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I came across this product which seems to work as well (or better) than jojoba oil for dry frizzies....and about 1/3 of the price.

Have guys been watching Game of Thrones and the numerous braids?

http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/06/50-of-the-greatest-braids-from-game-of-thrones.html

Hello everyone! I am Kyle and I have been growing my hair for about 2 years. I started this time last year during my last year of high school I really wanted to grow long hair for a while but my parents were against it so I had to wait a bit, but now I have been able to let it grow for 2 years and it is really starting to feel long! I am definitely going to keep growing further but wanted to share my progress with some people who might appreciate it as much as I do.
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Me before I started growing.
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In the awkward stage at the end of high school. Luckily left for college soon after so I didn't have to hear my parents complain anymore
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Today with it down.
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Here it is in a ponytail, which is how I usually put it up. Sometimes I wear a bun, but that makes it feel basically like short hair to me so I prefer a ponytail since it still looks long and I can feel it move around like long hair.
Thanks for reading!

Hello everybody ! Just dropping by to post my 31 month hair progress. Be safe everybody!!

https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/01/27/will-boys-in-clovis-unified-be-allowed-to-grow-hair-past-their-earlobes/

are boys allowed to grow their hair now or did it stay the same?

Hi all.

Been a while since I've posted here, but the time has come to return to the ranks of a longhair. Went from shoulder length to a buzzcut for residency but am nearly done and want to grow it again. Starting from a #2 and hope to get it back to my shoulders.

I thought I going to have a trim today, however, the stylist only snipped the ends, not even a trim. I asked her how long my hair is now, she said just below the shoulders, I asked her how long it will be before I reach mid-back, she said by spring. kind of exciting that I should be mid-back length in 3-5 months.

Hi!

I´ve been growing out my hair för almost a year now.
It´s about 4 inches long.
Now is an Ugly mullet style like PatrickSwayze-Macgyver LOL!!

I have tried conditioner somtimes but my har gets greasy really fast afterwards.

When is a good length to start using conditioner?

// jimho85, Jim

Hello everybody ! Just dropping by to post my 31 month hair progress. Be safe everybody!!

It's not something I'm considering. We are quite a few grey (gray) haired guys around here, and I'm happy with mine.

My wife dyes hers, which I think is a pity. She would wear grey hair very well. The problem is as the hair grows and shows its natural colour at the roots. Is there a type of dye that is less harmful to the hair.

Another problem my wife has with her frizzy hair is on the top of her head. It's quite rough at the ends but the ends don't seem to be split, at least the ones I looked at with a magnifying glass. The rest of the hair is softer at the ends, but she keeps it a lot shorter than I'd like ideally (I respect her freedom and she respects mine). It's almost a "perpetual awkward stage". Perhaps it's a question of general health or the effect of the dye. Any ideas from this scanty data?

I'll have a look through the archives on growing frizzy hair.

Anthony

Just to let everyone know, photos from the new 2017 Mens' Long Hair Calendar is now available on-line, and well worth a look.

I've been an undercover long hair for a while. 90% of the time I keep my hair up. When my hair is down, I seem to be pigeonholed. I've been pigeondholed as a stoner, as an artist, and as a musician. The truth is, though I am these things, artist, musician, I am pretty much deep down inside, very conservative.

Interestingly, I am conservative in a right wing fashion. I don't drink, I don't smoke pot, but I do have artistic abilities like playing guitar and doing digital art. Underneath it all, some way or another, I always thought I was a long hair underneath it all. Living in a right-wing town, has been sort of a challenge, because if I am not clean cut I am pigeondholed to the extreme.

Because I've taken this job and have been an uncover long hair for so long; I have been debating on cutting it for the past year. The truth is I want to be a professional musician. I have this nostalgia for classic rock and metal. But I feel like, the world, and everthing around me is wanting me to be against that. It's like the world wants men to be clean cut; and that's the way it is. When I go around with my hair down, i'm not almost always comfortable. But I also feel it signifies part of me as a person and my character. I am identified more with a different crowd.

But I've been stuck in this working class job for a while. Even though my political leanings are more conservative; I feel being that I'm a musician deep down it is conflicting for me because I do not smoke pot nor do I drink; I just happen to love classic rock and metal. I love hippy rock and all that good stuff. But the working class doesn't understand me.

I know I might be making a bigger deal of this then I seem to be; but when I walk around life and 90% of the time my hair up tied back and I'm not really "Who I want to be" - I question why I'm doing this in the first place. Second, to be honest with you, I don't even think I really look good with my hair down. I don't think I have the face for it. Maybe sometimes the personality but I look a lot better and am more receptive when I am clean cut.

Because I've been a longhair now for about 3 years, I've sort of developed a bias towards clean cut men. And I'm sure they have developed a Bias towards me. It's not that, I am against them; but I feel psychologically it puts a filter on your life. You don't "Go with the flow" as easily. You are not always "welcomed" everywhere, thus it makes it challenging. And in fact, I have developed a disdain for clean cut males; in that I feel they have it "Easier" - and are "Groomed for conformity" - not that I feel, they are lesser human beings; butit is painful to go through this.

Cutting my hair, is sort of like cutting my dream. If I cut my hair, given the fact 90% of the time I have my hair up anyway because of work; symbolically I am giving up on my dream; and cutting my hair signifies that I have lost the battle. The battle to one day become a professional musician and be who I really want to be. When I cut my hair, it's a sign that I have given up. And that's why I have not cut it, even though I have debated cutting it for a year now. It's made life more difficult in regards to my acceptance in society. But I am not ready to give up yet, and in a way it has become part of me. I once had a dream that I did cut my hair, and woke up completely depressed.

Even though, when I wake up it's messy and ugly and shaggy, even though that for some reason, I do not find it particulary attractive; I can't come to grips with cutting it. About 14 years ago, back in High school, I was a performer and musician and I was in band. In my 20's I stuggled with addiction and was in and out of jobs for 10 years. I feel like now I've finally come around full circle and my true self is here. the only thing is that, I am conformed because the entire area I reside in is right wing. And though I have right wing values; I have sort of a left wing appearance. People mistake me for some pothead, or liberal, or possible druggy, or freak, etc.

I do want to move to Los Angeles. I have a dream to start a band and become a performer once again. Long hair is just part of that identity for me. I can honestly say I have not felt comfortable with my hair down anywhere, but Los Angeles, interestingly enough. People in Los Angeles gravitated to me when I had my hair down. People in all other places, including my home town, tend to shy away or treat me with indifference when my hair is down. For some strange reason, Los Angeles, having long hair is sort of like, an exhaultation; It was a great feeling; hell, I even had tourists taking photos of me! That's my dream, anyway, and if we can't dream, what's the point of life?

I think I'm not going to cut this hair, because every centimeter of these strands signifies the a month in battle against societal norms. Yes, sometimes it's dirty, fringy, and I look hellish when I'm ungroomed and unkempt; but then again somtimes I feel that if we are human beings and individuals are allowed to flourish as who we are in an unconventional and unbiased society; then long hair can be colorful and beautiful and exemplify the human spirit in us males. Thank you for reading and I hope you understand.

Still I can't think of a crowd who will enjoy this more and a reminder won't hurt.

Check out the photos of Eddie Baxter, a 25-year-old customer service worker of Brooks Avenue. Radcliffe, who gets about everywhere by unicycle. And Oh yeah, he's got gorgeous long red hair almost to his knees.

I think you're gonna like what he has to say.

hey Guys

Just posting a growth update! Appreciate feedback!

Does anyone have a hair crush on anyone???

Maybe a famous person, actor or musician?

You have pictures of him/her and thinking:
Ooh that hair is sooo great!!!

My own favorite is definetly Dave Mustaine from Megadeth

Wish my hair can look lika that in maybe 3,4 years =) =)

All the best // jimho85, Jim

I'm not against long hair and have had it on and off, but do
some of you ever desire change and go short?

This is a picture of my current length.
Started in january with 3 mm buzzcut.

At the moment I don´t like this length.
I feel kinda bored with this MacGyver, Patrik Swayze, Jon BonJovi hairstyle...

I want it longer,check my previous post about hair crush.

Take care // jimho85, Jim

Hi everyone,
I'm checking in with another update, 64 Months. I've made it to butt length over the past few months, so time to celebrate! Haha
Thank you for posting your updates, it's nice to see fellow longhairs on their journeys. Keep it growing :)
Cheers
Philip

Hello guys :) i just wanted to post my official 2 and a half year progress pic. I have learned alot about myself, and my hair type during this hair growth journey. A few times, i had contemplated on cutting my hair but it was shortlived. I feel that i have slowed down growth wise but i think that is because my hair is wavy and curls up on the ends. I turned 37 years old in October, only air dry my hair and take biotin pills daily. I am overall happy with my hair progress, and look foreard to achieving more length. Take care all !!

Hey all, I've come to this forums as a last resort before giving up on growing my hair out and cutting it off. I've been growing it out for just over 6 months and it's gone terrible. As you can see in the picture above its a mop that I can't do anything with. If you have any advice at how I could try style it it would be appreciated. I have tried wearing a hat I bought but my hair is so thick it doesn't look good (I'm thinking about trying a different hat). Some other questions that I have are:

1. If I keep growing it will I eventually be able to style it like "Harry Styles" (Before he cut it)
2. Should I get it trimmed? (Havent cut it since I've been growing it out).
3. What products should I use and when? (Have been washing it every couple days, that's all)

All advice would be greatly appreciated and would help stop me wasting 6 months of growth by cutting it off.

Cheers in advance :)

Braid Combo Thing!

Half Pony-Tail and length from the back. Peace!

on the banks of the Mokelumne River, deep in the canyon.

I wasn't planning on taking hair pictures, so the condition wasn't the best...but the light was very nice!

A mostly quiet one for me, used an old standby costume. On my way out the door...

Does anyone know who this guy is? There have been several videos of him over the past year or so, under different names.

Hey guys !! Just wanted to share my 29th month of progress to you guys. I also turned 37 years old 4 days ago, and landed a new IT job with my county. They dont mind that my hair is long which is a huge relief for me. take care guys !

Here I am with Chief Knok-A-Homa, formally of the Atlanta Braves, at a Pow-Wow at Indian Springs Park, Ga. They are having a Pow-Wow this week-end. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

Hi everybody
some of you might remember me, I am Mark from Slovakia, I posted several photos here about a year and a half ago. My hair has been long all this time and it has got even a little bit longer :)
this photo was taken a couple of months ago while I was spending a weekend in the Tatra Mountain - it is a mountain range on the border between my country and Poland.

best wishes to all!

