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Hey guys and girls,
Well I promised an update, and here it is.
I also have a request. I'm posting two frontal pictures, one from about 8 months ago, and one from today. There are two differences. First, in the old one I have a goatee, and second, in the old one my hair is way shorter. So the question is, did the goatee suit me more than clean shaved, and does the longer hair, or the shorter hair, suit me better? In reality I have no idea. I like both ways but I have to choose one, though of course I can alternate. This question especially goes to the ladies, since their opinion matters :P
Eitherway, I'm going to continue growing my hair till July, and when I (hopefully) reach mid-back length, i'll take a third set of photos, make a final comparison, and then decide just how long "long" is going to be for me.
Thanks :)
Ok fair enough, thanks for the input :)
Your hair is looking just great and I vote for the goatee, but I would also bring back the mustache.
Thanks for Sharing
WWT
Hey thanks for the compliment.
I think I might go for a goatee for a while to see how it looks again (with the longer hair), but I won't go for a moustache because they don't seem to grow well on me atm. The moustache seems to grow unevenly so i'll have to wait a while before I can properly grow it.
Hi def26
Well in my opinion I think the facial hair does compliment your hair more than clean shaven.Other than that your hair looks to be in fantastic condition and looks great at its current length.However longer would look so awesome but I guess it depends on how dedicated you would be with the extra care required for the really long hair. I know thats been an issue for some here so I guess when you reach that point you'll know for sure.Thanks for the pics as its good to see how you currently look.Take care.Mark
THanks Mark!
To me dedication to the care of long hair isn't really an issue, but I don't think I would like the way I look with long hair down to my waist. I don't think it would suit me as much as mid-back length, but who knows, I might experiment. Better to try it now than regret not doing it later when my hair might have a shorter terminal length.
personally, I prefer the goatee and the longer hair
Roger that, I'll try growing one over the period of exams. It might also make people think I was so deep in revision that I didn't bother shaving, which is always funny to see how people construct assumptions.
Whoa, I had no idea your hair is this long! It's very thick as well. I like to alternate with facial hair myself but generally prefer it.
Thanks Jason :)
Long Hair, Goatee and Mustache
(does "and" counts as a 5th word?)
I guess you could write the four words as bullet points, and then you wouldn't need and. But anyway, I don't think i'll be going for a moustache since they don't grow that well with me atm (i'm still only 17). But i'll definitely alternate with the goatee.
Thanks!
Hi derf26,
Your hair looks awesome, and I had no idea it was this long! You have made amazing progress for only 17 months of growing. It is thick and healthy as well. Of ciurse, the longer the better,a s far as hair length, and I prefer the beard as well.
Keep it growing,
David
Thanks David!
I'll certainly keep it growing :)
Wow! Your hair is so much longer than I thought! It looks great, Fred. You are certainly blessed. Take care and stay well! =)
-James
Thanks James!
Your hair is doing great too!
Hi Derf,
Wow that an amazing change in the last few months and like alot of the others here didn't release you hair was so long, as it does not show that in your current avatar. I would certainly get you to update that. You hair looks in beautiful condition and well looked after and I'm sure are very happy with what you have achieved so far.
As for whether the goatee or what I call the "fluff bit" is up you and like Jason says have a change from time to time. I've always had a full goatee as I've always liked that not a full beard but thats due to the itch fact, before anyone asks. You have also had a very positive comment from Bruce.G who is stylist and male grooming expert and both Jason and I have sought his advice in the past.
Having longhair is a great journey and the longer it gets the more I like it and it looks different as well.
Keep it growing and look forward to your update in July.
Cheers,
John.B
Hey John,
I've been thinking of doing an update to my avatar, but I really do like the vampire-ness in that picture. I think i'll change it afterall though.
Thanks for the very positive comment :)
derf26, The longer hair of course and I really like your goatee. Think you should wear a mustache as well. Cool update!
peace, jonalbear
Hey thanks jonal!
Yeh I think i'll be bringing the goatee back, but the moustache will have to wait until I can grow it properly :)
I think either style or length you choose, it would look spectacular. You've got a great head of hair. See ya around.
Peace,
Ryan
Thanks Ryan!
Problem is I like both styles and lengths seemingly equally, which is why I wasn't really sure how to proceed, but I think i'll try regrowing the goatee.
Longer with a goatee is better in my opinion.
Roger that good sir, and thank you :)
Great progress man! The long hair really suits you, keep it up!
Simon
Thanks Simon!
I'll be looking forward to your next update myself ;)
Awesome hair - keep it growing.
Will do, and thanks :)
Well, I paint many faces so maybe my perspective is a bit different. Anyway,
your face looks good with or without a goatee, so either way
is okay, but wthout suits you better.
Same with the hair length: both lengths look good. If you prefer
the longer then stay with that.
Good luck
Interesting!
Opinions seem to be fairly equally split, creating a sort of dichotomy. I think the solution is to alternate fairly frequently, which also makes it more interesting.
