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Hey all just thought I'd post some tail update pics. Its now pretty easy to get a lower pony-tail with about 90% of the hair in. I've also really been trying to improve the condition of the hair by taking more vitamins, and it seems to be working. These include Vit C, Brewers Yeast, Kelp and Saw Palmetto which apparently reduces levels of testosterone which can cause MPB.
Let me know what you think guys and gals.
Peace Troy
Your hair is coming along very well, Troy. Because your hair is straight, it should be easy to grow it very long, if you decide to do so.
Keep in mind that no matter how long your hair gets, you probably will never be able to get over 90% of your hair into a tail. Hair is always shedding and being replaced by new strands. Those new strands have to be as long as 13 inches to reach the tie if they are growing from you front hairline, maybe 7 inches long from your crown, and just 3 or 4 inches long from the back of your head.
My hair is over 3 feet long and I doubt that more than 85% of it reaches the tie for this reason.
Nutrition is important for best growth. In addition to saw palmwtto I also take MSM which is good for hair and repairing and building connective tissue.
An important thing needs to be considered here since you are into bodybuilding.
Saw palmetto does reduce testosterone levels and will make your hair grow longer. The flip side to this is that you will not be able to build as much muscle mass.
Low testosterone levels are probably why my hair grew so long. Last time I checked it was 361. Reference range is 299 to 999.
Anyway keep growing your hair, it looks great.
Absalom
Good point, but on the other hand you have such impressive facial hair, and bushy eyebrows and aren't those characteristics of men with high testosterone?
I have had my levels checked in the past as well, and mine are also in the low-normal range - and at age 30 I can barely grow facial hair.
Hey Troy; Sounds like you are doing all the right things and your hair shows it. It Rocks! Looks really healthy, has a nice shine and good length. Missed how long you've been "at it." Don't know about you but I found Absalon's post pretty informative. Reminds me that the tail will never be perfect and I'll always have some short hairs blowing around. Anyway, keep up the good work my man. Run or You'll Rust...Bruce'ster
Thanks Bruce'ster I appreciate the kind comments. I know exactly what you mean when you say run or you'll rust. I live my life by these very sentiments. Gotta keep things moving. That includes hair growth!
Take care
Troy
Hi Troy!Your hair even though not super long yet is very impressive already so I can only imagine how cool you will look as it starts growing down your back.You certainly will be the standout guy at the gym with your physique coupled with your longhair.Glad you found this site and hopefully its going to be a help to you as you continue to grow your hair longer.Keep the pics comming!Mark
The tail looks really sleek and smooth. I don't think you can ever get all the stragglers in, because hair grows at different lengths, while going through it's stages, so you will always have a few strays that will never make the tail. Tails look really good on you, a really long one going down your back will look great. You're on the way.
Carol
Lookin' good Troy, I think I see a lot of progress since your last update. You must be blessed with incredibly fast growing hair, or at least the vitamins are helping. Congratulations.
Keep on growin'
Bruce