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Current Progress...

Hello gents old and new. I used to be a regular poster on this great site (to which I owe having been able to endure two awkward stages). This place didn't only teach me about hair, the site and the journey really teach a lot of life lessons. Altogether we become stronger and more able to deal with all the things presented to us. To judgemental people we say it's just hair but when you have to learn to be who you are and embrace it, it's a lot more.

I sort of stopped posting and just lurked at times. Life had me busy with stuff. Over the past 5 to 6 years I've been adding tattoos and piercing stuff to my long hair. I love it all. I've been lucky to run into very talented artists and I love the meaning and the statement my ink conveys.. My hair has been long all this time (I couldn't see it any other way). I briefly considered dreadlocks but changed my mind. I guess the hair is just so normal to me by now that the need to come here for advice ceased to exist. I'm back for the community though and today I have a big update. I changed my hair color. I always wanted this color and in the end it is my hair. It IS VERY DRYING to do this but I was ready to pay the price, with common sense it's not so bad. Please don't give me too much of a hard time for all the chemicals. Peace.

A couple months ago, I caved in and cut my hair all off.

My husband was pressuring me and I folded. I was ambivalent about how I felt about it for a few weeks.

But now I wish hadn't cut it off. I just saw an old picture of me, and I looked great with it, way better than I thought I did at the time.

Well, here it goes again...

Hey guys, little update. The whole back can tie up near the top, my sides are tucked behind my ears here but the rest falls over it, getting there... My manbun is not too far away now... Just a few more months! :-)

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Hello, everybody! I'd like to introduce myself. Name's Riko, I am from Sweden. Age 39. I have been longhaired practically all my life. For the past few years my hair is down to shoulder blades. I like this length. It looks great and easy enough to maintain.
Best wishes to everybody!

Hi all,
It has been about 1 year since I cut my hair. It was a stupid mistake and I regretted it immediately. I have enjoyed all of your inspirational photos and they have kept me going. I can't wait to get to the 2 year mark. I believe then I will be at least content with the length. Of course, if I can keep growing it even longer after then, I plan on it. Thanks for looking and keep it growing!

Ted

Here is where I am on current progress!

Hey, Gang! Thought I'd post a couple of recent pictures. Been growing about four years, but not without trims along the way. I'm pretty happy with the results so far.

I don't seem to get any guff about my hair, and if anybody thinks I look 'like a girl' they seem to keep it to themselves. But I'm going on 60 years old now, so probably the age gap that LHIA refers to is in effect.

In June I moved from Gold Coast, Australia to Colorado Springs, USA. I don't notice any difference in the way I'm received by others in the two places, although CS has a reputation as being a conservative place. BTW, as I'm retired military i am frequently on the area military bases for various reasons and no discernable reactions there unless it's behind my back.

I'm retired and not seeking work at this time, so employer/potential employer reaction is not a factor.

My hair is now mid-back length. I'm maintaining this length until I decide to grow it further. Monthly trims, besides maintaining the length, seem to keep the ends looking nice. It's not always as curly as in the pictures, just after a washing. I like it curly but am unwilling to use a curling iron or some such to keep it that way all the time.

Hope all are well. For the Jews on the board, shana tova and a good inscription for the next year!

Don

So in the last two months I've noticed that just running my hand through my hair will produce a lot of flakes. And my scalp gets itchy after 2 days bc it generates oil kinda fast, which tends to prompt more flakes to fall.It's weird because it's never been a problem of mine in the past two years of growing my hair out. Now that I have the issue, I have no idea how to handle it (I don't want to use dandruff shampoo because from what i understand it tends to be rougher than regular shampoo).

Any advice would be appreciated, my dudes

"You should get a haircut you look like a girl"

Women getting buzz cuts

I don't know much about horses, but I know that only horses and humans can grow long manes. This is truly a magnificent horse:

The video is the one from 14 July, and one of the commenters, a lady says: How I feel right now with my long hair and not a care in the world that my split ends are like four inches deep.

Hoping this will appeal to any of you who like horses.

Anthony

Been reflecting on the journey of growing long hair lately and felt like I'd share some of the thoughts I had. It's super long since its basically me splicing together some journal entries, but it might be interesting to someone.

One of the things that a lot of people mention when they grow out their hair are all the comments they get. People criticizing them, telling them to cut, etc. It seems like the majority of people aren't supportive, though there are probably a few out there for everyone. I have been thinking about why I thought that was and realized that people generally have a hard time with change and growing hair out changes what you look like relative to the mental image/perception they have of you, and they don't get what they expect.
I also found it interesting that people don't seem to see the growth as continuous. For me it seems to just inch along bit by bit every day. But then again I am looking in the mirror, watching the growth carefully, and experiencing all the small changes every day. There is no reason for them to notice such incremental differences and I think they just pick up on the big milestones or tune in every few weeks or months to notice something's different when it finally reaches a breaking point and triggers the mental alert that you aren't the same. It must be strange to see someone who has always had a buzz cut with hair getting in their eyes, or see them from behind and not recognize them because their hair is down passed their collar. The most comments I got was the first time I wore a ponytail out. Loose long hair to up is a dramatic difference in appearance and all it takes is 10 seconds and a hair tie.
Fortunately it seems that people start to mellow out after a while. I think part of that is because when you are growing your hair out something is significantly different every few months and there's no chance to really digest what is going on and settle into a new status quo before it is different again. At some point your hair is just long, they've seen you with a ponytail or bun, etc. Finally they get a chance to establish and new baseline image of you and whether they like it or not they are getting what they expect.
I have also found it interesting how I have changed. I got to see my hair grow ever so slowly and so my image of myself has simple shifted incrementally to one of me with long hair, but I had a ton of milestones to mark my progress. Experiencing new sensations with my hair getting in my eyes, then mouth. Hair brushing on my neck. Hair blowing around in a breeze. The difference between how it feels in a ponytail or bun or loose. Even more negative types of things like getting it stuck in a zipper of a jacket are kind of exciting.
Really interesting to me though, has been to realize all of the different habits and routines that I have developed as my hair has gotten longer. There are so many things you don't have to do or think about when your hair is short, and most of them a really small reflex type things now. I brush my hair out of my face without think about it or pull it out of the way when I put on my back pack or zip up a jacket. I comb it every morning and evening and had to make time at first, but now its just built in to my routine. I have to make sure I've got the right shampoo and conditioner and maybe some oil. I always have hair ties around after learning the hard way and being without in times of need a few times. I had to learn how to tie a nice ponytail or how to bun my hair, plus how to comb and brush it properly so I didn't destroy my scalp or hair.
Most of those things are milestones I made note of on the journey, but then you just kind of pass them and they are done. You don't consciously think about how you are incorporating them, but it is crazy how they really build up in the end. While I would have loved to instantly have long hair, looking back I'm not sure I could have handled it. I am positive I would have gotten frustrated with all of these things. It is definitely fortunate that I had a chance to learn and build them up over time to the point that I don't have to give any of them a second thought any more.
Long hair has also really taught me a lot about confidence. I thought I was relatively immune to peer pressure compared to some of my friends and classmates, but I realized how much I cared about what people thought. With some things that matters, but hair is just hair in the end and shouldn't be as big of a deal as it is. It was tough getting through the awkward stage and ignoring everything. Then I realized I was really self-conscious about wearing it differently around people. I would wear a ponytail in my room, but whip it out if someone knocked on the door for a week or 2 before I got up the guts to let anyone see. Slowly though I have embraced my hair and have learned not to worry so much about how I am perceived and that is a big benefit to the journey.

http://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CarlMcCoy4-hires.jpg

http://www.namespedia.com/image/Nephilim_7.jpg

http://66.media.tumblr.com/8f91224a163fc8349d83d55f69d07cd6/tumblr_monam9jFRd1r6vgalo1_500.jpg

for those who are unfamiliar with him, he is the front man for the very well known goth rock band, Fields of the Nephilim.

imho, this man should be a HUGE role model for all guys wanting long hair.

the rugged spaghetti western image definitely works for him as this dude ain't no pretty boy.

If Clint Eastwood's character had long hair I think he would have been similar to Carl!

Hi, everyone! It's been a while. Mostly because I don't think my hair is getting any longer, or at least it seems to be growing very slowly. No matter, I'm still really happy to finally be a longhair at 45 years old.

Also just made the decision to go for terminal length. Why not?

HI,

I've had long hair for about 2 years now. In the past month or so, It has become knotted and the knot is getting bigger.

Is my only recourse to cut it off? If so, I'm going to have to cut the rest of it too as it's going to look bad to have long hair on my sides but not in the back, where the knot is.

I'd be curious to hear if there's any other recourse. Thanks.

Pic hopefully attached.

Cheers,

John

Hi Guys. I'm new here, I always prefer the short hair (even shaved) but I think it´s time to try something diferent.

I have been "away" for a long time, but not to the barber shop! Here's my three-year update almost day for day since my last hair-butchering (September 2013).

Growth seems slower with the length, but I am just taking it as it goes. I'll be at terminal length any time between now and two years from now. We'll see.

Bravo to others on this board also growing their locks.

Best wishes,

Anthony

Well i did it.

I trimmed off about eight inches to even up the ends.

I got tired of how bad the ends looked so I chopped off about
eight inches. I hete to lose that much length but I also hated
the way the ends looked.

So now the hair is at nipple length, i'm wondering if I can get it
longer without damage. Using coooanut oil didn't seem to help the
ends. I'm at a loss as to what is causing the damage to ends.
Old age? (I'm 62 years old now.)

Hopefully this will be as short as it gets.

Recent "selfie style" pic taken today.
Started in jan 9 with 3mm Buzz cut.

Hair has improved in thickness, and has changed color from "rattish brown" to medium blonde.

So now its 3 inches (8cm).
Hair can cover my ears but i pulled iut back for the photo.

Looks like famous Macgyver mullet ala 1985 =)

from Sweden
//jimho85

Made it fo 28 months !! Time sure has flown by . Keep the hair flowing guys !

Nothing too exciting here, but this is an update photo after 2 months of growth. Still a long way to go!

I was looking at some old pics. This is how "long" my hair was ion December 2012...barely touching my shoulders...not considering myself as a long hair yet....