Thanks for the compliments and input :)
Derf, you have a nice mane. I did not know it was that long. The longer it grows the more it takes in upkeep. Mid back is probably the easiest. It is easy to ponytail and not so long that it is difficult to manage. You might try growing it to your waist just to see what it is like to have it that long. That leaves you the option to trim it back to a length that you like.
As for facial hair, I think a full beard looks best.
This image would make a good avatar update.
Scott
Hey Scott! Thanks very much for the compliments.
I do very much like the beard, and will almost surely grow one out eventually, but I reckon a full beard at my age (17) is a bit too early. Might not go well with the ladies of my age - lol.
And yes, I think that image would be good as an avatar, and I'll be e-mailing the proper authorities soon enough, at right?
On the face-fuzz... Personally, I like either clean shaven or full-on beard, mustache and sideburns. Just a soulpatch or goatee seems... half-hearted, more like a man just forgot to shave, or a boy who isn't old enough to have enough hormones, or something. But, that is *MY* personal opinion. I LIKE furry men. In the end, go with what suits you, your grooming time, your life, etc.
But, I still love that hair.
Ah, so you think it should be either one or the other. Fair enough, though I must say that wasn't a half-hearted attempt at a beard, i was genuinely trying to grow that part of my facial hair really long, but looks like it stops at an inch or so :P
Thanks for the advice and compliments!
I think both styles work for you. I guess I am partial to the facial hair look however, as that's my favorite style personally. It's hard to judge which is "better!" Both look great. You have some super-fast growing hair to have attained this length in 17 months. I guess I am so used to my own length not showing that your results with straighter hair seem more dramatic.
I thought you had blue eyes for some reason; I guess the picture in the upper left hand corner is misleading.
See you later, Matt B.
Well I didn't exactly start with a buzzcut. I think I had a good one and a half inches or so of hair the last time I left the barbershop.
The photo actually has me with red/white eyes if you look at the bigger picture in more detail. It's because of the camera flash, but I thought it looked quite cool and made me look like a vampire or something :P
Thanks for the compliments and advice!
Hi! Your hair looks great in second picture. The longer hair and no goatee definitely suits you better. I think your hair will look awesome by July when it is even longer.
Good Luck.
Del
Interesting! Well I think I'm going to try and grow back a goatee for a couple of weeks, and then see what it looks like with the longer hair. Maybe get rid of it again :P
Thanks Del!
Hey there Your hair looks great! like the length too, its doing well. I wish you the best in your quest! Take care and be safe! longhairedone Steve
Thanks for the compliments and wishes :)
Hi Derf
Your hair looks excellent. It has made great progress. To answer your question, I think you look better without the goatee. Take care and keep it growing.
Thanks, I WILL keep it growing :)
Hmm, I think both lengths look good on you, and while you look good both with facial hair and clean-shaven, I like the goatee on you better. Just a slight preference though.
Keep it growing!
Mouse
Thanks for the advice and compliments, I really appreciate it Mouse :)
Excellent progress Derf26! I normally would say clean shaven is better, but you can pull either look off real well. And the beauty is that it only takes maybe two weeks to get a good goat on. As far as deciding how long is long going to be, you'll be surprised on just how that target keeps moving.
Bruce
Lol, it may be. I initially only planned shoulder length hair and I'm not around mid-back or approaching.
Thanks Bruce :)
Hey derf26...looks great.
If you ask me, I think the second pic with longer hair and no goatee suits you better...that's just me. The important thing isn't really what others think...it's what you think.
Take care, good luck, and keep it growin'!
Brett
Thanks Brett,
I liked both ways (in terms of facial hair) equally so I wasn't really sure.
Holy Crap! Since your last update shots, your hair has grown a TON! I'm also at 17 months of growth, and you have me beat by a few inches. Keep up the excellent work, and with your growth rate, you should reach waist length by July, for sure.
As for facial hair, both suits you just fine. I personally prefer the clean shaven look on me, but that's a personal preference. Do whatever suits you best.
Waist length by July? That would be awesome but I doubt it lol.
Thanks Brandon :)
Very impressive progress and the quality is great. As for your
question I would say witer looks good but the beard is better
a short on like yuou had.
Kevin
Thanks for the compliment and advice Kev (can I call you Kev?)
dude im jelous, i would kill to have hair like yours. :) mines always frizzy. i need a new shampoo
As long as you don't kill me that's fine lol.
Hey derf26, great update. What thick hair...nice!
I think you look good with goatee. Keep up the great growth.
Cheers,
Max
Thanks Max!
I Definitly love the Long Haired one better. But as for the goatee i think you should grow it back. Hope i helped! : )))
Thanks for the advice :)
Your hair looks really great! It looks nice and healthy and best of all, LONG! Lol. and as for the goatee, you look great with or without. Hope i helped.. What do you think of my pic?
Hey thanks Michael,
I can't really tell much from the pic as the hair is pretty dark, but from what I can see it looks excellent :) Maybe a brighter picture?