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Hey all:
I havn't written lately beacause I have been busy.I got the job I wanted (yea)so now I'm working in a Longhaired friendly enviroment.Now I have a problem I need to ask other guys who've been growing their hair awhile about.My hair is getting really bushy on top but doesn't seem to be diong anything on the sides. I've been contemplating going to a stylist and getting some of the bulk taken out without getting any of the lentgh cut.In short,basically getting it shaped up. Should I do this or leave it alone? What do y'all think
Hawkman
PS To those of you who want to leave me a private message,I've listed my e-mail address.
Just so we can get an idea, what is your hair like now? straight / curly? length? thick / thin? I don't think the question should be whether you should cut your hair, but rather, what do you want to look like? Are you growing your hair with a specific idea or look in mind? I have known many guys in their "growing out" stage, where the top is uneven and the sides stick out and everybody tells them to go get a haircut. Sure, it will make it look better then, but if they wanted long hair all around, they would have to go through the same look next time they tried.
If your hair is curly or very thick, more length may just mean more body, which you might not want up top. If so, you might want to consult a hair stylist and ask what looks are possible with your kind of hair, and ask yourself how much trouble you are willing to go through to get there.
Good luck and let us know what you decide.
Barbara: I guess I was vauge about my hair and I'm sorry.Anyway it's curly and very thick.As far as length goes,it's right now just over my collar and mid earlobe.
Yes,I'm trying to grow it down to my waist or at least mid back.I know if I want it that long I'll have a long wait and I understand that.I just wish it would hurry up.Oh by the way,I haven't had it cut since April and it was a regular short haircut.
Hawkman
If you goal is long hair, your best bet is just to keep growing it. The next time you should think about cutting it is when it gets to shoulder level or a little lower, and then just enough to even the ends up if there are layers (assuming you want the same length), or to clean up split ends.
The effect that curly thick hair will have on the growing out process is that it will appear to take longer. Try some gel, baretts, or (if your job and personality can afford it) try some silly looks with two ponytails or braids to keep the fluff down. :)