I've been growing my hair since February 1, 2016 and it's September 17, 2016 today I've been growing my hair for 7 months now it reaches the bottom of my nose I started from a buzz cut is that good hair growth or should it be longer by now? 8 used to get it trimmed a little but I stopped and just let it all grow I have really curly hair when it's wet but then when it drys up its gets all frizzy and less curly

Hey guys, just a little update. I'm a little over 6 months now, hair every morning is awkward as it flicks out at the bottom and I have to maintain it but try to as little as possible to avoid damaging it.

Thanks :-)

Hi again,
in August I hit my 62 month mark of hair growth and I decided to make a little series of videos to document my hair going from "dry" to oily in 8 days. I thought it could be interesting for those who have long hair or want to have long hair. Also some of the videos turned out to be really good! ...and some didn't, I'm still learning how to make videos.
Anyway, thank you for the support I've received from you on this board! I hope you're well,
cheers,
Philip

Hi,

Anyone here trimming their hair to maintain a certain length? I am finding in my case that belt length or longer hair is too long for me.

Darrin

Just posting a photo of my hair growth in 7 years. I've only ever had an inch trim and that was about a year ago. My hair ends right before my waist.

I started growing both of them at about the same time. I have always had a relatively short beard but never anything even approaching long hair. I've wanted to try long hair for years and guess all the hipsters growing it out finally got me to take the plunge. I have really been enjoying my mountain man look, but my wife says there is just too much hair at this point and I have to choose one or the other. I am fairly certain she'd prefer I cut my hair. She likes the beard (always has), though perhaps would like it trimmed up a bit. I have been leaning the other way though. I have found it a lot harder to grow out my hair and really enjoy having it long. It's a whole different feel and I am a fan of the look. I was joking with her that it had just hit puberty since I can finally tie it back comfortably but it is more of a tuft than tail, but she has been insistent. Been giving it some thought but figured I get some opinions on here since I have come here for inspiration from time to time and you all seem like a kind-hearted bunch. This is definitely a biased audience, but I guess I am a biased petitioner. Appreciate any opinions on the matter or my growth.

on a YouTube video is probably on this guy.

Anyone got any better suggestions?

I'd like to officially welcome Philip who has now been entered in our Users' Directory. You have one outstanding mane and you have already served as a major inspiration to me as I'm currently trying for terminal and noticing increasing length. I apologize for it taking a while for the registration to be completed.

I'd like to extend the invitation to all who have been posting for at least a month - you're welcome to send a photo and a description of yourself and you'll be added to the directory. Once you've been added, your avatar will show in your posts as long as you enter the email address that you used when you applied.

I feel like Mickey Rourke from the wrestler. A bit aged in life but down and out. For a while I was unemployed and having trouble landing a job for the longest time.

I am a Rocker at heart. Deep down inside I am holding on to a dream to be in a band. HA, I just woke up having some coffee and in my dream I was surrounded by like 6 guitars.

Point is this. My hair is down to my upper/mid chest in length. But getting a job was important. After sleeping around on peoples couches for the past year and everyones perception has changed towards me since I grew my hair out long, it's been pretty rough.

Hell, I'm still wary of the police even more so as sometimes longhairs are more of a target than in normal. Kinda like that song by Crosby Stills Nash Young where he "almost cuts his hair" - Maybe we been there.

So I put on my game face. I was really attacking the job market with everything I got. Sending out resumes like a mad man. You would be surprised what wearing dress pants, an ironed shirt and tie would do for a man bun and a clean shaven face.

It's like I don't even have the man bun. I'm an undercover Long hair. I've been able to land several job interviews, 1 was a managerial position in training. I was questioned on the hair once. The other interviews the man bun wasn't even brought up.

I just started a training program to be a bus driver. No qualms or hang ups about the hair so far. The plan is to work and save money. Then to start the freakiest, sickest band you ever seen on the side.

I'm a psycho freak wild child rocker on the inside, but don't tell anyone I said that. So to you guys out there who think you can't make it in the real world or feel discriminated against. You can always go under cover like I did. Get real meticulous on the way you dress and tie the hair back and put on your game face.

I'm a spy for now but when the weekends come watch out.

Parents, being typical strict asian parents can't stand it, but I'm pushing through and loving it more every day.

Hi everyone! I have been quiet for a few months, I thought it's time for another post. Here is a portrait which I like. My ends are not in the picture, so I'll write you a hair update: It's at tailbone length, ends are getting frizzier than before but I'm still wanting it to grow longer.

Keep it growing! :)

I just wanted to let those of you with whom I've kept in touch via Facebook that I've had my account there permanently deleted. Call me old fashioned, but speaking for myself, life was better (and time put to better use) before the advent of that type of social media. I've been an artist all my life, and have noticed that, over the past several years, my actual creative output has undergone a tremendous downturn. Some of this can be attributed to actual time wasted online, largely on Facebook, and also to the truly mind-altering effect social media has on people, even when they're not using it (see the article linked below for more information on this topic).

I'm grateful that the MLHH has remained unchanged, over the many years that I've been a member of this community. The format of our beloved hyperboard is beautiful in its simplicity, and requires a degree of "human-ness" that I feel has been lost in the quagmire of newer forms of online social interaction. Thanks to EVERY ONE OF YOU, who have made it (and continue to make it) what it is.

Our friend, the late, great Bill Choisser, said it best: "When I dream, I never dream I'm on Facebook."

With warm regards,

Validus

Well, not exactly, but the music, clothes and hair are!

any of you guys familiar with this British Band fronted by Rosalie Cunningham?

hopefully this band will set a new trend and not just musically.

no more clipper cuts! ;-)

Hey guys,

I hope you’re all have a great summer. It’s been busy here on the bamboo farm – one of our best years ever, plus I’m still working full time as an R.N., so it’s been just crazy in my neck of the woods, but I like being busy, so no complaints. In addition to everything else, we’ve been finalizing the plans for the new home that we are going to be building. Anyway, just thought I would take a few minutes to say hi and post a recent picture of my hair growth. Take care. All the best,

Marx

Hi all.

Just a quick update...it's gorgeous weather here in Nottingham so forgive the red nose lol.

Scott

Keeping my hair at mid back length. however, I occasionally (just this morning ,for instance) encounter a rogue strandthat that in a short time is wasit length or longer. this is not a shed hair caughr up. I isolated this to the root.. If only all my hair grew that fast.... Any explanation for this express growth?

Hello all.

I'm Lee from Liverpool, England and turning 30 next week. I used to have long hair and post on these boards about 10 years ago briefly, but I am growing it out again (already 5 months into it, hair moves when I turn my head already).

My only downside to growing it out is my hair is thinning on top as opposed to when I was younger and I will post a pic soon.

This picture inspired me to re-grow my hair. How cool is it? :-)

Time sure is flying !!! Take care all of my friends :)

Nearly 3 years without haircut

been 4 years without a cut or trim. I haven't posted any updates for a while as it looks about the same for the past 18 months or so. Just wish I grew it out years ago.

Hi everyone,
I have been quiet for a while, but now I found some time for another update. My long hair journey is reaching 5 years this month and it's kind of a big thing for me. :) Also I've wanted to try out my recording equipment, so I've made a video and now it's on my youtube channel (I hope I won't regret this, haha... no no no)
Above are some pictures taken from the video. Below is the link to the video itself.
With the warm weather, it's really nice to be outside with a T-shirt and feel the hair on my arms and elbows.

Good vibes to you, I hope you're well!
Philip

As the months go by, I am feeling more and more like my old self.

This keeps the hair out of my face, but lets me maintain the freedom of having most of it down.

I was wondering how I can change my profile picture. My hair is much longer now than in my profile pic and I want to update it. Thanks.

Hey dudes, long time lurker (SPOOKY!) I've seen some really awesome hair here, you dudes are just awesome! Wondering if anybody can help me?

I've been growing my hair since 2009-ish (for the second time) and well it's been stuck at nipple length for about 2 years now! very annoying because I'd really love a waist length mane.

I trim my hair every 6 months taking off as little as need be but can't progress :( Can anyone share some tips with us on maximising the chances of achieving said goal of a beautiful long healthy mane?

Cheers guys

Here is another pic from the photo shoot...

This is my bands recent photo shoot picture. I am the long haired one bottom center.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and summer weather. I just completed a fresh henna redo so figured why not take the opportunity to do an outdoor selfie pic in the bright sunshine. I just love how the sun brings out the color :) I've been doing the henna for a number of years now and have never regretted it. I have no idea what my natural color would look like anymore but given my age I like this better than what it would look like otherwise. Cheers

Mârk

At new years eve 2015-16

I BUZZED my shoulder length hair off!!! From 13 inches to 3 mm (0.12 inches?) in just 5 minutes.

My hair has grown since then and its now at 7cm or 2.75 inches.

My hair and myself also suffering from my divorce. After 5 years of marriage I am now single at age 31, and have my own place since July 1st. We didn´t got any kids...

So. Alt 1: Should I get Hair extensions.

Or. Alt 2: Should I just take my vitamins an just wait 2 years for it to grow out.

All tips kindly appreciated =)

I was alot on this forum around 2008-2009 prioe my marriage. Ill post a picture from 2008. Same hair length as i Buzzed off in New year.

Thanks for the kind and open atmosphere in this forum. I feel very welcome here.

Take care
// Jim / jimho85

I used to post on this board under a different name, I think the last time I updated was my 15th month of hair growth - so it has been a while. Just thought I would stop in with this progress pic. I cut off an inch and fixed my split-ends in early May.

I know name changes are not encouraged, but it is necessary for me to change it at this time.

Good to stop in and see a lot of great progress guys! Keep growin!

I will be 54 in September,still no grey & still trying to reach waist length.

Hi everyone...although I haven't been on here for a while I have continued growing my hair...it's been a steady process but finally at the stage where I feel like a longer....this picture was taken this morning post-shower so slightly frizzy...but I love the thickness and colour.

Scott from Nottingham

Went in for a split-end trim and came out with braids. My stylist is the best.

I find this man veery handsome =)

Hey guys,
It's been about 15 months from a length of about 1/2 inch to what it is today. Overall, I'm pleased with how it has been growing out, considering that there is only so much of it left to grow. I'm just trying to make the best of what I've got. I think I'm starting to look like an aging hippie, which is fine with me.
All the best to all of you.
-Marx

I haven't posted in a long time, but I still check comments and pictures. this picture of me was from a few months ago, (May, I believe.) It is the most recent one I have.

