs confined to a certain area, as I imagine would be the case if I was going grey, are these 'dead' hairs?? or do I need to face up to the fact that i'm going grey very early!?!?
for the past 6 months, I have been under allot of stress, I had a very stressful job, and just before xmas I lost that job due to lay offs!! and still haven't found another one, which has caused more stress, could this be a factor?? and if so will the hairs stop 'dying' (or turning grey!) once my stress levels are reduced???
Any advice anyone can give will be much appreciated!!
Jamie.
Does gel destroy hair or does anything bad to them?
Thanks.
Hey, what's a good product to give your hair that natural oily look on days that you shampoo your hair? Someone recommended baby oil, is that good?
http://www.geocities.com/crypticw/sexy.htm
in which year men started wearing ponytails ?
who started with that ?
Matt Toschlog, President, Outrage Entertainment
http://www.outrage.com/bios/matt_toschlog.html
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/montreal/montreal_summary_Oct01.htm
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/montreal/MTL_Oct_02.jpg
This guy has super cool hair!
His hair is extends past his waist length and even past the frame of the last picture!
I hope that someday science can make my hair that long and that color!
Never cut that cool hair, Matt!
Multi HMX-12
Yesterday my class started P.E. We are in there for an hour and a half and you can imagine I get pretty hot and sweaty playing basketball that long. The only problem is that the harder I play and the more I sweat my hair starts to frizz out. And I hate it to look like that the rest of the day. My hair is all long enough yet to put in a ponytail. Are there any other suggestions that I can do to keep my hair from getting to out of control but still play??
check out this board and see for your selves.
After I work out at my local gym, I like to sit in the Jacuzzi. However, it is rather generously chorinated, and I'm concerned that my hair is going to bleach out, crumble, fall out, mutate, or whatever. Does anyone on the board know much about the effects of chlorine on hair?
Thanks,
The Rev
Why do most of men with long hair wear their hair in a pony tail ?
Hi, I came across this board along time ago, but read it almost daily. I just need to vent I guess so for now this is my first time posting. As for me I started growing my hair when in Junior High, and kept growing it untill it was about to my butt. I did this originaly to rebel against my parents, dad was air force and wanted me to keep my hair like him basicaly, he gave me a very hard time for a while but eventually let up on it, when my religous right aunt picked up, and still does pester me about it. I stopped feling rebelious and started to relize that this was how I liked having my hair best, after having had so many different awful short hair styles. I had it like that untill a girlfriend that I really thought loved me for me, forced me into cutting it, but I couldn't bear to go as far as she wanted, I only let it get cut back as far as my shoulders when I said no more. We went our seperate ways. This was around August of 2000. I aganoized and kicked my self for months over that. By the time it grew back to my mid back, I graduated college and started looking for jobs. Of all places at 21ys old I found a great paying job, working for the air force at the same base I grew up around. I didn't think it would be a problem. See The company I work for is contracted with the air force so I don't really hold the air force to blame, since the military people I've run into have never been rude or said anything about it to me, but rather the company I work for. They're based in texas
(mean anything!) Any way about a month after I've been there, My boss chases me out to my car after work and suggests that I should, as he said snip snip the hair, to which I said i didn't really think so. About two more weeks pass and he said If I didn't I would be fired. I was told I had the weekend to comply, mind you nothing in the hand book for the company about grooming in regards to mens hair length. I didn't know him well enough, but I had school loans, and a new car to pay for. I shouldn't have bought a new car so soon, then I wouldn't have felt so pressured into "complying", plus nobody else heard any of this. I gave in, too many bills, and have kick my self since. This was around 1.5 years ago. As soon as I passed the 90 day probation I started growing it back out. I haven't cut it since. I am down to my shoulders now, and my hair is slightly curly which makes it seem like it takes so much longer. I usually learn not to do bad things more than once, this time it took two. I have promissed my self never to cut it again, I'll live on the street first, and will get it back as long or longer than before. when I look in the mirror now, I like who I see, much better than I did when I was stupid enough to have cut it off. Any way my point to every one is please don't give in to pressures, work or a woman, I've found that as much as I like my toys, I like my self worth and dignity more! I have found that being older And wiser I have taken beter care of my hair this time around, than when I was younger, since I didn't really know how to then. I have taken vitamins, and tried to eat better, which may acount for some of it. Sorry to ramble on but It feels better to share than to keep it in, and hopefully no one else will make the same mistake.
I'm in the awkward stage and have not-so-pretty hair. The back/sides are pretty much straight (except for a few ends that flip out esp the ones by neck) however the top is really wavy, almost curly. So this is kind of weird, I have two different hair types I guess. My hair is very dry and feels pretty rough if I put my hands through it and usually doesn't look good at all. What kind of hair is this? Is it even worth growing out? My hair doesn't move much, like if I'm excercising inside the house I can be jumping rope and the hair seems to be fixed on my head (I hate this it makes it look like I wear gel) however if I go in the wind my hair will get all messed up and won't fall back down but stay that way, which I also hate. I have heard Aussie Hair Insurance is good for this but I don't know. Oh and I only shampoo once every two weeks, condition daily and deep condition twice a week with Aussie three minute miracle. Any tips or comments would be appreciated.
Well as i posted about my hair before and got a responce for a layer cutt to get rid of this shaggy, mullet like hair but still have it long so i can get long hair. Im scared that they are going to take off to much or somthing. What exactly do they do when cutting. I havent had a hair cutt for 8 months and last time i did i said i never was again becasue i ended up with not even a inch of hair but i guess i had it comming becasue i said get it short as can be with still having some hair. So my real question i guess is what do the stylist or barber or whatever actualy do when cuting it in layers and getting rid of this semi mullet thing going on. Damn this sucks, all i asked for is long hair with out ever having to get it cutt again. Also would this be the only time i would have to get this done or will i have to keep getting it done till its long enough. Man im so confused, thank god for this board. Thanks in advance. Joe
Does anyone have fav. conditioni or shampoo that has been good with them. i'm using panteen(conditonair and shampoo) and really have not seen much of a difference. I have looked at some of the herbal essence stuff but don't want to waste my time buying something if I don't know anyone that has input on it.
I am new to this hair cut. What is the big deal? I keep hearing your hair has to be either one length or buzzed. This sounds crazy and a bit unhealthy. If we as long haired men are going to look for acceptence then why bash anyone who wants their hair different. For the past 10 years we saw nothing but bald and shaved heads. Now long hair is coming back. Lets not be so full of ourselves and decide what ANYONE should look like. Wear your hair the way YOU find it looks nice. If you look good in a mullet wear one. I think some guys look cute with one, and others don't. To say that its unnatural is silly. no hair cut is natural.
I find its the stylist's who want everyone to wear the same cut. Strange! sorry for the rant.
Chris
Hey folks!
I've seen this product around for a while now and have finally decided to get one for myself. I did that this past weekend and gave the thing a try a couple of times over those days.
Does anyone else have any experience with this product?
Keepin' it long!
Madoc
Thats 9 months of growth. Takes so long.. I cant wait to get it finally all behind my shoulders!
Thanks,
Jason
I have been reading that some of you only wash your hair once or twice a week. I have always washed mine daily and have been using conditioner (cheap stuff). Today for the first time I didnt wash my hair only rinsed it out. I have naturally oily hair and dont know if I can keep this up or not (feels kind of dirty). If this really helps I guess I can adjust to every other day washings. Also my hair is longer than ever has been on any of my previous 3 attempts to grow it (always gave up before and got a buz cut). My bangs are just touching the top of my top lip and the back is about 2 inches below my shoulder blade. I also need some pointers on how to keep it out of my face until it is long enough to be pulled back into a pony tail. I am hoping this is at least the middle of the bad phase because the in the face stuff is driving me nuts!Any pointers or tips would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.
I have decided to keep my hair growing. It has been a year and three months since I have last cut it. I believe when it is wet, it goes past my shoulders but I am not sure since it is very curly. Lately, a lot of people have been noticing how long it has been getting. I had one friend touch it. I had another friend who walked right past me because he didn't recognize me with my hair. I have to admit it is a good feeling. I think my goal is to either grow it to the middle of my back or to have it be like Jerry Lee Lewis and have it appear shorter until I toss it around. What do you all think?
Any of you longhairs that remember BROS magazine - probably the first magazine devoted to longhaired gay men, or that were possibly member's of BROS, is invited to check out my new Yahoo group devoted to BROS magazine and the guys that belonged to it. If you are a BROS alumni and might possibly have pics of longhair gatherings or info about the magazine, you are certainly invited to join the group. Please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brosonline
Is it bad for your hair to put it up in a pony tail while it's still wet? I know brushing wet hair is a big "no no," so how about hair ties?
The Rev
what do you think about the hair styles of the 1980's ?
As I was paying the bill at the check-out counter yesterday, this big bossy woman in the queue behind me said in a loud voice to her friend she just didn't know what the world was coming to these days and how much she disliked long hair generally.
Looking directly at the girl behind the till I said just as loudly I'd heard on the news that buzz cuts for some women can definitely enhance their sex appeal.
She nearly choked....
Hey there everyone...I just got the worst and shortest cut Ive ever had. I HATE IT!!!! The guy who cut it just did whatever he wanted and now I look like a marine...My hair wasnt that long to begin with but I never wanted it this short. I feel horrible about myself and dont even want to leave the house....How long do you think it will take till it looks presentable? It is a very short flattop right now....About 1/2 inch in front if even that...HELP!!!!!
How long is your hair ?
Thank you of your support, everyone! I will keep you posted as to the out come of this issue. There are some great people from this board that are giving me some great advice and helping me sort out this situation. Thanks again I’ll be back!!
Anyone in doubt that Mould can infect human hair may wish to visit the following URL. It gives a good introduction to Mycology generally, not just how it can affect Hair, Nails or Skin.
http://www.doctorfungus.org/mycoses/human/other/Piedra.htm
Whist at this site, you might also like to study the conditions that Moulds and Fungi most like to grow in.
If after reading this you still want to tie wet hair, fine, at least you have made an informed decision.
How many of you longhairs have had long hair for so long that you've really forgotten the "awkward stage"?
I ask because I've had long hair for 25 years now. I really don't remember the bad hair and frustration of the awkward stage. I just remember having the ugly 70s hair!
I ask because a lot of people here ask for advice on the awkward stage, and in most cases, I haven't a clue!
But I can say one thing....KEEP IT GROWIN'!!!!
Didn't people used to use olive oil on their hair in ancient times? Or animal fat? Don't know where I got the idea, but was this the case? Thanks. Tom
I fail to understand how drying hair can be bad for you when most girls dry their hair on a regular basis and manage to maintain log thick beautiful locks. Help please.
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Two outstanding people on this board came to my aid 2 weeks ago. They spent their time and effort to help me build a case of religious discrimination against my employer who I have been with for over two years. With their letters of support and the backing of the ACLU, I hope to force my employer to change their company policy and to recognize the individual spirituality that each person carries with them both at work and at home. Spiritual being is not something you turn on and off just because you change location and punch a clock for 8 hours. The subject of concern was the length of my hair and how it related to my religious doctrine. These gentlemen sighting case history, historical doctrine, and using their own expertise on the subject put together letters that were written from the heart. As I type this post the ACLU is drafting charges against my employer.
Thank You again my long haired friends your efforts and support are much appreciated and will make a difference for the employee that faces this same issue in the future.
I will keep this board up to date as to the progress of the litigation.
Bill
This isn't the best pic in the world, but what the heII. At least it gives an idea of the length of my hair currently. I can upload better ones if anyone wants to see them.
Keep it growin, fellas!
Hope this works!
ok, this is my first time posting anything on here. I just had a few questions about my hair. I have been growing my hair out since the begining of the school year in august 2001. I started out with a buzz cutt at number 3. I desided then that i am tired of getting my hair cutt and let it grow out. Well I ran into a few problems. First my hair gets real oily, i mean running your fingers through your hair getting oil on hands a bit oily, just after not washing my hair 1 night. So i wash my hair and condition every night. is washing and conditning every night like this bad. ok second question, How will i get my hair all even when it gets longer. Like right now it looks like in the back im growing a mullet. Should i get the back just cutt off so it can be even with everything else or what. Im lost on all of this. Wish I new friends at school that have long hair to talk about this with. Well I guess if i did i wouldent want to grow my hair out then. I just like to be a little more different then most others at my school. Also my hair is really thick. For some reason i just relized i kinda look like shaggy from scooby doo, a little longer though. Well thanks for your help
You can kinda see the length of my hair in this photo. I have some gel in the front to keep it out of my face but you can see the front bangs to get an idea of the length.. What do you guys think?
I've been growing for a year this month from a shaved head.
Scott
The first pic is of me in late june 2001 and the other pic was taken today.
Oh and for fun
My mirror image :D
Sorry if some of the pics are low quality, my digi cam sucks.
I have never really pay much attention as to what type of hair I have until recently when I decided to grow my hair. I have been using Aveda products, started vitamin & biotin intake, and hair is now at a steady growth of 1" per month.
I have thick and wavey hair, and have always considered it to be "normal" hair. Is this right? What are some ways to find out what type of hair I have?
I have seen many members here use Aussie products, are they that good? What do you all recommend?
TIA
Well, now it's finally happening to me. The disciplinarian at my school is forcing me to get a haircut. My hair is only down to about the tip of my nose, and he wants me to cut it to a level above my eyebrows. That's about 3 inches of hair I'm gonna have to lose which is like 6 months of growth down the drain. And the thing that makes it worse is that the disciplinarian and I used to be pretty cool with each other, and now he's being an asshole about my hair even though I'm a senior with only few months left before I graduate. I can't really fight this either because the rulebook clearly states that the disciplinarian is the final authority on everything, which basically means that he can do whatever he wants. I go to a private school, so if I don't get it cut they can just expel me, and that would really suck since I've spent all of my high school years there and I'm so close to finishing. My mom isn't on my side either; she wants me to just do what I'm told and be screwed by my school yet again (they have done some very unreasonable things to me before). It doesn't look too good for me, and I can't think of any way to stop this. I'll let you guys know how it turns out I guess. Later. :(
The Hair
Hi.
Just a question that intrests me:
I've always considered long hair(for males) to be no longer than chest length (and I'm planning to grow it shorter than that) and I think that this length is considered "mainstream" as far as long hair for men is usually considered in society.
I'm intrested to know why u waist length longhairs decided to grow it to such length and not stop at earlier stages?doesn't it take u a lot of time to take care of it?are u getting a lot of comments from people?or for that matter how does it feel to have this amount of hair? :)
Have fun,
Adi.
Hi guys!
Been getting alot of emails from you all asking about my lil scrunchies and so here is a picture to show you how they look in the hair....the twist you see can be worn disquised behind the ponytail...I make them in all colors and have alot of nice manly plaids too...No matter how thin or how thick your hair is I can make a scrunchy to fit...and my elastic does not give out or break! I take the time to handsew the seams closed invisibly so there is no ugly spot to hide.... These sell 4 for $10.00 and shipping is $1.50 in usa/canada and 2.50 to the rest of the world. prices are in us funds.
I am growing my hair out, and it is going well. However, in the past I have failed because of the frequency that I must wash my hair. It has so much "wave" that washing is sometimes the only way to get it presentable in the morning. Then I work out at the gym, making it beyond grimey with sweat, so I have to wash it again.
I use a high-quality conditioner and skimp on the shampoo. Any other tips? I don't want it to just dry out the longer it gets.
Thanks.
Y'know, I've never considered myself to be at all militant about hair length. Mine is longish and that's the way I like it. For those who prefer it short -- or even buzzed -- well, I've always thought that was their business and not mine. On Friday afternoon, though, I learned something about myself.
I was at the hair salon for low-lights and a trim, when I noticed a man reflected in the mirror behind me. He was about 25, nice looking (a UCSD grad student maybe?), and his shiny brown hair was just short of waist length. As an old guy with a prominent "bald spot" (that's what I call it, okay?), I was openly envious. Anyway, he disappeared into the back of the room and I forgot about him.
Later, after my color was done I went back to have the foils taken out and get shampooed. As I was returning to my stylist's station, I was walking with my head down to keep my hair from dripping on my neck. That's when I saw it. Passing another stlyists chair, I noticed on the floor these LONG chunks of hair -- lots of them. Looking up, I saw a formerly long-haired young man with a very well done, hip, stylish, SHORT haircut. By almost anyone's definition, you'd have to say he still looked very nice -- and I realize that the majority opinion would probably be that he looked "a helluva lot better!" To me, though, it was as if I'd seen someone like Britain's Tony Blair dressed in full Nazi storm trooper regalia. I gasped as if I'd been punched in the gut. For just a minute -- and only at the gut level -- I felt both pity and anger. A few seconds later, I was able to remind myself that it was none of my business, and I guess you could say I recovered. Even now, though, thinking about it again brings back a sense that the world is out of kilter. What was it, I wonder, that would make someone who had obviously made a conscious decision to be a longhair, and who had obviously had it for long enough to become part of his identity -- what force could have made him cross over to the dark side? Guess I'm not as tolerant as I thought.
...JP in san diego.
my hair is quite short at the moment (about 2cm) but it is thick, dry and pretty wirey. will i be able to grow it?
would it help if i shaved it all off and started from scratch?
what sort of thing can i do to stop it being so dry?
i shower nearly every day, is this making my hair the way it is?
quite a few questions there but i would really apreciate it if someone could answer them. thanks :)
I have wavy, wiry hair that I'm trying to grow out (3" on top, 2" sides and back). A month ago, I decided I wanted to go either all straight or all curly. My stylist suggested going the straight route with Rusk Anti-Curl, saying it would get rid of most but not all of my waves, and she said that many guys use this when they are trying to grow their hair out. I had it done last week, and there is no noticeable difference in my hair other than a few waves laying a little flatter. My hair is also more wiry in the front than before. She even used the strongest formula on my hair. I'm disappointed with the results.
My question is how soon can it be before I can have other chemical services used on my hair (perms, highlighting, etc.)? I have read that the Anti-Curl treatment can be gone within a few weeks but others have said it can last as long as four months. My stylist said that since it's a treatment it will eventually wash out after about three months, but it looks bad - I wish I could do something about it now.
Has anyone used the Anti-Curl treatment and liked it? Anyone try it and not like it? Has anyone given up on trying to grow long hair that just won't go straight and gotten a perm or a 'fro? Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
Post in subject line only if you want. Thanks.
I've been growing my hair for about 6 months now, from a french crop and I look like one of the beatles.
That doesn't really bother me but my aim is to get my hair looking something like Kurt Cobains just before he died.
I've looked at tons of pics of him but I'm not sure how he grew his hair, it looks as though he just left it without maintanance and let it grow.
Basically my question is does anyone know what Kurt did to his hair to get it like it was?
And how can I get mine like that?
Hi everyone,
I recently watched 12 Monkeys again (it's one of my favorite movies). Toward the end, Brad Pitt is wearing a black cap, and it hit me: I should wear one of those! It looks cool, and would be a great way to control my hair while growing it out.
So, can anyone recommend a place to get a similar kind of hat? I have no experience with wearing hats, so I'm totally clueless. Thanks.
- J.B.
Hey I think I've found my solution for getting through the awkard stage. See I have very thick hair that tends to curl at the ends. After a shower, when it dries, it has that "big" look that I hate so much because I want my hair to be tight and flowing down. So recently, I've been wearing a stocking cap and after 30 minutes or so, when I take it off my hair is very straight and low on my head. I love it. It looks thin and isn't so big. I was just wondering if I shouldn't do this anymore? I didn't know if wearing this hat hurts my hair. I mean it's not tight on my head at all. It just keeps the hair down on my head and prevents it from frizzing up. I also realize I can put gel in my hair so I wouldn't have to wear a hat. My ultimate goal is to be able to get my thick hair into a ponytail. Right now the bangs are down to the end of my nose.
My hair is about three inches right now, the sides are starting to flip and stick out but that doesn't bother me, however the top of my hair looks worse. There is some frizz and "cowlicks" I guess, especially on the front which curls up and looks like crap. I only shampoo every two weeks, condition daily, and deep condition twice a week using Aussie products(Doing all this, my hair still feels dry) What can I do to calm the frizz and cowlicks? I don't want to use gel, nor anything that will leave my hair sticky/unmovable. I really love long hair but I'm wondering if it's just not for some people.
Hello there i have seen a product called tail cuffs on the internet and called the 1800# but my calling area i can't reach them.I have emailed them but no response.Has any one tried these ties for pony tails i think there cool and what to order some. Can any one help me out to try and track some of these down.Thanks for your time.
I've been putting my hair into a ponytail while at work for a while now (9 months) and have been disappointed not to be able to find larger black elastic hairties. Today I went to a fabric store and found that u can buy a couple yards of black elastic and stitch it together (I only used 8 inch lengths) to form a larger elastic hair tie. You can buy 1 1/2 yards of 1/2" wide black braided elastic for $2.40. I haven't used it yet, but it seems pretty sturdy and now it's big enough to wear on my wrist when not in my hair!
Marty
When flannel replaced spandex, rock music became dreary, pushed by a slogging bass line that trampled everything nonsensical in its sight. The frantic, showy guitar solos and more importantly, THE FUN, went out of rock.
Grunge was depressing. I can't believe that anyone actually believed grunge would cure all of music's ills! Unkempt beards and flannel do little to get the heart racing. We need some glitz. We need some glamour. We need some LONG HAIR!!! We need a return to life in the fast lane, Vegas style. I’m talkin’ limos. I’m talkin’ champagne. I’m talkin’ show girls. I’m talkin’ hot tubs. I’m talkin’ music videos where the LONG HAIRED lead singer is strung high above lunatic crowds like a marionette while fireworks erupt on stage and lights strobe across a LONG HAIRED guy playing guitar with his teeth. The hair bands were about partying all night, motorcycles and of course -- girls, girls, girls.
I've been to concerts by bands of both genres, and I can attest that the concerts were completely different. The hair bands came to entertain. The stages were big. The special effects were outlandish. World War I didn't have as many bomb blasts, explosions and smoke. When the hair bands came to town, it was an event. Women, dressed in short dresses showed plenty of cleavage and even more leg. They sashayed about the Coliseum floor, providing a show themselves. Long-haired guys in ripped jeans and cowboy boots came ready to party and worship at the front of the stage. They came to headbang, not mosh.
Despite the predictable play list -- big explosive intro, rapid run through of a couple new songs, the "Hello Dallas Fu*king Texas," a collection of hits, an extended guitar solo, a power ballad, a drum solo and then a high octane send-off featuring the biggest hits -- each show was a much-anticipated extravaganza. Tommy Lee soloed in a revolving drum kit dressed only in a g-string. David Lee Roth rode a surfboard over the crowd. Both of them had LONG HAIR!!!
MTV came to life before your eyes. Every show was an outlandish cartoon with the sole mission of entertaining. Oh yeah, and the music was really fu*king good! Grunge sucked. There has never been a band with less talent than Nirvana, and the bands that were like them all sucked horribly.
C’mon, gimme the days when four LONG HAIRED band members would scurry off stage halfway through the concert to shoot up, knock back a few, and get laid while the LONG HAIRED frontman sang his solo ballad about the purity of love.
Now THAT'S rock and roll, baby!
I've been trying to find a description of how to braid hair, but can't find one anywhere.
It might be fun to try a tiny little braid on the side like Obi-Wan had in Star Wars Ep. 1
Can anyone describe how to do it or link to some websites?
Hi all.
I've seen in 2 different discussions this week people using the Nazis as a methaphore for their discussions.
I must comment as a Jew(or for that fact any person) that calling people who oppose long hair Nazis or tying the holocaust with discussion if it's right or wrong to report offensive sites is offensive and disturbing.
Let's not forget that after all it's only hair so please try to refrain from doing it.
Thanks,
Adi.
HI,
I'm a straight male who is trying to grow his hair long. Whenever I tell somebody that I'm getting a ponytail, a common response is "Oh that's gay". I don't think so. Afterall, look at all the rock stars with long hair. Anyway, I wanted to know if you thought more gay men had long hair than straight men. It doesn't really matter to me, I'm going to grow it out anyway.
John
You know that feeling and control you have over your hair when it's wet?
I was wondering if there is anyway to get my hair to stay like that, any oils or something.
Does anyone know?
I can't see cutting this...
It seems that whenever I use gel to keep my hair wet looking, I end up with a lot of hair in my hands. Should I be worried about this. I have really thick hair that I'm just trying to make look stylish.
Hi,
Firstly a hello to everyone, I've been reading this board for a couple of weeks now but this is my first post. In the last year & a half I haven't trimmed my hair at all and it's put on some length, however I notice from the pic above & others that it is slightly longer on the right hand side to the left. I can only deduce that either my hair grows quicker on this part of my head or it was cut unevenly last time, but I would have thought I'd have noticed that sooner. I was planning on letting it grow longer as I don't have too many split ends but I guess a light trim is in order to even things out.
Just interested to know - does anybody else experience this uneven hair growth?
LHT
what do you think about rat tails ?
What happened to longhair in music???? You hardly ever see any bands anymore that have longhair. The lead singer for creed, Nickelback, and Puddle of Mudd all have long hair. But they are just about the only ones of the newer generatation of rock. This weekend on MTV2 they had a Rock Hard weekend all day starting with an hour of G'n'R, then Ozzy, then it was two hours of clips from the old show Headbanger's Ball. Almost everybody on there had longhair. THe host had nice hair I thought but he cut his also Tommy Lee has cut his now. And Bon Jovi no longer has really long hair like he used to. Even all the fans had longhair back then. What happened to all of it???? Most of the Rock Bands nowadays like Staind, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, etc. all have short hair.
By the way how cool is Slash's hair. I love his hair. People have compared my hair to his although it is no where near long as his yet nor quite as curly. The whole G'n'R crew had nice longhair.
If anyone cares, the wrestler Kevin Nash, who has really, really long hair uses Nexxus Therapy shampoo and Body Shop Banana Conditioner.
