To cut or not to cut:

To cut or not to cut:

jeffrey

That is the question.
I hear a lot guys say that they are tired of their hair being long and they would rather have short hair. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but I have had short hair all my life and I can honestly tell you, between the two, I prefer long hair. This long hair thing started as a hobby, because, my hair was getting a little thin and I guess somewhere along the line I got carried away with it all. The strange thing is that my hair is no longer a hobby anymore. It is a profound part of me and who I am. I really feel that I should have had long hair all along. In an effort to fit out cultural norms I think that I made a terrible mistake by keeping my hair short for all those years. I no longer take for granted what has been given me for the short time that I am on this earth. If you really feel that short hair is YOU, then by all means, keep your hair short, but, if you feel that long hair is an integral part of yourself, then don't try to be something that you're not by cutting your hair short. You will only find yourself to be dissapointed and disillusioned by doing so.

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  Walter
  
  I agree. When I cut my hair off, I felt I needed a change and I wanted to get rid of the chemicals, now I fell I want to have long hair forever as I thought before.
  That is the question.
  I hear a lot guys say that they are tired of their hair being long and they would rather have short hair. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but I have had short hair all my life and I can honestly tell you, between the two, I prefer long hair. This long hair thing started as a hobby, because, my hair was getting a little thin and I guess somewhere along the line I got carried away with it all. The strange thing is that my hair is no longer a hobby anymore. It is a profound part of me and who I am. I really feel that I should have had long hair all along. In an effort to fit out cultural norms I think that I made a terrible mistake by keeping my hair short for all those years. I no longer take for granted what has been given me for the short time that I am on this earth. If you really feel that short hair is YOU, then by all means, keep your hair short, but, if you feel that long hair is an integral part of yourself, then don't try to be something that you're not by cutting your hair short. You will only find yourself to be dissapointed and disillusioned by doing so.
  
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- Good post Jeffrey
  
  DavidN
  
  Excellent post Jeffrey, and something I have learned the hard way. As I have said in other posts, I've had long hair almost my entire life, from 1970 (I was 17 then) until I cut it off at age 46 in 1999. My hair is 1999 was mid back length and thick like Jason's is now. I cut it, and for 4 1/2 years had it short. Strange, during all the time I had no burning desire for long hair. However, when I started growing back in 2004 I realized I was always a "longhair at heart", and now want it longer than ever. Sadly, my hair quality now is nowhere near what it was then, the hair I had in 1999 is gone forever, which distresses me deeply and leaves me heartbroken, especially since I have been diagnosed with early MPB. I have no intention of cutting again, minor trims excepted, and am prepared to do the best with what I have.
  David
  
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- How True!
  
  Scooper
  
  As with David, I had long hair in the 90's and cut it short in 2000. Then while while on a cruise in June 2001, one of our dinner companions was a fellow a little older then us that had nice long hair. I then thought, what the heck did I do? Quite frankly I was jealous, but it took another 4 years to commit to avoiding the salon. I am now made of a little more teflon, and I don't let other's opinions influence me like I did before.
  To those that feel they want to cut: Think long and hard as to what you really want or what is really bothering you. If you feel you hair is too long, was it too long 6 months ago? 9 months, 1 year? Then try a trim to bring you back to that point.
  But don't go from long to zero, at least not all at once. You'll be much happier in the long run
  Bruce
  That is the question.
  I hear a lot guys say that they are tired of their hair being long and they would rather have short hair. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but I have had short hair all my life and I can honestly tell you, between the two, I prefer long hair. This long hair thing started as a hobby, because, my hair was getting a little thin and I guess somewhere along the line I got carried away with it all. The strange thing is that my hair is no longer a hobby anymore. It is a profound part of me and who I am. I really feel that I should have had long hair all along. In an effort to fit out cultural norms I think that I made a terrible mistake by keeping my hair short for all those years. I no longer take for granted what has been given me for the short time that I am on this earth. If you really feel that short hair is YOU, then by all means, keep your hair short, but, if you feel that long hair is an integral part of yourself, then don't try to be something that you're not by cutting your hair short. You will only find yourself to be dissapointed and disillusioned by doing so.
  