Just checking in with my monthly progress ! Take care all my friends :)

Hi guys

Been a while since I posted an update. I've been growing my hair for a little over three years. I'd like at least another 12".

Best
RB

I don't think he asked enough women. what do you think?

Hello gang ! I have really enjoyed 25 months of hair growth from a buzz cut and have learned alot about patience and willpower. The longer my hair gets the happier I become. I guess that happiness has been noticed by family and I seem to have inspired my father and my brother. They are determined to grow out their own hair. My father has made it to 13 months so far, and my brother is 5 months in. Here is me at almost 26 months in. Take care all !

Hi everybody
I posted some photos about half a year ago, now it is time for update
I am in the 6th year of my long hair journey and really enjoying it ! I try different hairstyles, I wear it loose (but not often) I really like ponytail and braid - I think the braid hairstyle looks cool... :)

Best wishes from Austria

Shampoo once a week with Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Oil shampoo. Apply Kiehl’s Fruit Oil Conditioner, then rinse to dry. Use leave in conditioner every morning. Use the hair salon every 4 months. Trim myself in between.

For facial sun spots that developed regardless of long hair cover, I have a dermatologist apply the liquid nitrogen gun to remove the facial skin blemishes. 15 zaps for $75.

I have enjoyed sharing the “Other Posts” data base with Bill over the years on MLHHB. I tried in vain to provide something similar to Bill’s comments. I could not keep up. I just couldn’t do it. Bill was just too intellectually ahead. So I just posted pictures and gave up.

Please keep Bill’s last posts combined with me. To show the male body with very long hair as the most wonderful aspect of the physical beauty of the human being. Bill wanted to keep this going above all else.

Thanks again.

Don

Some facts about North Korea. (Note the number of approved hair styles. Oh and the no jeans.)

http://www.knowable.com/a/25-mind-blowing-facts-about-north-korea-dont-say-we-didnt-warn-you-?utm_content=inf_10_3136_2&tse_id=INF_109041d049d511e6b0f893264c132f23

Hi everyone,
I was a pretty regular reader and occasional contributor to the mlhh about 5 years ago, or so. I cut my hair, and to this point I haven't grown it back out, but I have wanted to do so several times and am contemplating it.
I've attached a pic of myself back when I was a regular here. Hopefully I can summon enough willpower to get through the awkward phase again...!!!
It's really good to see the MLHH is still around, and I recognize a few names from long ago, too, so it's good to see you all still around, too!

Just wanted to say hello to those who may remember me ... I've been gone for 8 years. Contemplating a return to the board as well as long hair ... Hope all is well...

I have a pen pal who love mullets and rattails on men. While I agree that both hairstyles are attractive, I prefer VERY LONG mullets and rattails on men (like the one in the included photo). Has anyone else seen such beauty?

Thanks to Raymond for this suggestion, I am posting a "starting out" pic from where I am today. I'll post monthly updates, and hopefully in about 18-20 months I'll be back to being a respectable longhair again!

Thanks for welcoming me back, everyone. It's good to be back among my people :)

Philip (Aeyrim)

About 10 years ago I joined this and a couple other hair boards.

Hair then...

Hey bros,

I have been allowing my hair to grow freely for sixty-three (63) months. I have had one (1) trim of my hair in Mar., 2015. At present my hair is collar bone length and some hairs extend to almost my nipples when I pull them.
I am very happy with my hair. I am definitely a born long hair. I intend to let my hair grow to terminal length. I perceive that my hair is still growing, albeit slowly.
My question to you, my brother long hairs is, is there something I might do to help facilitate the growth of my hair?.

Your long haired bro,

Raymond

As some of you may have noticed the mlhh was missing the last several days. Our domain had expired and the site was taken down but I was able to lobby for an extension until we can get that renewed.This all came to our attention recently as we need to dig up extra funds to cover the cost. I'm hoping we can keep the hyperboard going for a very long time for future guys with longhair to benefit from. Please bear with us as we get this matter settled .Thank you all :) Cheers

Mârk

Before I begin my rant, let me just say that, for the most part, I am really enjoying this forum and I do not wish to offend anyone. However, when I feel offended I will not be silent about it. I feel an obligation to speak out, in the hope that I might create some positive change in the world. I have been a civil rights activist for most of my life. How people treat each other is very important to me. Although I am not at all a religious person, I do subscribe to the adage of Do Unto OthersÂ…

There is a high level on consciousness on this forum about people being treated differently, or poorly, because of the length of their hair (or even just being perceived differently or poorly). I think that we can all agree that to make broad assumptions or stereotypes about men with long hair is just not right. We are a very diverse group of men and to say that all men with long hair are [fill in the blank], is in my opinion a display of ignorance. To actually say that directly to a man with long hair displays a lack of respect and sensitivity. We should evaluate others based on what is in their heads, not what is on their heads. I have seen a great deal of sensitivity and respect on this forum for people who are different than the “norm”.

I am writing this in the hope of raising awareness that men with receding hair lines, men who are balding, or who are bald, whatever that means (at what point does a receding hairline morph into BALD?) deserve the same respect and consideration as anyone else. To make broad assumptions or stereotypes about men with balding hair is just not right. I do not think that comments made on this forum about balding men were in any way intentionally malicious or meant to offend. I imagine that all of us at times have offended others without meaning to, so please take this in a spirit of friendship. I think it is important to have open communication and let friends know how you feel. In the short time that I have been on this forum my bald-headed appearance has been referred to as looking like a walnut. I have been told that balding guys hate buns and that balding guys are jealous people because we do not have as much hair as other people. Please think about this.

If you think I am being overly sensitive, there may be some truth in this (my husband has been telling me, “You’re just too sensitive” for 22 years). But how I feel is how I feel and I just thought it important to get it off my chest (or head, as the case may be). And while I’m at it I’ll post a photo from last week when James and I were vacationing in the mountains of North Carolina. This is about nine and a half months growth on the places where it is growing : )

Hi all, I'm at around 7 inches now, about chin-length, and I plan to grow it until it's maybe a few inches past shoulder length. I've been there before, and I love how it looks when it's a little wavy (it can get like that a little when it hits my shoulder/collar), though usually it's really straight and I don't really like it like that. I've read a little about curling but I don't want to do anything that can damage it (i.e., heat, perms). I've read you can just use curlers with wet hair, and in the Victorian Era people just wet their hair and used different methods, of course that only lasts until you wash it again.

Anyway I curious about any advice or tips people here might have. Thanks

What is the email to use for Paypal donations?

Taken today. Still showing some length gains but not alot.

Just wanted to post a pic :) I am less than a week away from my 25 month mark. Thanks for all of the support on this board !

Hey guys. So I managed to do a decent braid this morning. First time! My BF has braided my hair before but this is the first time I have been able to do one that looks good on myself. Very excited.

More pics!

Here is my update after 2 years absence. I would rather not go into what made me unregister here, just wanted to let every know I still have long hair.

I started becoming a regular here in 2003, the first few years of having longhair made this site indispensable for me. I'm 32 years old and I'm back in michigan. I lived in nyc for 7 years.

Well, you walk into a restaurant all strung out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you as you're shaking off the cold
You pretend it doesn't bother you, but you just want to explode

Most times you can't hear 'em talk, other times you can
All the same old clichés, is it woman, is it man?
And you always seem outnumbered, so you don't dare make a stand

"Turn the Page" by Bob Seeger

More pics!

Some may remember I tried for terminal length about three years ago. I definitely got it to my longest ever but then got discouraged with my ends and cut it shorter. My hair hasn't been cut since last summer and I've been pretty much doing benign neglect. It's starting to feel quite long again now so the thought occurred to me of trying again. I also think of Bill and other longtime longhairs here who have grown to terminal and feel a bit incomplete having never explored that territory. Perhaps this might be my little tribute to Bill.

This was my hair yesterday, a few hours after being washed. The frizz factor is very much in evidence.

This was taken this evening. Day two hair with less frizz...

My son was in the backyard yesterday with me and wanted to get in on the fun. This was his first "hair" picture with me.

For comparison, this was about the longest it got last time. I'm not sure but I'm thinking I'm probably a year away from reaching that point.

I'm not going to change my activities to do this. I know cycling takes a heavy toll. I'll continue to braid it while doing this. What I am going to pay attention to more is detangling with lots of conditioner while in the shower. If I skip this for a few showers, I'm left with severe tangles that are not only bad for the hair but try my patience. I also haven't used coconut oil in ages and might try doing an application of that every so often.

Is there anyone else who has never tried for terminal length who might be interested in joining me?

This is my current hair length. Sorry for the low quality photos, my web cam doesn't take them very well. Just wanted to post an update of my current progress. Peace and God Bless!

I hate this subject, but our finances are low and the domain name needs to be renewed before June 23rd. Any small donations would be greatly appreciated.

Scott

Happy Memorial Day to you folks, I hope all of you are doing great.

I can’t begin to describe how surreal it is to have rediscovered this board and how it hasn’t changed one bit in all these years. It was in 2002 as a 19 year old that I first stumbled upon this board and started posting my pics and questions. In an era devoid of “social media”, I was so happy to have found a little place on the internet where we all spoke unfettered about our love for long hair.

As I turned 20 and headed out into doing an MBA, I promptly cut my hair. Only to grow it back between 2006-2008. But I honestly thought that was it – the last hurrah. But here I am once again, still working in the corporate world and still finding a way to keep my hair long.

IÂ’m putting together a chronological collage so to speak just to share the journey since the first time I came upon this board.

Right now, IÂ’ve been growing my hair since May 2014. It feels good to have completed the two year anniversary.
On a side note, I feel that my ends have curled up quite a bit and my hair especially at the back isnÂ’t growing as fast as it should. IÂ’ve also noticed that my hair at the ends is very frizzy and I have some split ends as well.
I havenÂ’t had any trims during the last 2 years at all. Do you think it would be beneficial to have a minor trim in order to get rid of the split ends and the boost the growth of the hair? Any other suggestions or tips you might have as well would also be more than welcome.

PS: The fact that the look and feel of the board is still the same as the early 2000s is something else :)

Hey there!

I've been lurking around here for a very long time and my last "update" was from 24 month mark.

