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Okay ... me finally not hiding behind shades anymore.. I guess its time to break free a bit...
I am leaning forward a bit here so my hair falls a bit to show its length ... not trying to cheat. Well ... maybe just a little. :) :)
Okay ... enough fotos.. Comments always appreciated...
Thanks everyone for making this a great place!
Oh.. Have a fun weekend too.
Tristan
Tristan,
Cool 13 month update. Great hair! See, you do look like someone without the shades. A young Jeff Bridges?
peace, jonalbear
j.bear ...
Thanks for responding... I've never thought I looked like a young Jeff Bridges; but then again.. sometimes it takes someone else to see things we don't pick up on... Thanks for the encouragement..
Tristan
Lol!! Well, I'm sure you've seen plenty of times when I've "cheated" on my photos, too!!
Looks GREAT, Tristan, --- and a HUGE difference from your avatar pic!!!!
Keep up the great growth!
Long Lox 4ever,
Ken
Hey Ken..
Cheating sometimes isn't a bad thing .... right?! :)
Thanks so much for responding ... I wouldn't have gotten this far without you and some of the rest of the group here...
Be Blessed...
Tristan
Its coming on well - keep it flowing.
Thanks so much for the encouragement.. It's been great thus far..
Tristan
Hi Tristan. Your hair is looking awesome. It's really starting to get long. Great progress from a buzz cut. Do your friends like the transformation? Looking great man.
Del
Del ...
Thanks man.. I have strange friends.. They don't really comment one way or another... I'm sure they will by this time next year though!! :)
Tristan
Wow! Looks really cool Tristan! A huge transformation from your avatar:)
Did you straighten it in that pic as it looks much straigher?
Anyways, lookin great and take care!
Simon
Hey Simon..
Yes, I touched the straightener to it briefly to just try it.. not a habit I plan to keep doing though..
Thanks for responding...
Tristan
Looks awesome, Tristan! The straightened look really works for you, though of course you know the damage it can cause. However, keep that hair growing, as you'll have an awesome mane in another 6 to 12 months! Stay well and enjoy the Colorado weather for me! =)
-James
Hey James ...
Thanks for the encouragement.. I absolutely love this journey. I wish I had done it years ago..
I might add; your website is great. I went through it last night and it gave me a great inspiration.. many thanks.
Keep studying and hurry home soon..
Tristan
I'll be back in Denver at Christmas. You should make a run up (or down or whatever) to the restaurant then and say hi. I'll probably be slaving away, lol.
Hey James ...
Sounds cool .. we'll plan something as it approaches.
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
What an outstanding update! Your hair looks fabulous these days, it is in excellent condtion, and seems to be a lot straighter than in your earlier updates. You have come such a LONG ways in 18 months, and I DO believe it is time for an avatar change!
I would also like to add that it has been a real pleasure having you with us on the hyperboard.
Take care,
David
Hi David..(Dad) :)
Thanks for responding. This has been a great journey my friend. Only made better with your support and many others..
I can only imagine where we'll all be in another year or two. I can hardly wait.
If you decide to add Colorado to your trip planner at any time; let me know.... the first drink is on me.. :)
Be Blessed..
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
That sounds like a deal! It would certainly be cool to meet you. I'll have to check my plans and see if Colorado can be squeezed in. I admit that it is a little off my route, but it is a gorgeous state with breathtaking scenery that I would love to see some day, perhaps I could make a "detour".
My best to you,
David
Hey Trist, Looking great man! Your hair has made remarkable progress. It has gained some very noticeable length. It looks longish already. The straight hair looks cool. It suits you really well. Congrats on a great update Tristan. Hang in there and keep on growing it.
Thanks Chris ...
I love the straight hair thing... but I know the effects of over-doing so I will do so very seldomly.. Thanks for all your support. I always enjoy your comments and great insight..
Keep up your great work as well ... try and stay out of the heat. Oh ... and stay away from those damn hurricanes ... and scissors too of course! :)
Be Blessed..
Tristan
YAY! Your hair looks good on you! You're at what I call the "Mr Model" length.
Thanks man.. Yea.. the modeling thing didn't quite pan out so I guess I'll stick to my day job. LOL
Take care;
Tristan
Great to finally see you with out the shades...
Thanks man ... I guess this ain't Hollywood huh?
Tristan
Awesome hair, man! Nice difference from the avatar!
It'll keep looking better as it grows longer!
-Gio
Hey Gio ...
Many thanks man.. It's been great thus far. Quite fun really. I owe quite a bit to mlhh and alot of you guys..
Take care ...
Tristan
Wow........what a surprise. You are off to a very magnificent beginning and your hair looks like the type that should be a dream to work with.
BRAVO!
Hey Justin...
Thanks for the compliment! That means ALOT coming from you and some of the other guys.. This has been alot of fun and I can't wait for the next year's progress..
Be Blessed..
Tristan
Looks great! Wow, what a change.
jeffrey.
Jeffrey...
Hey man ... thanks so much. This has been a great ride.. The longer it gets the better it feels..
Tristan
Hey, that is really great Tristan - you look really good.
Have a nice weekend too.
Jonathan Bournemouth UK
Jonathan ..
Thanks so much.. its been great..
Tristan
Looking good. Remember if you straighten, always use a heat protection product and only straighten DRY hair. Damp hair is destroyed very easily when you straighten.
Kyle..
Absolutely ... I got some of my wife's product to use. Thanks for responding..
Be Blessed..