Greetings. A question to all in the know how regarding jojoba oil. How to apply it? Should the hair be wet or dry before applying it, and does it have a different effect in each case? Before washing it, or after? Does it smooth the frizzies? Any drawbacks to using it? How does it relate to olive oil, better or worse? Sorry for the 20 questions, but the sh*t's not cheap.
I live in UK and over the last few months there has been a noticeable decline in the number of shaved heads/buzzcuts about. Hopefully this signals the end of this horrid fashion. Obviuously such styles grow out v.quickly. Is the general trend now to long hair for men? Only time will tell. i'm in my 40's and my hair is at its longest for 25 years and I have no intention of cutting it for some time. I only hope that the current long hair fashion for women lasts too!
As you may know I have suffered discrimintation at work. My boss says to me today, How good of a worker I am, yada yada. Yet he didn't give me a chance to show this when I started, All he could see was the hair, and frankly It doesn't mean much to me hearing that from him, I still can't stand him. Why are some many employers, and other people so petty that they push there noses where they don't belong. I mean why Does it even matter if one has hair or not? Why not judge on the things that matter, and relize you can't have everything to your way. I keep hearing this "it reflects on the company" and that how you look reflects on one's work. I have found that this is not at all true, almost ideotic. I just want to know why some people are so afraid of such things. Where I work the most incompatent people are the most conservatively dressed!
if i am right:
-there are women that dislike long hair
-there are women that like long hair
now i wonder:
- where are woman that like a man and don't care much about the hair lenght as long as it is clean and stuff????????
don't they excist?????
it seems with woman its one or the other, no in between
Started growing my hair about a year ago at age 45. I have been using Grecian Formula foam to cover some of my grey. It leaves an more natural look, varied colors, rather than some others where you end up with all the hair the same color, looking very unnatural. With my hair longer longer I'm wondering if this is OK for my hair or is there something better that would accomplish the same thing?
You don't need to respond if you want to tell me to go to a professional to get it done. I know that's an option and my hair gal tells me I'm doing just fine. She is very much attuned to long hair and I've had some nice trim-ups that really haven't delayed my progress. For those who say never get a trim, you just have to find the right person, don't go unless you know they are going to do it right. She cuts my wife's hair and knows she wants mine long, so she's not about to screw it up!
Just wondered, since this board is so informative, if anyone has some tips. Grey is fine, I just don't want so much right now. To each his own, I want my hair long and not as grey as it is naturally.
TIA for any help.
Anyone know any places online that sell cool & unique hair ties designed for men? I only know of tailcuff.com but they don't have that many.
I'd like to know who you guys think is the sexiest long haired man?.My vote goes to kevin nash,he's so big and soooooo sexy!!!.Who do you guys lust over?
This is the hair that the corporate monster wants me to cut off. 5 years growth. Another pic is on it's way. I hope this worked?
hi, this is my first time growing...hair i mean. last time i measured the length was less than a month ago, 2 1/2" all around. characteristic is wavey. it is somewhat think, but it is manageable with Aveda products. anyhow, i picked up some dietary supplement from a local GNC, called Ultra Nourishair containing vitamin A, C, E, Biotin (1200mg), Silica and MSM. is this a good way to go if i want to speed and provide health to my hair growth?
I train in Tae Kwon Do, my hair is at chin level all around. I always have trouble with it flying in front of my face when I make movements. Does anyone know of good looking headbands for sports/martial arts that would keep the hair out of my eyes?
Well, I just got my job at McDonalds and can put my hair up or cut it.
I have been thinking for over a week to cut it, pro's mostly
everoyne says I'd look weird-and I'd agree, hmm...I've gotten
almost 6 reports of looking like a girl-one while I was in a car; the other in class, we were joking and I put these glasses on, this guy said I reminded him of some swedish (sorry) "big" chic with the hair, so of course the whole class was laughing about it, doesn't help with the choice to cut or not; sometimes I love it, sometimes I hate it
but with having little hair, I neither love nor hate it....its down to my chin now-although talking to a few people, some say to keep it, alot more say to cut it, I hate it-I have ot make a decision that will possably nullify the last 14 months of hair growth...
Rokker my email is wmss99@yahoo.com send me an email and I'll send you the details. Thank You for the reply I need all the help I can get. I think I have a pretty good case against them if they want to go to court. Email me ASAP , Thanks, Bill
John, pic for you
http://galileo.spaceports.com/~crypticr/paul1.jpg
Klash,
I've had really nice hair all my life. Even when it was short, I would get compliments on how nice my hair was. I wash my hair 1.5 to 2 times a week. In the picture(s) I don't have any hair products on my hair. I STRONGLY recommend Aussie products. The stuff simply rules!
How do you know what he uses, you said he talked about rotatins shampoos and conditioners did u read this at his site, did he tell you personally?
For those interested, Kevin Nash uses Nexxus Therapy shampoo and The Body Shop Banana conditioner.
Hey Headbanger when are going to post an update pic? Must be coming along nicely by now.
has anyone noticed the new country singer "blake shelton"? he's got great hair...very curly/wavy...just past the shoulder...and it would appear that it isn't in too much of a mullet as would be expected since he is a country music singer! but i can't completley tell since he always wears one of those gotta-wear-it-or-die 10 gallon hats!
mjtoo
I am looking for someone to be my spiritual guidance leader, or spiritual advisor. They will need to write a letter to my company claiming that long hair is a part of my religious doctrine and I would violate that doctrine if I cut my hair. As the story goes after being with this company for 2 years and 4 months they now have a new VP that is a dress code Nazi. They are asking me to produce a letter from my spiritual guidance leader, or spiritual advisor stating the religious ramifications of cutting my hair or I will be fired. This is very unfair after 2 years 4 months of service, so if they want to play hardball so can I. I am 47 and I can’t afford to loose my job right now. If you think you can help or will help I will send you the details which are very straight forward, little guy up against the big corporation.
From a fellow long hair, Bill
Now don't freak out, I have had this planned for quite some time now. Let me tell you the story, I had an undercut w/the sides shaved down to a #1. The hair on top (the only long hair) was really really damaged (I highlighted, permed, and used that sun in stuff on my naturally very dry hair, which I'm guessing is what totally fried it) I even asked a few salon people but they all said they really couldn't do anything about it. It is so horrible, after about fifteen minutes of getting out of the shower If i don't put gel in it, it will get all frizy and completely tangled up into a big ball. I used many conditioners and conditioning treatments but nothing helped. Finally I gave up (this was this past October), at this point I also got sick of the undercut and decided I wanted full long hair. So since October I have been growing the sides out, but I didn't and haven't cut the hair on top b/c I didn't want to look like a total short haired guy. So the sides have been growing and although a bit dry the hair doesn't look bad like the hair on top. Anyways, this Friday I am finally cutting the hair on top to even it all out (NO MORE GEL IN MY HAIR, YES!!) but I'm so scared that the new hair that has been growing under that damaged hair will for some reason be the same. Anyways, I'm pretty excited about this and hope the hair will not be in bad shape. Just wanted to share, thanks for reading and wish me luck (I know I'm paranoid)
Here's an interesting article from today's Dallas Morning News:
www.dallasnews.com/dmn/news/stories/030402dnmetlonghairs.bae36.html
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Stanley Marcus proved an ally in band's 1966 battle to keep long locks
03/04/2002
By MICHAEL E. YOUNG / The Dallas Morning News
September 1966, and the flow of fashion was shifting, even in staid old Dallas.
Shifting maybe, but too slowly for three young musicians from Samuell High School, who found themselves neck deep in hot water with the tide rising against them.
But Paul Jarvis, Phil Ferrell and Steve Webb discovered powerful allies, too, most notably Stanley Marcus, a man with a style all his own and a relentless regard for constitutional freedoms.
And their unlikely fight – one of the first legal demands for individual rights against a big-city school district – is still cited more than 35 years later. It surfaced again in chronicling Mr. Marcus' life after he died on Jan. 22 at age 96.
Heck, Mr. Ferrell once read about the case in a college history book, and he provided his classmates with a firsthand account.
Back in 1966, Mr. Jarvis, Mr. Ferrell and Mr. Webb were 60 percent of a pop band called Sounds Unlimited. With summer over, they returned to Samuell for their senior year, properly shaggy, their hair just creeping over their ears.
School officials stopped them at the door.
"They told us we had to cut our hair," said Mr. Jarvis, a motorcycle officer and 29-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department. "Basically, we said we weren't going to do it."
Or as the front-page story in the Dallas Times Herald put it: "Principal Orders Haircut; Moptops' Agent Weighs Suit."
The American Civil Liberties Union jumped in to handle the case. And the boys' unexpected advocate stepped forward then as well, with Mr. Marcus launching his own public-relations campaign on behalf of the would-be rock stars.
"He didn't want people to get run over," said Mr. Jarvis, 52, who is married with two grown children. "Mr. Marcus knew that this was a fashion thing, not a rebellious thing, and that's exactly what it was.
"We weren't trying to rebel against anything. This was about style, and that's what he was into."
All about the image
"We didn't want to cut our hair. When you're a musician, the hair kind of goes with the image," added Mr. Ferrell, who distributes restaurant supplies and wears his hair conservatively cut.
Mr. Marcus, who would remain a passionate proponent of individual rights for the rest of his life, took out a newspaper ad supporting the boys and spoke in their defense.
"His point, basically, is that this was unjust and it was a violation of our constitutional rights," said Mr. Ferrell, 53, who also is married and has two grown children.
"Of course, if you looked at Stanley Marcus then, he was wearing a fairly large beard and his hair wasn't exactly conservative.
"He was quite the trendsetter himself."
Soon, the case won international notoriety – Mr. Ferrell recalled at least one story from a German newspaper. And in Dallas, well, it was the topic of considerable debate, with Dallas school Superintendent W.T. White lamenting all the attention being paid to "malcontents."
The members of Sounds Unlimited, an ambitious bunch who had already hired an agent to guide their careers, took full advantage of their moment of fame.
Protest song
They scribbled down lyrics to a song called "Keep Your Hands Off Of It," about their showdown at Samuell.
"Bopped up on the steps, the principal I met, you're not gettin' in, what ya wanna bet? Keep your hands off of it ... ."
OK, as protest songs go, it wasn't quite "The Times, They Are A-Changin'."
But with Mr. Marcus on their side, and all the attention from their federal court suit against the Dallas Independent School District, Sounds Unlimited's tune found an audience, pushing into the Top 20 on KBOX while KLIF refused to play it, Mr. Jarvis said.
"When Mr. Marcus backed us, it gave our cause more validity," Mr. Ferrell said. "I was 17 or 18 at the time, and to have a rather prominent gentleman like that step out for our cause, it was incredible.
"It not only helped our cause, but it gave us a lot of free publicity. And it brought our popularity to a new level."
Fame, though, was fleeting.
The boys would ultimately lose their case in U.S. District Judge W.M. Taylor Jr.'s courtroom. Judge Taylor found that long hair was not a constitutional right. Worse, he knocked their song, calling it "an excursion into cacophony."
Attorneys appealed the decision all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, but it was never overturned, and it is cited occasionally in court cases.
None of the three returned to Samuell, opting for other schools or for correspondence courses to get their diplomas. And within a year, Sounds Unlimited was out of business, too.
"As I recall, Steve and Phil kind of went on and did some things together with a couple of other guys. I went with another group, but then it all just kind of ended," Mr. Jarvis said.
Eventually, Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Ferrell joined the Marines, and the question of hair length quickly became irrelevant.
"You know, when the group broke up, we had no reason or cause to keep the long hair," Mr. Ferrell said. "When we were fighting to keep it, we thought we wanted to make our living as professional musicians. But when it fell apart, we were all kind of disillusioned and went our own ways."
All three remain in Dallas but said they don't see one another for years at a time.
"It's funny," Mr. Ferrell said. "We were the closest of friends then, but our lives took us in different directions.
"I see Paul more than I do Steve, but I only see Paul every two or three years. The last time I saw Steve must have been four or five years ago," he said.
Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Ferrell spoke fondly of Mr. Webb, who reciprocated. But he said he would rather not be in the spotlight again and declined to talk further.
Thirty-five years after their autumn of fame, Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Ferrell remain convinced that their fight was just. But when they look at old photos, both are amazed that such a modest bit of hair generated so much controversy.
"If you see the pictures today, it's laughable," Mr. Ferrell said. "Our hair was just touching our ears. And in 85 to 90 percent of the photos, we're wearing sports coats and ties. We don't look particularly rough."
Productive citizens
Of course they weren't troublemakers or malcontents, despite what Mr. White, the superintendent, might have said.
"Everyone turned out pretty well," Mr. Jarvis said. "Steve Webb was a very successful businessman. He's retired now. Phil is very successful in his business. And I've been a policeman for 29 years.
"We're all just plugging away, trying to be productive citizens."
And even after all this time, the men remain touched that someone like Stanley Marcus would read about three teens and step forward to defend them.
"Back in the '80s, I had a part-time job at Republic National Bank, and Mr. Marcus had his office in the bank building," Mr. Jarvis said. "So one day I went up and just visited with him. He remembered who I was, and he remembered the case.
"He was just a nice man and a great contributor to Dallas and to the arts. He wanted to do what was right."
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Chronology
Sept. 7 – Phil Ferrell, Paul Jarvis and Steve Webb are told to go home and get a haircut before they can return to Samuell High School.
Sept. 8 – Stanley Marcus sends a telegram to the Dallas school board president: "I do not like long hair any more than the principal does, but I will fight for the rights of those students to wear hair any way they choose."
Sept. 13 – U.S. District Judge W.M. Taylor Jr. rules that the boys can return to school until a hearing is held. "I do not want to see these boys deprived of attending school simply on this basis," he said.
Sept. 22 – The court case begins, with Dallas lawyer Herbert Hooks representing the three students. The Dallas Times Herald noted that their hair was neatly combed – and uncut.
Sept. 23 – Mr. Ferrell testifies about the success of the group's song "Keep Your Hands Off of It," which became a Top 20 hit in Dallas.
Sept. 26 – The song is played in court, despite Mr. Hooks' objections. These were the opening lines:
"Went to school,
Got kicked out.
Hair's too long,
Now we're gonna shout!"
Sept. 27 – The students return to class at Samuell while Judge Taylor considers the case.
Sept. 30 – Judge Taylor rules that requiring haircuts is neither arbitrary nor capricious and is within the school district's rights. The three students decide to attend school elsewhere.
My hair(measuring from the current bangs length)is about an inch below my eyes or mid-to-lower nose. Judging by the average 1/2 inch a month, I took a measuring tape, pulled my bangs down in front of my face and suspended the measuring tape from the end of my hair. Now today is March 4th, 2002. By December 31st, 2002, (10 months = 5 inches) I judged that my hair should be down slightly past the middle of my neck. And then by December 31st, 2003, it should be down around mid-chest. Does this sound right?! Cause if it is, that is awesome!! Also, I wash my very thick hair once a week(laziness!)
hi there,
first i want to say that this is an excellent Board!
and to my Question:
has anyone experience if wearing a hard Hat for about 24 Hours can cause damage to long Hair?
Hey Guys:
I'm at the 1 year and 7 month stage with my hair and I think I'm ready for a style. I found out that trying to mimic a celebrities hairstyle is not a good idea early on. It just makes you prolong the awkward stage and keep going for "shaping cuts". I orginally wanted Scott Stapp's hair from the band Creed. My hair just won't do it, b/c it's too thick and wavy. So now I know I want Antonio Banderas's hair from the movie Desperado. I know it's shoulder length; which mine is also. But when I look at the front of his hair it looks different. So I made my friend watch Desperado and his says the front of his hair is layered. Now I know I've been told by you guys not to layer long hair. I've also been told by my current stylist that layering is not a good idea. So I'm thinking I should just cut my bangs at my chin and let the rest lay on my shoulders. I hope you guys can help especially any stylists. Thanks in advance.
--Carlos
I want my hair look like this: http://downfall.lunamorena.net/pictures/live/live25.jpg
What do I have to do? Trim on the sides or something or just let it grow out?
does anyone have this problem too:
when i use a hairproduct the first months it works great, then after a while it lost its 'magic' and my hair start to look worser and worser. then i think lets try some other product: and voila my hair looks great again....for the first months.....then it looks bad again, and keeps looking worser with time, then i find anotehr product again...and.....etc etc
more of you guys experienced this?
PS: first i used brillantine till it worked no more, than i used brylcreem......then cocusnut oil....and now some green vitamine stuff for dry hair. wonder what will be the next product ;)
Hi all.
This week it will be 6 months since my last hair cut.
I can pull my hair to about eye level and the hair from the sides covers most of my ears if i let it lay on it.
However, I've read messages of people that their hair reaches their mouth with the same amount of time.
My question is: is my growth rate normal?how long do u think it will take my hair to reach my mouth.(BTW:I've started from about 0.5" haircut).
Yesterday a friend of mine was caught smoking pot in school. Today he came in with short hair. Any connection?
Wow!
I thought I had read that all the chemicals, etc, really dont do much.
But I keep reading that this expensive Japanese anti-curl stuff works? Is it a gel? Or a pill?
I'd love to kill my curl :)
Thanks!
Hi Guys, though I am not sure that this forum is geared much towards women, I happened to stumble on it and just had to post!
My husband of 11 years has incredibly long hair! Up until now, I hadn't seen so many with such long hair..most people try to tell him to cut it (I would never let that happen, hehe).
Steve's hair is past his waist, I cut it every month so that it is about 2" past. The longest we have let it get was about 4" past. It is very very straight, all one length and honey blonde (the Dutch-boy he is). When we were married, his hair was mid-back and a bit tattered, now I help him care for it and cut it for him.
I also braid his entire head in tiny braids in the summer, which takes me hours but we both enjoy it. I would love to send in some pics to the Men's Long Hair site, or post them if we can on the board.
Feel free to ask any questions, I am going to add the forum to my bookmarks.
Are you supposed to use a leave in conditioner with an every day conditioner on the same wash?
Anyone watching the Olympic short track speedskating and notice the Italian longhair skater? His hair is close to halfway down his back.
The U.S. team's top short tracker is starting to grow his hair out, at least it's longer than most other athlete's hair.
Tune in, the short track speedskating races are just getting started.
What is that? Is it when your hair will not grow any longer? I hear the term alot on this bored, and it sounds like something out of a horror movie..
I am a 45 year old with very long thick dark brown hair. I am starting to get grey around the temples and have been boosting my vitamin intake to try and check it, but it looks like it maybe gaining on me. What can I do for it that is very natural and WILL NOT harm the hair in any way? The grey now is not really much, but when one has dark hair it takes just one grey hair to streak through the rest like a shooting star through the night sky. Is henna any good/ I hear they make it for all colored hair.
Thanks very much to all who answer.
Regarding the 'insults' and comments about longer hair.
I recently dug up a picture of me in college. I had shoulder-length, beautiful hair.
It's a bit different when you are older. I'm in my very late 40's and my hair has been growing about 9 months. My Mom hates it (hates my beard, too, and I've had that since I was 18).
I got my first negative comment at work yesterday. A 50ish co-worker told me I really needed a haircut. I told her I was growing it out, and she said 'yuck!'
All in all, though, being older, I get very few comments. I think people aren't threatened by a middle-aged guy, and just chalk it up to eccentricity.
I told my friend at work that I am going to grow it to my waist!
Why all the posts about him? He's just one of many wrestlers with long hair, so what's the big deal? His hair is nice, but not great, and it's not even that long.
I'm an 18 year-old college freshman who is letting his hair grow out for the first time. One of the reasons why I have waited this long is because I have an extremely thick head of hair on top of my big head. Ha. I always kept it relatively short but a few months ago, I got the sudden craving to have my hair fairly long(pony tail length) because I thought guys like Patrick Rafter, the tennis player, and Scott Stapp, lead singer of Creed, looked cool as hell with long hair. But I seriously doubt my hair will look as good when long as their's because it's just so damn thick. I mean I love it when it's wet, but damn when it dries, it becomes real bulky, curls up at the ends and sort of gives me a fro which I hate. My only remedies for this problem have been to apply gel in my hair after showers to keep it thin and wet looking and to wear a stocking cap that keeps my hair right on my head taking away bulkiness. I'm just wondering if you'll think thinning my hair would be a good idea. I've seen two different ways of thinning hair: Thinning scissors that make the hairs different lengths and these other shears that you run down the length of a chunk of hair which cuts the volume of the hair by like half. What do you'll think I should do? What exactly are the cons of thinning hair? I'm currently entering the awkard stage( bangs when uncurled, run down to almost the tip of my nose) and it's hell especially when it dries after a shower and in the morning). I just want long hair that looks good without all the damn bulkiness, thickness and insane curls.
thanks
I've been thinking about this for a while. In high school I saw alot of people bleeching their hair, making it a really light blonde. I always wanted to do it, but Dad told me it makes it fall out. Is this true?
I've been growing it out for about 4 1/2 months, my hair is pretty dry, and if i mess it up it will stay like that, it won't fall back down. For example if I run my hand up the sides of my hair, the hair will stay up, this happen to anyone else? Is it b/c it is dry?
I'm wondering about hot oil treatments. I decided to use vo5 on my hair this afternoon before washing. When my hair dried it was still dry and frizzy. Did I do something wrong? I used the vo5 hot oil moisturizing kind. I got it real hot and put it in my hair after getting my hair wet in the shower. Was my hair too wet? The stuff was almost too hot, could that have been a problem? then after about a minute I rinsed it out and shampooed as normal. Help! I don't know what to do for my dry hair. I thought this might be the answer but now I'm back to looking.
I heard that soda could 'somehow' mess up your hair or it's growth or something (i'm not sure). but, i was just wondering, how it could mess it up, and how much soda is 'too much'? I like soda alot but the hair means alot more. Help plz~~
I would have thought it's possible to regularly check monthly hair growth rates by first close shaving the lower/upper (?) sideburn areas completely smooth ?
I'm no expert but has anyone ever tried this ?
Hay I am with you guys man, when i was younger my dad would make be get the "pig shave" as he called it, just a really short cut..
then I grew up, and started getting hair cuts less and less.. my hair grows so fast, and i like having long hair, so about 5 months ago, i said screw it and I think im dont hair cuts for a while..
there are a few stages that can frusterate me, I passed my first one, that is eye ball level, my hair always poked me in the eye..
now my bangs reach just under my mouth if i tug.. thats not really the problem, I dont like to tuck it behind my ears, and I cant really tie it back, but i will when i can, i probably have to..
but at work, it is just always in my face.. and i sweat, and my hair gets soaked in it.. [you know where this is going] and it starts to stick to everything..
or even worce is when it is tooo clean and it magicly tranceforms into a static ball ontop of my head.. and everytime i touch something mettal.. KRACK... a bolt of electrisaty pulses threw my arm, making me jump..
so i am always going to the washroom and soaking my hair.. that helps a little.. or even running my flower coverd hands threw it ;p [oooh by the way, i am night crew at a super store, stalking shelves, not to many rules there, so if are thinking i am baking your bread with hands full of hair.. im not.. ;p]
boy this is getting too long already..
when i gel my hair.. it dryes too fast, and gets totaly hard.. then it starts to wear out, and i got a head full of sticky hair..
oooh poor me, maybe i am using the wrong jell.. my hair dryes out to fast, with water, jell anything...
it wont be long till i can tie it, my hair grows.. almost too fast ;p
guess i am asking for advice, but eh..
First let me say that I want to encourage you guys to grow your hair long if that is what you desire to do.
Now, let me state my opinion regarding Women and their attitudes about Long Hair on Men.
Women have and will probably always be fashion conscious. it's their nature.
during the 1960's and 1970's many women preferred Longer styles on Men and even encouraged their short-haired boyfriends, or husbands to grow their hair longer.
during the 1980's a change occurred. Women now decided that 'Long Hair' was passe (with the exception of young female Metal fans) and encouraged their male partners to get a shorter style.
the bottom line is this: When Long Hair was 'in', the Women liked it, but when it became 'out', the Women decided they didn't like it.
the current norm for Men is short to buzzed and Women prefer it, because they follow the trends.
now, there may be some Women out there who are the exception, but the majority of Women, especially under the age of 40 prefer short hair on Men.
Now, as for the Job Market, many employers are either under pressure from above to request that their Male employees cut their hair, or they have biased/predjudiced views about Long Haired Males. many of their clients might hold this view when they themselves do not.
part of the biased/predjudiced views stem from the 1960's/1970's era when Long Hair became a sign of rebellion and anti-establishment attitudes and drug use became commonplace. many People still equate long hair on a Man with illegal drug use even though the use of illegal drugs has not declined and most Men who use drugs have short hair.
Still, it's a predjudiced view, but this is what exists in many peoples minds regarding Long Hair on Men.
the biased ignorant views of many seem to conviently forget the fact that Our Founding Fathers(U.S) were Long hairs such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson while holding outdated views that were more common during the 1960s and 1970s then today.
hopefully this will change, for the increase in professional Men with longer hair styles may dispell the stereotype eventually, but probably not completely.
it takes time for the human race to wake up.
Hey, guys. Another problem from me. See, the thing is, I have straight hair, and I've been growing my hair out since last april and now have a decent lenght ponytail (long enough to fall in to my collar) but the problem is... All the hair in the back of my head, which is the majority of my ponytail, is all really really kinky! Do you guys know what's causing this or more importantly, HOW DO I STOP THIS?!?
LOL.
Thanks, guys.
Love,
Kev.
Hello. I am currently growing my hair long and my bangs are about 9 inches now just to give you and idea. Anyway, people ask me why and am growing my hair long and I say I want to. Plus I tell them it saves money from the barber shop. However, I am thinking am I really saving money? After all the haircare products are bought, that I didn't normally use, then it gets expensive. Although AUSSIE is not that bad, the longer your hair gets the more you use on conditioners and shampoo. Has anyone done the calculations on this?? I know the benefits of long hair outweigh the normallcy of short hair and plus it something I always wanted to do. Most people on this website say growing hair long saves money. But then they turn around and say use only the best haircare products. So I don't know if saying it saves money is a just reason. Comments?
Ever been for a slight trim and you look at it and you can see a dead straight edge around it??