I must confess, curly hair looks cool but, it takes me an hour or more below the shower to detangle it using conditioner after using the shampoo. I don't want to give up and using chemicals on it to be easier to comb and reduce the volume, I like the way it is (Not my family, they've trying to convince me to use the "Brazilian Keratin Treatment" or by other words "Getting it Straight", but I don't care of what they say anymore so I just keep ignoring then)

Here's some new pics I took, it's reaching 40 months (3 years and 3 months) by the next few weeks without any trims.

And here what looks like when a curl is "pulled":

I dunno about the current lenght of it, because since it's curly, it tricks me out everytime I try to measure it but I know it's growing because it's getting heavier by the time hahaha.

Take care people!

Hey guys! I posted here a while back and stopped but I wanted to share some progress pics.

I've been thoroughly enjoying the long hair journey. It makes me feel so unique and like it fits me. To be honest I have had thoughts of cutting my hair but I am literally just months away from being able to tie every strand back.

This journey has taught me:
-PATIENCE
-not worrying what people think/confidence through bad hair days and the awkward stage
-to be myself
-to have a strong will
-long term commitment

I hope everybody is having a great Friday and wanted to post my 2 year anniversary for not only my hair journey, but the journey to find my true self. Be safe all :)

It's temporary labor, although it feels great. Before, I haven't labored seriously since September 2015 and getting rejected from various job interviews.

So a bit of a cool story comes as follows!

At my high school, one of the teachers there has hair that nearly touches his shoulders. Now, keep in mind that he usually scowls, and is sort of intimidating looking, especially with the long hair. So yesterday, I decided to send him an email, telling him how awesome his long hair is, how he should grow it longer, and how his hair gives me motivation to grow mine long. I saw him get the email, and I saw him smile for the first time. I didn't really think he would message me back, but he did, saying that we should have a "lengthy discussion" (his words not mine) tomorrow morning about our hair journeys! I'm really excited, especially since the conversation is with a male teacher with long hair. I'll message back on this board after the conversation.

Friends and fellow members of MLHH,

It was with great sadness that we learned this morning that Bill Choisser passed away last night. Longtime members know Bill well. My first post at MLHH was way back in 1999 but Bill was with this site from its inception. Not only that, but he wrote most of the code for the siteÂ’s operations both for the board itself and the behind-the-scenes parts.

Bill was a remarkable engineer and extremely smart with computers. In fact, Bill was pretty much smart at everything. His writing was amazing, impeccable with perfect grammar and spelling, but it went well beyond that. He wrote in such a way to reach the heart and soul of men for whom having long hair is very important. His seminal treatise “On Being a Longhair” found in the Links section, remains the best guide for such men. It speaks to all men with this interest but it especially is geared to those of us with longhair identities. Such men simply do not feel whole without having long hair and as a born longhair himself, Bill could relate in a special way. This document has been translated into several languages.

Bill had his own battles before he finally could become his full self and grow out his hair. On a personal level, this meant so much to me as I was born into a high-control organization that hates longhairs. I suffered considerable angst as I wrestled with my longhair identity while also being so indoctrinated with other beliefs. Bill and I shared many an email as he helped me to see that God couldnÂ’t possibly be so petty.

Bill served as one of the first moderators at the site before the moderators were even named. Bill then set up guidelines when the level of activity at MLHH warranted a group of named moderators. He continued to serve not only as a moderator but also the tech crew chief responsible for keeping MLHH running. He helped us deal with many technical issues that those of us without deep knowledge of computers and code would know nothing about.

It was an honor to finally meet Bill in December 2014. My family was visiting San Francisco and I was able to meet Bill, his partner Larry and Ken. We first met at a park and then walked to a restaurant for lunch. We kept on a walking tour of other parts of the city before finally stopping at his house. Bill was in pretty good health at that point having mostly recovered finally from a very serious health scare that first occurred in 2006. In the months after I saw him, Bill reported being able to walk long distances again. Unfortunately, this good health was not to stay his for very long.

IÂ’d like to pass along my condolences to his partner Larry and the many friends of his who are mourning the loss of this great man.
The attached photo is from that day I met Bill in San Francisco.

Jason

What do you all think started the "short hair" trend?

Something funny happened this morning.

My wife of 34 years mentioned that my hair was getting fairly long and that I should think of stopping letting them grow when they reach waist length . All these years she’s been used to see me with very short business like hair cuts and never really supported my life long dream of having very long hair.... But to her credit, she has recently stopped criticizing my long hair since I was given very positive feedbacks in front of her from quite a few women (and 2 men!) during our latest vacation together. But I want to go to terminal length! So I answered “NO dear!” and mentioned “God willing, I intend to grow them much longer...at least until I’d be able to tickle my ba...s with them!!!”. I started to laugh! She turned around and gave me sort of a smile. Is she finally turning around and starting to “like” my long hair?... I don’t know but I sure hope so!

HereÂ’s a pic from this morning.

Anyway, has this situation with your S.O. ever happened to any of you?

Even though I had been wearing a man-bun for almost as long as I had my hair long, which I started growing out in 2007, I noticed an increase in the popularity of other men wearing their hair in a bun and top knot in the past two years. If you have a picture of you wearing a man bun or top knot, I would like to see it. There is even a site dedicated to the man-bun hair style that you should go check it out:

http://www.manbunhairstyle.net

Matthew M

I am a 58 year old man and am thinking of growing my hair out again but this time a little more drastic. When is to old to old.

Hi Guys, it's been a long time since I've posted here... Here's my 26th month update with a couple of trims...

I thought some of you would be interested in this video and link I found on MSN: A Norwegian naval officer is getting hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers because he's basically Thor in real life. His name is Lasse Matberg, and he's a military officer. Apparently Norway doesn't require the regulatory buzz cuts employed in the US. There's a shot of him in uniform towards the end of the video clip with his hair up in a loose 'man-bun'. In addition, he's done modelling, and is an athlete who has competed in multiple Tough Mudder challenges. Link added below goes to his Instagram account. The comparison to Thor is pretty self-explanatory. Copy & Paste into a new browser window/tab to view video; http://a.msn.com/09/en-us/BBsFY86?ocid=se

Feel Like my Hair is Pretty much "normal" all over except for the from Right side...my hair is normal Thickness "on my head" but Thins out very fast as you can see in this pic....

Could it be from wearing my hair pulled back a lot?.....Sleeping on my right side alot?....or?

Hopefully the Picture works this time...last time i had issues...

Hi, I have a long pony tail I keep real neat and am clean shaven and also workout, along with a B.A. and M.A. However I still feel people view me as a freak or a halfwit, someone less then they are. Sure, I live in S. Cal. where many seem to be dealing with mental illness, but come on it is just a pony tail. What do you guy think? It is sort of funny with all the twisted shit people are doing out there long hair is still stigmatized.

Hello guys :) Hope everybody is having a great Friday. I am super excited to be reaching my 2 year growth mark from a buzz cut a week from today. Alot of people have inspired me to listen do my own wants and desires on this hair growth journey. I feel transformed internally and feel a sense of peace with myself that I didn't have before. I really appreciate all the feedback and really enjoy seeing the rest of your own progress. Take care all :)

Hello, I've browsed posts on here a few times and figured I'd throw a post up today. I got my hair cut for the last time about a month before high school graduation, so it been about 3 years of growing now. Keep growing everyone! And here a couple pics, one with it in a bun I wear most of the time and one loose, though its super wavy from being up.

Hi everyone. It's been about 2 years and four or five months since I started growing my hair out from a 3-inch cut.

I seem to have hit a plateau, I don't feel like my hair has grown at all in the last few months. That's OK. I like where it is now, but would love about four more inches, for a mid-back length. I guess we'll just see!

Hello all, for this May Day, here is my update for two and a half years. My hair seemed to "hibernate" this winter and slowed down. It seems to be picking up this spring.

Anthony

Hello gentlemen,
I have a noticable increased/wider parring on the back top of my hair and was wondering if I was suffering from hair loss.
All help is very appriciated and if I indeed am suffering from hair loss, advices on what should I do about it is really appriciated as well.

Thanks in advance and have a lovely day.

To begin with, I used to think I was one of the only guys at my school who wanted long hair. I realize that is not the case.

This week, I have talked to about 8 guys who want or have long hair, some of them people you never would've guessed wanted long hair (Honors students, track star, a teacher, and a police officer!) all of them want or have hair at or below the shoulders (one has hair at around his belly button), and nearly half of them want hair below the pecs or near the waist. I guess a lot of guys want long hair after all. The point I'm trying to make to us young guys is to not be discouraged. There are A LOT of guys who want long hair, and most of them would gladly talk about it to you (I am actually meeting with a group of guys once a month to talk about our hair growth!) Try to reach out to someone who wants or is trying to grow their hair long. If you have parents that won't let you grow it until college or until your senior pictures are taken, talking with another guy about it really helps. Most likely, someone will understand the struggle!

Sorry about this long post, but it needed to be said!

Just remember, there are more guys than you think who want long hair, many of which probably sit next to you in study hall, or eat lunch with you, or whatever!

Check the link below. There really are benefits to being home schooled.

Looks the "Infinite" (yeah right or esoteric wannabe nerd here) soul is paying a visit to our part of cosmos. Seems like there are a lot of introspective emotional stuff going on, maybe. I think having long hair helps? :)

As I think others have posted in the recent past, I have also noticed more guys with long hair, at least shoulder length, usually tailed or in a bun. I just finished my shopping at the grocery store and saw at least a dozen customers and workers with long hair. Are we finally moving away from the shaved head to at least a reasonable length of hair?

Bruce

Double good day. Went to the store today and the guy (really a kid, about 16) working behind the register had a foot long tail. I havenÂ’t seen anyone with a tail in a long time. He was Asian, and his hair was black. His long thick tail was dyed a light green. OK, a bit odd, but itÂ’s his style, and I liked it. I always enjoy seeing someone express their own style. Driving home, I saw a tall guy (about 25-30) standing on the sidewalk in front of a store talking to a woman. He had his long red hair in an almost 2 foot braid. As I said, a double good day.

One more month to hit my 2 year progress point !! Yay !!! Take care guys.

Hi guys....sorry it's been so long since any updates...work and life have been busy. However I'm happy to post this update...this is easily the longest my hair has ever been and getting a fee positive comments from work colleagues which always helps! The front of my hair is all one length and the back seems to be galloping ahead at its own rate! 😊

I've found an instagram these days full of guys wearing long hair in ponytails and they're looking for those tails scattered around the wilds. There's a bunch variety of tails such as short tails, long tails, undercuts and many others.

Why not take a look?

