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Firstly I would like to say thanks to everyone in this community for being so supportive,encouraging and friendly,and for receiving me so well,it really means a lot to me,as I do not get such positive replies from my family and other people,who have been discouraging me from growing my hair long,but I have learned to tolerate it,and even make fun of it at times.It's an honor to be in such a great community,thanks again! :)
As for the hair,the main problem are the tangles on the back,but I have been able to reduce it a little by putting my hair into a half tail when it's almost wet,which have been working well for me.My bangs touch my upper lips,and is the only hair part which is unable to fit into a full tail(struggling).
Anyways,here are the pics:
Keep it growin' n' flowin'
Peace ;)
Your hair looks nice. It's going to look great as it gets longer. Hopefully the comments will die down as it grows.
You have really thick eye brows. Mine are thick too, and they grow together to from a uni-brow. Do yours do the same? I just let mine grow together instead of shaving in between daily.
Same problem here,but I shave them like once a week,it's really annoying >.<.
You are well on your way to having an awesome head of hair, Rafael. The tail looks fine for the length you're at. Keep it growing, and see you around. =)
-James
Thanks man,it's always great to hear from you,as you're so experienced when it comes to hair.Peace and enjoy your longhair! ;)
Hi Rafael,
I have to say after checking out all the pics you posted its safe to say your hair is sensational:)Its too bad that friends and family who see you regularly can't be more supportive but I guess that's just the real world.Not that the mlhh isn't the real world too!LOL.Hey at least you have a beacon of hope here as I never had that when I was growing my own hair long for the first time.Other than that your hair looks to be in great condition and will look tremendous very long if that's what you are aiming for.Thanks so much for being a part of mlhh as we need more guys like you here:)Have a great weekend my friend and hope to see more of you in the future.
Mark
Thanks for such kind words,Mark,and I do my best to be as polite as possible with the members here,and you all well deserve it!Thanks for the compliments again,and I'll do my best to keep you updated,as long as I'm not stuck studying for tests or anything like that.Your hair has been an inspiration to me,among many others,so don't give up to the cruel society's will,cause having long hair is not only about looking great,it is also something you show them to tell that there are still people like us around,who strive to maintain our sanities and don't follow the stupid male looking pattern created by crude fashion.Peace my friend :).
Hi Rafael. Your hair is good looking, and I don't see any problems with tangling. Your ponytail looks fine.
As for support, like you, most people (most of my family, and almost everyone here on MLHH) support my hair or don't care if I have my hair long. It is a tiny 1% that wants me to go the other way. My dad kinds of find my hair questionable, and thinks I will not get a computer job I wanted just because my hair is longer than an average man's hair. Two months ago, when I did my 18th month update, one person right here on MLHH told me to cut my hair, and as a result, he got banned from here, and I blocked him on MySpace (he was also sending me messages on MySpace).
Your hair is similar length to mine, but I assume you have a head start on growing out your hair. I started mine from a cropped cut (you know what it is). I also have wavy hair (you have straight). The bangs will be the last to go into your ponytail, so just be patient and you will get there.
Regardless
Thanks for your words,man,and it is a shame we are discriminated just because we opt not to be part of fashion's small world.I don't think you will have to get a haircut if you're going for computer engineering,so don't worry that much.I will have to get a haircut in order to get a job,and that's almost 100 per cent sure,as almost every industry here in Brazil discriminate against male longhairs,so I'll just grow my hair for as long as possible,and who knows I can still get a job and keep my hair at the same time,but that is really doubtful.Good luck on your hair journey,you look a thousand times better with longhair(in my opinion) -and no more trims!
Peace ;)
Hi Rafael,
Congrtaulations on nine months of growing your hair, and what an outstanding update! Your hair is thick and healthy, and filled with shine, and it should be a breeze to grow it a lot longer.
Keep it growing,
David
Thanks David,your words mean a lot to me,believe me.I just don't get what people mean when they say my hair type is the best to work with,as I find it more of a burden with all it's mass and tangles.Anyways,your hair is inspiring,definetelly something I can look to and keep myself from cutting mt hair..Peace my friend :).
wow Rafael thats impressive for only 9 months man! great mane you got and well taken care of congrads and keep it growing for sure! :)
Thanks Mark,I've checked out your video,and your hair looks great too.Peace.
My hair is at 9 months as well, and your hair is longer given that your hair is straight, therefore grows faster =P
Great hair Raf, keep it growing, in one more year I can say it'll be way past your shoulders :D
Patrick_R
Thanks man,and I'm aiming for as long as I can grow,as I'll mostly have to cut it in order to get a job.And my hair is not totally straight,it is mixed straight,wavy and curly,and its really heavy too due to all it's mass.I find my hair a tangled mess at times.Peace and good luck growing your hair.BTW,what length are you aiming for?Peace.
For now I'm aiming for a bit below shoulder length =]
Patrick_R
Nice,that was my length before I cut it last year.
You have some great looking hair Rafael, it will look good long.
Frank
Thanks man,I don't have a fixed length,but I'm thinking of middle back for starters.
Oops,I mean ''mid back''.
Hey Rafael,
Fabulous thick hair you have, for sure. As for the tangles, try a boar bristle brush, that takes out any tangles I may have and does a super job! It shall be excitin for you once you reach double digits in growth time. Your hair is looking great, keep it growing, you have our full support!
Cheers,
Hegg
Thanks,Hegg,it really fulfills my day reading such adorable comments like yours.I don't really know if I'll be able to find a boar brislte brush around here,as Brazil selling industries doesn't support many of those ''specific'' items,so I'll most likely be unable to find such thing.But anyways,your hair is truely the most awesome and perfect hair I've ever seen in my entire life(I'm not lying),so enjoy it man!Peace my friend :).
Your hair is growing fast and look very healthy. It is also thick and heavy, so you should be out the awkward stage pretty fast.
hang in there....looking good
WWT (Walter White Tail)
Thanks,Walter!Sometimes I just wish to have thin hair like yours,as it is much easier to manage,and you don't have to spend like 30 minutes in the shower washing all that tangle-mess.Anyhow,your hair looks awesome too,and I like it's color.Peace up :).
Wonder set of pictures Rafael, your is coming along nicely. You have perfect hair for grow as long as you want. Those tangles and curls at the back will disappear when you get a few more inches of length. Its' the bumping and friction on the shoulders that causes that. All part of the "awkward stage"
Bruce
Ahhhh,I hadn't pondered about hair friction on the shoulders yet,good point Oo!I hope to grow my hair at least to mid-back before I have to chop it off.Anyways,your hair has been an inspiration to me,always,among many others,so enjoy it!Peace :).
Great hair, Rafael. If it's any consolation, the negative comments become less as people get accustomed to your new look. Keep it growin' and flowin'.
TLH
Thanks for the compliment.I know,I can take all the harsh comments from my family members now,as they're the only ones who mock me about it.Having you guys and my friends complimenting on my hair is enough support for me.Keep it growin' n' flowin' 4 life.
You've come a long way in 9 months, your hair looks very good.
I'm almost at a year of growth and at about the same lenght, to reduce tangles in the back I tail it when it's windy outside.
I use ponies a lot too,but to detangle I do a half-tail when my hair is almost wet -works pretty well for me.O yea,and i just got a boar bristle brush,and it works awesomely.Peace up :).
Looking great there Rafael, thats good progress for nine months.
Keep it growing!!
~ Dave
Thanks Dave,I also checked out your update today,and I must say that you have epic hair.Peace up :).
Congratulations and do please keep posting.
Peace and all of the verfy best tom you. Jonathan.