I have not had it done but I have seen people who have it.
I think it looks not very good and I would hate it on me.
If I ever went for a trim and they did that, how would I make it look less perfectly straight? Id like my hair to be rough around the edges and not straight. How to you to this? Ive heard light layering around the edges makes it look better and not straight.
Also how to you make the hair hang better, would an undercut help this?
I currently have dead near shoulder length thickish brown straight hair, parted in the middle hanging down. I want to make some decisions on how I finally want my hair.
This doesn't really have anything to do with men's hair, but i wanted to post it anyway
Last night, a 5'2", 115-lb woman in Bow, NH lifted a 10-ton van off of her husband. Where did she get sudden the strength? Well, i can't prove it, but i think that the answer lies in her waist-length hair! Super Hair!
Anyone know what stores (not online) carry aussie hair products? I've looked in some places but nobody has it. I live in San Antonio TX btw
I've just started to grow my hair longer, about to my shoulders. It's really short now and I use hair spray to keep it from puffing up. I use Paul Mitchell, could that in any way damage my hair?
-Todd
I don’t know if this subject has ever come up before but if it hasn't (?) I’m wondering if it’s "Sexual Discrimination" we might be talking about overall ? Whether it’s in the school, University, workplace or anywhere.
I think it would be interesting to hear what people think, particularly from anyone who’s actually suffered (unknowingly ?) from this specific angle as compared to say religious/ cultural discrimination, freedom of expression, self-expression, human rights, civil liberties etc....
Who knows it might even lead to male emancipation..or should I say “hemancipation ” - ugh !! ;-)
Just got a trim &hate it! How long till... it gets back to normal?
Hello, my hair used to be about 5 inches long in the front, and 4 inches long in the back. Before I got a maintenance cut on the 25th, the last time I had cut my hair was in August. (Approximately 6 months since I had had a haircut). I love the way my hair looked. It looked shaggy, it didnt look so clean cut, I looked more like a laidback kind of guy, rather than a "pretty boy" that almost every other guy tried to be with the same hair style (no offense to anyone, it was the only description I could think of). I liked my hair, cause it was different, and I stood out in a good way. Until I got a trim. I got a trim, and told the stylist that I was still growing my hair longer, and wanted to keep the length. Ok....so she cuts off 1 inch all around. There goes about 2 month's worth of hair. Now, I am completely UNhappy with my hair. I hate it, I just wanna shave it all off now. I hate the way it looks, the stylist pretty much tried to give me a new hairstyle for some reason, even though I never asked for one. Do you think the maintenance cut was worth it(Approximately $34)? Is it possible that my hair might even grow out even better(thinner, better layered, not so big and not so wavy)? Do you think I should lessen my anger, and just wait it out? Does anyone have any kind of tips? Should I cut my hair even shorter and start all over again? Any kind of comments are appreciated, Thanks
An0nYm0u5
*original message*
Life’s never really meant very much, y’know the story it’s always just been there. You did school, you got hitched, you got a job, you got fired etc. etc. and that’s about it. Yeah I know dull and unimaginative sums it all up :-)
So why, hair mid-back and on it’a way to my hips (I really like that thought !) has life started becoming so meaningful and precious ? What is it about this darned wretched stuff ?
On the other hand if one could capture it’s magic formula and market it in bottles along the lines of “A Rare Blend of Fine Scottish Mists” or “London Fogs Herbal Extract ” we’d all be consultant millionaires overnight ! ;-)
*end original message*
I know exactly how you feel. The way I had my hair kept me happy and gave me an inspiration to live. But I just got a trim 2 days ago and now I hate the way my hair looks and I wish it would be the same. Losing my satisfaction in my hair was 2 times worse than when I broke my leg and couldn't make the football team.
Not everyone has to go through the awkward stage. If you trim your hair reguarly then it should be no problem to look good all the time :)
Hey all,
After about a year of growing my hair from a buzz, I've started skipping washings..I usually wash about every 3rd or 4th day. This really helps the appearence of my hair, it looks a lot better especially after the 2nd day.
However, I have noticed a couple of times I have been getting just a bit of dandruff. Not really much, not really noticeable except on close inspection. Now, I've never ever had dandruff before and can only attribute it to skipping washings. This doesn't really make sense, since, to my understanding, dandruff is just dry skin from your scalp..If I'm leaving my natural oils there how is my scalp getting so dry?
Any way I can prevent this? Here in New Mexico we have very dry winters, particularly this winter..maybe this is the only reason? I mean..15-25% humidity most of the season so far..can't get much drier than that!
Thanks for your suggestions,
Scott
This may seem like a dumb question, but anyway...
When I rinse my hair after shampooing + condtioning, should I just like aim the shower head at all parts of my hair, or should I be massaging the scalp at the same time the water is running on the hair (which is what I do now)?
I've heard from different websites that hair grows 1 inch per month and 1/2 inch per month, which is it? Does your age matter? I'm 14. I want to grow my hair down to my nose and part it in the middle by August (when I start high school). I'd like to grow it all the way to my shoulders but my parents won't let me. They say people judge you by your hair, which is stupid. I don't really care what other people think but they do. So do you think I can grow at least 3 inches in 6 months? More?
Thanks,
Corey
i've been growing my hair out for quite a few months now, i'd say aprox. 5-6 months... the front is down to my mouth, and the sides a little below my ears. my mom seems to think i should get my "sideburns" trimmed up... now i don't have alot of facial hair, so it's just hair hanging down where normal sideburns would be, 'cept longer. should i just leave it like it is or go get it like normal sideburns?
thanks alot,
SMM
I have been wearing my hair in a ponytail since the summer. The hair around my ears doesn't reach my hair tie and I think it's shorter cuz I accidentally cut my hair around the ears when I trimmed up my sideburns/beard. So, I've been letting my beard grow out for a couple months now and the hair around my ears is looking longer.
Thing is, my beard's starting to look pretty bushy (especially when I tie my hair back) and I'd like to trim it up. I don't wanna accidentally cut my hair trimming up my beard-how can I prevent this?
Marty
This is my first post here, so hi everyone. I'm 19 and I've been growing my hair for a little more than 2 years now, it's about shoulder length but I'm trying to get it at least to the middle of my back. I think that this is the only way that my hair looks good. I'm noticing it's getting kind of thin now though. I assume that I'm not going bald or anything (I am going to check this out next time I go to the doctor though since I guess it is a possibility.) since I have been told that it will get thinner and thinner as it gets longer and I don't have any actual "bald spots" or anything (at least as far I can see), it's pretty uniform in it's thinness. What I'm wondering is if there is any way to sort of reverse this. One person told me to get it trimmed like every 6 monts and another said it doesn't matter what you do. I was going to try this but I figure if it doesn't work it will just impede me from getting my hair where I want it to be so I want to know if it works first. I've also been told to use conditioner by one person and then not to use conditioner by another. And so forth. The only thing I have really tried is this shampo and conditioner called Thicker Fuller Hair that I got at Shop Rite but I don't think it works. So I figure this would be the place to ask for advice, if there is just a general answer I'd probably find it here. Thanks.
Not only is Kevin Nash good looking Madoc and his site are pretty good looking to
This might sound weird but does anyone who is in the awkward stage have pics of what their hair looks like when they wake up in the morning?
Last Sunday I got to my 9th month without haircuts. I've been using hair formula 37 since the begining of the year. It takes time to show its effect but IT WORKS WONDERS. I went to get a color retouch 1 1/2 weeks ago, and I'm already showing huge roots. My parent noticed them. Its growing really fast.
I was also very skeptical about it, but its working wonders even when I do things that diminish its effects, like sleeping too little and drinking too much soda. I strongly recomend it for anyone, there is a special offer right now and you can get a month of it bor 30 dollars. I really think that you can pass on the movies or any other expense and go for it. They give you your money back even 45 days after. Its worth trying, you'll know it after 40 days. A must do for all of us.
It's been exactly a year since my last hair cut. I've been going through each strand and cutting off the split ends, because I don't want to lose any length. It is an extremely tedious process to cut the split ends. I wash and condition the hair every other night and I don't blow dry it. It seems once my hair reaches to the middle of my back, split ends become a problem. For the past month I've been contemplating cutting the hair, but I have doubts about doing it. Should I just accept the fact that I will have some split ends (just a part of having long hair)? Are there any on this board who don't have split ends? What are your secrets?
All,
The site was temporarily down. Somehow the permissions at the root level were messed up. The problem got corrected within 3 minutes of logging a call with support. The biggest delay was in my finding out there was a problem in the first place.
Does anybody here watch Oz on HBO? If yes, did you see Beacher's hair lately? If yes, do you know what that type of hairstyle is called? I think it's COOL.
can i make a PONYTAIL when my hair in the front (my bangs) when pulled back reaches my "ear line" and i mean the upper part of the ear.... b.t.w. that would mean my bangs would be 8 inches long
thnaks.
I was watching the Rosie O'Donnel show today (not a big fan...) and they showed a longhair camera director before interviewing Alanis Morrisette.
Hello, well here is a picture of me, I've been growing for
about 14 months, with a few trims.
I am being forced to cut my hair in order to get a job, to later get my license, sure I could wait to get the job, but my parents are forcing me to do so; so I figure this style (left one) doesn't look so bad, I mean, I'd have to straighten it, maybe thin it alittle.
Dustin.
heres those links if this doesn't work
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I used to have pretty long hair. Long enough for the back to go past my shoulder blades while the front came past my chin. Everyone told me I looked like a girl. I had guys stare at me because they thought I was some "hot chick." For example, I was at a bus station once, eating some food. I looked to my left, and there was this guy with his head lowered, peering at me with a goofy smile and this "James Bond look." I've also had married men with their wives stare at me as I was walking by. And I'm only a senior in high school! Well, I wanted to look more boyish and attract girls so I cut my hair. Of course, all the older people I know tell me how devilishly handsome I am now, and I got comments from girls that I was "so hot." BUT I STILL WANT LONG HAIR! The annoying thing is, I've been told by a couple of friends and a teacher that I still look like a girl, just with short hair. But it seems like I had an overall good response with my cut.
Now, what should I do? (Also, does hair in the back grow the same as hair in the front? Before I cut it, the back was past my shoulders while the front was maybe 2 inches below my chin. Is that normal?)
Thanks!
my hair in most plases is 4 inches long
can a hairstylist put hair extensions in my hair so i could put it in a pony tell and then cut them off later ?
What are some pros/cons of wearing hats during the awkward stage when it is really windy? I know a pro is obviously the fact that it will keep the hair neater, any other pros? Any cons (damage etc.)?
Iam looking for photos of men with updo,s
I've kept my hair cropped military short for several years but am an admirer of long hair on guys and would sure like to experience it for myself. Do any of you have experience with using extensions to bypass that "awkward" stage? What sort of reactions did you get? I'm 40 and work as a manager in a hospital environment in New England where I'd get some reaction, but it's generally fairly tolerant (I change facial hair options almost monthly - moustache-to-goatee-to-scraggly beard cyclically), and I've more than proven myself professionally. The dramatic change might not be such an issue, but I'm wondering about the feasibility of extensions -I'm blonde and silvering and wonder if it would look awful or not wear well while my hair is growing out over the next 1-2 years...
Any advice is appreciated.
to not be like everyone else these days. To know that the longer your hair gets the further you are leaving the short hair world behind.
And it really does feel so very very good, especially today :-)
Hey everyone. Interesting board, interesting posts. I had a blast reading them at work last night (a guilty perk ;)).
Here's my question. I have a not so common hairline, being that it has the appearance to be receding at the temples. Judging by my dad's head of hear (same hairline), it's purely genetic, and doesn't seem to be a matter of hair loss. Currently, I'm a complete BALDY, shaved smooth. I wanna grow it out, to collar length, probably. What you guys say about the likely result? Goofy? Would it look good parted on the side? I know that a picture would help, think Phil Collins, but not that extreme. I should mention that my hair tends to get on the frizzy side, so that frizz eaze would likely be a ever present bullet in my armory. What's the time frame, in your opinion? A year, maybe?
On a semi-related note, can someone tell me what the long-term effects of using relaxers could be? I used them several times in my youth (used wrongly, I think), and am afraid I really pulled a number on me self.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Ran across a "heads up" at the FDA.gov website about the above chemical
(check out http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-dea.html) . . . it's not been demonstrated to cause problems, but it's kinda-sorta associated with cancer in laboratory animals. Checked on some shampoo labels in the house, found it on Prell shampoo (cocamide DEA), but not on the Aussie stuff. Didn't check anything else . . . frankly, not all that worried about it. But just in case anyone else watches out for these things, here's some of the more common chemicals you might want to watch out for, as given by the FDA:
cocamide DEA
Cocamide MEA
DEA-Cetyl Phosphate
DEA Oleth-3 Phosphate
Lauramide DEA
Linoleamide MEA
Myristamide DEA
Oleamide DEA
Stearamide MEA
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
Triethanolamine
As the FDA said on their website: "The Agency believes that at the present time there is no reason for consumers to be alarmed based on the use of these substances in cosmetics. However, consumers wishing to avoid cosmetics containing DEA or DEA-related ingredients may do so by reviewing the ingredient statement that is required to appear on the outer container label of cosmetics offered for retail sale to consumers."
Now y'all know as much about this as I do . . .
--Tock
Victor, Is there any chance on doing updated profiles of past "SAMSONS"? I think quite a few readers would be interested.
There is an occasional posting about thinning hair.
Just want to relate my experience. I started to thin out in my mid to late 20's. I was pretty panicky.
I've had good luck with 5% minoxidil. I buy the Upjohn stuff. I suppose I have had some thinning, but looking at my relatives, I've hung on a lot better than most. Looking at pictures when I was 30 or so, I haven't changed that much.
Really, I don't think I've really lost much at all in the past 15 years or so.
Cost is reasonable. Nizoral shampoo also has a reputation for helping you to hold onto the hair you have, so I've got a prescription for the 2% formula.
There was a video by this group, Biohazard way back in '92 called "Punishment". One of the members in the group who appeared quite frequently in the video had hair about mid-back length, and either wore alternating headwear. Has anybody seen that video, and do you know who that band-member is. I hadn't seen him in anything since then.
My hair is still short, but I've considered growing out my hair with bangs. However, I have a couple of concerns.
Do bangs make it difficult to expose your forehead? I don't think I'd look good if my hair did that. And are bangs considered more feminine?
I'm not sure, so I might just grow it long all 'round.
Hi,
I'm currently right smack in the middle of the awkward stage, my bangs just coming up past my nostrils. I have thick straight hair, but that's not my problem. My problem is that at the moment, the back is longer than the front, and some of the back flicks out to the sides, over 90 degrees! It really looks awkwards, and I dislike it immensly. Any tips to getting rid of it?
If not, I'll just grow it out right? I'm aiming for a chin/ middle-of-neck bob style haircut (think Kurt Cobain). If I had it that length, the rest of my hair, the front and the sides, will cover up or stop the hair from flicking out, right?
Help me please!
I'm a first time poster on here but you guys know what your talking about so I have a few questions.
Okay firstly my hair is at the "getting in ears and (almost) eyes" stage.
I was just wondering whether you would recommend maintanence cuts?
And is there any long term differences if you have them early on or not?
Also my hair has officially formed a 100% mullet, should I do something about it or just let it grow?
I really don't mind what your answers are, I don't mind either way.
Cheers
I've read through a lot of the messages on this board and looked at a few hair sites. It seems a lot of people have a lot of different ideas on how to grow long hair. I'd be interested in knowing if anybody has a background in the hair business or if anybody can give me some scientifically proven methods to make hair grow out as fast and as neatly as possible.
I've just recently gotten out of the military and decided it was time to grow my hair out long. I'd tried a few times but it seems my hair just isn't willing to cooperate. I have the 'Mr. Spock' type hair by the way which I've always hated and tried to get rid of. I think the only two ways of avoiding it are to keep my hair incredibly short or incredibly long. I'm going the long way. The last time I tried to grow it long, it ended up going to my shoulders and either curling up or falling out. I dread that maybe my hair just isn't the type that will grow long but I'll give it one more shot. My goal is to get it at least a foot past my shoulders.
I'd like to know if there is any truth to the vitamin B, hormone, jello theories. I've had a friend tell me that brushing it a lot will get it to grow quicker. I'd also like to know more about the supposed banes of hair growth such as combing when wet and soda (please say it ain't so). What is the effect of dying one's hair? I recently died mine from brown to black but I'm guessing it isn't very beneficial to growing hair. Should I stop? And what about Rogaine and Propecia? Can they speed up hair growth or do they just stop hair loss?
I appreciate any information you can offer.
Há aqui mais portugueses a deixarem crescer o cabelo ou quê?
i just wanted to inform everyone of some recent events. there has been a lot of talk about the "hair reserve" site. i know they were posting images of men with long hair without permission. This is against the law. You cannot display copyrighted material. You may also not invade someone's privacy. I sent a report about this issue to the host directory. (they put hair reserve on and are responsible for them.) I informed them of hair reserves violations. I have not been able to get on the hair reserve site. Can anyone tell me if they are still on? I dont know whether or not hair reserve banned me because i informed them also i would be making a complaint about them. Can you guys tell me if they are still on the internet?
Can someone who knows about these things tell me if the following reasons I have heard of as causes for premature grey in hair are true? Also, is there any remedy?
1. Sleeping/lying down with wet hair
2. Being with damp hair in an airconditioned room
3. Use of blow dryers
4. Use of factory made hair oils
5. Use of gel/mousse
6. Stress/worry
7. Exposure to sun/heat
i just wanted to update everyone on some recent events about those idiots at "hair reserves" i was the one who wrote to their sites server and informed them they were breaking the law by using images of people without permission. apparently, they acted on my complaint and shut "hair reserve" down. i hope they keep them off the internet. Although i despise "hair reserve" and think they are bigots, i am not against freedom of speech. However "hair reserve" crossed the line when they broke the law and put images of people over the internet without their permission. "hair reserve" knew they were breaking the law and did it anyway. I am very glad they are off the internet. Should they come back and break the law again, i will have them thrown off again.
Why is it that the hair on top of my head and partially in the back is sleek and you can see the strands and comb it easily but then at the bottom in the back the strands seem to disappear into a sort of bushiness that flips up a little? Combing this part of my hair does pretty much nothing. It's weird, cause this hair differs so much from the hair above it.
What say you?
What can be used to keep hair dry when taking a shower? I've tried a shower cap but it bunches up my hair and when I get out it's flipping aorund all over the place. I've tried just keeping my hair out of the water but it still gets wet. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hi guys I was just wondering if anyone on this site has the Tom Cruise hairdo from M:I:2 or know how to grow it properly. My last haircut was in November and I had that current hairstyle with the little flip in the front so my hair was about an inch on the sides and an inch and a half in the middle. My hair now is about 4 inches. Let's put it this way. My side hair is now almost as long as half my ear and my bangs is just above my eyebrows. Also is it neccessary to have trims or should I just let it grow out because of my hair from mostly where the sideurns are, are curling. Thanks
...might I suggust that you put your time and energy into eliminating the real problem which faces most longhaired men today and that is discrimination in employment.
It's the company heads that adopt dress code policies that dictate how long a male wears his hair...this is forcing more men to cut their hair...more so than anything that is said on a small web site where a group of short hair men get together to discuss their obsession with short hair. They are not likely to cause any man to cut his hair...but the man's employer just might.
Also...there is a Yahoo Club devoted to forced haircutting on woman...it has been around for a while yet no one seems to care. Yes I saw the Haircut Reserves and did not care for what I saw...but I also saw that they did not condone forced haircuts either...they rather a man be convinced to get a haircut on their own.
I just feel that they were not much of a threat to us...not as much as amny employers are...justlook at Disney's dress policy for men if you need to be convinced. (Longhaired men are not part of their image...to me this is more of a problem facing longhaired men and does FORCES many to cut their hair in exchange for a job that need.)
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has a few things about discussions that involve Nazis:
"As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one."
- "Godwin's Law of Nazi Analogies", Mike Godwin, EFF staff counsel.
"As soon as such a comparison occurs, someone will start a Nazi-discussion spinoff thread on …."
- "Morgan's Corollary to Godwin's Law"
"If the USENET discussion touches on homosexuality or Heinlein, Nazis or Hitler are mentioned within three days."
- "Sircar's Corollary to Godwin's Law"
"As global connectivity improves, the probability of actual Nazis being on the net approaches one."
- "Van der Leun's Corollary to Godwin's Law", Gerard Van der Leun, former EFF Cambridge office director. This corollary is already proven.
"As a network evolves, the number of Nazi comparisons not forestalled by citation to Godwin's Law converges to zero."
- "Miller's Paradox"
So far I've found that combing the back when its wet then dividing the hair into about 8 strands and then curling it inwards (as opposed to outwards as it goes naturally) and then letting it dry like that, is the quickest and most efficient method so far.
Does anyone have any other methods?
Has anyone tried GNC Biotin shampoo or conditioner for men? I just ordered some from drugstore.com to try out. I had been using Aussie Moist but decided to try something different. GNC's Biotin Shampoo + Conditioner seemed a likely choice. Anyone have any experience with it?
ok i feel kind of dumb asking this: I have hair that is a little over shoulder length, it is the longest i have ever had it, and up until now i have worn it down all the time. recently i have tried putting my hair up in a pony tail, but for some reason i cannot get it right. is there some secret to doing this? my hands always seem to get in the way. thanks, any help would be appreciated.
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A couple of suggestions for people who want to post
pictures on this board: focus focus focus.
Just because you can post the first picture doesn't mean
that you should. If the picture is not right the first time
then do it over. Between digital cameras, scanners, CF cards,
and computers there is no reason why you can't do the
picture over again so that it comes out good.
Even when I used old fashioned film I was picky about
the quality.
Monday I caught about the last 15 minutes of a show called Yes, Dear. It comes on every monday on CBS. All of what I saw had to with mullets. What happened was the guy's wife told him to take their son and get a hiarcut when he comes back he had a mullet. (he was just a little kid by the way probably about 1st grade) Well his wife got mad and told him to take him back and get it cut off. Another couple made fun of the boy too by saying he looked like the world's shortest lesbien. Then at school the boy got into a fight with another boy because they made fun of his hair. I thought it was kinda weird that they had a show all about that. At first I thought all they were doing was making fun of mullets but then with the boy getting into a fight at the end and stuff I think it may have had an inner meaning about how cruel people can be and how they judge people that are different or have long hair. Did anybody else watch it????
my hair sort of looks like a mullet ( i havent had any comments from anyone saying it does, but i think it does a little) anyway should i get the back trimmed a little? or do i wait until its in a reasonable lenght to even all out?
I finally hit my two year mark. Whew what a relief. My hair is curly, but I've learned how to take care of it during the growth process. I still haven't had a trim, but I'm not afraid of split ends running way up the hair shaft (trust me guys, it's possible, I've seen it), since curly hairs don't need to brush or comb at all. In addition to that I don't blowdry and I use leave-in conditioner daily to protect my hair. I'm VERY happy with my hair. In fact, I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm lucky that it doesn't get poofy like some curly hairs. In other words, I got VERY lucky. Another one has joined the longhair population, woo hoo!
The nazis had short hair... i don't like them. But, jews have short hair too, right? i don't like them either... ummmmm, most christians do have short hair, i guess i don't like them either... ohhh muslims, they have short hair too, i don't like them either... ummmmmm buddhists, they shave their heads, arghhh, i don't like them either, Italians, Chinese, Portuguese, Russians, Libians, Turks, Venezuelans, Argentinians, Namibians, Ugandians, Albanians, Cambodians, Danish, Vietnamese, Ucranians, Somalis, Sirians, Indians, Birmanians, Americans, catholics, politheists, hassidians, sunits, philosofers, animists, Jainists, hindus, taoists... damn, i don't think i like anyone. I apologize to anyone that i might have forgotten to include in my "i don't like list", be sure that if i had remebered i would have included you here, hehehe
By the way, for those of you who didn't understand, this was supposed to be funny. If you are going to write something like, how can you make fun of things like nazis and jews and muslims and catholics and so on, don't even bother.
Peace
Love yourself and everyone else for that matter
Hi, all of you wonderful people! I've decided to take the plunge and grow out my hair,.. havent had long hair for bout 5 years, Im 22 its been since highschool. I've said it before,.. and ended up going to get my hair cut,..at least 8 or 9 times in the past year (usually spiked, and dyed bright blonde, orange, or red. I think its caus of that awkward stage I get when my sides start to get puffy. My hair grows perfectly straight, so It looks pretty good long. I was just wondering, how long would you estimate it taking to grow a foot?, my hair is about 4 inches right now around the top, and maybe a half inch around the sides (AND BACK) lol... I cant remember how long it took me to grow my hair caus when I was younger I usually had about mid length hair.
I'm new to this site, so please pardon me if this is a frequently asked question.
I'm wondering if there is any truth to what I've had barbers tell me repeatedly - that longer hair tends to cause thinning for males? Obviously, some of you have terrific hair, and have had for years. I've got a full head of fairly fine blonde hair, am 40 and not yet thinning too badly but wondering if I am courting danger by growing my hair long...
Your advice is appreciated!
MY LADY WANTS ME TO CUT MY HAIR. I LOVE HER AND WANT TO MAKE HER HAPPY. SHOULD I?
I don't know if it's considered long, but whatever.
I'm totally torn on my hair right now. I've had a shaggy look all my life and it's as much a part of me as my eyes or feet. For basic dimensions, think about 3/4 of the way down the neck, about halfway over the ears, and halfway over the eyes in front. Very thick all around, dark red color (never been dyed).
First off, I haven't heard any bad things about my hair until recently when a couple people told me I look like a bit of a nerd/geek with my hair. I've never heard of mop tops being described as dorks, but whatever. Just out of curiosity, what do you people think the connotations are?
And to my question: I'd like to grow it out more, ending about shoulder-length but the same on the sides, front, and top -- just enough to not make it a mullet. The problem is that it's only the back that needs to grow and everything else is fine. If I cut what I've got already to maintain its current length, I'm scared that it'll look like a huge bushy clump in back.