Hi my name is Phil, I'm 26 years old.

I find it so interesting that many people here say: "I've always wanted long hair!" - and for me it is kind of the same. I've accepted and liked my short hairstyles, but I was very fascinated by the thought of having long hair. So let me tell you something about my journey.
I've been growing out my hair for more than 4 years, since June 2011. Not starting from a buzzcut but from the middle of the nose. Making the decision is really exciting but then you just have to wait. So I read a a lot about long hair and I found this hyperboard and Bill Choissers On Being a Longhair pages which were incredibly helpful for me.
Sometimes it was hard, especially in the beginning, but with shoulder lenght hair and after that, people around me were showing more acceptance and even support - and I'm very grateful and lucky to have that - sometimes from random strangers, which pretty cool :D
I also think that it gives me strength, which sounds a bit weird but maybe you've made similar experiences.

So with all this happening, it would be a shame if I didn't say hi and thank you. You are such a lovely, encouraging and inspiring community. Thank you!

The image was taken in June 2015 and as you can see I have straight brown hair.

Check out Santiago Canon Valencia's Facebook page. He also has an instagram page with great photos. He is (or was) a student in Cello at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts, and now plays with leading orchestras. Oh, and did I mention, he just so happens to have beautiful long hair.

Hi everybody,
Here are my 6 month progress update photos for what they're worth. Not much to get excited about, but at least it's coming back! I do thank you all for posting inspirational links and update photos. Sure does help me have something to look forward to! Please keep posting your updates and onward and downward!

Ted

I know this issue has come up for discussion now-and-then. I remember reading about this particular case. It's good to hear that things worked out in his favor, and even though he has prevailed in his own case, he's still fighting for others to have the same outcome.

There were two hair related items in the news today:

1. A white woman was slammed for wearing dread locks,
the other woman complained it wasn't part of her culture.

2. A woman was photographed having her long pony tail draped
over the back of her airline seat. (Blocking the tv screen in the back of the seat)

This morning I saw this young man's election poster on my way to work. This is the only recent and topical picture of him that I could find.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2016/02/08/trayon-white-wants-another-shot-at-ward-8-seat/

He was wearing a flat cap in this picture. His dreadlocks are more prominent on the poster I saw, although you can still see them hanging out from under his cap.

Long-haired politicians deserve our support. We too should have the opportunity to vote for someone who looks like us. OK, his skin is not even the same colour as mine, but he STILL looks more like me than anyone else who is running for office at any level in this election.

All my life I have wanted long hair. At 57 years old I finally decided to let it grow and I have totally enjoyed the process. Unfortunately because I waited so long I clearly have reached mu terminal length but I really want it longer. I have been experimenting with hair extensions but have had a lot of troouble matching my partly grey color.

I know this board is all about growing hair but my hair has been the same length for about 18 months. The picture on the right is the best I can grow and the pic on the left is with hair extensions.

The flikr link is my hair growth over the past 4 years and the last few pictures are some experiments with extensions.

Any comments?

My current hair length is exactly the same as in this photo (which was taken by Mark "Hairball" in Sept.of 2011 -- thank you, Mark!)... which means I've been at terminal length for quite a few years now.

I keep on hoping that it will eventually grow down far enough to someday be able to sit on it; but Mother Nature (my hair genetics plus my old geezer age) says "no way, Jose' -- just shut up and be happy with what you've got!"

I am I am, I am happy with what hair I do have; but hair is like a fine-quality chocolate: a small amount is never enough!

- Ken

I love this guy's hair. His name is Jorge Pla.

I'm seeing more and more guys with long hair lately. And they're working at jobs that you wouldn't think would be long hair friendly.

Case in point:

I went to visit my wife in the hospital and on her floor is a male nurse with long hair in a pony tail. Not as long as mine but it was interesting to see.

And while that is occurring many women are wearing their hair shorter. I can still go into stores, offices, ride mass transit and find that most of the women still have short hair. So much for the claim that if you have long hair you look like a girl.

Hey guys,

Ive run into an issue with roommates -- I shed everywhere. What should I do to stop leaving a red-brown-black carpet behind me?

Hi, guys! I've been a way for a while, and pretty busy. I recently had a big, annoying move, my mother-in-law had some serious health issues come up, and things have been pretty hectic.

My hair is now past my shoulders, and I never thought it would get that there. I guess the old adage of "just wait, hair grows" is true. I have discovered that I don't actually have straight hair, I have wavy hair. It seems shorter that in is because it insists upon curling up over my shoulders. It also gets tangled ridiculously easy. I've also noticed that it isn't all one color, my roots seem darker than the rest. I've no idea what that's about.

I've included some pics to show my progress. The first is older, and is my hair in a french braid. My mother-in-law did it. I cannot do it to save my own life.

The second is more recent, from last month, and shows where my hair basically is now. You can plainly see how crazy the end of my hair is.

Having grown up in this extremely high control group, I was exposed early on to their hatred of male longhairs but only recently have they taken to publishing videos condemning this group of humans. If you value your freedom, your individuality, your ability to express yourself and be authentic and above all, your hair, do NOT get involved with this group. They will love bomb you when you first get interested and will only mention your hair after they get their tentacles into you. By then their programming may have already taken hold and you will soon find yourself mutilated and your long hair gone.

I’m posting a link to a video made by an ex-Witness in which he offers a rebuttal to one of their videos. Go to 47:40 – 49:35 to see the part where he addresses their obsession with this topic. I just felt it would be a good idea to expose the hatred of this religion and the way they seek mandatory conformity at all costs.

had 2 trims...each about 6" in the last 8 years...

Figured this was a good continuation from the "show us your braids" post.

Just checking in with a pic update. I have been enjoying time at home with my newborn twins. Life is good ! I have also been looking for a replacement job as mine has hit a deadend progression wise. I will soon be hitting the 23 month mark on my hair growth ! Take care guys :)

Please excuse the off topic post.

TrolleyPup, since you work at BART what is your theory on what is
causing the BART trains to get fried?

Apparently the news reports we're getting out here is some type of
electrical surge is frying alot of the BART trains in San Francisco. And they're at a loss to figure out why.

Once again, I must ak forgiveness for not being more active. I've noticed several in my 'cohort' have posted updates recently. Some have done a little backsliding! :-) I'm still growing away; even with occasional trims to get those ends refreshed, I'm at nipple length now. You wouldn't know it from the attached picture, though! I braided my hair right after washing yesterday, without drying it out thoroughly. This was the result when I took the braid out today. I like my hair curly like this.

I know, I know, not the best picture...just from my webcam!

Best regardss to all...let the adventure continue!

Don

My partner of 25 years and I are getting married in Early April. I am torn between letting my hair down or tying it back in a tail. I admit I keep it in a tail most days as it is just easier to deal with. My hair is just beyond mid back length. I have kept it at that length for several years. I t works best for me and it is my "Historic" length from the 70s. There will be photos, and while the ceremony will not be altogether a formal affair. I am asking for opinions...Flowing free, or tailed?

I asked a family member about having my hair trimmed or cleaned up. The person is a hair stylist and seems ardent about getting my hair much shorter. More like short-medium hair length, with good use of hair clippers. Said I would more "manly" and "clean" looking. I love my longhair (1 yr 8 months worth) and felt disappointed. Rather than support, felt ashamed for having long hair.

It would've been cool to have the family member style my hair, and saved a few bucks. Seems like I have to find a proper stylist.

My question is, does anyone have any recommendations about choosing a stylist?

Get the impression that most of them would like to lop it off and look more "Clean and manly."

It's always nice to have some inspiration for growing your hair, and Matt Jordan is certainly in the position to provide that inspiration. His waist length hair is extremely beautiful. Take a look at some of his photos (he's a model) on his instagram page. Hair like this could possibly even turn a drill sergeant into a longhair wannabe.

Hi I'm currently growing my hair 4 months now.. the problem is that I don't like wearing a bun but my hair is going down on my left eye and it is annoying ..

I have straight no-thick hair...what do you suggest ?

Saw this article about Jay Yau, a 27 year old assistant music director and organist for Holy Spirit Catholic Church on JohnÂ’s Island. His long hair is absolutely magnificent. The article is from 2013, and I can't find anything more recent about him.

He is dead. He shot himself. :(

Hey all,

Don't know if any of you remember me but I'm still alive! I think I haven't posted since 2014 but I felt the need after a friend of mine sent me this link: http://on.fb.me/1TGIZc0

I really don't know how she found it but I laughed out loud. Never really knew my picture (awful quality now that I look at it again) got featured on a Facebook group discussing the website but it really made me feel nostalgic and kinda felt the need to post an update.

I've still got the hair and don't have any plans on cutting it short anytime soon. I've actually trimmed it a couple of times though, mostly because the ends were looking really damaged but after a while I've began questioning whether or not hair longer than waist length would be a problem. I'd certainly appreciate some input from long hair connoisseurs on the matter.

Regardless, it's good to be back and I do hope to hear form you all. Also, please ignore the matted look of my hair on the pic, I had just washed it and didn't bother drying it so there's that.

Cheers!

Hello, I'm new. Been growing my hair for four years now. It's been such a rewarding process. I love how long it has gotten and have recently learned to braid it. I thought I'd make a braid thread. Here's mine.

Hi, this is my 55 month update (4 years and 7 months) with some recent photos. It's the longest I've ever had - before I trimmed the ends a bit. Comparing it to earlier pictures you don't really see a big difference, but it has grown! :) I'm enjoying this length more and more. Shoulder length was really good too but now I like this one a lot again. Oh I remember something: How do you have your hair when you sleep? (especially at about hiplength or more) I'm having it in a side braid but I end up lying on it and pressing it...
Thanks for your help!

Hit my 30 month mark on March 1. Halfway to my goal!

I'm just starting to grow my hair out from super short. I would like to grow it to at least my waist. How do most of y'all wear it once it starts to get long? I want try French braiding it once it gets long enough. Any of you ever do it? If so, could you post a pic so I can get an idea how it looks on a guy. Thanks

My wife gave birth on the 22nd of February to our son and daughter. They are in the Nicu and making great progress. Here is a pic of me feedin my son, Finley. Enjoying life !!

One year has passed since I stopped buzzing my hair. Was 3/8". I practically lived with a hat on because the stages were so bad. Thanks for advice and words of encouragement! Will post update a few months down the road.