Tristan
I'll have to echo the comments below: What a change! The lenght really suits you, and our hair is starting to look long. Did you strighten it or has it started to become straighter on its own (your hair in your avatar pic looks more wavy)?
Mouse
Hey Mouse!
I did touch it with the straightener ... but just for today.
I think you had it right on your first post! "OUR hair is starting to look long!!!" because your hair has come a long way in a very short time indeed.
We're just planning our next "hair surprise" for people we haven't seen in awhile .... aren't WE? :)
Thanks again Mouse.... Talk to you soon.
Tristan
I don't plan...I plot. Hehehehehe... ;-)
Mouse
I like the way you think ... !!!!!! :0 :)
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
Great update picture and good to see one without your shades on and such amazing progress. I think with you current length it will be a breeze growing it out further. Do you have any length goals?
Keep it growing.
Cheers,
John.B
Hello John..
Thanks so much. I honestly haven't thought much past the two year mark.. I guess we'll see next year though... who knows.. I may end up hitting three or more. I'm just enjoying the ride!
Take care ...
Tristan
Wow Tristan, I hardly recognised you!! What a great update, long hair suits you really well. Thanks for posting, Have a great weekend.
Regards Dave
Hey Dave ...
Thanks so much man. I was hoping someone would say that! I'm getting prepared to see my family next year. The side that hasn't seen me since my "buzzed" days. It should be quite fun. Thanks for posting..
Be Blessed...
Tristan
your hair is looking awesome!! i think that as your hair gets longer you should keep some layers around your face, because the strands falling look really nice with your features. (just my lowly little opinion, of course.) :)
and no more sunglasses in pictures - you should be ashamed of yourself for hiding such a pretty face for so long.
peace,
nic
Here here!
Hey nic..
{blushing just a bit} :)
Okay ... no more sunglasses.
Thanks so much for your insight. No offense to the guys because usually they just say it is looking good (or bad) and leave it at that. You actually offered up some styling advice... thanks! I appreciate a supportive woman's insight.
This has been a great ride so far and is only going to get better and better..
Be Blessed ...
Tristan
Hey there Tristan! Wow your certainly off to a fabulous start after only thirteen short months:)) Your hair looks extremely healthy and the colour is great.And I agree its about time to ditch the shades and show eveyone here the full picture as now you just have to work on showing the other eye!LOL. Anyway I'll give you an A+ on your first longhaired update assignment as the finals comes when you reach at least waist length. Looks great!!Mark
LOL..
Hey Mark..
Thanks so much. Its been so much fun these last 13 months. I can hardly wait for the next 13 to see how things shape up.
Yea... I think the shades are getting the boot ... I've received some pretty positive feedback without them.. Thanks again for posting..
Be Blessed ...
Tristan
Hairs looking GREAT! is it a bit lighter then before?. None the less looking good, keep it up! Take care!
Thanks man... yes it actually is a bit lighter due to the sun over the summer... It may even get lighter by next year.. we'll see..
Thanks again..
Tristan
You mean the shades were not a permanently attached appendage? Is there another eye on that face, or are you some kind of "one-eyed monster" hiding behind those shades? :-P Hehehe!
Hair is looking good. A side-part with layered bangs swept across the brown would look good. But I don't know if you want to spare any hair for bangs. And eventually, you'd probably want to grow them out, as you gain more length.
Carol
Hello Carol ....
lol. Nope ... Im really a cyclops.. :)
Okay ... maybe I'm just a bit shy ..... :) :0
Thanks for posting!
Tristan
Wow Tristan your hair is coming along nicely! What a hugh difference from you avatar. Way to go!
Keep on growin'
Bruce
Thanks Bruce ...
This has been a great jorney so far ... and will only get better..
Be Blessed..
Tristan
Your hair is off to a good start and is looking good. You should be able to be grow it out easily because it is straight.
Scott
Hey Scott ...
Thanks. Its been fun so far... Can't wait till next year..
Tristan
So I guess you're not really a vampire either?
These are some great pictures. Your hair looks great and will only get more awesome with each month's updates.
Hey Bragi ...
You just made me think of the movie, "The Lost Boys" ... that was a classic movie. Maybe I am a vampire after all .... :)
Thanks for posting..
Tristan
You are definitley meant to have long hair. It just seems to change your whole look. I'm really impressed. Even you natural color is better now.
Thanks Steven..
This journey is only starting for me..
Are you enjoying your freedom from the service?? I know ... its an adjustment period.. but you'll get used to it eventually... Enjoy your honeymoon with your beautiful wife my friend..
Be Blessed...
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
It's great to see you out from underneath those shades! You have very cool hair and it's nice and thick too. Suits you down to the ground. Maybe you should ask Oren to change your avatar for a new one.
Neil
Hey Neil ..
Thanks so much ... means alot coming from you! (Someone with a totally rockin mane). A few people have mentioned changing the old avatar to something more current.. I may take a few pics in the next week or so and see if I can get something better..
Take Care..
Tristan
Looking good Tristan! I think your hair looks better with the curl in it rather being straight. Especially since its natural with the curl.
You sure have come a long way from the buzzcut, which looked natural for you too. Congratulations on the progress, you look cool with or without the shades dude. Keep it up!
Hey Chris ...
Thanks for the encouragement. My wife likes it wavy too.. actually she likes it short; but she can't have that.
I've enjoyed just experimenting with it lately. Next year will be even better..
Thanks again..
Be Blessed...
Tristan