My other problem is that I've got two tendancies: One, my hair grows out more than down. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about... it's hard to describe. Around the temples it gets thick and stupid looking. The other problem is the little curl in front when it gets real long; you know that little lick on the side? How should I get around those?
Help would be greatly appreciated, even though it's not technically long hair. If I had to pick, I'd say medium-length, but 99% of hair sites out there are for the trendy almost-shaved look. Thanks for the advice.
I'm a 17 year old with african american type hair. My hair grows in the afro style. It's been growning for about 7 months now. It's about 3.5 inches in the shortest sections and about 4 inches in the longer sections. My favorite rapper is ludacris. He has very kool hair. It looks straightened to me, although i'm not 100% sure. I want my hair to have that stretched out afro look like his does. However, I don't want my hair to look "TOO" straightened. What should I Do? Should i use a texturizer? Please I would like some replies. Thanx.
I don't know if this has been done already or not but I thought it would be cool if someone kept a progress site. Like if they started with a shaved head then every month posted a picture so you can see the transformation from shaved to long.
I had my hair cut short last July, grew it, got a tiny trim in October, let it go, and then got a tiny trim yesterday. What I've found is that the trim I got yesterday made my hair look more awkward than it had before. The flipping bangs which had been less noticeable lately are back.
Maybe I was just real stupid and should have followed the advice here. But I looked at it this way: Girls hair looks great and they get trims all the time. I figured if I want to a beauty salon she'd be able to get my hair on that path. Maybe it is.
I'm a 17 year old with african american type hair. My hair grows in the afro style. It's been growning for about 7 months now. It's about 3.5 inches in the shortest sections and about 4 inches in the longer sections. My favorite rapper is ludacris. He has very kool hair. It looks straightened to me, although i'm not 100% sure. I want my hair to have that stretched out afro look like his does. However, I don't want my hair to look "TOO" straightened. What should I Do? Should i use a texturizer? Please I would like some replies. Thanx.
Well it looks like my school isn't going to leave me alone about my hair after all. The disciplinarian started telling me to get it cut to above my eyebrows again today, and he wants to see it when it's done. Looks like I'm not as cool with him as I thought I was. This time there's no getting out of it. I'm gonna have to cut my length in half. I've been growing from a shaved head for about 9 months, and my hair is only down to the tip of my nose when pulled straight. So basically, I'm going to lose half of the time I've already spent growing. Looks like my school has screwed me again.
Has anyone ever visited a specialist woman's long hair salon that I've heard exist ? If so were they any help at all or didn't they know or care about men's long hair ? They must have got a whole load of very useful specialist knowledge and skills, and money is money whoever's paying the bill.
Come to that has anyone ever been into ANY woman's salon ? I know I definitely will never ever go, no matter what !! LOL !!
But perhaps a woman's long hair salon might be a different place altogether....?
Whatever became of Fabio? Did he cut his hair?
Hey, any one know of any web sites that feature undercuts? i have bushy hair, and i recently got an undercut. I want hair like Rob Van Dam the wrestler.
thanks, matt
Thanx for the compliments, Marco. Here are a couple pics of me from 5 months till now:
5 Months
1 yr
1 yr, 6 months
Hope this helps!
Right now, my hair has grown to the point where it reaches just below my chin and reaches to the upper part of my back. Pushing forward and allowing it to grow longer. Still want the goal of growing my hair until it reaches my waist. - Reinhart
Long Hair Reserves is a website that says you're not a man if your "hair is longer than half an inch." What...the...crap.
I went to their message boards, saying my name was "G.I. Kick Your Ass" since that bigot kept thinking he was some bad boy soldier. My subject was "Busting Caps Like Mr. T in a Nursing Home." Here's what I wrote:
"In 2nd and 3rd centuries China, all men had long hair, and they were still able to slap enemy biznitches across the globe. During this period of war, one dude dragged two oxes by the tails 100 steps. Another guy killed 12 enemy attackers with another human being. One warrior, who is often portrayed as having VERY LONG hair saved a one-year-old from a mass of enemy soldiers, fighting for an estimated 16 HOURS - alone!
These guys all had long hair.
Now, you can't tell me if Arnold Schwarzneggar had long hair, he'd be some kinda wuss. The freakin' Rock wears long-haired extensions in the upcoming movie "The Scorpion King," and you can't say that man isn't buff (though I'm no fan of wrestling).
LOOK AT SAMPSON, boy!"
it's all even'd out, it's length is up to the tip of my nose, my question is...is there anyway that I can make my hair like more stronger or thick..so it can stand up..and not fall flat.
I apologize for bring up the "HairCut Reserves." I didn't mean to make it a battle!
I got my last haircut in late-November. It was a buzz cut. This is what it looks like now. Is it growing faster than normal? My question is, how long do you guys think it'll take until my bangs reach my lip? When my hair is wet, the bangs reach a little below my eye, but when it dries, it curls up, like in the picture. Thanks.
Has anyone ever been to the site, the Haircut Reserves? If you have been, did you search the whole site? And if you did that, didn't you just laugh and laugh at the site?
I have taken 2 courses of Accutane. Here's a brief history:
first course: march-august 2000... I always washed my hair a lot. when I stopped doing this was march of the next year, 7 months after I stopped the medicine, and my hair would get oily and quite manageable after 2-3 days of not washing. So I don't know when exactly in those 7 months my hair returned to normal, or close to normal, but I know that 7 months later it was ok.
second course: april-september 2001... I have been off for 5 months now and I can go 4 days without washing hair, the hair near the scalp being quite oily but the ends still being dry, whether I brush my hair or massage my scalp or run my fingers through my hair or rinse with water... I'm afraid that the second course did more damage then the first, and this depresses me so much. I love long hair and don't want to live without it. Is 5 months too soon to give up hope? I've tried jojoba oil which I was told is almost identical to sebum but sure didn't look natural to me. How do I know they didn't rip me off and give me vegetable oil or something? Anyway, I could use some support. Thanks.
What can be done to keep hair from flipping out at the ends? I hate it! I've found a few things that help, such as washing but not conditioning, and never brushing. But is there something I could tie it with for maybe a couple of hours so when I untie it it's nice and controlled? Maybe a ponytail where I also tie up/wrap the entire length of the tail? Thanks.
Hi.
This is a pic of a friend of mine few years ago.
He's intrested to know if u think it's possible to grow long hair with his kind of hair.
Thanks.
what would you choose when you had the choice between long hair and earrings ?
hi , this my hair :-0 ...i made it as curly as it gets by shaking my head a little and playing with my fingers if i comb it and put hair cream in it it will dry with a few wild waves ...how curly u think it is ? and any1 know how will it look like in a ponytail ?
thanks guys
This may sound stupid, but if a guy is interested in seeing what he would look like with long hair, can't he 1. try on some longhaired wigs or pony tail extensions in his hair color, or 2. Computer modification of photo's? The idea of having the long hair is cool, but 2 years of not knowing what it will look like and looking bad for a long time doesn't seem the intelligent way to make the decision.
What do you guys think? Tom
I have had my hair totally shaved at a no.1 or shorter for about 5 years now, but I have informed family and friends - its official - I am growing my hair. I havent cut it, despite numerous temptations (especially when drunk), four a month now. I dont want it really long, like some guys on the site, but a kind of retro 70's style of around lip length at the front, and slightly longer at the back. My question, if you guys would be so kind is this:
a) how long do you think it will take me to achieve this lenght,
b) what on earth do i do in the meantime? Just leave it to grow, or get it styled or what? I dont want it to lok a total mess as im afraid i might lose my motivation and just shave it off again, as i have done so many times in the past.
Thanks alot for your help guys,
Happy Growings!
When I was hired I had to sign an employee dress code agreement. At that time I had long hair in a pony tail and was concerned about the part of the code that referred to no hair longer than the shirt collar and NO pony tails. I asked if my hair would be a problem and the manager that hired me said no and explained that several employees in the organization had hair like mine. We now have a new district manager and he is enforcing the dress code to the letter. I have been with this company for 2 years, any suggestions besides “find another job or cut your hair”? What do you think about the religion angle?
Facts About Religious Discrimination Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. The Act also requires employers to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of an employee or prospective employee, unless to do so would create an undue hardship upon the employer (see also 29 CFR l605). Flexible scheduling, voluntary substitutions or swaps, job reassignments and lateral transfers are examples of accommodating an employee's religious beliefs.
Employers cannot schedule examinations or other selection activities in conflict with a current or prospective employee's religious needs, inquire about an applicant's future availability at certain times, ***maintain a restrictive dress code***, or refuse to allow observance of a Sabbath or religious holiday, unless the employer can prove that not doing so would cause an undue hardship.
Hi. Am new to this site and want to say hey to everyone. I have read alot of the comments on here and would like to post my own based on those comments and my experiences etc. I had short hair when I was young, but around 11 or so started growing it out at different lengths etc. Finally at 15 just let it grow and grow. Now at 36 the hair is down to my ass and I love it. I grew it long because I loved it long, not because of style. It was just a feeling and desire to do so. Some guys grow thier hair long for style or just to get girls etc, but you should grow it for yourself.
When I went to private high school back in the day, they were cool and did not care that my hair at the time was past the shoulders and then some. As long as it was clean and neat. Some of the classmates I had also had long hair. When it was time to work after school it was never an issue with employers, and if they said anything, I just said "the hair doesn't do the work, the hands do and so does your mind okay". That always shut them up.
Now in public its usually not an issue and when I have had girlfriends the parents were always cool. Society is based on image, sometimes the wrong image. Thats why alot of guys get crap for long hair all over the world. But here's something you can say to the negative people. Ask them if they go to church and if they are religous. If they say yes, ask them "why do you go to church and pray to God and Jesus, especially since Jesus had long hair in his day"? "You give me a hard time with long hair yet you worship someone that had long hair themselves". "Look at a cross, his image or sculpture shows him with long hair". Now granted Jesus probally did not have hair as long as some of us etc, but he did have long hair and he was a rebel as well. When I bring this or other points up people tend to get real quite. Some of the greatest rulers and leaders in the history of the world had long hair.
Long hair on a guy is very cool and and can give him a very tough image. Anyway this is enough for now. So be cool and rock on.
After having grown my hair for 4 years (and I enjoyed very much my long hair), I wish to have short hair. I am just afraid to regret it after having a hair cut. I do not want to decide to fast. What do u recommend me to do ?
Id just like to share my experience-I had a hair cut in september after having it long for a couple of years and bleaching it for the second year, last January.
I had it bleached last year in january- for sum strange reason- ( i wished I hadnt) but I didnt like it and so had the blonde cut out in September. After the cut I didnt really have any regrets becasue it wasnt cut short- well, it wasnt long but it wasnt shaved, and now my hair is nearly back to how I want it and had it before the bleaching.
i am very happy now with my hair-apart from some of the bad hair days- I have nearly overcome the awkward stage and it is nearly into a tie up in pony tail length. I am curretnly quering the option of a tied up undercut or to keep it all long-this is my next dilema.
The lesson to be learnt of this is think very hard before changing your hair as it takes only a few seconds to completely change it for thew worse while it takes 2 years to get there.
Just keep it growing and think everyday taht it is longer than the day before. Believe me its definatly worth it.
I just wanted to share that with you friends.
(sorry for any typing errors etc)
Hi guys. I really like Tom Cruise's hair from M:I:2. I'm just wondering how long it takes to grow it that long. My last haircut was November and I'm wondering if anybody out there would know how long it takes approx. to grow it like Tom from MI2 Thanks.
Has anyone ever been to the site, the Haircut Reserves? If you have been, did you search the whole site? And if you did that, didn't you just laugh and laugh at the site?
If you haven't been there, here is the URL
www.geocities.com/haircut_reserves/agenda.html
How long do i need to have my hair to get cornrows?
BTW, I'm white. Thanx!
Is Aussie hair insurance a good product? Does it damage hair in anyway in the longrun and does it leave any sticky/gunky stuff behind?
how can i straighten my hair? i have curly hair but i can't straighten it can you give me some tips or maybe even some product names?
Thanx
Derek
Here's my 18 month pic. I'm happy with the growth (1/2 inch a month), but I have tried Biotin, gelatin, and coconut oil for over a year and not seen an increased hair growth rate. Long hair just takes time and patience!
If u cann't see the pic, it's on my site!
How many of you have worked in both 'white color' and 'blue color' type environments and have experienced some harassment about your hair length?
what work environments were more tolerant, and which were least tolerant?
Hey Guys:
It's been awhile since I posted but i've run into a problem. My thick wavy/curly hair is now lying totally straight...i mean bone straight. As I mentioned a month ago I had highlights put in, and toned out b/c they looked so awful. I'm wondering if the chemicals in the dye could of have changed my hair from curly to straight. If there's any hair cair professionals on here I hope you can answer because my hair is lying straight and dead now, no body, wave etc. Thanks.
--Carlos
Victor spends his own money to provide this web board for us without advertising. He also, with some volunteers, does maintenance on it. Old posts have to be moved to the archives and inappropriate posts have to be dealt with. This web board and the work to maintain it is all stuff we are getting for free.
Over 90% of the people who come here see what the community is about or get that from the FAQ and they seldom cause us any problems at all. The remaining few percent who cause problems almost all do it "not on purpose". The reason for this post is to ask we all think a little about what we are about and why Victor has recommeded some things we should think about before posting. They are in his FAQ.
Victor asks that we only use one name or handle. Aliases are okay, and sometimes there's a reason you "need to be someone else". (Hey, I'm doing it now - the reason is "we volunteer in the background".) If you take on new identities when others see no worthwhile need, this misleads others and it is not fair. Others only wish to give you one vote when things are talked about, and if you weigh in on several different topics, it is only polite to others to let people know you're the same guy. The way to do that is use the same name all the time.
This is a public place. There are men and women here, so find a clean way to say something if you can - sometimes you need a questionable word to get a point across, but not often. There are adults here so don't be too juvenile, there are children here so don't be too racy. There are straight and gay people, native and non-native speakers of English, all races, and many nationalities here. We're all here to make life better for longhaired men. Let's not forget that includes all longhaired men. Before you set off to diss someone, think for a minute. He is probably just another longhaired man like you.
Make your English teacher proud. None of us care about your English teacher, but good English is POWER. If you go to the trouble to write a post, you want it to go its farthest distance. Well-written posts get read and remembered most, and that's why you wrote yours. In the same vein, if someone who has less English skills than you comes along, and you got what he means, his English did its job so leave it at that.
And finally, most longhaired men have been subjected to unpleasant comments about having long hair, and some have been subjected to violence. This is serious stuff for many here, and it's not an area for joking around about or posting untrue stories about, just like we don't joke about bombs at the airport. Fake stories cause the community to expend its limited energy for no reason, and they can jade us, causing us to not be there for a guy who comes along when his need for us is real. If haircuts turn you on, there are other places on the web to go with that to. We don't want to hear about it here.
When we feel posts don't comply with this stuff, we have to remove them. When posts contain questionable words or come from people who've been problems, someone has to review them. This takes time, and when 90%+ of the people who come here cause few problems, we just are not driven to devote much time to this. So please, those of you who mean well, think before you post. To sum it up, please use one name, use clean language, and don't post anything that shows a disrespect for others. This is one way you can show you appreciate what Victor is providing here. For those who cannot do this, we may just exclude you altogether. We just don't have the time to devote to high maintenance people.
One more note. Be safe. We see a lot at the web site head end that you don't see. People are not always who they seem to be. Also, only a few identify themselves enough that you can tell who they are anyway. Never send photos to someone you don't know unless you'd be comfortable posting them for the world to see. You don't know who they are or what they will do with them. For all you know, your "before I started growing out my hair" photo may show up on a haircutting fetish site with it labeled "what he looked like after I cut it off". You are wise to think carefully before sending or posting any photos when they are asked for by others. And of course, never send a stranger photos of children.
Be well....
Hi....i heard that root called deprochicat root from germany can grow hair 3 inches in one month....i was wondering if anyone has ever heard of that.....i also read that jello makes your hair grow quicker is this true....to all those guys out there that have long hair i just want to say that its awesome to see that...its sooooo sexy...well anyway....if anyone has any hints for me on what i can do to make my hair grow alot faster than it is now....im open to hear from you!! thanks :)
Hi all,
I'm currently on the tail end of the awkward stage and have been using gels and hair spray to control my hair for work. Can these products be damaging to my hair in the long run? I haven't really seen any problems yet, no split ends or anything.
My bangs extend down to my mouth and I've been growing for about 11 months from a close to shaved head (yugh!)
Thanks!
HAY dudes I heard coffie can make your hair grow faster is this true or is this Bunk???
Hey, hello everyone. I'm considering trying to grow my hair out slightly long, but I'm still undecided, I think. If I grow it out I want to try to get it to look like Kurt Cobain's hair (the lead singer/guitarist from Nirvana, in case you didn't know). My hair is somewhat curly and wavy, however, so I'm not sure if this is possible or not. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone might have some wisdom or experience to share to convince me for or against. Thanks.
After many years of 'thinking' about a longer hair, I finally decided to give it a try. Although starting to thin, I have now reached the point where the back is 2-3" past the bottom of my dress shirt collar. I like where it has come, when not at work, but am concerned that concervative corporate work environment, managerial position, and mid 40's do not support the style. Considering more 'conservative' plan. Wish I had done it earlier before commitments and expectations mattered.
multivitamin make your hair grow faster ?
Hey guys, I'm 24 years old and i've been growing my hair for about 2 years now. Passed the awkward and have a small pony tail. I would like to know, from your experience, when it's the most common age that the first marks that will show that you are going bald. Will a visit at the doctor or a hair analysis will do any good?
Any of you had this hair analysis before?
Please advice
Anyone's job involve working with dangerous heavy moving machinery ? Any experiences good or bad ? And what sort of total hair covering do you use ?
Even now it's far too easy to check the car's oil forgetting the engine's still ticking over !! Scary stuff :-( !!
Do you think there's a possibility with Long Hair for men becoming mainstream again due to the success of "Lord of the rings:Fellow ship of the ring"?
i am an 18 year old boy in the process of growing long hair. for this pupose i cut my hair short in the front and started growing them long at the back. now they have grown till my neck but curl at the ends. although my hair in the front are very straight. please tell me what do i do.
there are so many things i would like to discuss about long hair, but some are kind of touchy or confusing or hard to explain, and so i would rather not discuss them on the internet. i think when people argue things on the internet, it just gets people mad and frustrated because no one really understands the other person, but when people discuss things in person over a meal or something to drink, they can understand each other better and have better communication. the can connect and relate better.
so anyway, is there anything anyone knows of that has "longhair meetings" or something like that where i could discuss face to face? i live in eastern nebraska, and there seem to be not very many longhair things around here.
How can I grow a mullet like that? My hair is about 2inches long on top and maybe 3/4 in on the side. I started growing about a month and a half ago. DOes anyone have anysuggestions??
Just wanted to say that growing my hair out was the best thing i have done.Getting over the awkward stage was tough but the reward is worth it. My shoulder blade length dark curly hair can be difficult to deal with at my length but i manage fine. If i had some advise, when washing hair use low pressure water and cool water i find theres is less stress on my type of hair a leave-in conditoner works good for those bad days. Catch you later.
Good morning. I live at home and my mam tells me every day to cut my hair, I look like a gay, a clown, I'll never get a job and no girls will like me looking like that, etc. By the way I have shoulder length bleached hair. Anyway I do find this very upsetting and I tell her but it makes no difference. So I'm not trawling for sympathy here, and I would never take sides against the family. I just wondered if anyone else had similar experiences or advice, thanks a lot.
Hi guys,
I'm a 17 year old schoolkid and I have been growing my hair for about 15 months and my bangs are about 2 and a half inches below my chin, I can now ponytail it all but if the wind blows the front tends to blow loose.
Anyway, for a while now I have been worrying about several things the first of which is a receeding hairline. EVERYONE I ask tells me that my hairline is perfectly normal and is not receeding but I must just have a large forehead because I'm constantly concious of this, anyone else feel this way?
My biggest worry is splitends. I have checked the tips of my bangs and my mother has also checked my hair and we both agree I do not have any, but after 15 months isn't it advisable to have gone for a few trims? I know this board is completely against trimming but I have a constant fear of the condition of my hair and that any damage could make me go bald or receede. I wash and condition my hair about twice a week.
Has anyone got any advice for me? Or am I being over the top?
Thanks guys,
Paddy B
Well i've decided to grow my hair out long...problem is I don't know how i'm going to style it...Right now I have about an inch of hair that I spike back sorta and have dyed black. I love to put my hair in weird ways (sorta punkish/goth) and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on styling it intill it's about down to my cheeks? and how long will it take to grow down to my cheeks?? Which is about 4 1/2 inches away if i comb my hair down. Thanks in advance.
How long do you have to grow your hair out until you are able to make a ponytail?
will Centrum SILVER specially formulated multivitamin/ multimineral supplement for adults 50+ make my hair grow faster
b.t.w im 21
Sergey,
Thanks very much for the pics. Really great, man! Keep it growing!
Victor,
Why not reactivate the Samson page? Sergey is definite material, I think
There was a Show at Pro 7, where they have showen Men that have let made Hairextensions ! I'm glad 2 c, that long hair 4 men is becomming more and more popular ! :)
One quick statement and one question: Ever since I've started growing my hair, even when it wasn't long, I've began prefering girls with shorter hair. Also, does head hair grow at the same pace as facial hair?
...Hey yo,
I was just going over a bunch of these old messages, I really don't know what to do with my hair. I hadn't cut it since December of 2000, but then I got it trimmed in November or so of 2001. I guess its back to where I had it before I got it cut in November. The hair is about 6 inches (bangs and sides), the back isn't quite as long, but it is insanely wavy/curly. The back especially, at the bottom, it curls and sort of lifts upwards...I don't really know what to use to keep it slicked back. I used to to use a cheap pommade, but this stuff was really really hard to wash out so I stopped using that. (Was the cheap pommade the reason? Or is this stuff just for long hair?) I was going to try American Crew fiber but it is pretty pricy and if it is hard to wash out like the pommade was, I don't want to bother.
I guess you could say I'm at the awkward stage right now, but I don't really want to have death metal long long hair...but I would like to somehow keep it at the current length or maybe a little longer. I've seen some cuts that are layered and they look pretty good on wavy hair but I'm not sure that my hair would get this way. What should I do? I hate when the sides stick out and the stuff from the top doesn't stay flowing down but rather curls/bunches up and it just looks blah!
Right now, I am using a hard gel (by AG) slicking it back and using some hairspray (by Aussie), but that makes my hair really hard, and I don't want that. I was using American Crews daily shampoo and conditioner for a while, and that was pretty good but now I'm using Physique's deep hydrating stuff, just until I empty the bottles (its supposed to help my hair, but I don't see much difference). Also when I come out to the shower and my hair dries, it looks pretty bad, I wish it would just work! Stupid wavy insane hair.
AGGGGGHHHHH! Frustrations!
Are there specific different sizes for scrunchies? I'm in the awkward stage but planning ahead. My hair is not thin but also not really thick, it's pretty much in the middle. Monie posted some nice looking once, she said they were the smallest she had available but I'm not sure which size is best.
i just got out of a shower and the coolest thing happened to me. My hair when wet goes a little past myshoulders in the back. for some reson today i decided while showering to tilt my head way back. when i did this i felt my hair touching my middle back. it was sooo cool. i could feel it all the way down my back, swaying as i moved. i cant wait till my hair gets that long for real, but i just thought id share this little experience with everyone. i would recommend doing this the same next time you shower!
Hi All.
At the moment I'm 5 months and one week without haircut(started from about 0.5 inch) but since I always like to plan ahead just an intresting question for the "corporate" people here.
At the moment I'm a student(and will be for a few years) so long hair (which I hope I'll have next year :) ) is no problem but I was wondering about keeping it later.
I plan to work in the high tech industry and planning to keep my pony tail at shoulder length tied-any1 here work in high tech companies and managed to keep such length tied up without problems or for that matter do u think it will cause problems?(BTW:I live in Israel for those of u who are intrested but I don't think the standards in the high tech industries are different of those in the USA-actually most of the high tech "culture" here is copy of the american one).
2 other things:
1. The "get a haircut" comment is really annoying especially in my case where I actually get those comments from friends and family and not from people I don't know.
2. About the discussion of girls and long hair: While telling girls I know of my plan to grow long hair I've noticed none of them was much supportive(2 just commented it may look nice and 1 looked at me and asked me "why?" then suggesting I get spikes).
So, maybe not all the girls (or even most) of them like long hair but I agree that the most important thing is to do it for urself because what I've learned in life is that people will always try to shit u so u will fit with the image they have of u but doing it your way will always be worth the while.:)
Adi.
In my music theory class, there's a guy with long/big hair that's still sort of in the awkward stage. One kid told him to cut it, and he replied with, "I'd cut my balls off first!" A little extreme, maybe, but I was glad to see that some people won't give in to pressure like that. (At my school, a lot of guys have *started* to grow their hair out, but most of them give up after a few months.)
Can anyone help me with this. My hair is not long enough for this style yet, but I want to know what to do.
Do I just go to the barber's and ask them to cut it like this and try achieve this style myself, or ask them to style it as well.
My hair is also quite thick, so should I get it thinned out?
Any help would appreciated. Thanks.
I've been growing out my hair since mid october, i'm pretty close to entering the awkward stage. Anyway, today I received my first insult! Some girl that I don't even know came up to me (apparently she knows me somehow) and said "are you growing your hair out?" and I said "yes" and she said "eww why? it's going to look ugly!"... i couldn't help but smile, I was just so happy to know that people can actually start to tell that my hair is getting long that I didn't even pay attention to her insult. Just thought I'd share.
Hi everyone. I have had long hair for a while and sometimes I love it, sometimes I hate it. The hair on top of my head is really straight and manageable and is really easy to do stuff with. If only this was the case with the back of my head, my life would be full of joy!!!
Basically, the hair at the back (down to just below chin length and layered a bit) is pretty okay when wet, then it dries and sometimes goes really wirey looking/feeling and thick looking/feeling. I started using olive oil on it when I rinse in the morning and it does wonders but I still often get the annoying "wireyness" at the back.