Never gonna cut it

That's Viktor from Holland again. As I wrote a few days ago I have been growing my hair for almost 5 years.
Many thanks for warm welcome and kind comments.
Wanna share with you a couple of photos

"Pantene makes my hair unbreakable"

From a commercial for Pantene.

Can this possibly be true?

I was browsing the internet and found another famous long haired
man.

May I present Sir Isaac Newton..........

I had long hair and cut it due to other long hair guys. Now I want to grow it out again but keep feeling depressed like what's the point. The reason is I notice a lot of long hair guys wear hats, tie hair back mostly the entire time or complain about grooming. I feel like if there hiding their hair they must be ashamed so that makes me feel ashamed too that if there hiding hair why should I keep mine long. Another reason is I seen Raul Taylor's video that he cut hair and that made me depressed thinking it's wrong having long hair. I really want long hair but don't understand why they grow long hair if they hide it and than it makes me feel that it's wrong having long hair. I thought a lot long hair guys would show their long hair and be proud of it and show others that they have right to have long hair. So mainly my problem is I feel alone and awkward since I see others hide their long hair and it makes me feel it's wrong having long hair.

Hi everyone. Passing on the hair updates. There are times when I should get it cut off, unemployment can be a pain in the ass at times. Definitely not looking for pity or anything, although the thoughts creep up from time to time.

Not the best resolution pictures.

Hi guys
Greetings from Holland

As some of you may recall I recently joined the board,I have been growing my hair for 5 years. I work for the landscape maintenance company which means spending a lot of time outdoors, here are some photos of me (and my hair of course) taken when at work. Just want to share them :)

When at work I usually wear my hair in a braid (it is practical), but on the day the pix were taken I just put my hair up in a ponytail

Check out the September 2015 issue of Male Model Scene magazine with the long haired model on the front cover and the caption "Long Hair Comeback". It's both encouraging and inspirational.

This could be Hairfreaky's doppelgänger, or twin, or maybe just a guy who appreciates long hair, and is able to grow his to extraordinary lengths. Whoever he is, I both admire and envy him.

It's been a while since my last update, still growing and very happy with my hair.

In what way is this considered "long" hair?

I know this isn't the right forum for this sort of thing, but I recently say a recent picture of Bo Bice, and he's cut all his glorious hair off into a buzz cut. What is he thinking ? ? ?

Just had to vent.

From my understanding punk rockers hated long hairs during the 1970s and to some extent during the 1980s, but the animosity no longer exists between the two groups.

granted, punks had a reason to be angry. they were tired of hearing the same old hippie era music which is now considered "classic Rock" music.

I don't think they were angry at long haired guys because they had long hair, but because of what they represented at that time and the punks wanted change.

I think change is good. today's "classic rock" enthusiasts are more than likely to be sporting short haircuts. I know a few and none of them have long hair.

I hope long haired guys become more common among the various independent music scenes instead of feeling comfortable with the metal and classic rock scenes.

if a long haired guy considers himself a nonconformist he will go on an adventure and check out various scenes even if the band members may not appear to be long hair "friendly". appearances can be deceiving.

Hi everyone,
As promised, here is a couple of photos of my current hair length. I thank you all for your encouragement to my post below! I cut my hair back in October of 2015. I really don't know why I cut it to be honest. Sounds strange but what's done is done. I can say that one reason was that I felt my hair wasn't looking its best. Another reason is that I had some news from the doctor that could have had something to do with it. One thing I can tell you all is that shortly after getting it cut, I missed my long hair. And it wasn't even that long yet!

So, now I am starting over. And believe me, it's going to be a test of my patience. I am one of the most patient people you would ever know. But, of course, I know good things come to those who wait. And I shall wait and enjoy my journey back to where I need to be. My health seems to be holding out which I am very happy about. I truly appreciate everyone's kind responses to my post and for welcoming me back! You guys are a hell of a group and I love all the updates lately. Awesome hair and I hope you keep it growing! Here is a pic of the back currently(long way to go!):

The clones may think their short hair is good for any situation but they're wrong!

The pic is me practising my Glam Rock look for an upcoming 70s Theme Weekend. I just KNEW my long hair would come in handy one day. There is no way any dude could pull the look off with short hair! :)

Seriously though, 70s Theme events aside, long hair just intrinsically looks way cooler anyway!

Damon

Hello all

This update was taken today and I can proudly say my hair is now the longest it has ever been!...i have a Lon way to go but starting to feel the "weight" of my hair if you know what I mean.

Getting some very nice comments at work and really starting to feel myself too...I should have grown it years ago buy better late than never methinks!

I haven't sent in an update for a while, so here it is taken with a camera and not with my rather crappy webcam. My front and top hairs still seem to be rather slow, but perhaps they'll pick up with the spring and the sea air.

Anthony

How to grow your hair long

Even the front guy's hair which is the shortest in this band is longer than most dudes currently wear it and a LOT longer than the Beatles wore it 50 years ago! ;-)

I officially made it to 21 months of progress, and am excited to hit the 2 year mark ! Sometimes I feel that my hair should be longer but have to remind myself that my hair is wavy and curls up a little :) Take care my friends !!

A vid I took of letting down my long hair. Thx for the encouragement a few weeks ago!

Hello guys!
Name is Viktor, I am from Holland, have been growing my hair for nearly 5 years. Not a sigle trim in all these years :)
Started growing it out right after finishing school at the age of 17, now I am 22
hope everything is going OK for you, guys.
down here we are having rather warm and wet winter...

For those who are looking for long haired professionals I found
another one. On Animal Planet (a cable tv network in the US of A) there is a Veterinarian who practices in Alaska who has long hair in a pony tail. More proof that you can have long hair in the work place. More ammunition you can use when folks tell you you'll have to cut your hair to get a job.

I apologize for my absence. I've had some serious health issues, still unresolved since November. Switched health care providers. Fortunately, the good news is that I found a doctor who actually spends time with his patients.

Now to my hair. Still growing and is close to 15" long now. Wearing it both in a ponytail and loose. I was wearing it exclusively in a tail, but kind of like the loose feel now that my hair is over 15" long. My goal now is 24" minimum, and preferably to my belt.

Take care all, and will post pics when I get a chance.

Hey all!

Greetings from Thailand. I made my move here a few weeks back - but all is not well in paradise...

My shoulder length curly hair is hating the humidity... I'm really struggling!

Low down: I don't shampoo wash, I co-wash once in a while. I rinse with cold water after; i only t-shirt dry gently; I use Argan oil - the whole shebang and every bit of online googling and reddit advice etc, but I get horrible frizz halos and now my hair is tangling horribly also! Wash day looks like a dead rat has fallen off my head :/

I'm not keen on using chemical products - so any advice from people who also live in humid places? Especially guys with curly hair.

Thanks gents! Pardon the long read!

Three years this month I started growing my hair with the intention of not cutting it except for very minor trim to cut dead ends off. I am enjoying having it long and get a lot of compliments.

I've been growing my hair since September. My hair is naturally thick and wavy. I'm curious if straightening it would harm the hair or put a damper/slow down the growing process?

Tripped over this on the internet about the origin of band names:

"Lynyrd Skynyrd — After Leonard Skinner, a gym teacher at Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida who was notorious for strictly enforcing the school's policy against boys having long hair.[114]"

Found this on facebook

(right or left click on the trumpet after moving it around.)

I have grown my hair for past four years now and it has reached midback length, I noticed that I have really started to enjoy wearing my hair down more than wearing a ponytail since I can throw my all of my hair behind my back and it feels more comfortable than wearing a ponytail, and it actually feels easier to manage than at shoulder length and arm pit length.

Does anyone feel the same way?

Hello fellow long haired friends !!! I am in an exceptionally good mood today, which for me is quite rare, and earned to post my 20 and a half month progress :) My wife and a I are very close to being the proud patents of twin babies !!! Wife has been in the hospital for 6 weeks now and is doing just fine. I really look forward to my 2 year milestone on this amazing hair growth journey. Take care all !

Well, maybe more than slight - about 2ft!
Calf-length just wasn't practical for me, so I finally let my other half take the scissors to my mane. It's now around belt length, which feels ridiculously short and although it's about two weeks since my "trim" it still doesn't feel right.

Plus points? It dries in half the time and I have more styling options than I used to have, not to mention the fact that it takes less than half the time to plait it.

Minus points? I miss it and I can't just coil it up into a bun and expect it to stay there unsecured.

Who knows, I may trim it again in another ten years' time.

It's a variety called Diane, with red flowers and quite a subtle fragrance.

Hey guys,

My hair is reaching a length where it is getting increasingly difficult to comb or brush it in the back to the very end of the hairs - my arm length and range of motion are not great enough. I guess this must be a new awkward stage I'm entering. Anyway, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, I thought some of you could share how you dealt with this challenge. Thanks.

-Marx

Hey guys ! Just wanted to post my first pic of my hair in a bun that was done by myself without the help of my wife :) I love being able to do this when working around the house. Take care guys !!

I just came across this photo and thought I would share it. It is described as, A sadhu shows off his long hair while taking a holy dip during the Magh Mela in the Sangam River in Allahabad.

I started growing my hair out since July 2014 and never looked back. The decision came about after failing three job interviews and said "Ah, screw it!" Basically.

Walking back from the store with my roommate it must have looked like a dream to the two dudes in the convertible...us, the short one with the curls and the tall one with the super long waves. I always look when I notice someone with the top down in weather I would have the top down in (60F and sunny)...and caught each of them suddenly and firmly turning their heads back to the road.

Not quite as good as busting a catcaller though.

Does anyone actually feel more masculine with long hair, I originally wanted to grow hair just to below shoulder but I feel more confident the longer my hair is and can't wait until it hits waist length. I wear it all one length and it is chest length

Your thoughts?

Hey folks. Just wanted to pop in and get some feedback on my longhair. I love it and think it looks great but also worry I am delusional and fooling myself. I would love to hear your responses. Thx in advance.

Next month, I might be working at a place that requires me to look like a businessman. (No long locks or the facial hair; although, I don't mind shaving my beard; I do my cutting my hair)

Is there any way to bypass this or should I go find another job?

In most IT environments, they don't really have dress codes, because, they don't interface with the public on many occasions.

Anyone know any male youtubers with long hair? Or youtube channels featuring guys with long hair?

It's growing back decently, though not as quickly as I'd like ha ha.

Somewhere in the ballpark of 2 years and 4 or 5 months...just thought I would post a random picture...