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- Great post!!!
  
  CerebralAssassin
  
  That is the question.
  I hear a lot guys say that they are tired of their hair being long and they would rather have short hair. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but I have had short hair all my life and I can honestly tell you, between the two, I prefer long hair. This long hair thing started as a hobby, because, my hair was getting a little thin and I guess somewhere along the line I got carried away with it all. The strange thing is that my hair is no longer a hobby anymore. It is a profound part of me and who I am. I really feel that I should have had long hair all along. In an effort to fit out cultural norms I think that I made a terrible mistake by keeping my hair short for all those years. I no longer take for granted what has been given me for the short time that I am on this earth. If you really feel that short hair is YOU, then by all means, keep your hair short, but, if you feel that long hair is an integral part of yourself, then don't try to be something that you're not by cutting your hair short. You will only find yourself to be dissapointed and disillusioned by doing so.
  hey man,I couldn't have said it better.If one has aspired to be a longhair all his life,and is considering cutting his hair cause it "looks like crap",then I don't think that cutting it will make the person one bit happier.Let me make this more clear:IF you are a longhair at heart,and you are dissatisfied with your hair,then cutting will not fix the problem!!!!
  there have been times where I truly felt my hair looked like crap.even then,I wasn't thinking about cutting it.I've had urges to cut,of course,but they were different from other peoples' urges.it's kinda hard to explain,but I'll try.my urges are sorta like "bolts of lightning":they were very intense,but didn't last long...not longer than about a minute!Every time I'm feeling down with my hair,I say to myself "it's gonna look better Jacob,you're in the awkward phase now...give it time!"..and I immediately feel better!!
  
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- Ja, Ja!!! n/t
  
  Bragi
  
  That is the question.
  I hear a lot guys say that they are tired of their hair being long and they would rather have short hair. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but I have had short hair all my life and I can honestly tell you, between the two, I prefer long hair. This long hair thing started as a hobby, because, my hair was getting a little thin and I guess somewhere along the line I got carried away with it all. The strange thing is that my hair is no longer a hobby anymore. It is a profound part of me and who I am. I really feel that I should have had long hair all along. In an effort to fit out cultural norms I think that I made a terrible mistake by keeping my hair short for all those years. I no longer take for granted what has been given me for the short time that I am on this earth. If you really feel that short hair is YOU, then by all means, keep your hair short, but, if you feel that long hair is an integral part of yourself, then don't try to be something that you're not by cutting your hair short. You will only find yourself to be dissapointed and disillusioned by doing so.
  
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  - Alles klar!!! n/t (ROTFL)
    
    elektros
    
    That is the question.
    I hear a lot guys say that they are tired of their hair being long and they would rather have short hair. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but I have had short hair all my life and I can honestly tell you, between the two, I prefer long hair. This long hair thing started as a hobby, because, my hair was getting a little thin and I guess somewhere along the line I got carried away with it all. The strange thing is that my hair is no longer a hobby anymore. It is a profound part of me and who I am. I really feel that I should have had long hair all along. In an effort to fit out cultural norms I think that I made a terrible mistake by keeping my hair short for all those years. I no longer take for granted what has been given me for the short time that I am on this earth. If you really feel that short hair is YOU, then by all means, keep your hair short, but, if you feel that long hair is an integral part of yourself, then don't try to be something that you're not by cutting your hair short. You will only find yourself to be dissapointed and disillusioned by doing so.
    
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  mrfrost
  
  I have to say I couldn't agree more. Furthermore you have put into words (or perhaps filled in some blanks for lack of words) what I felt just last night.
  I have been in somewhat of a rut for some time now, off and on. I haven't had long hair since ~oh~ '83! Yes afraid so. Well, it just suddenly hit me- grow your hair once more. Why not? Why haven't I? For some of the very reasons cited by you. I have announced this plan to my wife (she doesn't know how to feel about it yet) and co-workers {who are convinced I'm crazy anyway, hair or no}.
  In any case I am glad I have a site to keep an eye on. Cheers!
  
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