Do you think that getting an undercut only at the back will thin it out a bit and make it lie better without being thick and wirey? (BTW, my hair is averagely straight and 'quite' thick).
I basically want it all to be straight and to just hang instead of curling and wiring up at the back. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for listening,
Anon
Hey,
I'm 16 years old and i go to a high school in west texas called Water Valley high. The school policy won't let me grow my hair out past my collar. I think that is very unfair and unethical. Is there any thing i can do (besides go to the school board) to help out my situation?
I want to grow my hair quicker but i don't know how i can achieve it I've been too sooo many websites and tryed sooo many things....i just want something to work...but i don't want extentions...it reallly ruins your hair.....anyway....i think guys with long hair are sexy...especially when you know they can take care of themselves .....so please if you have any solutions please help!! thanks
If I was to want an undercut so it could be tied up or just loose, would it be better to undercut now (its not long enough to tie up yet) or when it is long enough to tie up?
If I was to do it now, it might make it hang better and look better when its growing, but im not sure?
So, should I undercut now or when it has grown?
Greetings !
I've heard y'all are looking for some decent scrunchies that are SMALL and perfect for guys. I have been making scrunchies professionally since 1990 and designed this lil' scrunchy specifically for MEN. Women also love them for the bottom of a braid. This is the smallest size I can make, but ofcourse if you have thicker hair I can make them bigger for you. I have hundreds of prints and colors available, these are always made up as ordered so you get what you ask for. I handsew finish the scrunchies so there is no UGLY SPOT or top stitching to hide. Some of the MANLY plain colors I have are BLACK, DARK GREY, HUNTER GREEN, BEIGE, NAVY, DENIM, BURGUNDY, RUST, DK PURPLE, and RED.....plus lotsa plaids etc. My elastic is Extra durable and strong and does not break or give out. If you are interested in ordering or have any questions I can be contacted through my ebay store!
p.s. HI JOHN!!! wink wink
What are some good hair ties/scrunchies? I want the smallest ones, like the size of a rubber band and in darker colors. I also want something made of a material that will not damage hair b/c my hair is already dry enough and I don't want to hurt it more. So where can I get some? And what are some good ones?
Hello there
I'm here to say that is the first time i have hair groing to be very long heheh.
I don't cut it at 8 months but now it is very strange and shitty!!
Because it is entering in my eyes all time when e down my head !
And it looks very crazy !"at neck behind and at nose in front"
This is normal?????
(sorry my english but i french and i cannot tell very much)
I put on my little AOL Hometown web page 2 hairstyles that i am thinking about growing out.....help me choose one that looks cool
thanks
I just plotted the age responses on the recent survey here in this web community (represented in black above) and compared them to the ages of members of a gay longhair web community. The plots revealed two very interesting things:
Among the general community represented here, there are peaks in the forties and in the teens. This suggests the earlier comments that "the average longhair here is in his early to mid thirties" doesn't tell the whole story. There actually is a dip in the numbers in the twenties and thirties. We have two generations in which there are more of us, and a generation in the middle where there are less.Among gay longhairs, there is just one peak, and it is sharply in the thirties. The gay group discouraged those under eighteen from joining, but the dropoff in the twenties in that group nevertheless confirms the trend.
Generations tend to rebel against the fashions of their parents' generations, so the situation that we have those of us who came of age in the sixties and seventies being followed by a drop-off and then a new surge is not surprising. That we have a new generation of longhairs coming along is great news! We've seen an upsurge in long hair on models in fashion advertising in the last couple of years, and this surely is speaking to the preferences of this newest generation as they move into the targeted age group that spends so much. :-)
That gay longhair generations are in a different cycle was surprising. Their cycle is almost completely out of phase with that in the general population.
The number of men in both samples was similar, and I adjusted the gay group's numbers in proportion so there would be the same number of men in each sample. That made the curves show the generational effects, which was my intent. In society at large, of course, one will find gays to be a small fraction of the population, so one should not infer if he is a longhair in his twenties or thirties, people are more apt to think he is gay. A large majority of longhairs even in those sparser generations are of course straight, just because there are about twenty times more straight people.
None of us ever complain about there being too many longhairs, of course. What makes us feel isolated is when there are too few. Gays in their teens and fifties, and others in their twenties and thirties, appear to be more apt to find themselves in that situation.
When I've gone to gay events, I've seen very few longhairs my age (55), yet I see longhairs in my generation all the time in other places. I've never felt very connected to the gay community, and in this little exercise one can see what may be the major reason. I've known for a long time that, when it comes to my identity, I am far more "longhair" than anything else. I'm not going to connect with any community that does not in reasonable numbers and in my generation include longhairs.
My parents just yelled at me like crazy. I was going to get a small trim tomorrow and was told to print out a picture of someone with the hairstyle I wanted. I printed one of Kevin Richardson. His hair hadn't fully grown out in the picture, but it was somewhere in the in-between stage. Just trimmed into a sort of style.
My dad yells at me for not printing the picture big enough. I tell him to quit getting mad at me, and he says, "You always think I'm mad! I'm sorry, but this has been my personality for 58 years, and I'm not going to change!" (I was born when he was 40.) Then my mom takes his side. She started saying Kevin Richardson looked like a bum and that his hair was "dirty" and "grisly." Then they both lock themselves in their rooms to talk about me behind my back!
I always end up apologizing to them, but they NEVER apologize to me! They'll be waiting a long time for an apology on this because I DID NOTHING WRONG!
Sorry, I just needed to rant.
How many of you long-hairs:
1.) Got maintenance cuts?
2.) Grew it out without maintenance cuts, cut it, then grew it out with maintenance cuts?
3.) Received more attention from women?
4.) Cut it more than once?
5.) Cut it because of what other people said?
6.) Found some way to grow hair out faster?
7.) Got mistaken for a girl sometimes?
8.) Grew it out as a teenager?
9.) Noticed guys started checking you out, even if you're not gay?
10.) Ate more protein once you decided to grow your hair out?
11.) Began to work out once you decided to grow your hair?
Also, what's an undercut? Is it long hair, except short on the sides?
I'm among one of the trillions of teenagers on this board who are just starting to grow their hair out.
Does anyone now how fast hair grows (in one month or one day)?
Hello.
I'm currently going through hell, and it isn't nice, I might add.
I'm a mere seventeen, soon eighteen years old guy who's been growing for, I think, five months by now.
Well, my problem is a horrific one: Thinning...
It's affecting my whole life, the fact being constantly present in my mind. Actually it has been going on for quite some time, slowly, and it's still not that noticable, though I am still getting more and more of the U-shape. It's only rededing at the temples, nothing at the top or back.
I know I've got it from my fathers side of the family, an heirloom I'd rather be without =/.
It's very easy to handle when having short hair(though not TOO short) but getting harder as it gets longer as it's harder to keep in place(E.g blows back making it look silly)
So, to get to my question: Can anyone tell me, preferably by experience, if Rogaine/Regaine is liable to stop it and hopefully make it grow back? It don't have to grow back exactly as before, just a little bit will make it look good enough.
I've heard that it's best to start early as the effect will be better. I am prepared to pay the price for it. Do you think there's a fair chance that it'll help?
Any help on the subject would be HUGELY appreciated. This is constantly occupying my mind...
I'm starting to wonder just how important a part the preening element might play in having long hair ? For both sexes ?
My own thoughts are that there is a definite therapeutic side to it as it seems (for some reason) to reduce stress and tension levels. If this is even remotely true then what better convincing economic argument for men to be forced to grow their hair long in today's stressed out modern world ?
LOL !! :-)
When a famous newspaper rang up a small 'grunge' label, after nirvana became famous, the girl took the joke out of everything they asked and pretended certain things were fact. These apparant facts remain today and it is so comical when people try to immitate them. One such comment can b found in the subject title. I love long hair, rock on the hair bands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today I recieved a compliment about my hair. Although it wasn't meant to be one probably. A boy asked on the bus "When are you ever going to get your hair cut?" he then said, "Your beginning to look like Slash." (Slash is the former guitarist for Guns N Roses in case you don't know) I took that as a great compliment for Guns N Roses is my favorite band ever and Slash is just awesome with awesome hair! Also last week somebody I was starting to look like Jesus. My grandma has a painting of Jesus up in her house that I have admired many times before because of the awesome hair he has in it. Yet again I took that as a compliment. Even when somebody says you look like a girl although that isn't quite as flattering I have begun to feel good about that as well. Obviously my hair is getting longer for them to say that. So every time I get I get a comment like that I'm one step closer to becoming a longhair!
The lead singer of Nickelback has (imo) an excellent head of hair.
Hi,
I have hair which is pretty similar (lengthwise/stylewise) to that of Ethan Hawke in this photo (see link below) but it is not nearly as neat or tidy or as manageable looking as his is. Can anyone tell me how to achieve this look.
http://members.aol.com/DzdNcnfd75/hamlet2.jpg
Also, the back of my hair is really wirey and scruffy and thick looking, not nearly as neat and flat looking as his is. Do you think an undercut just at the back would achieve the effect he has on the picture?
Also (again!), what styling product (i.e. pomade? Olive oil?) is used to get his look?
Thanx for your help,
Anon
I would love it so much if My hair was just a little bit straiter and less think I cant even touch my hair or it will puff up and go everywhere which everyone says insultingly it looks like an afro which pisses me off because I though I might look cool the only good support I get os from my brother which at my age he grew his hair out to except that he has pretty strait hair. I think my Hair is wavy most everybody sayd its really curly but if it was as curly as some people that have those tight curls naturally w/ my hair as long as it is now I would have an afro. Most of the time I puch the hair that goes below my ears and sideburns behind my ears I havenbt cut my sideburns hoping that they would help with my long hair look. Well when I put that hair below my ears it tends to puff out or get messed out but when it dosent I tend to like it. Well I need your guys help or advice I think I might even use a straigtener on my hair like chicks do (not shampoo) the device that uses heat to straigten my hair out it would be realy long then...
I have hair down to my shoulders and in the back it gets longer. My hair is brown, kinda dark and curly. I love my hair. I'm thinking about getting red highlights. How much will this cost and how much damage will it do to my hair?
Thanks in advance.
I have a natural wave in my hair. But now that I am growing it out (first time - age 54 - white hair), it is too wavy and is curling at the ends. It is just beginning to touch my shoulders. My wife suggested getting it straightened - so it lays better and will actually appear to be a bit longer.
I am willing to do that - with a professional - but I would like some opinions first. I have been on this board, reading, learning and posting for a couple of months and have come to trust much of the advice that you all share.
I know that a chemical treatment is not great for hair, but this will only be a one-shot effort - I should not have to do it again because the weight of longer hair will (should?) pull it down. But, what advantages and/or disadvantages do you forsee? How will it look/act 6 months from now? Anybody out there with any experience?
TIA,
Bill S
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Who out there loves their hair? Who out there Loves to talk hair?
I know I do. Lets talk hair. When your hair gets ratty what do you use? when your hair gets dry what do you do? lets get this conversation going. Tell me your favorite shampoo, and why is it your fav? How long is your hair?
How long do you want it to grow? How many years will it take you to get it where you want it?
What hair is thickest?
I am at the odd stage... It hits my shoulders and flips in the front It is straight in the back and people keep calling me Ma'm. I have been taking 3 prenatil vitamins a day rubbing hair grow goo into my skalp, drinking half a pack of Jello in hot water about 2 times a day. My hair is realy healthy and strong. But its not growing fast enought. Dude is there anything that I can do that I am not doing to grow my hair faster???
I have very thin hair and would like to know if there is something like thicking hair (any possibilities to make your hair thicker) but I just want natural things like eggs (I heard this should help).
Do you have any other suggestions?
My hiar at the sides flips up like a girls. And the back is all straight. Ack....
How do I get rid of these flip things? and why is may hair doing this to me?
if yes what Vitamin can make ur hair grow faster
I haven't had a trim since last June. Should I get one? My hair is all one length and about 5 inches from my waist! I know that most of you are opposed to trims. But, my hair gets thin and pointed at the ends. It also starts to split.
Thanks,
Darrin
Throught having long hair several people have attacked my hair over the years. My hair currently sits at my hips approx 27 inches from top of my head to the end of the hair at my back.
While walking down the street I was attacked from behind by a raving lunatick that cut a large chunk out of my hair, sence then it has grown back.
A woman on a buss tried to tie my hair into a knot.
An older child has riped my hair out. Again it has grown back.
I was ganged and had my head shaved.
A barber gave me a military hair cut. When I asked for a trim.
I have had at least 3 hair stylists butcher my hair or cut my hair nearly gone.
To name a few.
Why do people wish to harm my hair?
Amadeo
Yes... I have heard that Gelitin does grow hair. Currently I am on the vitamin kick. Does anyone have any more info on the gelitin case? This sounds too cool to be true. Is there any conclusive evidance that our fave desert makes your hair grow longer? Please I am at the flip stage in my hair growth it drives me nuts, But right now if I wear at turtle neck my mom cant tell me from my twin sister from behind. *lol*
JELLO anyone???
I read a few posts dealing with the fact that it is hard to find a job while growing our hair. While this is true in a lot of places it's not like that everywhere. I am currently very in the awkward stage, my hair is thick and wavy, so you can imagine how it looks like... terrible. But this thursday i went to a job interview and i got it, i start working this monday and no one mentioned my hair, so there is hope after all(:
And if you are curious, i am going to work in an office.
Of course, if they ever ask me to cut my hair i will feel this sudden urge to find another job.
When i go college and if it rains i hate it because it wrecks my hair!. It goes all curley one side and the hairs twist around, and if its windy also its soo bad. Is there anyway of preventing this, its not quite long enough for a tail yet though. So, any suggestions? of abit of control?
Thanx for any help.
I recently purchased 100 300mg tablets. How many should I take each day? The bottle says just one.
There is a product you can buy at stores, It is called Sun in... Does it work? Is there a chance it could to ruin your hair? I would like to have some nice sun look into my hair. I dont know to use this or not.. Have any of you used sun in, in your hairs?
Amadeo
I think this might be the beginning of the "Second Awkward Stage" ! :-(
It's getting just that bit too long for the pony tail at important business meetings, especially if it's the dreaded business suit ones and/ or worse still women are going to be in the chair etc....!!
All I can think of is learn how to braid and fold it upwards so it's half the length again or tuck it inside the shirt and desperately try not to scratch. It would be really hysterical if it wasn't me !! ;)
Anyone else had this problem or have sensible suggestions !!
I have heard many people say that you should use Aussie's 3 minutre miracle about once per week but yesterday for the first time I bought this and the Slip Detangler (they didn't have the moist conditioner I wanted)and on the 3 minute miracle bottle it says it can be used every day. So what's the best way to use it?
Been pottering round this Saturday morning doing a bit more physically active chores than usual with my hair in it's usual side parting when it all started working loose from the ponytail.
Next thing I knew both ears were completely covered by two big loops of hair (sort of Regency style) that fell down just below my chin before looping upwards back over the shoulders to the elastic tie again, the remainder then falling forwards over my left shoulder. It's the first time it's ever happened guys and felt just soooo.... incredible especially as each loop would swing outwards and back, gently slapping each ear as I moved around ! As for the soft weight both lying and gently brushing each side of my neck........it was beyond belief ! Fabulous ! Listen you lot !! Any of you ever get any doubts about growing it, peer pressure or any of that drivel fergit it ! Each and every one of them even if it means some desert island ! I'm sure I've unconsciously been waiting all my life for these moments !! ;-)
Even now sitting here typing this I've no real idea what I'm saying as all these sensations keep on happening all at once and are knocking me sideways every darned movement lol !! Which is hugely funny by itself because chuckling away here like this the white coated men will be here any second !! Soooo great and soooo funny !! ;-)
It's probably I think 'cos it's wash time and a lot heavier than usual but I just had to tell someone as I was gonna bust ! I've just spent the whole morning in the happiest daze of my life so what the hell it's gonna be like when it's even longer......I don’t know how I’ll ever cope !
All I know is just keep growin' it guys it's the only sane answer left.... ;-)
I used to have a problem with tangles after a night's sleep. I brought the question to this board, and the solution put forward was to part the hair down the middle, and make two braids. I have been trying this, or a single braid, with very positive results.
Last night I tried something different. I took the hair at the top of my head and sides and made one braid, then made another with the back hair. This morning I let it loose and combed it out, and found that it was far smoother (both in appearance and to the touch) than ever before. (My hair is rather wavy, and shoulderblade length, by the way).
Any comments?
Hey, I was wondering if any of you have had any significant troubles while searching for a job during the "bad-hair" stage of growth. I know that most employers prefer short hair and that many have few or no problems with long hair, which looks nice, but the awkward stage just looks terrible all around, at least for me. I've gone almost 5 months without a haircut, and while I'm not into the awkward stage yet, I will be when summer hits and I'm looking for a job. I'm leaning towards Borders because they're a nice indoors place and I've seen people working there who have long hair, nose piercings, etc. in other words I don't think they discriminate at all. Does anyone have any experience with awkward-stage job-hunting? Thanks in advance.
i've noticed i'm having a real problem with dandruff...what can i do to curb this and avoid it in the future? i normally shampoo my hair like once a week, sometimes use conditioner. i have thick, very wavy hair, so i use this stuff called "frizz-ease"...i put it in my hair and blow dry it "straight" (i brush my hair in sections in opposite directions while blow drying it)... would the way i'm fixing my hair affect my scalp, i.e., causing dandruff? i have tried dandruff shampoos, but they haven't seemed to work; but then again, i didn't use it but maybe once a week. any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!
What's Biotin, what does it do, what foods might have it, and can you get it in vitamin supplements? I read that it can help make your hair grow faster.
How many inches ( minimum )i need for a Ponytail ... i dont have a big head
This is a picture of Scott Stapp of Creed. I'm aiming for that kind of hair. Does he have an undercut? Or does that what the hair is going to look like when it grows out. I have similiar hair as he does, just shorter. Thanks.
Someone suggested that there be a chat on 2/7/02. Found out late and got on about 3:20 PST. Only one other person came on. Don't know if there were any on earlier. Oh well, maybe we can try again later.
I want to personaly thank Santiago for all of his good advice and his good comments.
I also wish to thank those of you who have offerd good advice and common sence.
For those of you who have not walked miles in shoes, and wish to critisize for no reason other than to boost your ego. Take a hike. I dont even read your comments.
Let me remind you that this is a site about hair, not about who is right and who is wrong. The goal of this site is to help people with hair questions. To help you and me gain not only healthy radiant hair but also to gain congruancy in a society where long hair is not common especialy on men...
Thank you again.
Amadeo
I have always thought we are wasting a good tool that Victor has here for us. The chat is almost always empty and its a shame. That is why I propose a weekly chat right here, on the Board's chat. However, as we cannot contact each other instantly to find a day and time convinient for most, I propose that all those who can, log into the chat room TOMORROW, February 7th, and we'll see whats the best day for most. I hope we can stablish at least a weekly chat that would be great for us long hairs here.
Please enter TOMORROW at 6 p.m. EST
That is for international pals, the time of NYC.
Other Cities...
London 11 p.m.
Paris 12 a.m.
Los Angeles 2 p.m.
Do you towel dry it, blow dry it, just slick it back? what do you do after you wash it?
also list what kind of hair you have..thick, fine/thin, thinning..etc
Am in the planning stages for a new site, The HAIR WebSite, and would like some opinions. So, if y'all have any time, please go to www.hair.ws and leave a message on the temporary forum/board. I would certainly appreciate the advice, suggestions, whatever and, who knows, it might develop into a useful site for all.
My wife says I get these "crazy ideas" because I'm in the Awkward Stage with white hair (at age 54). My New Year's Resolution was/is "No Scissors in 2002" (except for split ends). I can now pony 'bout 5" and am actually getting compliments from co-workers, friends and (some) family. Pic of my hair is on the right side of the new site banner. Let me know what you think.
Thanks.
should I wash and shampoo my hair everday??
If you want to try magic to grow your hair contact me.
If you do magic I have a sugjestion. Do pull your hair back it may look wrather mystical and wonderful at full billows, though it wont look wrather mystical and wonderful on fire. From experiance I have learned that hair may glow and shimmer next to flames. Hair will smolder and then stink for weeks in the flames. Even after you cut off the poor chard parts of your hair it will smell quite auful. I feel for anyone who has burned their hair.
Amadeo
See your original posting below on Jan 31st :-)
Good luck.
I read your message from last Tuesday and was worried about you, man. You sounded like someone in a real fix at your private Catholic school. I really sympathized with you. Could you give us an update on your situation? Are you still growing it long?
For what it's worth: would you care to give us the name of the school? I'd be interested to know what kind of institution would harass kids like this. Thanks and good luck.
Since 2 years am growing out my hair. Now my hair reaches my shoulders.
But, since three mount I lose my hair. I realized this one mounth ago, because I have very thick hair. Step by step I lose my thick mane.
Since this time I lose more then 100 hairs per day, sometimes 200..
After washing I have sometimes more then 400 hairs in my hands.
What can I do against this horror???
I started with daily 5 mg Zinc extra. Since three weeks I take daily 30 mg Zinc.
Since four weeks I take 10 mg Biotin extra and one vitamin tablet daily with all vitamins what I need for one day.
Since four weeks I take one tablet called “Propecia”. This tablet reduce the hormon Dihydrotesteron on the roots of the hair. This substance kills the roots of the hair.
How long needs to stop the losing of the hair?
Who has experiences with hair losing?
Please help!!
Uwe
My sister and I are in a compitition to grow our hair long. My sister pumps her self with Prenatal vitamins and protean, Glugging down water like it was going out of style. Her hair was growing much faster and much shiner than mine was. In order To catch up I began doing the same, I found no ill affects from the vitamins And lost weight from eating protean. I kicked the Soda out the door and found that Water was the faster and that things like soda contain carbon gass wich cause your hair to stunt. My hair is shiny healthy, And strong. The only side affect is that my nails also grow very fast and strong due to the viatmins. My sister claims that Jello and Gummie Bears also aid to grow your hair very long. I dont know but I have thick strong healthy hair.
I work in a conservative industry, and right now, my hair isn't long enough to put back into a pony tail. That means, my boss don't like the way I "let it all hang out." I'm not about to be fired or anything, but no one likes to get on the bad side of the boss.
Is there anything I can do with my hair while I'm waiting for it to grow out? My bangs are just down to my chin right now, if that helps. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
The Rev
It's beautiful, I think most everyone looks better with long hair; (especially guys), it's so naturally attractive. It creates a nice frame for the face.. There was a guy I once saw who had long red-brown straight hair pulled back in a pony tail; the color of his hair was so natural and uncommon and the fact that he wore it long said that he is really comfortable with how he was made and who he is in general. There are so many guys who cut all there hair off and glop gel and hairspray on it to wear it in a "style" so they can be attractive. These guys miss the point..!. There is so much more beauty in seeing someone embrace there natural attributes without having to lean on pop culture for guidance and aid to express who they are; and why/what's supposed to make them beautiful in anyone's eyes. It's being true to what you are given and how you are naturally made. and that's very sexy... Rare also..
is there any hair product that will give you that wt look but not make the hair stiff and hard? I like the wet look, but hat hair sprays and jells...
hey im barely entering the akward stage and this might sound wierd but when i eat spicy foods or really hot food (that has just come out of the oven, stove etc) my scalp burns and itches really bad. Is this normal??? what can i do??
Help me im losing my hair!
I'm 21 and my hair is thinning out so bad..my hairline goes back pretty far for my age and i usually have some weight to my hair but lately ive been losing soo much hair and it feels so thin..im taking msn,,multivitamin and b compolex 50 pills i just started em again but im losing my hair and its really bothering me..ive been to doctors about it cuz i thiought i was b4 but they said i had no health problems and now i can really tell a difference..what can i do..anything?? i dont wanna start rogaine or propecia or anything like that..but this is getting me so down and so stressed..please someone give me advice
my grandpa on my moms said was blad on top i know it comes from there but why would it hit me so early in life i know he didnt start losing his hair prolly until his 40's or so please someone help me stop this damn thinnnig and give me my self esteem back..thanks for any help and advice in advance
I have very long hair. I am also living in a very dry climate. Is there something I can put in my hair that will not make it greesy as many leave in conditioners do. I am not liking my hair going very dry on me. It is sad.. I have never had this problem when I was in a moister climate.
Thank you
Amadeo
I was researching on how to make hair grow faster and found out some interesting things. Get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, eat lots of jello (strange but?) exercise daily and take vitamins.This is suppost to increase growing speed its worked so far for me i grew 1" in the last month. How do you post pics do you need a website address?
I belong to an email list of black and white photographers. One of the list members found this picture made by another of the list members on the street in New York City.
Hi I made a post a few posts down I'm 21 and im starting to thin, to look at me you wouldnt really think so, but I can tell, I dont have any visible bald spots yet but Iam thinning, so should I maybe start propecia?
has anyone used it? if so did it work? would u recommend me starting using it at an early age as 21?
I have very, very long dark hair. I started to buy products because of their smell. I use a product called Super Gro by BRONNER BROS. I use just a bit on my hands then rub it into my scalp and down the langth of my hair paying special attention to my ends. (becareful because it can be very greesy if you use to much, then you have to wash and start over.) I have never had so many women run their hands through my hair and Smell my hair. They beg me to never get it cut. I want every one to experiance this, I want you all to have wonderful smelling hair, buy a product that you can do this to your hair with, that smells good like spice cake. Do not get a product that does not smell good to you.
I have also found that if you add a few table spoons of hunny to your shampoo that your hair will glow and be glossy in light, and look healthy and strong. That people will say your hair it shines.
Amadeo
Just wanted to know if this sounds right to you. My hair's not THAT long, the fringe stretches to about my eyebrows. I'm washing my hair once a week with 2 in 1 Pantene Pro-V and I gel it every day to keep it looking at least semi-stylish. Does this all sound fine so far?
Thanks.