Do you guys think that having long hair may play a part (for some men) in helping build and retain a healthy and stable mind? I was pondering this when I walked down the hall and saw one of my old buddies from middle school. Back then, he used to be a pretty unhappy kid, rarely smiled, and almost always wore black. He had a crew cut then. Now, he smiles all the time, stands up straighter, wears clothing outside of the color black, and his hair now falls a little past his shoulders. I also have noticed that whenever I get a haircut (My parents make me get them, since I'm in high school) and whenever it gets cut, I feel emotionally unstable and feel more anxious about things that I could deal with when my hair was longer (the longer it got, the better I felt). Is this the case for you guys, and do you think it's a genetics thing, or a psychological thing?

Hi guys,

We had some technical difficulties with the email address associated with this. It was not functional for a couple of months. We now have access to it again but it appears that some messages got deleted. So, if you submitted an avatar change or a request to join the directory, please do so again.

Regards,
Jason

What would you consider too long?

What would you consider too short?

Hey folks! Almost a year has gone by since my last buzz cut. Was 3/8".
Starting to become more manageable., and each month will only get better.
At 47, I am just thankful to be able to grow hair! Lol!!
Photos are from 9th & 11th months. Appreciate all the advice I have read on this board! See you at month 12.
Your pal, Mike.

Hey guys,

It's been about one year since I stopped cutting my hair (although at one point I took about 1-2 inches off to get rid of the mullet look). I was wearing it very short, about 1/2 inch long all over. I'm hoping to grow it to mid-back.

-Marx

An awesome performance from 2000.

"You should cut it off". Those were some of the first words out of the mouth of my brother-in-law's wife when she saw me for the first time with a ponytail at Christmas. Later on she kept asking me, "What are you doing - what are you doing? You should cut it off." I just smiled at her as she went on and on. Otherwise, I had a wonderful Christmas. I hope everyone here had a wonderful holiday as well. It's hard to believe that we are almost into 2016.

Just recently got up the courage to add a man bun to the repertoire and wore it out of the house for the first time today on a trip to the supermarket. Overheard 2 people discussing the "old guy trying to look hip with his man bun". Too bad it isn't true.

Hi, I'm Porter, just started grad school. Decided to grow my hair out with the intent of wearing the oh so popular man bun as it seemed like a fun thing to try. Suffered through the awkward stage, but survived, if barely. Wore my man bun proudly for a short while then realized that growing long hair is addicting and I didn't want to stop at shoulder length and so I have been pushing on from there. Generally wear it in a ponytail these days despite the fact it is not "cool" like a bun, but I find it suits me better and I like the feeling of it moving around when I walk, turn my head, etc. as silly as that is.
Not sure how much longer I will grow it, but definitely won't cut, and wanted to introduce myself on this site as I have lurked for a few months and have definitely transitioned to being a true longhair I think.

Porter

To those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, we are smack-dab in the middle of the dead of winter (yes, even in California we have such a thing). But I'm already anxious for spring -- which here in coastal Northern CA, we don't usually see the first signs of spring flowers blooming until sometime in February... OMG, that's almost a whole month away!

Here's a pic that Bill & Larry took of me last year in late April, when they came out to visit the little rose garden that I planted and take care of (where I work primarily as a cook in the town of Castro Valley).

Any pics that will follow this one will be completely off-topic; but since there are a lot of fellow gardening and rose enthusiasts in this community, I might as well share them now.... Why should I suffer with Spring Fever all alone, when I can torture other folks here in the Northern Hemisphere along with me? (LOL)

And as far as you Southern Hemisphere longhairs go: I am SO DAMN JEALOUS of you being in the middle of summer right now!!

- Ken

Since winter is a great time to PLAN a garden, I'll share a few gardening "secrets" that I've learned over the years (for those interested in this off-topic)...

Companion planting is nothing new: it's one of the most ancient all-organic methods of toxic-free pest control, both for vegetable gardens and ornamental gardens alike. More popular in Europe than in America (often referred to as "Cottage style" in the UK, for example), to me, it is more aesthetically pleasing to look at than more formal styles of garden design.

In this pic, the tall spikes of Digitalis purpurea (AKA Common Foxglove) look great next to the round flowers of the roses. Below that is a silvery-grey foliaged plant called Stachys byzantina (AKA "Lambs Ears"), which has subtle mauve flowers that get tall & narrow as well. These Foxglove plants do a "job"in the garden, besides just looking pretty: the roots (and the entire plant actually) are poisonous to gophers. When the rose roots intermingle with the Foxglove, the gophers leave the rose roots alone (which otherwise would eat every single rose they can get their munchy little teeth on)! The gophers also tend to leave the Lambs Ear plants alone, too -- although not as "guaranteed" as the Foxglove.

Goes to show that you don't have to cut your hair short to be successful. this guy should be the new role model for businessmen!

(Studio fan wind that is) :p

Hi everyone! I'm Kuramo. I introduced myself 5 months ago and have said I'm from Mexico City and another things.

I don't want to write something about me, but something that near all long-haired man have to deal: Prejudice

I hate that there are double standards about this not just in English-speaking countries but anywhere in our supposedly civilised countries <--- What a joke!

In my country Mexico, there was a huge polemic around a kid who wanted to grow his hair. He was expelled from school just for let grow his hair with the absolute approval of his parents

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/estados/2015/09/22/expulsan-nino-por-llevar-cabello-largo-al-kinder-0

translate with google translator, sorry. There were no english news about this.

The school's staff mistankely believes its rules are above Mexico's Constitution and federal laws which deal with discrimmination against children.

But unlike US's ED, Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) didn't lift a finger. Nothing! Neither they protected the boy nor revocated the permission of the school.

Thanks to things like this lead me to believe that Trump's racist pep talks about Mexico have some (if not many) elements of truth. Laws aren't getting excersied here.

At the other end, Argentina (the most developed latin american country by its HDI) shows a society getting over it and destroying these horrible prejudices.

http://www.lavoz.com.ar/colonia-caroya/colegio-que-permite-chicos-con-aro-pelo-largo

Why is it that many women with shoulder length hair consider their hair "short" now where if a man has hair barely over his ears it's "long".

how is that long?

for me, shoulder length or longer is what qualifies as long hair, not over the ears and perhaps some women had it much longer than shoulder length previously which is why in their mind "it's short".perhaps "shorter" would be a better way of putting it if that was the case, but short at shoulder length? I would disagree with.

I've noticed that salons seems to have this same idea that "long" for a man is different than a woman. I think it should be universally the same.

regardless of gender, if your hair is shoulder length or longer it's long and if it's chin length or above(regardless of gender) it should be considered short.

would you not agree?

Dan Price, CEO of a Seattle credit card processing company is actually getting a lot of flack for raising his company's minimum wage to $70K/yr. The authors of the Businessweek article below are critical, too, but he's OK in my book. He should be an inspiration for both underpaying bosses and long hair guys with business aspirations, I think.

I just watched a video which someone sent to me in an email of some kid with a decent length of hair being forced to get his hair shaved off in a barber shop against his will. his brother teased him , taping the entire event as well as the bald headed barber making fun of him. anyway, I will not post the link to it , but if anyone wants to view it and post their opinions regarding this abuse the kid's first name is Dillon and it is on youtube.

it just amazes me why any parent would do this to their child.

I was disgusted by it!

David Bowie has died at age of 69.

Note # 11 on the list below.

I'm not sure if this has been posted before as I have just recently started visiting this site again but, I saw a post about a month ago about a terrible makeover where they cut all of some poor guy's hair off. More often than not that seems to be the standard operating procedure for male longhair makeovers. However I stumbled across this one recently and was quite impressed. Not only does the image consultant do a good job, he truly seems to understand how important long hair is to his client and only attempts to update his own style as opposed to changing it. Worth a look if you're interested.

if you're looking to join a subculture that is long hair friendly other than metal or hippie ones..

Just sitting in a hospital working remotely and visiting my wife :) Here is a quick 20 month update from a buzzcutt. Take care all!!

I was looking for a good hair conditioner on Amazon and came across a product for horses (yeah, that's right - horses) call Eqyss Mega-Tek. It is formulated to grow longer manes and tails on horses and to prevent hair breakage. It appears that a lot of people are using it for faster hair growth on themselves and it has a lot of positive reviews. At first I thought they were crazy, but as I read more and more of the reviews I began to wonder if they were onto something. I was just wondering if anyone here has tried it.

Thanks so much for all the help, guys! You're right: there is no better time to grow my hair long than now, so I need to man up and just grow it. I've come to realize that I can't just tell them what I feel, but I think I can make a compromise that could actually work. This time, I won't back down on this. Wish me luck, and I'll post the results of my compromise when I have time to do it!

"you've got too much hair on your head"

That is a quote from 1968 from George Wallace. It seems that in
2016 a reality TV star is running a campaign for president that
duplicates George Wallace from 1968.

After the ridiculous mistake of getting a "trim" and some layers a couple months ago (that turned out to be four inches off when it was all done!!), I've been growing it again. I would so love to flash forward a year! Very jealous of some you guys on here!

My goal length is just below my shoulders.

R.I.P Lenny

Hi all,
I am 40 years old and growing my hair out for the first time. I'm a little vain so the awkward phase is a little difficult for me, to be honest. I shaved my head in march and have not had a hair cut since. My hair is straight, except for around the ears and the back, that is very wavy. I comb my hair straight back, so eventually, I'd like to do the pony tail thing. What is driving me nuts is, first, I'm starting to get the whole mullet thing going on, and second, since my hair is wavy back there, it looks like s**t. I know I should not cut it and just let it go, but is there anything I can do to make it look less s**tty? I only care because of employment reasons. If anyone has any tips or tricks, I'd love to hear. Thank you!

Ran into a Friend I have not seen face to face in 30+ years tonight. Thought my hair looked decent in this photo of us?

...when your daughter travels all the way from Boulder, Colorado to the Land of Oz to visit for her winter break. And especially when some of the photos of you having fun with her also manage to convey your progress in 'hair farming.'

Here gazing out to sea at Byron Bay, NSW...

In fact I would like to see a lot more long haired guys in indie/dark wave/shoegaze/Dream Pop/Ethereal Wave/post punk bands a LOT more often.

I wonder if this is a new trend(hope so) as more metal guys seem to be wearing it rather short or shaved bald these days?

anyway, this is a cold wave/ethereal wave/Dream Pop band from Paris

hope you like! ;-)