I've read that brushing hair when it's wet is bad, because the hair is weaker... but it seems like for me that is the best time to brush it. Brushing it dry just makes it really puffy. When I brush wet, I don't feel any breakage; I brush it after a shower in which I condition my hair, so the brush goes through the hair very easily. It also makes my hair lay flat, instead of flipping around, and tames frizziness, and I find it impossible to part my hair when it's dry. Is this ok?
Thanks in advance.
hello. I went to the barbers today to have the back cut slightly to level it off and i think it was for the better. Anyway-on stumbling in, I see this guy with really long hair in there. It was great to see anothe rlong haired man in there. I had my trim, got up and saw that he had an undercut-it looked great!! and was tied up. I am considering having this done when mine gets long enuff for a decent tail it looks really good.
Thats all I have to say, and do any of you have MSN Messenger? If so, add me to your list or post your email addresses and we can get talking there: james_hancock109@hotmail.com
I am a student in Wales. I am also Welsh. These facts mean that I am required to drink heavily until the sick stage 4 times a week. What is this likely to do to my hair? Will it mess up growth? I'm not sure whether it has done yet but it is kinda long now. Plus what does stress do for ones hair growth? and why when we brush our hair when wet is it bad?
Hey
Well it started back in late September and early October when I had my last hair cut. After my hair started to get where I needed another cut I kept putting it off finally my brother said something to me about growing my hair out, so my family being talkers and not doers my father which is very very non longhair said it was about time to get another cut I just simply said yeah and then it never happened so I went on and now in January my brother is still encouraging me to grow it out while my father says I have to get it cut and now my mother (father and mother divorced) said I needed a cut sometime. Well I started to like the idea of my hair being long and long hair in general but not down the back long just an 2 or 3 inches or more below the ear and thats what im working for My brother once had long hair and he was a delinquent grunge child that partied so I think just because he messed up with my brother and he had long hair means he dosent want to mess me up and he wants to raise me right and decent but having long hair dosent me I cant be all those things.... I kinda need some of your guys support ive been coming to this board since the first person said my hair was long and now im really in need of your help and by the way I have wavy hair which is just below my ears now so help me out guys.........
Hi. In the last few days, I've noticed if I scratch my head, I get a load of white flaky stuff under my nails. I fear this is dandruff, but if it is, there is *so* much of it, and I've never had dandruff before. The weird thing is, as little as 3-4 hours after I just washed my hair I still find this white crap in my hair! That lead me to think maybe it's something like leftover conditioner, that I hadn't rinsed out properly(I usually wash my hair in bath rather than shower therefore harder to rinse out?)
Please can someone tell me if they think it's dandruff, or something else?
Thanks
Nanobot Hair Stylist
http://discuss.foresight.org/critmail/sci_nano.88-94/0709.html
For example, a bald persons head could be covered with a glop of gelatinous material containing the Stylist Corps. The material would provide initial data and food as everybody got into place and performed initial functions, including, possibly, growing some hair. I don't understand enough about Nanotech to derive a mechanism for re-programming other than another glop of 'stuff' loaded with ne information bots that introduce changes to the Style Attributes.
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http://www.fortunecity.com/rivendell/gallows/954/fsuns/nanotech.htm
Everyday life
Need to mow the grass? Throw a bucketful of nanites in the backyard, designed to go inert after a preset time and to chew blades of grass off at the one-inch mark. I can see it now, self-cleaning ovens that *work*, perfect water purifiers, self-cleaning windows, carpets that never stain or need vacuumed. For the personal look, why not get nanotech that keeps your hair permanently styled and keeps the length as desired? Nanites that keep your fingernails cut and clean (no more manicures!), or nanites designed to destroy acne (always popular with the teeny-bopper crowd)? Piece o' cake once they get this stuff going.
Just though you might like to rread this letter about nanotech and hair.
Multi HMX-12
my hair is in the awkward stage right now at about 5 inches on top and 3 inches on back nd sides i have very thick hair and it is also curly and wavy which i think is one of the worst combinations to have when in the awkward stage. Someone suggested that i get my hair layered to help it lay flat and to make it look longer as my hair will reach the middle of my nose if i pull it down but when letting it lye on its own it doesnt even reach my eyes because of the curls so do u think getting layered will make my problem any better or should i just leave it to grow?
oh BTW im growing from a short bak and sides whch i hav been told is not a very good way to start growing your hair out from
and help would be nice
cheers!
Tonight was very encouraging, I was hanging out with a group of friends and met this girl. She loved my hair. I was sitting in front of the bed and she came up behind and brushed/played with it, saying "this is sooo awesome" every once in a while. :)
Just goes to show that some girls do love long hair on guys.
How can I grow a mullet like that? My hair is about 2inches long on top and maybe 3/4 in on the side. I started growing about a month and a half ago. DOes anyone have anysuggestions??
Has anyone around here ever taken the position to just say "Ahh, screw it!" when they see split ends. No trim, no worry. Just let it go. I mean, do you think back in the pre-mirror days anyone cared about split ends? For "primitive" people do you think split ends was a problem?
I know, I know-- you want your hair to look good. But what would come of it if you just let it grow without worrying about it. Don't abuse it, but just let it go...
What would that lead to?
Hi :-)
I'm Peter from the UK. First time I've ever posted here but I've been enjoying all the recent topics....especially the "Awkward Stage" !
I definitely know what you all mean ! I was only too anxious to get past it too, but it also meant taking one helluvvvva deep breath when I went out first time with a 'tail ! Yet over the next month or two I think I only ever noticed two or three men (not women) taking a second look. And as that was about 18 months ago I've forgotten it's even there nowadays, unless it's windy when it's real nice to be reminded of it sometimes. It's unfortunately a bit thin in the usual places but about 15" all round now since the last proper cut in April '99.
I've also found personally that the longer it gets the less I genuinely and honestly care what people might or might not be thinking, though I confess I really used to. And I think most people notice that....sort of less defensive outwardly, more confident.... rather as if you become much more yourself or whole in some ways ?
The one obvious difference however is it's real easy to tell those ladies who like long hair on guys !!!! Big enjoyable change there most definitely from being the permanent faceless brick wall, but very very unsettling at first as I kept looking round to see who was behind :-)
I know it's real weird as it's only hair but it's by far the best fun thing I've ever ever done as it really feels comfortable, feels right and definitely feels good all at the same time ! Now I'm getting curious to see how long it grows providing it's always in good condition of course.. :-)
Peter
Anyone else from UK here ?
Does cigarrette smoke effect hair growth? I am grwowing my hair out and like almost everyone, I'm extremely impatient, and would like it to grow as fast as possible. I only smoke 5-7 cigarettes a day so does this have any effect?
It's weird, but growing your hair really does make you change your outlook on life. A few months ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of walking down the street without looking neat, tidy etc etc. But when you are going through the awkward stage, you don;t have any choice but to either a) whine about looking like a scarecrow or b) just learn to chill out and accept that you're gonna look a bit freaky.
Please feel free to laugh at the attached photo! I did! :-)
Saul
Allthough I have long hair now, I have to say that a shaved head doesn't look bad either. Of course that depends on the person. But I had it shaved before and ill probably do it again, eventhough my hair reaches down to my shoulders at this point. It gets boring to have and to see the same kind of hairstyle on yourself and people. Who else thinks that way?
I BEGAN TO GROW MY HAIR LONG RECENTLY AND I AM GETING GOOD LENGTH.
I GOT ALL MY GOOD INFORMATION FROM A WEBSITE.
www.tlhs.org
GO HERE AND FIND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. IT IS AIMED TOWARDS WOMEN, BUT HAIR GROWS THE SAME FOR BOTH SEXES.
Hey guyz.
I want to be a longhaired guy too and for this i decided one month ago to let it grow out.
The problem is my suckin hair as its really "oily" and so I have to wash it every morning. The second problem is that my hair is really thin and I found no solution for this problems on this forum so I would like to know if someone could help me.
thx
Alright, my query will no doubt sound silly to you enlightened people, but I will ask anyway with hope that someone will take pity on my short-haired existence.
I am of a fairly youthful age: I am a teenager, live with my parents, and with my father being the conservative type that he is, I've never had long hair or anything incredibly fashionable. Anyway, one thing that I've noticed from getting short cuts all my life is that my hair grows back at an alarming rate: I can have all my hair trimmed extremely short and it'll all be back within 3 and a half weeks. I'm not sure if that means my hair is genetically prone to grow quickly, because it's never really been given the opportunity to grow beyond the length which prompts others to nag me about getting my "shaggy" hair cut.
Anyway, there have been times when I've refused getting my hair cut at the shaggy stage for about a month's time, but I've never taken it beyond that, as I find it difficult to manage with hair that is shaggy, yet not long enough that I can tie up or comb away from my face. The main thing that bothers me about this stage of my hair's growth is the length of my bangs: I typically get Caesar-type haircuts, and once my hair reaches the shaggy stage, my look resembles that of Ringo Starr of the Beatles. My hair will get long enough that it chafes me because I'm not used to it's length, but the main reason why I get it cut at this stage is because it is too short for me to comb out of my face.
I am totally ignorant to the ways of styling hair: Like I said, my father's conservative influence has effected my growth, so I have never really fussed with combing hair for any length of time longer than what I need to have a decent appearance. I've never parted my hair, I don't spike it with gel: I'm actually quite a loser when it comes to haircare, I suppose.
Since my hair grows back so quickly, I've been considering the thought of just letting it grow long, as I could finally manage a look all my own. But as I've said, it's never gone beyond the shaggy/Ringo Starr phase, and so I'm really dumbfolded when it comes to what I should do: Should I trim the bangs since they take awhile to grow long enough for me to comb out of my face, or am I to let it all grow without any modifications at all? I am concerned that it's growth will leave me looking like a "mullet"-head.
Since my last cut was styled as a Caesar cut (The style which most yuppies get so they can look "cute" by gelling the front of their hair to stick up), is my hair currently growing too disproportionately for me to look decent while my hair grows long? I mean, would I be better off starting from scratch by shaving my head and letting it grow long from there?
I know my question and the information following it is probably the stupidest thing you've ever heard, but like I said, I've never had anyone to teach me about this stuff. Your help would be much appreciated.
Here's the hair style that I hope to achieve by growing it... The person in the photo is the lead singer of a band called 'My Vitriol' - they're quite well known over here in Britain.
Anyway, I'm hoping that it shall be this length in about 6-7 months hopefully. Here's hoping :)
this is a great site.
yes, i have heard its pretty much impossible..but here is my dilemma:
as of jan 19, my hair was about 13" long...since then i have lost a huge bet with someone else who had 12" at stake. im 17, by the way.
nevertheless, my head is shaved. it sux. so i started taking prenatal pills...and ive heard it works. so is it also a good idea to take biotin with this, or will the two together give me problems?
as far as my growth rate goes, its about 1/2" to 3/4" a month...so does that mean that the pills makes it an inch a month?
feel free to email me with any personal experiences on how to grow hair faster.
thanks
-chris
I have some questions. I have not cut my hair in over a year. It is very thick and curly. How can I wash it really well to have no dandruff and how long would it be if it was straight. It goes about to my shoulders right now and when I stretch out a curl, it is about eight inches long. I want hair like Jerry Lee Lewis back in the day. Hair that looks short until it is tossed around and then it gets very long. Wish me luck!
Hey all
I am curious if there are any early-indicators on whether or not your hair will be straight, curly, or wavy when it is long?
My hair is about 4 inches or so long, all the way around, it seems like it is kinda straight, but sometimes it curls up at the ends depending on the whether (I live in Louisiana), or if I blow dried it or not, etc.
I'm really concerned about having straight hair. I really want straight hear. Straight as possible, almos like bodyless. Basically, I want a lot of limp noodles on my haed ;) ~
Here is a early pics: Its horrible quality, I'm sorry.
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Hello friends.
What are your opinions on cannabis? Do you think it should be illegal even though more damage is caused by cigarettes and alcohol?
I think not.
hmmm wonder if it helps hair growth...
i need help, My front hair streches to the tip of my nose and the back is longer than the front, and i have split ends , it makes my back look puffy and frizzy and wiry... and on the front i see some split ends too.. what do i do? my mom says i should trim very little in the front.. and like an inch in the back.. any opinions?
hi, i have thick hair, i was wondering if any good product out there will get me more soft and souple hair after a shower. once i was at my friend's country house, i came out of the shower with hair really soft, he told me it was because of the water..??!! can i reproduce that effect in the city?? thanx
I don't know exactly how long I have been growing my hair unfortunately, but is about 4-5 months. The problem I have is that my hair, which has grown to the base of my neck is really frizzy at the end and tends to curl upwards slightly. Is there something I can do to prevent this or do I just have to put up with it?
NB I have straight hair.
Today in the gym there was 2 boys that started talking about my hair. The one guy I know. He is always saying that I have a mullet (but I don't). My hair is longer in the back than in the front but my bangs come down to my mouth almost now, which means it isn't a mullet. Well back to the story he yelled out that "Why don't you get a haircut" I answered because I don't want one. He kept on saying stuff then abut mullets, referring to my hair. He didn't bother me because I'm used to hearing stupid stuff from him but then the other guy said "He's got an ugly mullet," and that got to me. UGLY?!?!?! It made me wonder if my hair was ugly. I figured it probably was at that time because I had been playing b-ball so I was hot and sweaty so the sweat usually make my hair curl and it was. But when I got home I looked at my hair and it was a little out of place but nothing major. Then I took a mirror and looked at the back it was curling everywhere but it still wasn't ugly. My mom just recently got back her christmas pictures and I'm in them but I thought I looked awesome. I always thought I used to look dorky in them with my short hair but no longer!!! But then why did he say my hair was ugly???? Is that what people that hate long hair think, that long hair is ugly??? I see people at stores sometimes with long hair and most of them are older men with long hair that is usually pulled back into a ponytail. It is usually sticking out in places sometimes or something but just the fact that they have long hair means there hair looks better than every well groomed short hair person. But my hair is not all out of place (sometimes but not usually). I don't understand. His hair was ugly. he had short red buzzed off hair. That hair style is just gay if you ask me. Well, nuff said.
I'm looking for a good conditioner for very dry hair that tends to get damaged rather easily, I want to make it more smooth & less puffy. I have heard many people say that Aussie has some good products (3 minute miracle and moist conditioner) I have never seen this brand around here. Are their products good?
Hey everybody! I thought that I would share some positive feedback that I received today. I went to my dentist for my cleaning and check up. The first thing that the receptionist said to me was "Love your hair!" Then she asked me why I was growing it. "Is it for a part in a play?" No, I told her that I just felt like it. Then she said again that she really liked it! Then when I went in to the hygenist for my cleaning, she said "Wow, I love your hair! It looks so good!" Of course by now I was floating on cloud nine. I was wearing it down, so she started asking me if I ever wore it pulled back and stuff like that. Then she told me that her husband is also growing his hair, and she loves that too. Then, just when I thought that it couldn't get any better, the other hygenist poked her head in and said "Everyone is talking about your hair. I had to see for myself, yes it looks really good!" Now let me say that I do get the occasional compliment, but this was all going right to my head, (no pun intended). I managed to get through my cleaning without smiling too much for the job to get done. After the cleaning, my dentist came in for my check up. You'll never guess what he said. "Hey, I like your hair, It looks great!
So there you have it, four out of four people surveyed... So if ever you get down because you think that no one likes your hair except you, think again. There more people out there than you realize, who really do like it. Just because you don't hear it every day doesn't mean it isn't true!
just out of curiosity, who loves hair/head massages? i absolutely love the feeling of having my hair rubbed, fingered through, pulled out really far, etc., and would say that is one of the best parts of having long hair. me and my mother always "soothe" each other(as we call it), as she has long hair too. i also exchange hair soothing with some girls i know (know well that is--i do not just ask a girl this after only knowing her a short time), because they have long hair. i always look forward to sitting down with a good friend and rubbing her hair (and vice versa) for an evening.
i was just wondering how much other people are into it, and i figured this would be a good place to post. :)
Hi there
I love this message board :)
I am curious if there is a genetic difference between the way hair does between males and females? I mean, I see females with perfectly straight hair, and it looks fine, and nice.
Can males have this type of hair? Right now I am in the DREADFUL awkward stage, so I am not sure how my hair will turn out when its look.
Anyways, THANKS!
My last haircut was in March 2001. I vow to not even trim it until it is halfway down my back. I have taken up with the trend of not shampooing my hair more than once a week. At the beginning, I used rinse-out conditioner the day I shampooed it, and used leave-in conditioner every time after I water-washed it. This was fine at first, but within a few days my scalp was a itchy. So I tried a different tactic. On Saturday morning I shampoo my hair; I use no conditioner or any styling chemicals. When it dries it is a little frizzy, but, me being a loner, there is nobody to complain. On Sunday, it is improved greatly, and by Monday morning, it is as if I had used conditioner. My hair is wavy/curly, and my bangs can stretch past my mouth. If there is an event on Saturday, I postpone it until Sunday and still look okay on Monday.
Has anyone seen this movie? Who thinks the guys with plats at the front of their hair look cool? I'm probably gonna do this when my hair gets to shoulder length or perhaps shorter. Presently it is stuck in the bottom nose area. Awkward stage is over thankfully and sexy ho's are now eyeing me up once again.
My hair has finally grown to the point where I can put it in a decent ponytail. Never thought my hair would get long enough for that! Doesn't look too bad, either. Think I may wear it that way this weekend.
Any tips on wearing hair in a ponytail?
I posted earlier that i had cut my hair to shoulder length ( barely touching the shoulders).Now here's what's weird i had my sis measure
my hair today and amazingly it has grown an full inch and a half,In 11 days since
i had it cut on 15th of this month.I guess that means i have fast hair growth(Thanks for me cutting it.)
Has anyone else ever had this happen?
Oh well i just thought this would be nice to share with everyone
else.
I'm curious about the age of people posting to this board, and how long they've been growing out their hair. I'm 38, and I've been growing mine for almost two years now. How about you?
Scott (of the long hair)
P.S. Those are Utilikilts that I'm wearing. Best purchases I've ever made!
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I'm new here, and just wanted to share what happened the other day.
I'm 20, full time college student, part time computer tech for a major company..Anyway, since March I have started growing my hair out. Right now, my bangs are down to the tip of my nose..Yes, I'm in that annoying phase..But I'm livin through it w/ the help of beanies (this winter at least) and lots of mousse.
Back to the story..I had a performance review for my job the other day and at the end my boss asks "you getting a haircut any time soon?". I'm like WTF. Granted, this day was a particularly annoying day because one side kept hangin down in my face but it doesn't look THAT bad. Women at my work have bad hair days all the time.
So I was kind of taken aback and said "eh maybe" and left it at that..But there's no way in hell I'm cutting it. She can fire me if she wants, but considering there is no official company policy, we'll see what will happen if she does. In my opinion, unless customers have complained (which they haven't I've in fact had compliments) there shouldn't be a problem. Anyway, I doubt she'll fire me but I just thought it was a LAME question on her part.
thanks for letting me share,
Scott
I have just decided to grow my hair out but I get the "frizzies". What can I do to help this problem of mine?
thanks
I have straight, thick, stomach length hair. I use Pantene Sleek and Smooth, but I heard that Pantene uses plastic in their ingredients which isnt good for you hair. So.... I always see people talking about Aussie shampoo. Should I use it? If so, what kind?!
Thanks
Paul
mostly on the top and hardly any on the sides,
i got some hairs that has short waves (no longer then 0.5 cm) on parts of a hair that is 10 cm long (4 inches) ...it looks kinky and feals coarse ... why do i have it is it cuz i comb my hair alot and use a strong gel or its genetic ?
I decided after my last haircut that I wanted to grow my hair long. I've thought about it for years, but just now taking a serious attempt to do it. My hair is wicked short now (no longer than half an inch), and I'm aware and accepting of the time and patience that must be put into growing it long.
My main concern is neatness. While it's growing, is there a way to have it trimmed or cut so that it won't look as messy as if I gave up on haircuts altoghether? If any info would help to give an idea as to how this can be done, I have wavy, thick hair. Thanks a lot.
Hey, I've been looking for a non-alcoholic gel, but they are hard to find where I live. Anyway, I *think* I found one in Wella Shockwaves gel. Here are the ingredients it says:
aqua, glycerin, pvp, propylene glycol, polysorbate 40, carbomer, aminomethyl propanol, methylparaben, betaine, parfum
Are any of these ingredients harmful to hair? And if so, how bad are they? The propanol caught my attention, and I don't know if this is an alcohol or not!
Please help!
Thanks in advance
Anyone tried an ionic hairbrush or dryer? Claims sound good...but figured I'd check before spending the extra cash. :-)
I firmly believe that Mason Pearson hairbrushes are the finest in the world. Unfortunately, mine went missing. :(
I have found a few sources in the USA, but the prices ($60-70!!!) are staggering. Anybody have a cheaper alternative? Or should I just suck up and lay out the cash.
i was gonna wait for the year mark in like 2 or 3 weeks but i got impatient. Here is a picture of me and my hair at just about 1 year.
mostly on the top and hardly any on the sides,
i got some hairs that has short waves (no longer then 0.5 cm) on parts of a hair that is 10 cm long (4 inches) ...it looks kinky and feals coarse ... why do i have it ?
;-(
John Walker has shaved his head. Now he just looks guiltier.
I have a question for Victor. Do you trim your hair to remove split ends or to even it out. I have long hair, all one length, Another 6 inches, and it will be down to my waist. I had my hair trimmed in June. The lady took off very little. I was wondering if it is necessarity to trim it at all.
Thanks,
Darrin
Saw some of this stuff on sale at Sally's on my last buying spree there . . . Haven't tried it, but here's the scoop: $5.99 buys you a box of what is essentially perm solution & perm neutralizer. You wash your hair, comb it out, then squirt some of this stuff (has the consistency of a gel) about 1/2" away from the part (idea is probably to keep it off of the scalp) and comb it through, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, check for straightness, then neutralize it (squirt more goo on and comb it through) then wash it out for a few minutes. Comes with a video tape showing how to use it, and a timer so you know when 5 minutes is up.
The box says it's good to get rid of about half of whatever sort of curl you've got. Might not be appropriate for a lot of folks, but might be just the thing to help tame awkwardly curly hair in the almost-to-ponytail-length stage. If anyone tries it out, I'd like to know how it worked . . .
Just a fyi,
--Tock
i know in genral alcohol is bad i just got a "salonsSelctives" conditioner and it makes the hair realy soft but should i use it ?
I was wondering if all the hairs on your head grow at the same pace. It seems like my bangs are growing faster than the back. Also exactly how long does it take wavy hair to truly become long (shoulder to mid-back) It has to be longer than straight hair. When I straighten out my hair it touches my bottom lip but when I let it go it goes all the way back up to my eyes. That's at least 2 inches shorter if not more than it would be if it was straight!!!
See, guys, I wear my hair in a ponytail, right? Two days in a roll, two different girls asked me if I CURLED MY HAIR!!?!? Why the heck is my hair in the back curly while my hair in the front and on the top is fine? Actually... Not so CURLY, more like... Really frizzy... This is so frustrating, guys, any advice?
Love,
Kev
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Hey, I have a problem, obviously im trying to grow long hair but at the front of my hair I have a kink where I have always had a natural 'cows lick' (dunno if thats what its called, its just what i have been told it is). This makes my hair look shorter at the front because it grows upwards before curling over and growing down.
I was wondering if there was any way to get rid of this or whether it would naturally go as my hair grows and gets heavier.
Thanks.
There has been so much great advice on the hyperboard -- thanks, everyone (especially Ponytail Girl)! I've decided to go for more length, and hopefully over the next few years I can get my hair long enough for a decent ponytail. My hair is just over-the-collar length right now. It's medium-to-dark brown, and it grows pretty quickly (I'm fortunate to have a friend who sometimes trims my bangs, otherwise it wouldn't be practical to keep them long!). Also, it tends to become fairly curly in back, especially in humid weather. Do most women like to see curly and wavy hair back there, or should I plan on straigthening it some with a hair dryer (which I used to do the last time it was longer)? Any opinons would be appreciated. Thanks!
i was gonna wait for the year mark in like 2 or 3 weeks but i got impatient. Here is a picture of me and my hair at just about 1 year.
Hello all
My hair right now, is about 1966 Beatles Length.
This is my question, take George Harrison for example. His hair was big a poofy (ala Beatles for Sale cover, then Sgt Pepper (yes i Know 1967), etc. But, when he and john both, who both had the curly moptop beatle's hair cut, when they grew their hair out, in 70, it was very straight hair.
So. If your in the awkward stage, and your hair has some slight curls to it, at the ends, kinda around your head, etc, will most of these go away when the hair gets longer and weighs more?
Thank you kindly
BeatleHead
In addition to my previous post about my hair, it is also extremely thick. Would it be a good idea to go to a barber's and get it thinned?
Moving to a different country really sucks sometimes. I currently have long hair to my shoulder. I love the way my hair is now, especially since I had a really bad stage that I had to go through to get it the way it is now. I am a Austrian citizen but have never lived there before. Now I am moving there for the first time and just found out that I have to go to the military, because every single Austrian is required to serve 8 month in the military. Unfortunately I will have to cut my hair before I serve my time. I am trying to find a way around this soooo bad, but no luck. One thing's for sure though, I won't grow it out again once it's gone. I can't deal with it again. I have the worst luck. =(
and strech it back will it be straight when its dry ?
some one said b4 that if u stretch it when its wet the hair will damage , what will happend , a few hairs will get pulled out ?
hope someone answer .
thanks ahead
My hair is ~ 10 inches all over except around my ears where it's ~ 2 inches. Does hair around the ears grow slower than everywhere else?
Hey, this is my first time posting on the board. I'm 17, and I've decided to grow it.
I used to go to the hairdressers get it shaved at the back and sides with a 5 or 6 shaver and get it cut very short on top, so that I could spike it up.
I last got it cut back in October I think, and the fringe is currently just above my eyebrows. The back and sides are maybe 1 and a half-inches long.
I was just wondering if anyone had any good tips for me, and could recommend in any good products that I can buy in UK shops. I just need some adviced that won't cost me (i.e. from a stylist).
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Ross.
Its been a few months since my last post. sorry about that, i upgraded my motherboard and was having problems with the printer port that my camera and scanner run off of. I figured why post if i have no questions or progress pics. Today is Jan 22, and i will have reached 1 full year of completely uncut, untrimmed hair in about 2 weeks or so.
On the anniversary of my most recent haircut ill post a good pic.
I think my hair grows slightly faster than average because my bangs are already a tiny bit past my chin. I figure my hair grows like 3/4s of an inch per month, so i should have nice shoulder length hair by my 17th birthday in May. Just thought id post a lil so you guys didnt think i was dead or something.
Like a lot of people, I'm not much of morning person and I need some coffee to get going in mornings(btw, 8:00 classes SUCK). I've been taking supplements (a multivitamin, plus biotin, etc) and I've been thinking for a while now this probably isn't a very productive combination. After all, biotin(as well as a lot of those other vitamins that I pay so much for) is water soluble, and the caffeine (because it's a diurectic) just serves to send it out of my system that much faster. It seems to me that the supplements won't be as effective as they could be if the caffeine is keeping them from staying around as long as they otherwise would have.
I've tried to minimize this as much as possible by trying to keep my caffiene consumption as low as I can (yeah, right. i'm in college -caffiene's almost a staple food for college students) and by trying to cut out the coffee/mello yello/etc as early in the day as possible (again, this isn't always easy). I take my supplements as late in the day as I can - biotin right before bed usually, but the multi is supposed to be taken with food, so that's generally after whenever i eat supper on that day. Does anyone know if this is good enough? Are the effects of caffiene small enough that it won't matter, or am I just throwing my money away?
Thanks for any help or information.
(i know, some people are going to say that the supplements, especially biotin, aren't any good anyway. But i have noticed a somewhat faster growth rate in the past with supplements, and my hair grows really slowly anyway, so i'm willing to do whatever little bit i can to try to speed things up)
Did anyone notice that that American-Taliban Guy has longhair? I saw them taking pictures of him on the news and his hair was in his face so they put it in a ponytail, it was sweet. Too bad hes a bad guy.
I have a list of trusted people and places who work on hair on my site that I would like to build up a bit more. If you can suggest (email me) a person or place from first-hand experience it would be much appreciated as this list might help some of us traveling or moving to new areas (or people trying to start growing hair).
Please include info like the name of the place, the phone #, the first name of the person working on hair and the city & state.
Do you guys know of any good ponytail holders. I really dislike those god-awful scrunchies. All I want is a piece of covered elastic with NO metal. Do you know where I can find these? Any help is appreciated.
OK, I'm not out of the awkward stage yet, but when I do, I want to be prepared. When my already-straight hair gets to my shoulders, I want it to be shiny. You know what the hair looks like when you step out of the shower? Well I want it to look like that. I am aware that gel does achieve this effect, but I have noticed that with gel, the hair doesnt move at all. Is their a product that will give me that wet/shiny look while still alllowing me to put my hands through my hair and not get it all sticky, and also be able to move around if I were to, say, headbang. Thanks.
I've enjoyed putting most of my hair up into a ponytail during the week while I'm at work (~ 8 hrs a day). I have ~ 10 inches of growth and all the sides and top don't go into a hair tie. It doesn't feel tight when I put it in and I wait till it's all dry because hairs shrink as they dry. I wet it and slick it back after I tie it. After 8 hrs, my scalp starts hurting on top of my head. I've noticed on days when I don't tie my hair, my scalp doesn't hurt.
Is putting your hair in a ponytail bad for the hair or scalp over long periods of time?
Hey everyone. I've been noticing some pretty decent receding around my temples within the last year or so. This sucks! The hair on each temple is probably at least 1 inch behind where it would be if the hairline were straight. It's not a particularly wide area yet, about 2 finger-widths across, and the rest of my hair still covers it up for the most part when I part it in the middle. The rest of my head still looks fine.
But anyway, here's the question. Does anyone here use (or tried?) any of the medications or solutions that are out on the market? I don't need to grow anything back, but I definitely want to keep whatever I still have. I know I have the genetics for balding... my mom's brother was probably half bald by the time he was 25, and I definitely inhereted my hair from that side of the family. Even my mom has hair thinning problems. I'm only 21 now, so I'm hesitent about taking any medications like Propecia that I heard can have some crappy side effects, and smearing on stuff like rogaine twice a day seems like a real pain in the ass. If anyone has tried any of these things, or know someone who did, please let me know how it worked (or didn't) and what benefits the stuff might have in reality, not just based on their comercials. Thanks a lot.
I found that Pommade is the perfect product to use if you have thick wavy hair. I use Paul Mitchell Pommade. Try it if you want that soft weigh-down wet look. Leave-in conditioners are pretty good too, but not any...try different products until you find the one that works for you the best.
How can I get my hair done in an afro like Bob Ross used to have?
I'm assuming there's a permanent involved. Is this just something I can go to any stylist and ask them to do?
I'm a white guy with fairly thick, wavy hair, in the process of growing out (right now I'm in the middle stage, it's about 6" long all over and doing wings and sticking up all over the place).
Any hints or tips would be appreciated.
Need further advice on how to deal with fly-away and wavy hair. Any good products that don't require blow-drying ? How to achieve a "straight" look ? Thanx !
hi
whenever it will be long enough i think i could pool it when wet so it will stretch tight to the head and put it to a ponytell , but when its dry will it be stright ? ..
right now the hair in the front is down to the end of my nose , 4.5 inches ,
im gona try to put a pic up here..
bye for now
after starting over I am slowly getting into the awkward stage and it is very windy sometimes so I was wondering if wearing a hat hurts the hair in any way? my hair is already pretty dry so i don't want to do anything that can hurt it more.
Is it just me, or does the hair on the back of your head take longer to grow out than the hair in the front? If hair grows a 1/2 inch a month, then shouldn't hair pass the shoulder blades by 1 year? I once grew my hair out, and before I cut it, the front was 9 inches long while the back was only 6 inches. Can anyone explain this?
Thanks!
Hey everyone. I've been growing my hair out for just about a year now (first time ever trying it), and this site has definitely given me much needed encouragement. I kept the back trimmed for a while so the top could catch up a little (it's near mouth-length now), and the back is maybe 3 inches below where the top and sides go down to. Till it gets longer, I've been trying to keep it in a style like Tom Cruise in the film MI2 - key word TRYING. How the heck do you get it to stay like that? If I put nothing in it, it looks good for about a minute (while it's still slightly damp), then it gets very puffy as it dries and I end up with a semi-afro, and if I use hairspray or gel, it seriously looks like crap, all sticky and dirty looking. Is there anything that makes hair stay in place, and not puff up or fly all over while still looking clean like there's nothing in it?
Also, how do you get the very bottom in the back to not curl up and out? That really bugs me. Thanks a lot
In Novemeber I bleached my hair blonde. It looked great. Now I can map out how quickly my hair is growing by looking at the roots. It's mega cool. It hasn't bummed up my hair either because, similar to Kurt Cobain, I never wash it. It doesn't even look dirty or greasy. For some reason the blonde seems to take that away. I intend dying it again around mid March. Anyone else tried this piece of cool idea?
What an afro! And a beard too! Like a caveman!
Like a lot of men my age (very late 40's), I had long hair as a young guy. For some strange reason (probably because I've done all of the boring stuff like advance in a career, had a family, etc.), I've decided I missed having long hair.
Because my hair is thinning now (I'm not bald though, hair is just thinner), I've decided on a pony tail.
Question: Do older men sporting longer hair get hassled about it? So far (about 9 months into this), only my mom has complained about it (yes, it never stops no matter how old you get!)
My hair is also about 10% gray.
Nice pictures
http://www.lordoftherings.net/media/desktops/legolas_800.jpg
IF someone laughs at your hair, in the awkward stage, ask them if they look so nice, why arent they a supermodel?
I recently came across a product called DAX VEGETABLE OIL SHAMPOO, which I gather is made in the States. I'v not seen it before here in the UK. Is this stuff any good?
i only use water to wash my hair. i have never noticed dandruff or been told i have it. so do i have to use shampoo ever again?
I know it's against the advice of a lot of people here, but I'm growing my hair out, and I want to get it trimmed every 2 or 3 months so I can experience as little of the "awkward phase" as possible. However, I'm worried about who to choose. I don't want someone who'll ignore what I want and chop off my hair. Is there any way to tell what kind of stylist is trustworthy? Should I look for a guy stylist?
And also, what do you do about the furry hair on the back of your neck?
if this works here it is again........if not i'll try again....
if this works here it is again........if not i'll try again....
if this works here it is again........if not i'll try again....
Hey I have been growing my hair for since around september and people tend to say my hair is curly its really not its just wavy I like my hair! Well the picture might be messed up I have better ones on my site if you could I ask you to tell me what you think of my hair I really want to grow it all to the same length all the way around about 3 or more inches below my ears so tell me what yout think!
Just retired from the military and want to work my way toward a ponytail. Problem is - I have no idea how to go about it. What guidance do I need to give the person who cuts my hair? What kind of cut should I ask for?
I know these questions may sound kind of silly, but keep in mind that I haven't had to deal with this subject for the last 20 years! ;-)
Thanks,
Rick
I between growong my hair for two years one mounth .I don't know how make it grow longer .I want to know some tip on making my hair grow . I asked the hair shop but every thing I did didn't work.I will make my hair grow a inch longer every mounth . So can you tell me how to grow my hair .
Im trying to let my hair grow nice and long for once...never did it before because my hair is really curly. Do any of the hair growth vitamins and products help your hair grow quicker? And does anyone know if hair straightner works? Thanks...
hi everybody
first: sorry for my bad english, but i'm german...
this weekend there's a very important event for my, but my hair is really awfull
my haircut is like tom cruises on this picture, but i don't know how I can style my hair, that it looks like the hair of tom cruise
(no, i don't think i'm nearly so good looking ;-))
please help me, it's really important
(easy english would be great)
thx a lot
dirk
Ok, I desperately want the Tom Cruise, Mission IMpossible 2 look. right now i have hair that, when pulled down is to my ear lobe, but it doesnt stay there. It sticks up in the back and doesn't come down in the front. It is thick and i use VO5 shampoo and Suave conditioner. I want my hair to be much thinner and i think the fact that i started growing it out from a bald head my be a problem. Should i get the back cut and allow the front to grow out some more so it will start to get floppyer? Please help me.
Yes, my girlfriend's hair is thinning on the top of her scalp. It's noticable, and I need some pointers from people on how to regrow thinning hair without her using Rogaine. Can someone please give me some advice?
The kilt picture was nice, but doesn't really show all my hair. Here's a better one, that shows my hair more. I noticed after the picture was taken, that it has either been growing out unevenly, or a trim from a long time ago was uneven.
Hey,
this is my first time posting on this board and actually the first time I've ever been on this board. I'm 15 and have been growing my hair for a little over 2 years. It is really long and very full. I've always been curious about getting an undercut and almost did on several occasions but then I thought I'd miss all my hair. I'd like opinions on if I should keep my hair full or if I should get an undercut please. Thank ya
Have someone heard of the hair growth herb (called probably "deprochicat" root) somebody wrote about on a message board? It makes hair grow 3 inches a month and nails grow fast, also.
I used to have long hair, which I cut off recently. Now I regret my decision and don't want to lose another 3 years to get it long again. :(
Please, help!
my mom is telling me to get my hair thinned and shaped if i want to grow it long but i really dont want to do this as i dont want to go to the barbers at all until my hair is long then i will shape it but i want a pic of someone who has long hair that they grew out from a short back and sides and have never had it trimmed or vut or nothing done to it
email me a pic at jaymzhetfielduk@yahoo.co.uk
Hi.
I'm about 4 and half months without a haircut(started from about 0.5-1" haircut).
At first growing it was cool as the development was easily seen-now i barely hold it in place(with hair moisturizer) and although it's cool that i can pull my bangs to my eyes it's just puffy and doesn't seem to make significant development.
I guess it's just an illusion but still,any of u had this experience (although i'm not going to cut my hair it gets very frustrating)?
AWKWARD STAGE SUCKS!
(well,after I made my speech, I guess it's time to do something useful....:) )
Adi.
I have tried different professional products supposedly designed to straighten curly hair. Unfortunately none of those have allowed me to obtain the straight look I want. I have thick, curly hair. When I get out of the shower, my hair is all over the place, totally out of control. I would be very glad to receive tips on how to deal with that starting from the washing part, via conditioning and finally styling. Any miracle products out there that I haven't tried ? Or should I use some kind of steamer or go for chemical straightening ??
Many thanx !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just wondering if you have to take out braided hair to wash it, as I've just started to braid it, and it looks great, but it is too much hassle and takes too long to take it out and re-braid it.
If you don't have to take it out, what's the best way of washing them?
Thanks.
Cut by Barbara
Photo by Me
hi, i've been reading this hyperboard for a while now, the thing is we have all different kind of hair, I, as an asian have straigh and thick hair, as many caucasion have wawed hair which give them natural look, when i cut my hair, it shows, i want that natural look, not a clipper cut on th eback and the side, that's why i couldn't have grown my hair the same lenght top, sides and back. i chose to let the top grow over to the sides and back. this method makes my hair not look as long as it should be and puts me in the awkard way longer than it should be, i hope the result will be satisfying.
just grow it..good luck
hi, i have haire which is naturally stiff, and have to put a hat for a while to hold it in place , presently in the middle of awkard stage, my hair is plit in the middle. in the morning my hair is all messed up, sleeping with a tuque can get quite hot.any tips???
How do I go about growing my hair like Scott Stapp from Creed? Do I get it trimmed in certain spots, or just let it grow?
I'm currently trying to grow my hair out, and I'm planning to have it at a length about that of Kevin in the Backstreet Boys, but my hair is naturally wavy and quite puffy.
I'm having trouble getting it to just tone down a bit and not puff up so much and go all over. It's quite frustrating and I was hoping for any suggestions as to what I could do to fix this.
I currently have to use quite a bit of gel, cause without it I've got quite the afro happening. My hair also curls alot on the sides so that bits stick out sideways. Even with quite a bit of gel, it's still relly big hair, and sticks out on the sides. On the top my hair is about the length to just past my nose, and on the sides it's to mabye the bottom of my ear when stretched out.
Any help would be much appreciated. My e-mail is mogra46@hotmail.com
Been growing my hair out for about 15 months now--with some maintenance cuts. It's over the collar and sticking out in the corner. But, I've noticed, even as it gets longer, it doesn't bounce when I move. Even when I'm running, it tends to stay flat.
By comparison, I've noticed some guys whose business-length hair moves with them.
So why does some, but not all hair, bounce? Is it fine vs. thick hair? Is it layered vs. not layered. Figure there's somebody on here who would know the answer.
Is their any very natural ways to color very long dark brown hair? I am in my mid-forties and my grey I see is starting to come in with a vengeance. I am taking all kinds of vitamins to try and stymie the it, but so far I do not see results, its been six months. I have heard that good natural dyes people can use are dark teas or hennas, is this true.
Damn, I'd bet any amount of money that there is a cure for grey hair out there, but those rat bags in the dye industry keep it off the market because there is so much money to me made in the dye industry. Most likely they're your "dirt-bags-in-a-three-piece" who are bald as a turnip.
Thanks to all who reply to this bitter man's lament.
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to make your hair a little more wavy/curly. I have short hair and I just want to get my bangs to get a little more wavy/curly. Any advice?
Hello. :)
I have been growing my hair for about eight months now and I have a silly question to ask. It's about sideburns and/or hair (where one turns into the other sort of thing...).
Pretend you are wearing glasses (like I do.) Everything below the part that hooks behind your ears I trimmed with my beard trimmer, not realizing that some of it was hair and some if it was sideburns. However, if I look around at other people's hair styles (i.e. women, long-haired men, etc.) I notice that their hair comes below that and hooks around the ear.
It's already eight months of hair growing time that's passed. Should I try to catch up my side hair to the rest of my head, or just leave it? When I have a goatee I don't usually wear sideburns anyway and just cut them off at the top of the ear/below my glasses (as opposed to halfway or third way like most people).
This is a really silly question, but I have been thinking about it a lot, so... Maybe I have too much time on my hands after the stroke ;)
Thanks!
Hey!
Well, after a year (and 17 days) since I decided to stop shaving my head, I now have a mop of hair that actually requires brushing! The question is, what sort is best? At present, I used a brush with widely spaced, plastic 'teeth' (probably not the right word.... prongs? Ah, hell...) which does an OK job of getting my slightly wavy hair into shape when I get out of the shower. BUT someone suggested using a brush with fine bristle to give my hair better shine. Does anyone have any opinions on the matter.
I use my current brush because its few, widely spaced 'thingies' simply guide the hair into place (more or less) whereas I'm concerned that repeated brushing with a more tradtional soft brush must eventually damage the outer layer of the hair.
Anyway, all opinions are welcome!
i had an undercut but started over (for full lenght hair) anyway it's like 2 inches right now and I hate having short hair!! i for one can't wait for the awkward stage so people can at least tell i'm growing my hair out (it's almost like i'm a longhair trapped in a shorthaired guys body,lol) Today this teacher, who is really nice, came up to me and said "you need to cut your hair it's getting long"... that felt so good, i was like "alright people can tell it's getting long" lol. But to my question, about how long does it normally take to reach that point where you are IN the akward stage.
Ive been growing my hair long for 8 months now. My bangs stretch down to my mouth, and it is starting to look like I have a mullet. I have some pretty nasty split ends. I play guitar in a big band so looks are important. I want to grow my hair down past my chest. Should I get it trimmed. How do I make my hair look really healthy. Like Axl Rose?
Thank you very much.
Chris Landrum
Up until yesterday my hair was past my shoulder blades on the back
and pretty much layered on the sides.However i didn't like how
my hair looked and how it felt.It was dry had split ends(from colouring and cornrowing my hair)and pretty much didn't look the
way i wanted.So i had it cut so now it barely touches my shoulders.
However the back and sides now are all one length,and only need
my bangs to grow little longer to match the back.My question is this,
after all the time and trouble i went through to try to maintain
and keep my hair long without cutting it,was cutting the best solution
to my problem?
I hope i don't sound like a quitter...
Anyway's I used to have fast hair growth so i can only hope that
it grows back to the length it was before i cut it, by my birthday...
I've been growing out for about 4 months from very short hair. It was about 1" long, and is about 3" long now. I just bought some Biotin supplement and will be taking about 1600 to 2400 mcg a day (that's 2 to 3 tablets). The supplement also has 20 mg of Calcium per tablet. Does anyone know if this is a good dose to increase hair growth rate - or if I should take more or less. Anyone know of any other supplements that are good to take? I already get plenty of exercise (weight lifting) and eat a good diet. My hair looks very healthy and is pretty thick, but I would like to up the growth rate if possible. If anyone has had any luck with this or has anything interesting to share on this please post something :) Thanks
I've recently been approached about a management opportunity in my very conservative company at the corporate office in which I work. I currently am not a manager, but suits and ties are the expectation. At 44 I decided to give longer hair a try. Although I keep the front and sides combed back and somewhat trimmed around the ears, the back is now several inches past the bottom of my collar. Not the appearance of other managers in this organization. Need suggestions about what approach to take. To date, I have not been approached about the changed appearance.
I am a guy that has very long dark brown hair that is starting to get grey. I know I am 45, look much youunger, what can I do about it? I don't want to dye.
I know what the awkward stage is, but does it look bad? If so, how bad is it and when would you expect it to be over with?
I posted a simple survey about men's hair length two days ago. Here are the results of 33 men (depending on the visitors' veracity) who responded:
LENGTH - # RESPONDING - PERCENT
Short (above ears) - 10 - 30%
Medium (covering ears) - 3 - 9%
On Shoulders - 7 - 21%
Below Shoulders - 4 - 12%
Long (mid-back) - 6 - 18%
Very Long (to waist) - 2 - 6%
Longer Still (below waist) - 1 - 3%
Well, that's the totals for now. I'll provide another update when we get over 100 responses.
Any comments? Any other survey questions to try? Send an email (remove NOSPAM).
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i was wondering if using shampoo only once a week is pointless? when you wash it you are removing all the oil so it really makes no difference if you do it daily or weekly? if you do it weekly, when you wash it, are you pretty much starting all over? If so it seems pointless, if not please explain. thanks
Any tips on growing a mullet like his???
Are there any good shampoos out there that won't aggrevate a sensitive scalp? It seems no matter what brand I buy, my hair is dry and hard to manage when I get out of the shower.
hi there
I have a 3 and half inch beard and 8 inch hair (thick b and brown) which i'm
going to cut off soon is anybody intersted in buying it?
John
Well, this guy Kevin from the Backstreet Boys grew his hair out pretty long, but, unfortunately, it seems like he got it cut when I saw him in the American Music Awards. Same thing happened to that other Backstreet Boy Howie who had really long hair, and he managed to keep it straight at times even though it was curly.
Anyway, I haven't entered the awkward stage yet, my hair still being short, but I've gone through it before, and I don't want to do it again. I had always wondered whether or not I would still have long hair if I had just shaped it while it was semi-long. (I got it cut, and now I'm sorry.) I think I might follow the example of Kevin, who looked like he escaped this frightening period by shaping it. I observed he waited for the back to grow long first before he allowed his bangs to be the same length. Here's some pictures of his hair in various lengths.
What do you guys think?
Hey guys -
One thing I notice is that when I don't blow the ends under, my hair does this flip thing, (worse during high humidity days), naturally,
so I get this big wing type thing on either side! (Kinda' resembles a bad version of the flying nun).
I was just wondering, when the hair gets longer, (it's just past my neck/almost to the top of the blades), will the weight of the hair then help it not to do this?
Anything besides blowing that could help?
I've become real concious of not blowdrying unless I have to, (like for work at the office), since I want to do as little damage to it as I can.
Thanks.
Tigg
PS - Can somebody post some longhair men's fashions so I can see what some of my options are? I've been cruising the net and only found a few different styles, braids, etcetera.
I am trying to find some empirical statistics on how many of us longhaired men (in addition to bearded, sideburned, etc.) are out there. I've tried searching the U.S. Census' site, but it was a bust. Does anyone know where I can find such information?
The post below mentions this but I felt it deserves to be titled as such. This movie is a feast for the eyes for lovers of long hair whether on men or women or both.
All the elves have incredible hair as do most of the men especially Aragorn.
Arwen and Galadriel have gorgeous hair. I'm curious if every actor and actress wore wigs or if a few had their actual hair. Liv Tyler could conceivably not be wearing a wig.
Are there any LONG HAIR TRUCK DRIVER'S viewing this site. I am in the process of a career change. I was in retail management for over 25 years, (I am now 50 years young) and the last job of over 17 years severenced my employment due to the fact that they are in bankruptcy, and as a cost saver, the division that I worked for was phased out, as well as my job.
Well, after serious consideration, and not wanting to work excessive hours and not getting paid for those hours, as I have always been salaried management (work 80 hours, get paid for 40, as an example).
I looked into truck driving, it seems that drivers get paid for miles spent driving. (This way - all the time that I work, I will get paid for) Anyway, I have successfully graduated from National Tractor Trailer School (in Buffalo, NY): truck driving school, and I have my Class "A" license with XTS endorsements.(X=Hazmat/Tankers; T= Double/ Triple Trailers; S= Tow Truck Operator). I had applied for one job in Texas, but I was not hired (I traveled down to Dallas via = Greyhound Bus and back, took about 36 hours each way, (a Yankee in the deep south - I did not go over too well - as I was not hired. - I have four earrings in each ear (I aquired these earrings after I left Retail Management), and my hair has been growing since last June (My severance date was 06/02/2001) - 2001. My hair is just a little past my shoulders now, and I refuse to get a haircut.) (I had long hair, halfway down my back, when I was in College and in my 20's - early 30's. Truck Driving seems to be an area of work that will allow long haired employees, as I have seen many long haired truck drivers in my travels on various thruways/ expressways/ roads.
Tomorrow I drive down to PA, and apparently, I am being hired - conditionally - or so says the recruiter. (I am traveling down to Butler Trucking, for my Orientation and DRUG TEST/DOT physical) Butler Trucking is based out of Woodland, PA. However the Terminal that I will be working out of is in Niagara Falls, which is a few miles from where I live in Tonawanda, NY - a norhtern suburb of Buffalo, NY - we still have a considerable amount of snow - over seven feet fell during Christmas week - 2001.
Any advice that anyone can/will offer is greatlty appreciated.
Thank you,
my email address is : may51mike@hotmail.com
I went to Australia in July 2000 for 2 months and my hair was of curtains appearance. I'd had highlights done a few times, but whilst out in the sun, my hair looked awful when returning. My mum suggested taking it all off, so I went to the barbers and had it shaved to a number five. I didn't like it, and I then made the decision to grow it but go for the ponytail. I didn't tell my parents or friends of the plan.
Anyway, I work for Waitrose (UK food shop firm, part of John Lewis) and they are really strict on dress and appearance as it's supposed to be an upmarket store. The rule is...
"Male hair must be tidy and business-like. Pony Tails are not seen as businesslike for men. Hair must be no longer than collar-length. Overuse of gels and waxes is not acceptable." Tough, huh?
I've managed till now to grow my hair long enough so that an inch or so tucks behind my ears. The back comes down to the base of my ears in length. I keep it tidy by using Brylcreem hairdressing every day, and I have had no comments from any bosses so far. I am obviously getting close to tying it back, in fact another 3 months or so will do it.
I have just graduated in computing, and I am looking to leave the shop and get into an office with a more relaxed atmosphere and attitude towards dress and appearance. I live in london.
This is quite a story, i know, but can anybody suggest any sort of companies that they know are not so fussy?
I respect my company rules and I don't want to break them as I get on very well with all the staff including my bosses.
Please notice how my hair grew out, the only way to get my hair this way was to let it grow past the "AWKWARD PHASE" and keep on growing.
I do not plan on getting a hair cut - ever - again. I Love my hair.
Mike
George Harrison will always be remembered and revered by myself.
I was a teenager attending grade school when the "BEATLES" appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show".......
I remember watching the show and especially "Ed Sullivan" when he introduced the "Beatles" for their very first live tv appearance.
"Ed Sullivan" too should be thanked and given his due place in "Long Hair History", for without him, the "Beatles" would have never made that very important appearance.
For those of you who view and interact with this board, here is some
information that you might not be aware of.
1.-TV had 3 networks NBC/CBS/ABC at this time in the 60's
2.-There was no cable/satellite or other tv providers...
3.-In order to watch tv, you NEEDED A ROOF MOUNTED TV ANTENNA OR "RABBIT EARS" to receive programs on tv.
4.-I do not remember for sure, but I think the "Ed Sullivan" show
was viewed as a CBS station..
5.-The "Beatles" were a backup "act" for the "Ed Sullivan" show, apparently another "act" cancelled out, and the "Beatles", by fate,
was given the chance for a tv network debut.
6.-Who knows what would have happened if the "Beatles" were never given the "opportunity" to appear at that time.
7.-My "generation" of teenagers were the driving force in our parents public acceptance.....after many personal trials and tribulations... that each of us across the United States, and the free world..helped to make happen.
8.-THANK YOU ALL OF YOU "BABY BOOMER GENERATION" FOR YOUR DESIRE TO BECOME A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE "LONG HAIR MOVEMENT"....
Jarko, Love your new update, especially the French twist. Try it with barrel curls pinned on top for a nice variation.
TA
I've got a ponytail that goes 6 inches down from my shoulders but my facial hair is still like 1/8th of an inch (I'm 19) any suggestions to get it to grow? I want to have a beard to match my long hair.
all of you with thik wavy annoying hair use thinning sicciors it works
Should split ends be trimmed off? I discovered some split ends that go a long way up the hair shaft, so I started trimming them before they get worse. I only trim the very tips of the hair.
Hey Guys, I think that my long hair is not working to catch chicks as it usually did a couple of years ago....
I am an Italian guy in the early 20's and my long hair looks very healthy, silky and decent.. same as before, but it seems that girls aren't as interested about my long hair as it was just in 1999, it is very difficult for me to find a girl who is as interested in me anymore. Actually I've forgotten already what does it feels to be in a public place and see how girls start looking at me and flirting.
Some girl recommended me to cut my hair very short and spike it....
should I do that?
Im thinking seriously about it....
DOes anyone wanna talk about this?
Here is how you do it!
First, the picture must be uploaded to the internet. Meaning, the picture must be on some website, or on a computer that is always connected to the internet.
From here, there are two ways. The first for websites that allow you to link picture directly from them. If that is the case, then type it in like this:
#IMG SRC="http://www.yourwebsite.com/file_name.jpg"#
The first # sign will be replaced with the Less Than sign on the keyboard, which for most people is shit-comma. The second # sign will be replaced by the greater than sign, which for most people is shift-period. The stuff inside the "'s, is the exactly location of the picture, it must be written perfectly, or it will not work.
The second way to do this is to make a link to it. That is done like this:
#A HREF="http://www.yourwebsite.com/file_name.jpg"# CLICK HERE #/A#
For this, the first and third #s are the less-than (shift-comma), and the 2nd and 4th #s are the greater-than (shift-period).
!!
Thanks to MrFixIt,
Here is my pic,
Mike Phillips
Hey I hope my pic is posted. Well, if it works, this is me.
Here is my recent picture
Hey all
What do you think about this kind of hair? This style, I know this is a wig. Can hair look like this? What about the side braid, how would you make a braid and keep it in for extended periods of time.
Thank you all in advance for repsonses and talk :)
Keep it long!
Sonny
Hi,
I just want to know if there is a way to make your hair straight (I've got wavy hair and it's not very long: it's Tom- cruise like).
thank you a lot.
Has anybody's hair in the early stages when it starts nearing shoulder-length start curving upwards? Mine has, and I need to know how to get rid of it. Should I use a straightening iron or something like that? My hair is also naturally straight. Any advice is appreciated.
i have extremely wavy, curly hair, and have tried different methods to "straighten" it out...and what seems to work for me right now is i put this stuff called frizz ease or something similar in my hair and comb it through to make sure it's evenly distributed, then blow dry my hair in sections... oh, just for info, my hair is in the awkward stage, my bangs are a little below my nose, and the sides almost to bottom of my ears. anyway, when i blow dry it in sections, i'll brush the back-left side of my hair to the right while blow drying it in the same direction, then reverse the process on the other side, etc. my concern is, will doing this damage my hair, or make it grow slower? are there any other ways to straighten that i should try? the only reason i'm trying to straighten now is because it looks horrible in the awkward stage, but once it gets longer, i plan to just let it wave or curl however it wants. if only i can have patience enough to wait for that time :).
I have been growing my hair since March of 2000... 22 months. It's past my shoulders (right side like 2 inches longer than the left... bad trims... but not very noticeable). Anyways, growing my hair out has been a long experience, and I never did manage to get my hair to look the way I wanted. It was mainly a learning experience, in which I did a lot of things to my hair I shouldn't have. I am fed up with my hair, and am thinking of eventually shaving it all off and starting brand new. I want nice, healthy hair and feel this is the best way to get it, now that I've learned the right things to do. So after I get a little more practice, and think I have it down, I'll shave it and start growing it all over again. Has anyone else ever done this? Any suggestions?
This is a big problem. Just when I thought I had talked my parents into accepting my already somewhat long looking (at least for some) hair, and growing it further, pressure for a "fixing" on the back is becomming stronger, I don't want to cut any hair at all, but I need to make the back look tidy (very easy for curly hair in the awckward stage, lol). I really think that after almost 8 months I'm way past the half point in the awckward stage, and I want to keep all my hair. Also my mother today freaked out when she saw I was seriously aiming for pony tail length (I think she thought I wasn't serious). She said she doesn't want me on a pony and said long hair is for affeminate guys. My dad does not agree, but doesn't get in the middle, and my momo won't force me either (I hope) But I need a way to keep things peaceful, I don't want to postpone my straightening and I dont want to loose inches. Any ideas? Thank you
My pic, using my web cam.
Mike "TonawandaDude"
Posting my pic.
Mike
Hi guys, I have really wavy shoulder length hair. It is also thick. I was wondering if any of you have tried the Pantene Straight and Sleek Shampoo. Does it really work as good as it says? And will it help me out? Thank you.
Trying again to post my picture
Mike
I grew out an undercut (extremely damaged from drying and relaxing with perm and putting many chemicals in it) and it almost goes to the tip of my nose when the hair is pulled down. About two months ago I decided to not go for the undercut and just go for full long hair, so since then I have been letting it all grow out. But I didn't cut what I already have on top (although I plan to, but I 'm waiting for the rest to get a bit longer then I'll even it out) Some people told me that I should have started over from a shaved head, is this true?? The "long" hair I have now is extremely damaged, but the newer hair growing out seems ok (although dry) I just didn't want to start over completely b/c I think I just couldn't stand to be a complete shorthair anymore. But did i do the right thing by not shaving my head? or will the top hair that was damaged somehow still grow out damaged?
im starting to grow my hair out. its only been 3 months, but my sideburns are starting to get real thick. eventually my long hair will mostly be covering my sideburns, but in the meantime, what should i do? by the way, the sideburns come parallel to my earlobes. thanks.
Glad I found this site. It's an inspiration.
Decided to let my hair start growing about a year ago. Actually, I haven't found the time to get it cut.
I'm just getting out of that dreaded phase and it's beginning to look 'long'. My hair is now just touching my shoulders on the side. It's a bit longer in the back. My goal is to let it grow a couple of inches beyond my shoulder blades.
I'm a professional in a conservative field, so I had a bit of anxiety about growing my hair (although several coworkers have long hair and my work is well-regarded by my organization). People have begun to accept that I like long hair.
I also ride a sport motorcycle, which is a bit atypical. Tried on my helmet tonight, and the hair can be seen several inches below it. Looking forward to the return of riding season, so I can experience the feel of my hair in the wind.
Again, thnaks for the inspiratio and keep it growing.
Here is a revent pic taken with my webcam.
(Thanks to Scott in helping me to upload and post my picture).
Regards,
Mike
Scott,
I am asking for your assistance in picture posting again.
Please type in the step for step details on how to correctly post my picture.
Thank you,
Mike Phillips
may51mike@hotmail.com
Hey Guys:
I just started wearing my hair in a pony tail full time in the last week. Everything has gone ok at school and in public but at the local gym where I workout things aren't so good. There are obviously alot of steroid pumping morons in gyms who think they are God. Well this one guy was insulting me because of my hair. He said, "You think you're a tough guy or something?" "You think you're a bouncer?" Then he shoved his friend who was next to him, "and said that punk kid with the pony tail did that to you" and started laughing. Now normally I would of flipped on this guy but this guy was HUGE, 250 lbs of "roided" muscle. I think I may go to the owner and tell him i'm being harassed what do you guys think?
Trying to post my picture again.
Mike Phillips
(Note: I am 50 years young).
Trying again to upload my picture, Lets see if this works
I'm sure we've all seen photos of ourselves and it suddenly hits us how much our hair has actually grown - once you get past the obsessive, neurotic phase, that is!
Anyway, the skinhead (eek!) guy is me on my 16th birthday, and the others are of me two years later. What I'd like to know is if people think my hair growth is slow considering I've only ever had about 1 1/2 inches cut since I started growing it. I'm not at all bothered about the rate since my hair is thick and pretty healthy, but I was always confused by the typical time hair takes to grow.
Just thought I'd finally post some pics, since it's always interesting to see everyone else. Happy new year everyone!
I hope this picture uploads correctly,
Well here goes.
Hello,
My hair is nearely to my chin, and I was waiting to get a relaxer
put in, see my hair is quite thick, and I am probably heading to the salon on friday to get it thinned, I am considering asking for a relaxer treatment to top it off, and maybe some better shampoo (Pantene just isn't doing it for me anymore, Aussie, here I come) Anywho-My hair is slightly oily, replenishes quickly. Its pretty strong, well extremely strong. I think alot of hair relaxer horror stories come from people with weaker thinner hair and it causes it all just to go down the crapper. So whats your suggestions? Should I or shouldn't I? I really want a new look, and I'm just tiring of the puffy, thick, frizzy hair (admited this won't stop the frizzy or puffy as thats related to the shampoo and conditioner) Just hurry up with the replies, friday is the day, come or go. Relaxer or not.
Also what is a good leave in conditioner, and something to make my hair shine, and not be so dang frizzy. Thanks
Dustin
(oh yeah david, if ya catch this, send me an e-mail, I had to reformat again and lost all e-mail)
Hi !
Today i have been at an Barbar-Saloon ! And the Woman said, that my lover Hair (the long part) is very destroyed ! So she told me to cut my hair ! Now my relativ long Hair has gone and now i have only shoulderlong Hair anymore !
Was this right ? I hope ! Anyway, i can grow it out better this time ! :)
Hey Guys, I think that my long hair is not working to catch chicks as it usually did a couple of years ago....
I am an Italian guy in the early 20's and my long hair looks very healthy, silky and decent.. same as before, but it seems that girls aren't as interested about my long hair as it was just in 1999, it is very difficult for me to find a girl who is as interested in me anymore. Actually I've forgotten already what does it feels to be in a public place and see how girls start looking at me and flirting.
Some girl recommended me to cut my hair very short and spike it....
should I do that?
Im thinking seriously about it....
DOes anyone wanna talk about this?
I've appreciated the Mens Long hair Site this year. Its been great to visit and be exposed to everyones questions and advice. I'd like to share with you all a photograph of me after 1 whole year of hair growth,.
Three and a half weeks ago I had the terrible experience of having my hair cut. A year of growth came off...now its about 2-2.5 inches long and parted in the middle. I miss my hair so bad, every time I see another guy with long hair I get instantly jealous. Grrr....
See, this year our school's drama club was INITIALLY going to do "Little Shop of Horrors" for our musical. Earlier in the year the drama director approached me and asked if I was willing to cut my hair for a part. I told him yes, hoping I'd get a lead. So, 2 weeks before auditions I cut my hair, to find out two days later the play had been changed to FOOTLOOSE. I cut my hair for FOOTLOOSE. UGH. My hair had three HORRIBLE trims while it was growing out and it could have looked much better, but I really miss it. Now I have to grow it out all over again. It took me so long just to even come back to this board...ugh..
Taso
Hey there-just wanted to post my pic from this weekend (almost 16 months now).
My Site
I have a few questions for him
I was thinking of buying the over the counter chemical relaxers from Walgreens. Do they really work? Do they make my hair permantly straight? What if I dont like the new look? I am stuck with the new ugly look? Any thoughts would be appreciated...
Thanx...
Here's my pic from over the weekend (~16 months
My Site
I'm wondering what contributed to my horrible hair, so here is the story (sorry if it's long) First off, when I was like 4 years old I had a "bob cut" and it was always perfectly straight and looked great and smooth. Then I had a generic hairstyle for a while after this I had a buzzcut for like 6 years, then in 10th grade i grew the top out a bit (about two inches) so i could spike it, I put tons of gel lots of spray and sometimes glue in it to get the spikes to stay. I noticed the spikes were really hard to get to stay because my hair would tend to curl in different directions. I got sick of this trendy look and decided to get an undercut, but i didn't start over I just kept growing from what I already had and It was pretty frizzy/dry/puffy if I didn't put gel in it. To add to the torture I decided to highlight my hair, this wasn't enough so I also bought some spray stuff to highlight it more, then since it was so frizzy I tried to straighten it by using a perm solution (without the curls) it made my hair straight for about one hour then back to the horrible hair. So now I decided I wanted to grow all my hair out but I don't want to cut what I have on the top until the sides gain about 5 inches and then I will even out the top (and cut off that extremely damaged highlighted permed hair)--- note: at this point I started shampooing once a week, before it was always every day--- ok so right now the hair on the sides is about two inches and even though it's very dry it doesn't seem frizzy like the hair on the top of my head (it is seriously extremely frizzy, think carrot top but only the top of the head, it looks ridiculous) I'm wondering if all the chemicals I had put in my hair are what made it this way? Because I seriously have never seen hair that horrible. Also, as my hair is growing from the top, the bottom (the newer hair) seems ok but the old damaged hair (top portion) is really bad. Will the damaged hair somehow damage this new hair or not b/c I really don't want to even it out until the sides get a bit longer. Well that is all, thanks for reading.
What can you do to get cornrows done if you got straight hair?
Hi -
I have been lurking and posting here for a while - an "old fa**" growing out for the first time in 50+ years. Photo below under "..Grey.."
I decided to start a new (yet another) "hair site" and would like some help/advice. Got the design together and some content but would really appreciate some input for adding content and categories. Of course we will have features for Men's Long Hair, but would like to make this a "clearing house" kind of resource for links to information about all kinds of hair.
If you have the time and would like to help, please surf on over to www.bobcut.com - browse around and leave me some feedback on the contact or the guestbook/forum page - add some links on the add a link page - upload some photos on the upload page - fill out the survey - take the poll - etc. Whatever you have time for will be apprecated - we need some good constuctive criticism. If you have a personal site (or a favorite site), I would be glad to add your link or your recommendations.
I would like to make this site as "interactive" as possible. Thanks - & Keep on Growin'...
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Should I relax my hair? I am trying to grow my hair out, but it curls up and stick out. Looks like a Krusty the clown from the Simpsons. My hair is black. Any disadvanatges or advantage of getting it relaxed. I did read the "On Being a Long Hair" website. I tried it, but its too much pain for me. What do you think????
Don't worry about the grey. If the photo link worked you should be seeing my 54 year old grey-white hair. Started turning 30 years ago - never colored it - never will. I get lots of compliments, especially now that it is getting longer.
Last cut was last April, but unfortunately I had it trimmed (drastically) in August. Lost about 3 inches off of the pony tail - but left the sides alone. Hopefully I'll be past the awkward stage in another couple of months. (I'll define that by having the sides reach, and stay in, a pony tail band.)
I wish I had known about this site before the August trim - it might have changed my outlook about the trim. I have been lurking here a while and have learned from all of your input; and am now starting my own long-hair site.
C'ya...
I was thinking of buying the ionic hair brush from Sharper Image. Has anybody tried it? Does it really work? I want to straighten my hair...
Hi, i don't really know how to start this off, but my hair is pretty long, almost shoulder-length, and it's got to the stage where i'm just sick and tired of it and want to cut it, and go short. Trouble is, my hair seems to be thinning badly on the right side of my head (the side where my hair sprouts out from), whereas it seems to be OK on the left side of my head. Others have noticed this apart from myself, and i have to strategically use gel in my hair to try and hide this. But i'm scared to death to get my hair cut, as this may become exposed to an even greater extent.
Do i have a medical problem here? I really do want to cut my hair, but i'm scared i'll look like an even bigger idiot as it'll appear i'm balding...but only on one side of my head. The hair is literally thinner all over the rigth side of my head, and is OK all over the other side. I know it sounds freaky, but it's sadly true.
Please, could somebody help in any way?
For a little while I was worried that the hair on the left side of my face was longer than the right side but a girl told me it just curled up a little more making it look shorter. How can I keep both sides straight? She said it might be because my right side droes quicker. thoughts?
Hey. Finally my hair is all long enough so that I can tuck it all behind my ears but It wants to flip out behind them. This is really frustrating as I was wanting to start wearing my hair in a ponytail but the hairs sticking out behind the ears ruins it. Plus gel doesn't seem to work that well. Will it stay down when the hairs get longer????
Hi,
I'm the guy who had the severe undercut and ended up having almost three years of hair growth cut off.
First I want to say how great it is to have this board...it helped me to grow my hair long and it's going to help me again as I grow it back.
Just an upsdate that my hair is now starting to cover the tops of my ears and is starting to look longish. As I kept my bangs fairly long when I submitted to a short haircut they are now reaching almost to the tip of my nose.
I intend on keeping my vow to NO trims...I am going to get to terminal length this time. It was the trims that lead me to getting it all cut off in the first place.
Though I really miss the longhair I had, it is kinda of exciting again to be growing it long...even more so as I can now compare the results now vs the results when I was getting trims every three months.
I do have a question about coloring. I'm 46 and have quite a bit of grey in my goatee and hair...should I consider using color on one, the other, or both?
I opting for no color...just let my hair grow free and look as god intended. NO color...NO trims!
Some think the grey makes me look tired and old...though I do not fell tired and old...what do most guys here in my age range do?
Has anyone seen the news story about the so called "hair bandit" in
Long Beach that has been attacking long haired women and chopping off
thier hair?
Attacking women is an attack on humanity.
Forcibly cutting long hair is an attack on our rights.
Long haired people seem to be one of the minorities of choice (or
convenience) to attack, either verbally or physically.
Minor setback, emergency family gathering is forcing me to get a trim back to the looks OK stage. My hair is now about 4 inches long and is entering the awkward stage... you can't do a thing with it. Puffs out like bozo the clown on the sides cuz there's not enough length to pull back and not enough weight to drop down... I hope my stylist can do something with out setting me back more than a month or so of growth! Advice anyone? I am just getting use to being able grab a fist full of my own hair! Drat!
Hello,
I've been growing my hair for ~11 months now. Its really curly and can get quite puffy...(in fact I get that i look alot like the creator of South Park.) Anyway, my question is this: I generally comb my hair in the morning when its wet after a shower. It seems the easiest way to detangle (my hair really can get tangled), and then I can apply some gel or mousse to keep the frizz down a little. Is combing my hair while wet making the problem worse? Should I just detangle some with my fingers but otherwise leave it uncombed?
Thanks.
hey guys
im 18 years old and ive got some premature grey hair and my hair also thin.
well i want grow my hair to shoulder length and my question is would it be wise for me to grow it in the first place?? since my hair is thin and a little grey
and also do u guys recommend using hair colour such as Just for Men ????
what would be the possible side effects??? would my hair fall out in the future or something due to continuous use???
thanks in advance
Hi, I am a white male who wants corn rows, but I have no idea how I can do this. Does any body have an explanation or description of how I can do this? Or does anybody know any websites or anything that can explain? Please get back to me! Thank you for your help.
Hi guys :)
I am getting light dandruff, I do shampoo and condition.
I am curious if you have any suggestions? :)
THANK YOU! Thise board is great :)
hey dudes, well im on a quest to grow my hair long. i want it to be shoulder length, straight down, parted in the middle. the last haircut i had was 2 months ago. it was shaved on the sides and back, and very short on top the preppy look). my hair is now very thick and wavy on top and the sides and back are starting to come in a lot thicker. my questions are:
-should i just let it grow, or should i trim the back and sides until my top covers most of my head.
-is their anyway to make my hair not so thick? does not shampooing and only conditioning really work?
any other tips would be appreciated. thanks a lot.
-alex
The view today had a good suggestion for avoiding
hair damage. If you put hair in a pony tail move the
pony tail location around periodically to avoid
damage.
Can someone tell me of a good conditioner for extremely dry and a bit "puffy" hair, try to keep it in the more famous brands b/c that is what most of the store's around here carry. I heard of an Aussie conditioner (is that what it was called?) but I looked everywhere and nobody had it so that is why I ask that you don't recommend anything like that. Oh and I had 1 more question, I am only using shampoo once a week, but when i do use it does that pretty much ruin the purpose of not using it the rest of the week? should i not use it at all (my hair is THAT dry, i once went two weeks without shampooing and it didn't feel oily at all) or should I just keep shampooing every week?
I want 2 wish you a happy new year and much luck 4 growing your hair ! :)
hi, this is for all who know have dark thick hair and in the early stages of hair growth ( 6 months ). If i don't wear a tuque or a baseball cap for few hours, my hair will be all messed up, uncontrolable and very irritable when goes into your face. one more thing, my hair groes strait, will it become wavy as it grows, thx.
I was wondering if anyone has pictures of something I could do with my hair while waiting for it to grow out. I don't want it very long; just touching my shoulders. Also does anyone know of any vitamins that are readily available that speed hair growth. Any other tips would also be appricated.
Thanks,
Brandon
P.S. You can email me the pictures.
I've posted a couple of times. I think I want to grow my hair out, but for quite some time I haven't been able to decide upon what kind of style or length I'd like. Most long-haired guys I've seen generally have it long all the way around or in a ponytail. I'd like to try something different. Are there any suggestions or hairstyles you think would look good on me? Thanks!
......to see so lot of pics from mens with long hair....!!!!!
Sorry, but i coming from germany and my english it isn't so good.....
But i think i try to write here my thoughts of this site because it is a "Fetisch" from me....
I was going on Heavy Metal Festivals here in germany and there are more than thousands mens with long hair.....and the gag is my girlfriend and i try to photography them all.....it was very great....look at my homepage to see them.....on the link "Of tour"....and if every where have wonderfull pictures from longhairmens: SEND IT TO ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay. cheerz and greez....
the Dragon
Marion
It's probably not very popular here, but I want the greasy look and I have dry hair since taking my second course of Accutane. What can make it look greasy? I need something like an oil that won't dry... stuff like v05 and brylcreem never worked. Something that will stay wet and greasy is what I want, all natural would be awesome. I mentioned jojoba oil before, anyone tried it?
I have always considered having long hair cool. If you have long hair you are automatically cool. For a long time I've had an image of what I planned on looking like when I got older. The main thing I always saw was the long hair. By the time I'm a senior (freshman now) I expected to be the coolest, baddest dude in the school mainly because of my hair. And I always felt like when I started growing my hair out that everybody else would think that it looked good that long hair is cool. Right now my hair is almost down to my shoulders in the back and just below my nose in the front but instead of getting all the compliments I hear people telling me to get a haircut, and most recently I'm trying to look like a girl. What about all the Rock Stars that have long hair are they trying to look like a girl, all the professional wrestlers that have long hair they must be trying to look like a girl too I guess?????? NO. I see now that not everybody likes long hair like I thought they did. To me it is still cool and it looks good. I like my hair and I will like it even better when it is truly long. If everybody else wants to stay with the boring buzz cuts and super short hair then let them.
Had something odd happen. Was on Victor's home page, went to
click on this board, the next thing I knew I an ad came up.
Anyone else experience this?
Hi my name is Jamie Borchardt I have long hair to my shoulders but from the ears down it frizzers out and is really thick even on top i'm just wondering whether anyone has any hair styles or knows how to get rid of it with hair products or something it's really anoying at times but i look better with long hair but after i got it cut and started to grow it back it absolutely stuffed it used to be thin and straight know its just yuck please help me find a remidy whther it be long hair styles yours sincerely jamie borchardt.
This is the first time I've been here, anyway... the question is this - I want hair exactly like Hugo Weaving, portrating Elrond from Lord of the Rings... this is a picture, from the movie. it's a still from IMDB,
http://us.imdb.com/EGallery?source=ss&group=0120737&photo=04.jpg&path=pgallery&path_key=Weaving,+Hugo
Thats the address, now can anyone give me any idea's on how to do this long hair style, the length I would need etc...
Thank you
I'm a french man, and want to grow my hair from two years. I have now at shoulders, and want to have long more quick, and most on the side to have like a long bowl cut.
I want to put hair extension, but somebody say they make damage at the hair when we take of.
Is there anybody give me his experience of this ?
Thank's
Happy New Year to Victor, Madoc, and everyone else!
Hello,I used to cut my hair once two weeks and I did it like 8 1/2yrs now. I just stopped cutting it. I want to know how long it will take for my hair to grow 3 inches long and I want to know if aloe, coconut oil or prickle pear can speed up my hair growth or some product on the market. Thankx
Email me your suggestions and answers at javancooper@hotmail.com
Hi guys - are there any similar sites for guys who do not have long hair, but are into the 50's elvis look - pompadour and ducktail?
Hi All
What should I be concerned with, being into distance running, and growing long hair? My hair gets very sweaty each day, so I find it almost necessary to wash it..
And, is there any preventive things I can do to help save my poor hair when on long runs?
Thank you kindly, this forum is great.
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